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Community speakers urge board review after popular wrestling coach says he was "forced out"
Summary
Two public commenters asked the board to investigate the dismissal of longtime head coach Raul Sandoval, who said he was removed without due process. The co-head coach highlighted program harm and asked the district to clarify reasons and ensure fairness.
Raul Sandoval, who identified himself as a longtime coach at the high school, told the board he did not resign and asked trustees to investigate why he was removed from his head-coach role. "I did not step down. I was forced out," Sandoval said, calling the change "a huge injustice" and urging the board to add the matter to a future agenda.
Chantal Castellanos, co-head coach of the San Ynez Pirate wrestling program, said Sandoval's dismissal "raises serious concerns" about fairness and transparency and asked the district to "review this situation, clarify the reasons for his dismissal, and ensure that all procedures have been followed." Both speakers urged the board to explain the process and to protect program continuity for student athletes while the district reviews the case.
