Expand the pool of eligible coaches for Pittsburgh Public Schools by including city workers

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The example of Mayor Bill Peduto coaching the Carrick High School ice hockey team was fun, especially as the Penguins are playing home games for the Stanley Cup. But, the example fails on a few other levels. Many example exist. A better example: Cory O’Connor, an elected member of Pittsburgh City Council and a city employee, is the varsity golf coach at Pittsburgh Central Catholic (not a public school). Under the existing conditions, he could not be hired to be the coach at Pittsburgh Allderdice, a public school.

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Agenda of Standing Committee Meeting, June 7, 2017

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Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, Article VII - Personnel, Section 707 - Multiple Employment Prohibited, by adding a new subsction f which will allow City employees being able to be scholastic sports coaches in part-time positions with Pittsburgh Public Schools.

The above text was put on hold for review of the City’s Law Department. Further text is not yet available. Expected action would be a change by substitution to make the amendment f as a ballot question at the next city-wide election.

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Within Pittsburgh Public Schools, there is no shortage of athletic coaches.

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Mark Rauterkus

Swim, SKWIM and Water Polo coach and publisher in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Executive Director of SKWIM USA, a nonprofit advocate organization and webmaster to the International Swim Coaches Association. Head varsity and middle-school swim coach for The Ellis School. Former candidate for public office on multiple occasions.

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