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Because of the need to hire spring sport coaches by Nov. 23, he continued, “the committee must address the issues and conclude its work by Monday. Nov. 23, 1999.”
Both Dr. Gangel ajid Board chairman Dr. John Tole stressed that this review did not imply that any change would be made, just that the policy and process would be reviewed and that recommendations made by the committee and approved by the Board would be institutionalized.
Some dozen attendees felt compelled to comment offthe issue and either to passionately defend the practice of hiring largely from the corps of teachers or to promote the hiring of outside “more qualified” coaches to improve Rappahannock athletic programs. Speakers included representatives from entire school community: parents, teachers, coaches, and students. “I’m a better coach than Norv Turner of the Washington Redskins” Dennis Wingfield said that the “process in the past was good-it used people on the scene-insiders.”
Teacher Susan Payne expressed her support for the current hiring approach and noted that she was upset because this issue was raised due to the concerns “of a few people.” “If this is going to be an issue,” she continued, “I hope it won’t be decided by Nov. 22.”
Peter Kreyling said that “parents want what is best for the kids” and remarked that he appreciates the teachers “but teaching is one skill and coaching is another-they are not synonymous in qualifications.” “The community and kids,” he concluded, “would benefit from better coaching.” Kreyling presented a petition to the board that promoted the hiring of
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