[UKRULES]

Why would the Pikeville administration post the Head Coaching position if Coach Copley was the person in line for the job people.

It's a simple thing called "The Law". Any job vacancy is required by law to be posted for 30 days. Then SBDM rules kick in. At Pikeville, I believe the rules say a committee will be brought together at the request of the principal and review applications. They will then decide how many to interview. After interviews, they will make a recommendation to the principal. The principal can accept the recommendation and offer the job or reject it an offer to someone else. He must "consult" with the SBDM council prior to making the decision known to the superintendent who will offer the contract.

There are always issues-if time is of the essence, the 30 days can be waived upon request by KDE. The job can be opened to "in-house" candidates only since a job in the system is essential. The principal can name a 1 year interim. Lots of options, but you can bet the law and policy will be followed.