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Coaches urge Hermiston board to curb online harassment and spectator misconduct; board asks administration to follow up
Summary
Several Hermiston High School coaches and community members told the Hermiston School District Board of Directors on May 15 that social-media posts and aggressive spectator behavior are harming coaching staff and student-athletes, and they urged the board to act.
Several Hermiston High School coaches and community members told the Hermiston School District Board of Directors on May 15 that social-media posts and aggressive spectator behavior are harming coaching staff and student-athletes, and they urged the board to act.
David Faitetto, identified in public comment as head football coach and a world-studies teacher at Hermiston High School, said online criticism of coaching decisions has created a “toxic environment” and urged the board to strengthen policies protecting staff from harassment and defamation. “These unchecked public accusations create [a] toxic environment for coaches,” Faitetto said.
Kaye Edwards, a coach…
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