Board accepts resignation of Geneva High football coach; approves staff transfers

The board accepted the superintendent's recommendation to approve the resignation of Jamal Harris as Geneva High School football coach and athletic director and then approved personnel transfers tied to that staffing change.

The superintendent introduced the recommendation and thanked Coach Harris for his service, saying the resignation was the coach's decision. The board approved the resignation by voice vote; the superintendent said the resignation is effective the day the board approved it and the district would post the athletic director/football coach vacancy the following day. "We will do a posting tomorrow for a new athletic director GHS football coach with certification in teaching," the superintendent said, and officials hoped to bring a recommendation by Jan. 12.

The board also approved a transfer moving Jamal Harris from GHS PE teacher to Moki Elementary PE teacher and approved transferring Michael Fox from Multi Elementary teacher to GHS PE teacher; both transfers were approved by voice votes.

Board members and a parent asked about the hiring process for the football coach/AD role. Officials described an administrative-panel approach led by the principal with participation from administrators and board representatives; the principal's involvement and the significance of the hire to the community were emphasized.

No details were provided in the meeting about candidate names or application deadlines beyond the intention to post the vacancy and present recommendations at the January meeting.