The recently ratified Highland Teacher Association (HTA) contract has caused some controversy over wording that gives preference to HTA members in coaching and advisor positions. During the public comment portion of the recent Highland Central School District Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, August 5, a resident asked the board why existing coaches “who have put the time and effort in” shouldn’t be allowed to have first consideration. “Speaking as a taxpayer in this town and a parent with children,” he said, “and speaking for my children, and probably for every parent out there, they want the best coach for their children.”