Lay-Off Controversy
In late April 2010, it was announced that a long-time teacher and girl's basketball coach would not have his contract renewed for the 2010-2011 school year; subsequently it was revealed that other teachers would not have their contracts renewed. Organized protests and pickets resulted. A representative for the five affected faculty members accused the school of "vindictive" actions aimed at the teachers' union, while the school cited a drop in enrollment and tuition as the reason for layoffs.
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