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McGuffey board approves Chad McGowan as athletic director after 5-3 vote amid debate on qualifications
Summary
After public comments and board debate about candidates' athletic experience and whether discussion of other candidates belonged in executive session, the McGuffey School District board voted 5-3 to hire Chad McGowan as athletic director, contingent on required clearances and exams.
The McGuffey School District board voted 5-3 to approve the hiring of Chad McGowan as the district's athletic director at a special meeting that began at 5:30 p.m. The appointment is conditioned on receipt of required clearances, medical exams and Act 168 verifications.
Supporters of McGowan, who spoke during the public-comment period, described him as a dedicated site coordinator with six years of experience and urged the board to choose a local candidate. "You only have to have one conversation with him to know. His main priority is the students and the athletic department," said Vicki Jordan, who identified herself as from Buffalo Township and asked members to vote for…
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