SEATTLE — Seattle Public Schools placed Roosevelt High School Principal Tami Brewer on administrative leave Thursday following findings by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association that the school's football program violated recruiting rules.

The disciplinary action comes with only days remaining in the school year and follows a WIAA investigation that found Roosevelt "illegally recruited" members of its football team. The Roughriders had achieved a remarkable turnaround, going from a winless 2022 season to reaching the state semifinals in 2023.

The WIAA handed down significant penalties this week, including a one-year suspension for head coach Sam Adams, a former Seattle Seahawks player. Adams must also pay a $2,500 fine as part of the sanctions.

Principal Brewer is among other school officials who were also fined, though the WIAA has not detailed the specific role administrators played in the recruiting violations. A complete report on the Roosevelt football investigation is expected to be released in the coming weeks.

The sanctions document obtained by KING 5 on Wednesday does not specify how students were recruited to Roosevelt, but makes clear that recruiting for high school sports is prohibited under WIAA rules.

Prior to the WIAA investigation, Roosevelt had conducted an internal investigation into allegation of illegal recruiting, but found no proof of violations, a finding that was signed off on by the Metro League.  

In an email sent to Roosevelt families and staff, Seattle Public Schools acknowledged the situation would "undoubtedly yet understandably spark concern" within the school community. The district stated it would "move through this challenging time together."