Central High School’s former football coach has filed a lawsuit alleging that the Bibb County school system breached his employment contract by not allowing him to return to work.

The suit, filed in Bibb County Superior Court, comes more than three months after head coach Anthony Hines was accused of violating the Georgia High School Association’s guidelines for outdoor athletic activities.

In August, Hines resigned amid an investigation into an alleged heat policy violation. He later rescinded his letter of resignation before the school system had acted on it, according to the suit, filed last week.

Hines, who no longer receives a salary or benefits, is still is a contract employee, said Pamela Campbell, his attorney.

“The school (district) hasn’t given any justification about why they’re not allowing him to continue working until the end of his contract,” Campbell said.

The heat policy is broad, and Hines hasn’t been informed specifically of what he’s accused of doing to violate the policy, Campbell said.

Hines hasn’t received any response from the school district about withdrawing his resignation. He also hasn’t been informed of the results of the investigation into the alleged violation, according to the complaint.

As part of the lawsuit, Hines is asking that a judge issue an injunction that would put Hines back to work and allow him to receive a salary and benefits.

The school district declined comment on the suit.

“We are unable to provide any remarks regarding ongoing or potential litigation,” spokesman Chris Floore said.

Hines was placed on administrative leave Aug. 9 after allegations surfaced that he’d mishandled a student’s eligibility to participate in football.

In August, Hines told The Telegraph that a mix-up in paperwork kept him from noticing that a player had failed a doctor’s physical examination because of asthma. Without a physical clearing him for practice, the player wasn’t eligible to participate in football.

Hines allowed the player to travel to football camp in Alabama in July, where the player became sick.

When the team returned to Macon, the player’s family took him to a hospital, where he was diagnosed with heat exhaustion.

Campbell said she and Hines have reason to believe that the student was eligible to play.

Allegations against Hines were proven to be unfounded in September, according to the suit.

Hines hasn’t been granted a hearing before school officials, Campbell said.

“He hasn’t been able to explain himself and tell his side of the story,” she said.

Hines coached the Chargers for nine seasons, compiling a 34-57 record.

To contact writer Amy Leigh Womack, call 744-4398.