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Parents and coach press board after middle-school wrestling coach placed on leave; board votes to take no action on related executive-session item
Summary
Multiple parents and students urged the board to reinstate Coach Thomas Sevilla, saying the program and athletes were harmed by his placement on leave and by limited facility access during medical incidents. The board later voted to take no action on executive-session item 3c relating to the matter.
Several parents, students and Coach Thomas Sevilla urged the School District 5 board on Jan. 13 to reverse an administrative leave decision and restore the middle-school wrestling program’s coach ahead of upcoming sectionals and state competition. Speakers described the coach as a mentor and an essential presence for students, and raised concerns about facility access during medical incidents.
"Coach Tommy and his family ... have been a complete role model, mentor, and…
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