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Letter: Editor misses coach’s message of respect
Op-Ed · February 02, 2012


The editor of the West Branch Times of course is entitled to his opinions about human nature and human behavior, and we frequently are treated to them in his column, as we were in the Jan. 26 issue.
However, it was unfortunate to see him attempt to illustrate his point by citing the commendable, and totally unrelated, actions of a coach in correcting a student. The editor apparently does not see where his message and that of the coach diverge: The coach was directing a student to respect others.

Our district is firmly against discrimination of any kind against a student or employee based on gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity or sexual preference. Our policies, and state law, reflect this, and it is good to hear of examples where those representing our schools convey that important message of good character.

Mike Owen, President, West Branch Board of Education

Kevin Hatfield, Superintendent, West Branch Community School District