Somers, Conn. – The Somers Public School District announced that former high school assistant principal Aaron Geddis resigned by mutual agreement, though the separation agreement does not specify why the decision was made.

Controversial sermons spark administrative action

Weeks after videos surfaced of Geddis delivering sermons in which he claimed people with mental illnesses “have the demon in them,” the district placed him on administrative duty and soon after negotiated his departure.

In one YouTube sermon, Geddis said, “A lot of people are walking around now saying people are suffering from mental illnesses, but I want to let you know, people that cut themselves don’t have a mental illness; they have a demon.” The superintendent said the district was unaware of the videos when Geddis was hired this summer.

Details of the separation agreement

The agreement, obtained by NBC Connecticut Investigates, states that Geddis agreed to resign and will not seek future employment with the district. In return, the district will pay him a lump‑sum amount equal to the portion of his annual base salary of $133,000 that he would have earned through the end of the year.

According to an agreement between the school board and the administrators’ association, the assistant principal position at Somers High School carries a base salary of $133,000. The lump‑sum payment reflects a portion of that amount.

No comment from parties

Geddis has not responded to repeated requests for comment. The school district also declined to provide additional information about the terms of the separation agreement.

This development underscores the district’s effort to address concerns raised by community members about the content of Geddis’s sermons while maintaining operational stability at the high school.

Original reporting: NBC Connecticut (Hartford) — read the source article.