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New Pendleton Heights basketball coach introduced; selection committee praised, no board vote tonight
Summary
South Madison introduced Coach Rhodes as the new Pendleton Heights basketball coach. The district praised the selection process and committee; no formal hiring action was taken during the meeting.
The board was introduced to the district’s new basketball coach for Pendleton Heights during the meeting, and district staff described the hiring process as competitive and thorough.
Mr. Smith (presenter) introduced Coach Rhodes and thanked the basketball selection committee, naming Pendleton Heights Principal Sean Rose, assistant principal Dr. Michael Pio and assistant athletic director Adam Ritz for their work on the search. Smith said the process included two rounds of interviews, multiple candidates, and reference checks. "Coach Rhodes checked all those boxes," Smith said, summarizing the candidate’s character and coaching qualities.
Smith acknowledged there was no formal action on the hire at the meeting: "I'm glad that there's no action being taken tonight," he said, and introduced the coach and his family to the audience. Coach Rhodes addressed the board and audience, saying, "What you're getting in me is somebody who's going to do everything I can to make you guys proud," and said he looks forward to helping young men grow "into young men" on and off the court.
The district thanked the selection committee and welcomed Coach Rhodes to Pendleton Heights. The presentation was introductory and celebratory; the transcript includes no record of a formal board vote on the hire at this meeting.
