OAD-the statements made in this post are totally incorrect. Check your facts before posting. Too many times people assume things, and think they know what happened. Sutton was never told the job was already filled, he was encouraged to apply. Coach Hampton was not told he had the job before the interviews, the super did not instruct the principal on the hiring procedures. As stated in earlier posts, the principal could have hired anyone he wanted, nothing illegal about it. The principal opted to go with a committee, the decision was made based on the highest scoring candidate after interviews were conducted. If you know someone on the committee, I am sure they can tell you how the applicants ranked after interviews.