Overview

• A lawsuit filed by three former St. John Bosco employees accuses head football coach Jason Negro of embezzlement, tax fraud, and improper financial practices.
• The plaintiffs claim Negro used cash payments from a personal office safe to cover tuition for players, fund staff retreats, and avoid proper accounting procedures.
• The lawsuit alleges that assistant coaches presented these cash payments as 'anonymous donations' to pay tuition for active football players, potentially violating CIF bylaws.
• The former employees, who were terminated in 2024, argue their firings were retaliatory after they raised concerns about financial mismanagement and sought stricter oversight.
• St. John Bosco and Negro deny the allegations, citing a prior independent investigation, and assert the claims will be addressed in court.