Multiple pressing matters again were left without clear resolutions at the latest Grundy County, Tenn., school board meeting Thursday evening.
Last month, board members agreed to postpone a vote to move more money into the budget for the football coach’s salary until Thursday night’s meeting, with the expectation that the board’s athletic committee also would interview the candidates.
That interview took place Wednesday night – two candidates answered questions posed by an athletic committee panel. No decision was made that night, but at Thursday’s meeting, some board members said they wanted to evaluate all applicants to make sure the most suitable candidate is hired.
“It’s our responsibility to take care of the county’s money,” board member Reuben Newsome said. “Even though it’s [the director of school’s] place to hire, we still have the right to make a recommendation.”
The high school has been without a permanent head coach since former head coach Sherman “Casey” Tate was “removed from any and all responsibilities related to the football program” after reports that students attempted to rape another student on on school property on Oct. 11. Nick Meeks has been the interim coach.