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Keep The Athletic Director Position

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Bruce Merritt
6 years ago Featured

Having worked with Pat Brunner in my roles as both Junior Laker Basketball President and ML Youth Lacrosse Scheduler over the last years, I find this idea to be quite short-sighted and foolhardy.

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Betsy Flynn
6 years ago

In a very short time, Pat Brunner bleeds blue and orange! Thanks, Pat, for always being there for the kids.

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Sandi Field
6 years ago

This cut would effect the quality and consistency of our entire HS sports programming. The orchestration of everything and everybody needed to keep the various seasons running is vital. Any money saved would be spent fixing mistakes. Keep in mind that our AD not only deals with our logistics, but also coordinates with every other HS we compete with. It would be a nightmare.

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Tim Flynn
6 years ago

I am in total agreement. The position is very important to our community. Our present AD is a great resource for our students.

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Antoinette Shanker
6 years ago

Such a stupid idea 2 get rid of AD.

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Jane Cook
6 years ago

It would be chaos without a full time AD. Chaos & High School don’t mix.

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Stephanie Troisi
6 years ago

Let's look into other areas for cuts! Not critical staff that directly impact our kids' day to day lives!!

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Lydia Cipriani
6 years ago

With 80% of our HS students involved in sports, it is absurd to consider eliminating this role. Losing this job, and the star performer we have in Mr Brunner, will certainly harm the students.

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Melissa
6 years ago

Pat Brunner is the best and very much needed in our district!

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nancy palazzi
6 years ago

To even consider removing a position as important as AD to our town, shows lack of thought of the long term effects this will have on the students and overall Laker Pride. Mr Brunner has been an asset to our community and schools.

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Stephen Donnelly
6 years ago

AD position is far more work than many imagine. If those duties are split and assigned to other administrators they become the last priority. Sports will suffer.

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Jie Yuan
6 years ago

Laker pride

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Olya Matkiwsky
6 years ago

We absolutely love Mr. Brunner!! The best.

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Kathleen Holmberg
6 years ago

This is a full time role that represents our School District.

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Leslie Ramich Reznik
6 years ago

This is a big position that can’t be removed. Surprised it is even on the table. ML is defined by its athletics as well as its academics.

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Jen Barrett
6 years ago

this is a key role for Mountain Lakes

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Uma Caldarone
6 years ago

Our district requires a full time dedicated AD. Mr Brunner has been effective in this position. Our athletic teams success speaks to his effectiveness. He is the one ensuring our coaches and teams have what they need as well as ensuring our players are safe and healthy. Why is this even a question?! Keep Mr Brunner!!!

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Betty McAleer
6 years ago

Are we really considering getting rid of our athletic director?

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Pearl Ferdico
6 years ago

Mr Brunner is an invaluable AD to our district.

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Emre Andican
6 years ago

Writing this with my TOC ring. The role of an AD is to help the coaches fixate on winning... let alone a successful one like Brunner