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Parent warns board youth football leadership, bullying concerns could drive family from district
Summary
At the Dec. 16 board meeting, a parent urged Pennfield Schools to address leadership, coaching and bullying in the youth football program, saying her family "may consider leaving the district if issues are not addressed."
At the Pennfield Schools board meeting on Dec. 16, a parent identified as Ms. Hamilton urged the board to investigate leadership and coaching problems in the district's youth football program and said the family's experience could prompt them to leave the district if concerns are not resolved. "Her family may consider leaving the district if issues are not addressed," the parent said during public comment.
Ms. Hamilton cited what she described as inadequate handling of bullying and a lack of responsive oversight; she asked the board to take action to ensure students' safety and preserve their interest in the sport. Board President and members acknowledged the concern during later board comments, and board member Brad Crandall said the public remarks "hit home" and that the board would need to "look into certain matters." No formal motion or staff assignment to investigate was recorded in the public minutes.
