During a recent board meeting, community member Percival Panglinen expressed deep concern over a series of racist incidents affecting local schools. With over 20 years as a resident and a parent of three children currently in the education system, Panglinen highlighted a troubling pattern of racism that has emerged in the community, noting that these acts have occurred multiple times in the past month alone.

Panglinen commended the Board for its stance against racism but urged for a more aggressive and proactive approach to protect students, staff, and families. He voiced fears that the situation could escalate from verbal harassment to physical violence, including vandalism and direct attacks on individuals within the school community.

The meeting also included procedural discussions, with the Board planning to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters and conduct a superintendent evaluation. The next board meeting is scheduled for October 8th at 6:30 PM, where further discussions on these pressing issues are expected to continue.