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Parents, coaches and boosters urge district to reverse new retiree sit‑out policy; booster alleges cover‑up at Ayala
Summary
Public commenters told the board a newly enforced requirement that retirees wait 18 months before returning to volunteer or coach threatens local programs; separate testimony alleged misuse of booster funds at Ayala High School and retaliation against a parent who spoke up.
Several parents and community members told the board on March 20 that a district‑side change to the return‑to‑service timeline for retired employees is harming local athletic programs and must be reconsidered.
Theresa Yao, speaking for the Ayala High School girls varsity golf team, said her coach — identified as Coach Capps — was told he could not return after retirement despite previously following a 180‑day sit‑out practice. Yao said the coach had been told the district would enforce an 18‑month sit‑out period that had not been communicated…
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