I heard a teacher was reprimanded for texting a student about personal things, including some sexual topics. Now, he’s coaching football at my kids’ school. Does anyone know if this means he can’t coach anymore? Can the school take any action because of this?
It really depends. In Utah, there are strict standards for teachers and coaches. If he got reprimanded for texting about stuff like that, it could totally affect his coaching career. Even though he’s been asked to resign multiple times, that shows a bigger issue. And if he’s just a volunteer coach, it doesn’t change much—schools still have to follow the same rules.
If he’s been reprimanded for inappropriate behavior, it should absolutely affect his ability to coach. Even if he’s volunteering, the fact that he’s had issues with boundaries could still disqualify him from working with kids.
I’m curious, would the fact that he’s just a volunteer coach make a difference? Does it change the way the school handles things legally?
I’d definitely recommend you talk to the district directly if the board member hasn’t followed up with you. They should look into this. Safety is the top priority.
Inappropriate teacher behavior, even if it’s just texting about personal stuff, can really affect their ability to stay in any position with students. It’s all about trust and professionalism.