Former Coach Challenges the Board’s Decision to Terminate Based on Parent Complaints

A Minnesota state appeals court has affirmed the ruling of a school board to terminate a district employee’s football and baseball coaching contracts and to terminate his employment as activities director, finding that it followed its procedures and relied on appropriate evidence.   Plaintiff Tony Thiel is the former activities director, head baseball coach, and head football coach for Independent School District No. 803 in the state. Thiel was a successful coach in the district for 23 ye