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Community voices criticism after coach Troy Blackwell removed; board and staff describe grant transition
Summary
Several speakers, including former colleagues and parents, criticized the district’s decision not to keep coach Troy Blackwell and raised concerns about unequal athletic support; district staff said a previously external grant has been redirected to district-level programming and that district purchases follow directive processes.
Public comments at the March 13 McKeesport Area School District board meeting focused on recent changes in the boys’ basketball coaching position and related athletic supports. Several community members and a former colleague spoke in defense of Troy Blackwell and criticized the district for what they described as inconsistent treatment of coaches and programs.
Speakers said Blackwell provided significant services to student-athletes, including arranging food for away games, leading fundraising activities, securing an earlier grant-based tutoring and mentoring…
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