Wednesday, December 3, 2003

Finish the coach story

If the facts present in Mark Jones’ Nov. 26 missive can be verified regarding the onerous treatment of this public school teacher, and the several episodes of questionable ethical conduct by a local principal, a school board member and/or his spouse, placed a teacher’s reputation and credentials in jeopardy, it would seem the “tryout” story is not over.

I would like to see The Citizen measure the facts and representations on both sides of this story, and should the facts align with Mr. Jones’ enumerated contentions, please print the same for all to know.

Hopefully, your pursuit of the complete story will elicit a written apology from the principal to the teacher, and the public repentance of the school board member, if such is indeed merited.

Sam Phillips

Peachtree City, Ga.