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Parents accuse rival programs of recruiting; board says TSSAA probation limits local authority
Summary
At the Tipton County School Board meeting, public commenters alleged recruiting violations and cited a TSSAA probation against a neighboring program. Board members said the statewide athletic association provides the penalties and pledged to seek ways to strengthen district reporting and oversight.
Public comments at the Tipton County School Board meeting on June 12 centered on allegations of recruiting and improper contact between coaches and students at neighboring high schools, and the board’s limited authority to act when the statewide governing body issues sanctions.
Logan Walt, who identified himself as a lifelong resident and parent, told the board he had documentation he said showed contact between a coach at another school and Covington High School students. "It is undisputed fact that coach Gallon directly could contacted Covington High School players via text message within the same school week that coach Kirby's possession of resignation," Walt said, urging the board to investigate and to protect…
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