Schools

School Committee to Look Into Firing of Track Coach

Westwood Athletic Director Karl Fogel has been placed on administrative leave during the investigation.

Westwood Superintendent John Antonucci said Tuesday that, in light of his recommendation to the Westwood School Committee to conduct an independent investigation on the , he doesn't expect the Committee to raise it as a main discussion during the next meeting on May 19.

"I doubt it, unless it comes up, which I could actually see happening," said Antonucci in regards to the possibility that the issue might be brought up by the public.

Davis was fired last month after one of his athletes was spotted running shirtless during practice. The issue had been discussed on previous occasions, Davis told Westwood Patch last week.

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Antonucci released a memo Tuesday in which he explained his decision to recommend the investigation to the School Committee. He stated that he plans to share as much information with Westwood community as he is able while the investigation is underway and facts are gathered.

While he would not comment further, Antonucci confirmed that Athletic Director Karl Fogel was also placed on administrative leave during the investigation. 

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Niether Fogel nor Davis were available for comment upon this writing. 

Westwood Patch will provide more information as it becomes available. 


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