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Oshkosh coach and teacher remains employed after misconduct probe

OSHKOSH – An Oshkosh Area School District investigation substantiated that Oshkosh North teacher and football coach Chris Kujawa used inappropriate language with student-athletes, including a discussion with sexual implications, but found no evidence that his comments were discriminatory or that he retaliated against a student, newly released records show. The records add new detail to The Northwestern’s earlier reporting about a family’s complaint and a resulting change to a student’s chemistry class assignment. They also reveal a disagreement among district administrators over whether Kujawa should remain employed. Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Sam Coleman wrote that the substantiated conduct and Kujawa’s disciplinary history warranted “a more significant employment action.” Read more: Oshkosh resident questions Shapiro school furniture disposal | Exclusive Kujawa remains a science teacher at Oshkosh North and is coaching within the school’s football program, district Communication Director Katie Nieman confirmed in an Oct. 23 email. Her response did not specify whether he is teaching chemistry. The Northwestern could not confirm whether the student remains in geology or has switched to chemistry or another science class. Nieman said student course enrollment and information are confidential educational records, so the district cannot confirm, deny or comment on a specific student’s schedule,