Parents and Students Urge Exeter Township School Board to Reconsider Junior‑High Coach’s Resignation

Dozens of parents, students and community members pressed the Exeter Township School Board on Dec. 16 to reconsider the resignation of junior‑high wrestling coach Adrian Rosa, which the agenda lists as effective Dec. 15, 2025.

Speakers during a lengthy public‑comment period described Rosa as a volunteer who gave year‑round time to athletes and the community. “He has improved this program on so many levels just by being a positive role model,” said parent Frank Kerber. Student Joshua Kerber told the board Rosa “made life lessons that aren’t taught every day,” and multiple parents said they had never observed unprofessional conduct.

Why it matters: Members of the wrestling program said the resignation has immediate effects on athlete support, off‑season training and mentorship, and they asked the board to disclose who led the investigation and what evidence supported the personnel decision. Several speakers asked the board to reopen or more closely review the matter before the district finalizes personnel actions.

What the board recorded: At the personnel portion of the agenda the board approved a slate of personnel actions, including resignations, by voice vote after pulling that item for separate consideration. The minutes did not list individual personnel names in the public motion record, and the board did not reverse or amend personnel actions during the meeting.

Board response and next steps: A speaker identified in the record as Dr. Hecht expressed empathy for affected students while affirming support for the board and administration’s authority to act on personnel matters. The board did not vote to reinstate or formally reopen an investigation at the meeting; several trustees asked administration to follow normal personnel processes and reiterated that personnel matters are confidential under board policy.

Community reaction and context: Parents said the program’s continuity depends on volunteer coaches who often provide unpaid, year‑round instruction. Multiple speakers urged transparency about who conducted the district’s review and asked for clearer communication about the rationale for the resignation. The board’s stated practice — that personnel matters remain confidential — was cited repeatedly as a limit on what could be discussed publicly.

What to expect: The board closed the public‑comment period and continued its agenda business. The record shows no vote to reinstate the coach or to release additional personnel information during the Dec. 16 meeting; any reconsideration would require action consistent with district personnel processes and confidentiality rules.