Athletic Director Fired Over Equity Probe | Grand Rapids News

Kenowa Hills schools are facing a firestorm after deciding to fire athletic director Ross Willick and suspend football coach Don Fellows, following a probe into unequal access and secretive practices in the school’s strength and conditioning class — which was almost exclusively male and run with heavy coaching influence. Community outrage has erupted over lack of transparency, with a petition of over 400 signatures demanding change. A second investigation confirmed unresolved issues, prompting swift action from the new superintendent, who says many problems existed before her arrival but vows to handle them openly. Willick can request a hearing, while the district acknowledges the turmoil and reaffirms its duty to students. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9fea881a078cbaa9