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Parents press board on vacant athletic director and gym access; district warns of rising costs for athletic trainers
Summary
Parents and board members raised concerns about a vacant athletic director, lost volunteer support and limited gym time for girls' teams; the district said principals handle hiring, volunteer recruitment is underway, and the UPMC athletic‑trainer contract remains a concern as regional providers pull back.
A parent and resident (speaker S1) opened the meeting’s earliest discussion by asking who is managing the search for a vacant athletic‑director position and how the vacancy is affecting access to gym time for girls’ open gyms, winter conditioning and summer league practice.
S2 said that hiring for coaching and AD roles is handled in collaboration with the high‑school principals and the athletic director when available. He said the AD posting remains open and that the district had a volunteer candidate who "fell through;" the district will re‑advertise the opening and use parent…
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