"As is always the case, we take any allegation seriously and are committed to following appropriate protocols and procedures involved with investigation," the district's statement reads in part. MIDDLETON, Wis. -- The Middleton-Cross Plains School District is working with local police to investigate harassment allegations from within the district's high school football program. WebHead Coach J. 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Theres no question the Middleton opening should be one of the most coveted positions in the state. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports, 2022 Wisconsin High School Football Playoff Brackets: WIAA Division 1, Wisconsin: Kickoff Returns from Weekend of Oct 7th, 2022. We want the community to know we take incidents like these very seriously, Monogue said Friday morning. WebAddress: 2100 Bristol St, Middleton, WI 53562. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. District leaders also asked parents to talk with their students to encourage them to share information that might help with the investigation. Sports: Cross Country, Track and Field Positions: Head Boys Coach, Head Girls Coach Email: scott.skilling@hallco.org Phone: 770-536-2394 They closed by assuring the families they take accusations of bullying and harassment seriously and want to ensure students feel safe and supported in MCPASD schools. But I think its one of the two or three best jobs in the state.. Dan's passion for water sports has earned him the nickname, Aqua Dan, in the newsroom and taken him to multiple U.S. Olympic Swim Trials and many USA water polo events as a reporter. WFCA SMALL SCHOOL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Carson Hinzman, Saint Croix Central. When the 2022 football season ended, Pertzborn was optimistic, excited and enthusiastic about Middletons future. Middleton High School football coach Jason Pertzborn resigned Thursday citing personal reasons. We have been working in collaboration with the Middleton Police Department. Williams also knows how to deal with tragedy. BLACK EARTH 53515, Copyright 2015 | Times-Tribune | All Rights Reserved, Middleton football coach Jason Pertzborn resigned Thursday./Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld, Middleton's Hurley a finalist for Mr. Basketball. Neither Pertzborn, or those supervising the training session, were in the locker room at the time of the alleged incident. Tom credits these coaches for giving him the opportunity to develop his defensive philosophy and for his success as an assistant coach. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. We take the wellbeing of all students seriously, all the time, the statement continued. Pertzborn, who was also a Business Education teacher at MHS, In 1981, Kurt was hired as Head Football coach at Lodi High School. Part of buyout included a gag order that prohibits Pertzborn from discussing the incident. Multiple sources told the Times-Tribune the incident took place in the boys locker room at MHS after a training session that took place before school. A witness came forward to share their testimony because they thought, Principal Peg Shoemaker says there will be increased training for football coaches, more supervision in locker rooms and more instruction for . Middleton went 8-4 overall in 2021 and reached Level 3 of the playoffs for the first time since 2016. He replaces Fred Reid, who was removed from his position and transferred to another school as part of the disciplinary measures taken by the Hillsborough County school board in response to Walters death, which came after he collapsed during a summer workout. Well soon find out if coaches feel the same way. Congratulations to Nathan Lamar for being selected the Middleton player of the game. Were doing a lot of introductory stuff and making sure every kid is cleared and ready to go, Williams said. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Here's how all area teams fared in the latest poll. Entering his 31st year as a head high school football coach in Idaho, Middletons Bill Brock has seen a lot, including a celebration for a milestone he never dreamed of reaching. WebMHS Athletics Coaches Fall Sports Cross Country Brian Finnel: Email Alexa Richardson: Email Dance Team Jackie Rehberg: Email Golf (Girls) Becky Halverson: Email Soccer (Boys) Kevin Pauls: Email Swimming & Diving (Girls) RJ Lieferman (Swim): Email Cindy Zocher (Dive): You got to be on the input. In a letter from Superintendent Dana Monogue and School Board President Robert Hesselbein, they updated families on the status of the district investigation and one from the Middleton Police Department. He stood for what a Middleton Tiger should be and lived a life that mattered.. Middleton athletic director Jamie Sims believes the football coaching job at MHS is one of the best in Wisconsin. 4 seed Mater Dei 59-47 in a physical Open Division semifinal game in the CIF Southern California Regional playoffs. Anyone who felt he need to report bullying or harassment was encouraged to reach out to any district employee or use the Speak Up, Speak Out link. Pertzborn later served as the head sophomore coach for 10 seasons, then jumped to the varsity level in 2013 and became the Cardinals offensive coordinator. I had been in Los Angeles long enough. Sims expects the job will stay posted for two weeks, then he expects to begin interviews in mid- to late-February. 100% money back MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Middleton Cross Plains Area School District expects a police report to be released in the coming days in reference to an investigation of alleged harassment within the high schools football program, a letter to families indicated Tuesday. A couple of fans were ejected from the gym, and a second-half surge from the underdog. Middleton's stats have been entered for the 45-0 win @ Brandon on 10/14/2022 7:30 PM. The former Plant High and University of Southern California star left a head coaching job in California and eventually applied to take over at Middleton. He was an assistant coach and then co-coach alongside Tim Simon for the 2018 season before taking sole control over the program. He spent the first three days in the cafeteria and classrooms meeting with coaches, parents and the new staff. Initially, the goal was to work with youth league football players in West Tampa. Logan Reigstad is a digital producer for Channel3000.com. The former Plant and USC star knows that he can make a difference to a team shrouded in tragedy. RELATED: Parents of Hezekiah B. Walters seek full-time athletic trainers at Hillsborough schools. Pertzborn, who has been with the district since 2002, was given a verbal warning and told to stop sending inappropriate jokes. WFCA 8-PLAYER PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Wyatt Jensen, Luck. MCPASD officials said that they are prepared to hold anyone accountable to school-based and athletic code expectations. Pertzborn had been placed on administrative leave last week following an incident of alleged harassment within the schools football program. There was a problem saving your notification. Williams coached middle schoolers in Brentwood, a swanky Los Angeles suburb, then took on jobs in Compton and Watts. Pertzborn, who was also a Business Education teacher at MHS, resigned from that position, as well. Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports, Middleton football highlights Brandon High School. He replaces Craig Harris, who coached him at Middleton. These first few days have been good to get feedback, too. Logan Rude is the assignment editor and a digital producer for WISC-TV News 3 Now and Channel3000.com. WebMiddleton High School / Homepage Home Academics " Bell Schedule Athletics - Organizations - Clubs " Our Campus " Students & Parents " Attendance Policy Driver's Education MHS Student Portfolio Find It Fast MSD COVID-19 Info See the most recent MSD COVID-19 information District Office Click to access our District Office Directory Kurt Gundlach was born in Dodgeville, WI on November 11, 1957 to Clayton and Mary Gundlach of Montfort, WI. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Im probably biased, Sims said. He later added a teaching degree from Concordia University. Theres stories for everybody else, which is great, but theres no stories for us.. Create a password that only you will remember. There have been several stops, all with diverse backgrounds. According to sources, Pertzborn hired prominent Madison attorney Stephen P. Hurley who then negotiated a buyout with the Middleton-Cross Plains School District. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Middleton Cross Plains Area School District expects a police report to be released in the coming days in reference to an investigation All rights reserved. Sports Reporter at Portage Daily Register and Wisconsin Dells Events. If they do, it will now happen without Pertzborn. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Sims said the district plans to package a teaching job with the football position. A number of parties have already been interviewed during the investigation that started more than a week ago. These kids are learning a whole new system. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. In 2015, Dan received the Bud Dwyer Jr. media award from the Southern California High School Football Coaches Association. We all have our struggles that we have to find a way to move past and still be who we are called to be, Williams said. Middleton football coach, teacher resigns amid program investigation. 866-495-5172 Middleton High School; MIDDLETON, ID; Football; Middleton High School State: IDAHO Phone: (208) 585-6657. ---- After a series of interviews, Pertzborn was placed on administrative leave by school administrators and given the option of either resigning or being fired. -- The Middleton-Cross Plains school district has released the resignation agreement to News 3 Investigates signed by the district and former head football coach