A Minisink family at the center of a controversial school probe into the conduct of a longtime varsity softball coach is breaking their silence in a statement released exclusively to News 12.

Kyle and Amy Smith’s remarks about the school district investigation into Bruce Guyette come more than a month after their teenage daughter accused the coach of inappropriately touching her after a game.

“Our only intent and goal, like any good parents, has been to ensure that our daughter and all of the students are able to enjoy their education and extracurricular activities in a healthy and safe environment. As a family, we stand in solidarity with our daughter and are proud of her courage and resolution in addressing the issues at hand under the guidance and direction of the MVSD administration. It has been a learning experience for us all as we navigate this process in compliance with the MVSD policy, directives and their obligation to comply with all federal and state laws governing this investigation,” the statement reads.

Guyette was suspended by the Minisink Valley Central School District in May and removed from attending practices and games following the accusations.

The investigation into the beloved, record-winning coach has garnered intense and widespread scrutiny from members of the tight-knit community, many of whom have spoken out on social media in support of the coach.

The controversy intensified earlier this week when the district said its investigation into the coach under the state's Dignity For All Students Act will be thorough and is continuing, despite some media reports suggesting otherwise.

“We would like to address and clarify any misconceptions that we requested or initiated a second investigation with the school district in regard to this incident. This incident was initially classified and investigated as a Title IX violation by the district in accordance with their policies and procedures and after interviewing multiple witnesses and a thorough review by the school district’s legal team. It was determined sometime later by the district that this investigation better met the criteria and scope covered under the NYS DASA Act. This process is mandated by federal and state laws, not at our request or urging,” the Smith family statement continues.

The Minisink school district is asking the school community for patience during the probe.

Guyette has declined to comment.