ROCKWALL ISD board approves Casey as Rockwall Heath head football coach in 7-0 vote
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In a special session beginning at 5:00 p.m., the ROCKWALL ISD Board of Trustees voted 7-0 to hire Casey as athletic coordinator and head football coach at Rockwall Heath High School after a presentation of the candidate's record, including a 2023 Arkansas state championship.
The ROCKWALL ISD Board of Trustees voted 7-0 to appoint Casey as athletic coordinator and head football coach at Rockwall Heath High School during a special session that opened at 5:00 p.m.
Board President Frank Councilman announced the agenda item and called for the vote after the board reviewed the candidate's qualifications. A presenter summarized the candidate's record, saying the coach most recently led Fayetteville High School to the 2023 Class 7A Arkansas state championship and was named Arkansas Coach of the Year following an undefeated season.
The presentation noted additional experience at Van Buren High School and as an offensive coordinator and quarterback coach at Bentonville West High School, and earlier coaching experience in Texas at Byron Nelson High School. The presenter described the candidate's emphasis on building program culture, academic accountability and preparing student athletes for success beyond athletics.
After the board moved and seconded the item, the president called the vote; the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. The board did not record individual roll-call votes in the transcript; the president announced the tally and declared the appointment approved.
Casey, the appointee, addressed those in attendance, thanking the interview committee, board members and family members who had traveled to the meeting. In remarks that emphasized community and relationships, Casey said, "You're gonna be a part of our family," and described a coaching philosophy built on earning trust, day one accountability, and strong connections with feeder programs and youth leagues.
Casey told the board and community that the program would prioritize visibility in feeder elementary and junior high programs and focus on character development and academic success as measures of long-term achievement beyond wins and losses.
Board President Councilman welcomed the coach's family before adjourning the meeting at 5:13 p.m.
The hire takes effect according to district personnel processes; the transcript did not specify an official start date or contract details.