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Parents, students and alumni urge board to reinstate Buena Park aquatics coach amid administrative leave
Summary
Dozens of parents, students and alumni told the Fullerton Joint Union High School District board they want Buena Park aquatics coach Shane LaFortune reinstated after the coach was placed on administrative leave; speakers presented a petition and asked the district for a transparent review.
Dozens of parents, students and alumni addressed the Fullerton Joint Union High School District board urging reinstatement of Buena Park aquatics coach Shane LaFortune after he was placed on administrative leave.
At public comment, several speakers described LaFortune as a mentor and credited him with program successes, including a CIF championship and helping students secure college opportunities. Alicia Contreras said, "We were notified that Shane is currently on an administrative leave, as of this afternoon," and reported more than 150 petition signatures gathered in under 24 hours.…
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