" Based on two years of performance concerns, the administration of the Sun Prairie Area School District determined it was time for a change in the leadership of the Varsity Girl's Basketball program. Therefore a recommendation to non-renew the coaching contract of Liz Hrodey was presented to the School Board. On March 15, 2010 the School Board approved this recommendation. Because there is potential for further contractual or legal processes in this matter, the school district's legal counsel has advised that no further information about this matter be released at this time. "
The feeling is that the issue is not nearly as cut and dry as it has been argued in the public domain. The board anticipates this action will be challenged with a grievance.
SP-EYE: The public domain has called this a lose-lose-lose situation. We disagree. There were some winners here. The 14 girls that signed a petition to remove Hrodey/Bartow and their meddling parents all won. They were the squeaky wheel and they got lubed.
Liz Hrodey lost big time. Her reputation is getting smeared. Not to mention personal suffering.
Ashley Bartow loses as well. Here is a classy, very talented girl that may never want to play again.
The public loses because not only did they pay for 2 additional coaches, but it's nearly certain that a grievance will be filed. We're betting the school district loses on the grievance and the taxpaying public will get hit with a sizable damages award or settlement.
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