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Former coach urges board to restore speech-and-debate hours after cuts; district to discuss in executive session
Summary
Randy Snyder told trustees cuts to speech-and-debate staffing reduced student qualifiers and urged restoring 10‑hour weekly positions at Huntington High and Cabell Midland; the superintendent said the matter needs executive‑session discussion because names and personnel matters are involved.
A former Huntington High speech‑and‑debate coach urged the Cabell County Schools board to restore funding and hours to the district’s speech‑and‑debate positions, saying reductions have harmed student participation and competitive outcomes.
Randy Snyder described the program's past achievements under a 10‑hour‑per‑week position and said…
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