By Brian Entin
Monday, May 11, 2009 at 6:14 p.m.
Read more: Local, Basketball Coach, Fired, Kirksville, Protest, Petition
KIRKSVILLE, MO -- Supporters of the Kirksville basketball coach who didn’t have his contract renewed are asking the school board to reconsider its decision.
Since this is a personnel issue, the school board hasn’t explained why Chuck Arnold will be let go.
But supporters created a petition highlighting Arnold’s winning record and respect among students.
They gathered at Brashear Park on Monday evening to gather signatures.
“By signing this petition and attending the school board meeting tomorrow night, we have an opportunity to let the board know what we feel about losing a good teacher, a good coach, and a good person,” Supporter Matt Wilson said.
Supporters plan to bring their petition to the school board meeting Tuesday night.
Coach Arnold’s friends say he would consider staying at Kirksville Schools if certain changes were made.
View the petition here.