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Former teacher urges board to explain resignation of longtime New Albany coach

New Albany-Plain Local Board of Education · February 10, 2026
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At the Feb. 9 New Albany‑Plain Local Board meeting, former district teacher Chrissy Pratt urged the board to explain why football coach Brian Finn, who served the district for 26 years, resigned after being told his contract would not be renewed for code‑of‑conduct reasons. Pratt listed Finn’s accomplishments and said staff and community deserve clearer information.

Chrissy Pratt, a former New Albany‑Plain Local teacher, told the school board on Feb. 9 that the community deserved more transparency after longtime football coach Brian Finn resigned following notification that the district would not renew his contract.

Pratt said she first met Finn in 2017 and praised his character and contributions to the…

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