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Parents, staff advocates urge Issaquah School Board to order independent review of allegations at Endeavor Elementary
Summary
Multiple parents, PTA leaders and teachers told the Issaquah School Board on Oct. 9 that the district should hire a third-party investigator and remove an administrator named in litigation from handling the response to alleged misconduct at Endeavor Elementary.
At the Issaquah School Board meeting on Oct. 9, parents and PTA leaders pressed the district to launch an independent investigation into allegations of harassment, retaliation and negligent supervision connected to a lawsuit involving an employee at Endeavor Elementary.
Speakers said the district’s initial communications and the fact that a staff member named in the suit has continued to serve as liaison to families created a conflict of interest and weakened trust. ‘‘Our staff deserve to feel safe, heard, and supported so they can focus on what matters most, our students,’’ said Shannon Mayo, speaking for the Endeavor PTSA.
Why it matters: Commenters said the district’s handling of the complaints affects staff and student safety, community trust and the district’s duty under its…
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