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Public commenters urge clarity on Athletic Director Hallford's status
Summary
Multiple public commenters at the March 23 Burkeville ISD meeting addressed the board about Athletic Director Hallford, with remarks asking the board to retain or support the coach and notes that a demotion may have occurred.
Several community members used the public-comment period at the March 23 meeting to raise concerns and support regarding Athletic Director Hallford's employment status. The minutes list four commenters: Paisley Hippler, Melanie Guerra, Chase Gill and DeAndra DeLaCruz.
Paisley Hippler stated, "Coach Hallford stepping down." Melanie Guerra raised concerns described in the minutes as "employment of Athletic Director Hallford demotion." Chase Gill offered expressed support for Coach Hallford with the minutes noting "Support Coach Hallford," and DeAndra DeLaCruz urged the board to "keep current athletic director." The minutes record the comments as public comment entries but do not record any immediate board response or a formal personnel action tied to those remarks.
The transcript records the content of public comments in brief summary form rather than as extended verbatim remarks. The minutes do not indicate whether the board took any direction in response or whether the matter was discussed in the closed executive session(s) noted elsewhere in the minutes. For clarification about personnel actions or status changes, the superintendent's office or subsequent board documents would be the appropriate sources.
