The district requires criminal background checks and fingerprinting “of all volunteers involved in co-curricular programs, which includes athletics and activities,” Anderson said.
Head coaches and sponsors are required to submit names of volunteer and paid coaches to the human resources department and athletic department to authorize criminal background checks, the Tribune reported, but “the district cannot proceed with a criminal background check of a volunteer if the head coach or sponsor fails to submit the name of the volunteer,” according to the statement.
ABC affiliate WLS reported that there are allegations that the volunteer coach, who the district has declined to name, is a registered sex offender.
From AB: Results of Background Checks Must Be Guarded to Protect Volunteers' Privacy
Lake Park football coach Chris Roll's suspension was announced Oct. 25, the same day his team lost its final game of the season. Then, on Monday, district administration sent an email to parents announcing that principal Dominic Manola and athletic director Pete Schauer had been placed on administrative leave. At the time, the letter did not specify what led to the disciplinary action, referring only to a "football-related incident."
“The district is trying to expeditiously complete its investigation while carefully balancing the release of information, maintaining the integrity of the investigation process, and ensuring due process for all parties involved,” according to the recent statement.
