Jones, UH resolve contract dispute; UH, charity to receive $200,010
Advertiser Staff
The University of Hawai'i has resolved its financial dispute with former football coach June Jones over the early termination of his contract.
Under the agreement, the June Jones Foundation has donated $100,010 to a scholarship fund for students pursing degrees in Hawaiian studies or language. In addition, an undisclosed donor has contributed $100,000 to the school.
According to a news release, UH and a Hawai'i-based representative for June Jones jointly announced the "resolution of all issues involving the contract between UH and the former head coach."
Also according to the release, "the resolution was accompanied by the receipt by the UH Foundation of two donations to UH at Manoa totaling $200,010."
This is the distribution:
Said UH president David McLain in a press release:
"The university is pleased to be able to move forward with the matter resolved. June Jones has contributed much to the UH Manoa football program and our community, and this resolution lays the foundation for our continuing relationship. "
The university has said it was owed $400,008 in damages because Jones left Hawai'i before his five-year contract expired June 30. The figure represents half his annual salary.
Jones resigned and accepted a job worth about $2 million a year at Southern Methodist six days after Hawai'i lost to Georgia in the Sugar Bowl in January to finish the season 12-1.
