In 1979, the Utica Police Department declined to renew a contract with the Utica public school system to serve as hall monitors in their eight schools. Superintendent of schools Dr. Anthony Scolzo called his acquaintance James Klein, the Olympics coach, to discuss his predicament.
In 1979, the Utica Police Department ended its agreement with the Utica public school system for hall monitors in their eight schools.  Superintendent Dr. Anthony Scolzo contacted his friend James Klein, the Olympic coach, to help resolve the issue.