NEWPORT — Fourteen coaches have been approved to lead Newport Middle School and Newport High School sports teams this winter.
The list was recommended by Athletic Director Jeff Miller. The total cost amounted to $20,000. The stipends were supported by the five-member Newport School Board at its meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14.
For years, male coaches of boys sports teams were paid at a higher rate than coaches in similar positions who coached girls teams. That changed this year. The stipends will be the same for coaches of boys and girls sports teams.
The List of Coaches
Ross Dole, $3,250, varsity girls basketball
William Page, $3,250. varsity boys basketball
Gary McCall, $3,000, JV girls basketball
Brian Martin, $3,000, JV boys basketball
Jim MacMahon, $2,250, Alpine skiing
Zachary Sharron, $3,500, varsity wrestling
Melissa Mitchler, $2,750, Varsity spirit
Jeff Miller, Volunteer, Varsity indoor track
Lisa Gilson and Chelsea Belinsky, $1,500, Unified basketball
Joey Gillett, $2,750, MS Boys basketball
Robert Clark, $2,750, MS Girls basketball
Melissa Mitchler, Volunteer, MS Spirit
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