THE CASE
THE CASE
What Happened?
In fall 2024, a verbal disagreement took place between a student and an assistant coach during a team retreat.
There was no physical harm — and both individuals resolved it with apologies and a hug.
Coach Russ was accused of not reporting the situation quickly enough.
That’s it.
The “Investigation”
Between October and December, the school launched an “investigation” that:
Interviewed no students
Blocked 8+ witnesses from testifying
Withheld dozens of emails and evaluations
Resulted in inconsistent testimony from administrators who said “I don’t recall” over and over again
Despite this, on May 13, 2025 — after a 14-hour hearing where 150+ supporters showed up — the Board of Education voted 5–1 to uphold Coach Russ’s removal.
Why This Matters
Coach Russ is not the only one at risk. This precedent tells students, teachers, and the entire community:
Your voice doesn’t matter
Accountability is optional for those in power
Truth can be ignored if it’s inconvenient
We’re not okay with that. And we’re not backing down.
Evidence Archive (Coming Soon)
We are working to make all public records, hearing clips, and excluded materials accessible to the community. Stay tuned.