Coach appears to headbutt official

[TimTaylor]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

If his contract as a coach is not connected with him also being a teacher, then it may be difficult to fire him from both since the actions were not related to his role as a teacher.

Yeah, teacher's unions tend to be pretty strong and there's undoubtedly a formal disciplinary process involved in the union contract they have to follow. Even if he is convicted of the criminal charge, it may not be enough to terminate him.

[OKREF]

He most likely has a contract for teaching, with a stipend for coaching. They can take his coaching duties away, but as for the classroom there is a process that must be followed.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by TimTaylor

Yeah, teacher's unions tend to be pretty strong and there's undoubtedly a formal disciplinary process involved in the union contract they have to follow. Even if he is convicted of the criminal charge, it may not be enough to terminate him.

Sadly, that is all too true.

[LRZ]

According to the local newspaper, Devine pleaded guilty to summary harassment and received a $300 fine (the maximum) and court costs.

[Amesman]

If that school administration has any backbone it should still let him know he's on thin ice, and they should compel him to issue apologies all around, first and foremost to the official he assaulted. Doesn't totally make right, but even if the union would have their hands tied, there's still a way to proceed with humility, class and dignity.

[Adam]

I would not work a game in which he was coaching.

[LRZ]

Originally Posted by Adam

I would not work a game in which he was coaching.

Probably not an issue any more. He was immediately suspended and then fired as Neshaminy coach, and many officials doubt he would ever be allowed to coach another PIAA team.

In the aftermath, I worked several Neshaminy JV and 9th grade games, and everyone was on their best behavior.

[griblets]

Originally Posted by Adam

I would not work a game in which he was coaching.

More importantly, my children are not attending his class.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by griblets

More importantly, my children are not attending his class.

Agreed. I'm doubtful that this was his first violent outburst.