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Parents and community demand review after Bennett coach barred; board asks staff to re‑examine case
Summary
Dozens of parents, students and residents urged the Buffalo City School District to explain or reverse a decision barring coach Lee Benke from coaching at Bennett High, and the board asked the superintendent and staff to re‑examine the matter and report back. The board moved to discuss personnel in executive session.
Dozens of parents, students and community members told the Buffalo City School District Board of Education on Oct. 9 that Coach Lee Benke has been blocked from coaching at Bennett High without explanation, and urged the board to revisit the decision.
Several speakers described Benke as a formative influence who had helped students reach Division I programs and praised his work with inner‑city youth. ‘‘He helps people,’’ parent Jack Eskridge said. ‘‘Coach Lee's a great coach, and he should be able to coach wherever he wants to coach.’’ Benke…
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