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Spring Mills community urges board to reinstate head coach during public comments
Summary
Dozens of students, parents and community members urged the Berkeley County Board of Education to reinstate Spring Mills High School head coach, who has been on administrative leave; commenters said the coach provides mentorship and academic support and that the team's season and players’ opportunities are affected.
Dozens of students, parents and community members used the public-comment portion of the Berkeley County Schools Board of Education meeting on March 3 to press the board to reinstate Spring Mills High School head coach, who has been on administrative leave.
Speakers said the coach’s absence has hurt the team’s morale and could derail players’ recruiting and a run at a state title. The board did not take formal action on the matter during the meeting.
Why it matters: Commenters said the coach is not only the team leader but a mentor whose presence affects students’ athletic recruiting, academic progress and emotional well‑being. Several parents…
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