MB School Board declines to comment on Mira Costa baseball program [UPDATED]
This article was updated Friday morning with additional comments from Brian Clebowicz. A standing-room-only crowd, the majority baseball fans, congregated at the Manhattan Beach Unified School District Board meeting Wednesday where administrators heard from both sides regarding the status of Mira Costa High School head varsity baseball coach Cassidy Olson. After a group of parents filed numerous complaints against Olson, a lengthy interview process of parents and players was held and in December, Mira Costa Principal Ben Dale sent a letter to the parents stating “From now through March 24, Coach Olson will coach during sixth period only but will not be present at scrimmages, games, tournaments or any other team activities that take place outside of the regular school day.” Brian Clebowicz, who was instrumental in having the “Baseball Program” placed on the MBUSD agenda, represented the group of parents seeking Olson’s resignation or dismissal. Clebowicz has a son in the baseball program and spoke on behalf of the 37 parents who filed the complaint against Olson, pointing out the coach’s insubordination and that underlying issues still have not been fully addressed. He concluded by…
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