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Parent requests districtwide training after reports of staff disrespect toward students
Summary
During public participation, parent Claudia Cepeda told the board she has heard of staff speaking to students disrespectfully and asked the district to provide training and supports to restore professionalism, patience and empathy in staff interactions; Superintendent Dahl agreed to investigate.
At the Sept. 11 meeting, parent and community member Claudia Cepeda addressed the board during the public-participation portion, saying she has witnessed or heard reports of teachers, staff and some principals speaking to students in ways she described as disrespectful — including yelling and impatience. Cepeda urged the district to provide training and support for both new and experienced staff on communication with students and families so that adults model respectful behavior.
In her remarks Cepeda said, "We need real training and support for all staff, new and experienced, on how to handle communication with both students and parents," and called for professionalism, patience and empathy to be restored in schools.
Nut graf: Cepeda framed the request as necessary to create a positive school culture and argued that adults must model the respect they expect from students.
Superintendent Brett Dahl responded in public comment and said he would investigate the concerns raised. Board President Wolcott asked Dahl to pursue further investigation and report back to the board.
Ending: The board did not take immediate action at the meeting beyond directing the superintendent to investigate; any formal follow-up was to be handled by administration.
