GREEN BAY (NBC 26) — East High School head football coach Niko Sila will not resign from his position, despite facing an ultimatum from the district to step down or be fired.

Sila's wife, Chelci Sila, and representative Stephanie Ortiz announced the decision Tuesday night at Joannes Park in front of about 30 people, including East High football players, students, parents and community members.

Watch Kyle Langellier's full broadcast story here: East High football coach refuses district's severance offer, will not resign

The announcement comes five days after the district gave Sila a week to resign or face termination.

"The district offered a substantial severance package in exchange for silence and for Sila to never return. That's not reconciliation, that's risk management and Mr. Ni

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