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Community members criticize coach firing as Aransas Pass ISD hires new athletic director
Summary
Public commenters accused the board of misusing power and protested the firing of Coach Taylor; the board later approved Richard Davis as the district's athletic director following an executive-session personnel decision.
Several community members pressed the Aransas Pass Independent School District board on personnel decisions and athletic leadership during the Jan. meeting, saying recent moves have damaged trust.
John DeBitt, who identified himself as a resident, told the board he believes members have "misuse[d] power" to advance personal issues and warned voters that "there will be seats changing" at the ballot box if the board does not represent community interests. "This community is sick and tired," DeBitt said during public comment.
Ryan Reagan, who gave his…
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