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Board reviews coach-hiring policy, stresses IHSA certification
Summary
The Georgetown-Ridge Farm CUD 4 Athletic Committee reviewed its process for hiring coaches July 28, emphasizing that prospective coaches must be approved by the board and hold IHSA certifications before working with athletes.
The Georgetown-Ridge Farm Community Unit #4 Board of Education Athletic Committee on July 28 reviewed its hiring process for new coaches and emphasized that prospective coaches must be approved and certified by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) before supervising students.
The meeting’s stated purpose included questions such as “What is the current process? Approved and need to be certified—IHSA,” reflecting the committee’s focus on ensuring compliance with IHSA certification and clarifying when unapproved individuals may be present around athletes. Committee members discussed requiring proof of certification and completion of background checks before any coaching duties begin.
Committee members directed staff to identify current gaps between practice and policy and to prepare specific recommended language for the Athletic Policy Handbook. The committee set a follow-up item for the athletic director’s report in September to present proposed policy text and implementation steps.
