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Student and parents tell Denton ISD board they faced a harmful culture in a high‑school football program
Summary
A student and family members urged Denton ISD trustees to investigate an alleged culture of harsh and emotionally damaging behavior in a high‑school football program; speakers said prior reports were not addressed and asked the district to prioritize student mental health and accountability.
During the board's public comment period on July 29, current students and community members urged Denton ISD trustees to act on alleged harmful conduct within a high‑school football program.
Dustin Sharp, who identified himself as an upcoming senior at Braswell High School, told the board: "It has been 7 months since I last set foot on the football field… I made a difficult decision to walk away to protect my mental health," and…
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