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Parents, teachers and union urge district to restore orchestra and McClure North staff member; board acknowledges concerns
Summary
Public commenters and written submissions urged the district to restore orchestra at Ferguson Middle and secure a qualified orchestra teacher at Johnson Wabash; community members also asked the board to reinstate restorative teacher/coach Darren Bolden at McClure North.
Several public commenters and written statements presented the Board with concerns about performing arts continuity and a school staffing decision during the Aug. 13 public‑comment period.
Monica Manolkin, an orchestra teacher identified in written comments read by the board, urged the district to continue orchestra offerings in grades 6–8 and to hire qualified orchestra…
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