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Board considers tightening vetting for volunteer coaches after out-of-district lawsuit; asks attorney for options
Summary
Following discussion of a lawsuit in a neighboring system, board members asked administration and the attorney to return with options to require stronger background checks or employee onboarding for volunteer coaches, and to consider fingerprint-based screening and annual renewals.
Board members expressed concern about current practices for approving volunteer and paid coaches and asked administration to return with draft procedures and legal guidance about vetting.
Multiple members cited an out-of-district case in which two coaches faced a lawsuit after conduct described as hazing; speakers said the district should avoid similar…
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