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Coaches and parents urge review of athletics oversight, allege inconsistent discipline
Summary
Two public speakers asked the Show Low board to review the athletic department's policies and to investigate the conduct and decisions of the athletic director, alleging inconsistent enforcement of rules and unfair removal of a volunteer coach. The board moved to executive session after public comment.
Two members of the public urged the Show Low Unified School District Governing Board on Monday to review athletic department procedures and to hold leadership accountable after a contested coaching removal.
Josh Tatum, who identified himself as a parent and volunteer coach, told the board there was "no onboarding process" for volunteer coaches and called for a district review of athletic policies and a formal evaluation of the athletic director's leadership and oversight. Tatum cited a September 3 home game in which he said the athletic director, while acting as a referee, "unilaterally decided not to allow a…
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