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Originally posted by JRutledge
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Originally posted by Back In The Saddle
It may well. However useful things that may still be accomplished. First, even if the coach talks his way out of it, if he's got half a brain, he's a lot more likely be behave himself in the future. Second, the coach's behavior in this incident may be part of a larger pattern. If this isn't the first letter the school has received, it'll make more of a difference. If it is the first letter, it may turn out to be the first of many to come.
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Either way it still might not matter. The poster wants to know what we think. The reality is writing a letter is not an automatic problem solver for this kind of situation. It is possible that the school administrators might not even take heed to the information. Not all administration members are competent or use the best judgment. You might need independent evidence to prove that is what actually took place. Now the ejection will help, but I have known these situations not to be accepted so easily by school administration. Of course it is worth a try; just do not be surprised if the information is not accepted. You never know what relationship this guy has with his administration. For all you know he might be apart of that administration. We have HS that have nicknames that are offensive to people all over this country. You think one coach using an offensive name is going to automatically make a difference?
Peace
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This may well be the case. Which is why I suggested sending a copy of the letter to the superintendent, and letting the principal know that he'd been copied on it. While it's possible that they might all choose to ignore it, there is a certain amount of pressure brought to bear when one knows that his boss has been informed of a situation that needs addressing.
It is also true that one letter from one parent may have little impact. But many letters from many parents will have a greater impact. And that can only happen if individuals are willing to go to the trouble, regardless of the possible outcome.
Just my opinion.