Coach Under Investigation for Abuse Allegations

0:00It's March 25, I'm Cory with the story, this is Durham News Today, driven by AI. Sean Woods, the 55-year-old boy's basketball coach at Scott County High School in Georgetown, Kentucky, has been placed on administrative. Believe, he's spacing an investigation into allegations of abuse involving a student. State records show Kentucky Child Protective Services substantiated claims of abuse or neglect against them. Earlier this week, school officials confirmed Woods won't return for the 2026-2027 school year. The district first looked into reports from two students back in November 2025. They wrapped up their review by December 4, calling the claims unsubstantiated at the time. Parents raised concerns soon after, pushing back at a school board meeting. One mother said her daughter reported inappropriate behavior, but felt the response felt short. She wanted Woods removed from the classroom while still coaching, but that didn't happen. Meanwhile, the state agency ran its own check and reached a different conclusion from the school.

1:03Woods has a past incident, too. He resigned as head coach at Morehead State University in 2016 after misdemeanor battery charges for allegedly, assaulting players. Those charges got diverted and dropped after he stayed out of trouble. As the investigation continues, the focus stays on student safety and how schools handle these reports moving forward.