Senior testifies in support of coach amid grievance at Santa Rosa ISD board meeting
Andrew Ruiz, a senior and baseball captain, told trustees on July 28 that a teacher/coach had a lasting positive impact on him and his teammates; he asked the board to consider that perspective during a pending grievance proceeding.
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Andrew Ruiz, a senior at Santa Rosa High School and captain of the baseball team, addressed the board during public comments to express support for a teacher/coach who is the subject of a grievance. Ruiz said the coach "has always expected us to do better" and described him as a mentor who "has always believed us when we doubted ourselves," adding that he hoped his remarks would be considered during the grievance process.
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