Parents seek answers after DCPS says Riverside football coach candidate was not cleared to work with students

Duval County Public Schools confirmed Friday that Jerrand Nesmith was never employed by the district, despite being referred to in team posts and outside outlets as the head football coach at Riverside High School.The district told News4JAX that Nesmith was offered a coaching position earlier this year, but said an offer does not constitute employment because candidates must complete the hiring process and meet district requirements before they are authorized to begin working with students.In a statement to News4JAX, DCPS said Nesmith “failed to meet employment requirements,” resulting in “non-employment with the district.” The district also said he “never received the required clearance or authorization to work with students,” and that DCPS “never announced or identified him as an employee of the district.”News4JAX began asking questions after receiving an anonymous tip claiming Nesmith had not been cleared to work for the district.News4JAX contacted DCPS and requested verification of