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Board hires Chris Kane as Floyd Central athletic director in 6-1 vote
Summary
The New Albany-Floyd County school board approved Chris Kane for the athletic director role at Floyd Central High School by a 6-1 vote May 12; the board praised his administrative background and coaching experience while one member expressed higher expectations for the role.
The New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation board voted 6-1 May 12 to appoint Chris Kane as athletic director for Floyd Central High School.
Why it matters: The athletic director post oversees school sports programs that play a prominent role in student activities and community engagement. Board members and presenters framed the hire as both an instructional and character-building role for student athletes.
Presentation and hiring: Scott Hatton (presenter) summarized Kane’s administrative and coaching background, including prior principal roles and coaching experience, and recommended him for the position. The board then moved and seconded the appointment and held a voice vote.
Kane, who told the board he is “very excited” to return to work focused on athletics, said his passion for coaching and student development drove his interest in the role. “My passion has always been in athletics,” Kane said at the meeting.
Board reaction and vote: One board member said they had higher expectations for the athletic director role given long coaching experience, but that the hiring process had been followed and vetted by a committee. The motion passed 6-1; the meeting record shows Mrs. Weishard cast the lone no vote.
Next steps: Kane will assume duties for Floyd Central’s athletic program; the board chair congratulated him and the district will proceed with onboarding.
