WESTPORT (CBS) – A Westport High School coach is on administrative leave for allegedly making racially insensitive remarks to a player.
The school district is investigating the incident and the coach has been placed on leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
Because this is an ongoing investigation involving a personnel matter, we are currently unable to release further information," Superintendent Gary Reese said. "Our district takes all allegations of this nature seriously. We will conduct a full and thorough review."
The coach was not identified.
Westport Coach On Leave While School District Investigates Allegation Of Racist Comments
/ CBS Boston
WESTPORT (CBS) – A Westport High School coach is on administrative leave for allegedly making racially insensitive remarks to a player.
The school district is investigating the incident and the coach has been placed on leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
Because this is an ongoing investigation involving a personnel matter, we are currently unable to release further information," Superintendent Gary Reese said. "Our district takes all allegations of this nature seriously. We will conduct a full and thorough review."
The coach was not identified.
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