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Parents, community members press Kingston board for accountability, clearer communication after complaints at George Washington Elementary
Summary
Multiple parents and community members urged the Kingston City School District Board of Education to improve communication, provide transparency and take clearer action after long-running concerns about school leadership and student safety at George Washington Elementary were raised during public comment.
Speakers at a Kingston City School District Board of Education meeting said they want faster answers, clearer communication and accountability after multiple reports of an unsafe or intimidating culture at George Washington Elementary.
Community members who spoke during the public comment period said they have raised concerns for years and asked the board and district leaders to act. “We have put our faith in you to protect all children at all schools, and we need better from you,” Dr. Sarah Franklin said, identifying herself as the parent of two children at GW Elementary.
The remarks were part of a series of public comments that also included calls for the district to publish clearer updates in…
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