Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Public Comment Safety topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Parent alleges 'emotional, unsafe' coaching practices in softball program; district says HR investigating
Summary
A parent told the board the softball program environment has deteriorated, alleging inconsistent discipline, disclosure of private medical information to a coach and aggressive conduct that left players traumatized; the district confirmed human resources is investigating and offered no further comment.
During the public‑comment period, Stevie Martin addressed the board with detailed allegations about the conduct of the high‑school softball coaching staff.
Martin said prior complaints produced no clear corrective action and described inconsistent enforcement of team rules, an absence of a written attendance policy, and instances in which players were required to provide medical documentation while private medical information was said to have been disclosed to a male coach. Martin described a recent practice in which a coach yelled aggressively and threw a player's bat; she said two players left practice in tears and one player experienced hyperventilation. Martin also said players feared retaliation and claimed the roster had fallen from more than 20 players to 11.
Chair acknowledged the concerns and told Martin the district's human resources office has an open investigation into an employee matter and that the board could not comment further at this time.
No formal personnel action was announced at the meeting; the matter remains under investigation as noted by the administration.
