Teacher alleges age, racial bias in lawsuit against school district

A veteran teacher is suing the East Aurora School District, alleging he was removed from several coaching jobs because of his age and race.

Robert E. Green, of Oswego, who is black, coached until about two years ago, when young, white teachers were given the jobs instead, according to the lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court.

Attorney Arthur Ehrlich says after Green, 52, filed discrimination complaints with the state, he was moved from teaching physical education to serving as an in-house suspension teacher.

District officials told Green there had been complaints about his coaching performance but didn't provide him with details, Ehrlich said. Green is still employed by the district.

A spokesman for the school district refused to comment on the lawsuit.