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AdvertisementDuxbury fires HS football coach after anti-Semitic language used in game play callsHide TranscriptShow TranscriptDuxbury with reaction. ***JOHN*** The district will now launch an independent 2317 21:18 lots of work to do. ***PKG*AdvertisementDuxbury fires HS football coach after anti-Semitic language used in game play callsThe head football coach at Duxbury High School has been fired amid an investigation into "highly offensive language" that was used as part of a play-call system, school officials said."As of today, Duxbury has severed ties with Dave Maimaron as head football coach," school officials said Wednesday in a statement, adding that both Friday's varsity football game and Saturday and Monday's junior varsity games have been postponed. Maimaron, a special needs teacher at the school, was placed on paid administrative leave from his teaching position pending further investigation."We want to be perfectly clear that we recognize how serious this is, and it is getting our undivided attention. We also recognize that this is an emotionally-charged issue for our community, and many outside of our community. The outrage is real, warranted, and we hear it. The fact that members of our school community used such offensive language, including anti-Semitic language, is horrifying and disappointing. We are collaborating with the Anti-Defamation League regarding the seriousness of the allegations, and on our short-term and long-term response," school officials said in a statement. The move comes after a March 12 incident during Duxbury’s 35-0 win over Plymouth North, and involved players using anti-Semitic language in play calls."As our investigation continues to unfold, it has become clear that members of the Duxbury High School football team did, in fact, use anti-Semitic and potentially other inappropriate and derogatory language," Duxbury Schools Superintendent John Antonucci said Tuesday in a statement.School officials said in a statement Monday that the players "clearly demonstrated poor judgment," but responsibility also lies with the adults overseeing the program."In short, this was a systemic failure," according to the joint statement from Antonucci, Assistant Superintendent Danielle Klingaman and High School Principal James Donovan.The Anti-Defamation League called for an independent investigation and accountability. “Why did it take so long for someone to realize that using ‘Auschwitz’ as a code name for a football play may be offensive?” asked ADL Regional Director Robert Trestan."On behalf of the staff and players of the Duxbury High School football team, I want to extend my apology for the insensitive, crass and inappropriate language used in the game on March 12," Maimaron said in a statement Monday. "Using the term was careless, unnecessary and most importantly hurtful on its face -- inexcusable."Duxbury School Committee Chair Kellie Bresnehan said she supports how the administration handled the issue. "There is no place in our community, or any community, for this kind of hateful speech. I am outraged, disappointed and profoundly saddened that we find ourselves here. It is not in keeping with the core values of our community and school district," said in a statement. "I personally believe the administration is handling this situation appropriately. It is my hope that through deeper conversation, education, and personal reflection, Duxbury will take these lessons to heart."The head football coach at Duxbury High School has been fired amid an investigation into "highly offensive language" that was used as part of a play-call system, school officials said."As of today, Duxbury has severed ties with Dave Maimaron as head football coach," school officials said Wednesday in a statement, adding that both Friday's varsity football game and Saturday and Monday's junior varsity games have been postponed.AdvertisementMaimaron, a special needs teacher at the school, was placed on paid administrative leave from his teaching position pending further investigation."We want to be perfectly clear that we recognize how serious this is, and it is getting our undivided attention. We also recognize that this is an emotionally-charged issue for our community, and many outside of our community. The outrage is real, warranted, and we hear it. The fact that members of our school community used such offensive language, including anti-Semitic language, is horrifying and disappointing. We are collaborating with the Anti-Defamation League regarding the seriousness of the allegations, and on our short-term and long-term response," school officials said in a statement. The move comes after a March 12 incident during Duxbury’s 35-0 win over Plymouth North, and involved players using anti-Semitic language in play calls."As our investigation continues to unfold, it has become clear that members of the Duxbury High School football team did, in fact, use anti-Semitic and potentially other inappropriate and derogatory language," Duxbury Schools Superintendent John Antonucci said Tuesday in a statement.School officials said in a statement Monday that the players "clearly demonstrated poor judgment," but responsibility also lies with the adults overseeing the program."In short, this was a systemic failure," according to the joint statement from Antonucci, Assistant Superintendent Danielle Klingaman and High School Principal James Donovan.The Anti-Defamation League called for an independent investigation and accountability. “Why did it take so long for someone to realize that using ‘Auschwitz’ as a code name for a football play may be offensive?” asked ADL Regional Director Robert Trestan."On behalf of the staff and players of the Duxbury High School football team, I want to extend my apology for the insensitive, crass and inappropriate language used in the game on March 12," Maimaron said in a statement Monday. "Using the term was careless, unnecessary and most importantly hurtful on its face -- inexcusable."Duxbury School Committee Chair Kellie Bresnehan said she supports how the administration handled the issue. "There is no place in our community, or any community, for this kind of hateful speech. I am outraged, disappointed and profoundly saddened that we find ourselves here. It is not in keeping with the core values of our community and school district," said in a statement. "I personally believe the administration is handling this situation appropriately. It is my hope that through deeper conversation, education, and personal reflection, Duxbury will take these lessons to heart."Loading more articles...

AdvertisementDuxbury fires HS football coach after anti-Semitic language used in game play callsHide TranscriptShow TranscriptDuxbury with reaction. ***JOHN*** The district will now launch an independent 2317 21:18 lots of work to do. ***PKG*AdvertisementDuxbury fires HS football coach after anti-Semitic language used in game play callsThe head football coach at Duxbury High School has been fired amid an investigation into "highly offensive language" that was used as part of a play-call system, school officials said."As of today, Duxbury has severed ties with Dave Maimaron as head football...

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