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Parents press board over canceled football camps and coach suspensions as athletic director outlines Guardian‑cap research
Summary
At the Aug. 26 meeting parents criticized the district for canceling non‑sanctioned football camps and for suspending coaches; Athletic Director Chris Salom presented research on Guardian caps, saying helmet manufacturers and NFHS now allow some caps and that the district recommends use primarily at practices.
Several parents used the board’s public‑comment period to criticize the district’s handling of off‑season football camps and coach discipline and to urge the use of Guardian caps to reduce head‑injury risk.
Public concerns: Frank DeGrazio told the board he believes the cancellation of camps and suspensions of coaches left student‑athletes at a competitive disadvantage, saying the district’s actions have harmed students’ ability to prepare for games and for college recruitment. "You failed these students, athletes," DeGrazio said during public comment. Another parent, Kristen…
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