Mr. Mike Lewis, local resident and Silver Hoop
Classic coach:
· Mr. Lewis approached the board because he is angry
that a registered sex offender, Marty Shook, has been
allowed to referee at an annual basketball tournament
known as the Silver Hoop Classic, which takes place
on school property. This tournament was recently
held at Fort Hill High School.
· Mr. Lewis handed out fliers to inform fans of Shook’s
sex offender status.
Fans booed Shook out of the
gymnasium.
· In response, Dr. AuMiller stated that this particular
tournament is not a school sponsored event and many
outside groups request permission to utilize school
facilities. Mr. Shook complied with all state laws
required of registered sex offenders, including
notification to the principal of his presence on school
property as well as intent.
· Fort Hill principal, Steve Lewis, additionally contacted
C3I for advice about Shook’s presence at the
tournament and he was informed that state law allows
this so long as prescribed procedures and protocol are
followed.
· Board member Metz would like Mr. Hanna, board
attorney, to conduct some research to determine
whether or not Maryland law would prohibit a local
board of education from developing a policy that
would deny a sex offender access to school property.
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