Gunter ISD has announced a proposal to terminate the employment of Daryl Hellman, the district's head baseball coach. The Board of Trustees voted to issue a notice of proposed termination after district staff completed an investigation into allegations that Hellman made inappropriate comments.
Gunter Police Chief Danny Jones confirmed that law enforcement officers are preparing to launch a separate criminal investigation regarding the matter. This action follows the school district's administrative decision to move forward with the termination proposal.
In a written statement, Superintendent Dr. Brandon Enos addressed the decision, noting that proposing termination is not a choice the board or he takes lightly. Enos stated that the district remains committed to maintaining high professional standards within a safe learning environment.
Hellman retains the right to request a hearing before a hearing examiner appointed by the Texas Education Agency. The source did not provide further details regarding the specific nature of the alleged comments or the timeline for the upcoming criminal investigation.
