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At Tuesday's Board of Education meeting, Saline Area Schools Superintendent Steve Laatsch recognized the Saline High School girls' swim and dive team.
The team was coached by head coach Todd Brunty, dive coach Kara Smith and assistant coaches Alan Duski and Ellie Machado. The team was captained by Ellie Brunty, Nora McGillicuddy and Nani Sanna.
Laatsch reported the team was 9-1 in the duel meets and placed second in the SEC Red Championship. The team placed fourth in the state meet. Ellie Brunty, Maria Baldwin, Lindi Jenkins, Maggie Kyzar, Joanne Oyemba, Nani Sanna and Ana Sirbu earned all-state honors.
The team was invited to introduce themselves to the board.
Brunty thanked Laatsch for the recognition.
"It's really important to us and we really appreciate it because I know this group of young people here do a fine job of representing this community," Laatsch said.
The coaches and athletes who attended the meeting took a picture with Laatsch and the board.
Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees. Sunny during the morning, thundery outbreaks in nearby in the afternoon, mist overnight.
Perhaps we are missing something here? The decision to not find a reasonable accommodation to interview Kelley seems short sighted and contrary to ensuring the best interests of the schools and our children are given top priority.
“In our view…” who are you speaking for here?
I’ll answer then - not everyone. As for the candidate, I agree that the onus is on her to make it to the meeting. Six other candidates have rearranged their schedules to attend, it is not a requirement to give special consideration. Giving her credentials and resume during public comment was a good idea.