A recent Parkersburg South High School graduate addressed the Wood County Board of Education concerning the arrest of a teacher from her alma mater, Dwain Sponseller, on charges of sexual abuse related to his role as a middle school basketball coach. The graduate expressed concerns about past incidents involving Sponseller and questioned whether the school district’s standards adequately protect students. Superintendent Christie Willis mentioned a mandatory video for staff reporting abuse.
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