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Parents, advocates demand investigation after allegations against Rialto Unified teachers
Summary
At a Feb. 12 special meeting, parents and community members urged Rialto Unified trustees to investigate allegations that two former Rialto High School teachers harmed students, criticized a pattern of staff transfers and urged accountability. The board held closed session on personnel matters and later reported it had taken no action.
Rialto, Calif. — Parents, alumni and community advocates urged the Rialto Unified School District Board of Education on Feb. 12 to investigate allegations that two teachers at Rialto High School harmed students and that district processes have allowed accused staff to remain or move between sites.
Several speakers at the district’s special meeting read letters and recounted experiences they said involved Michael Montano and Gabriel Quinones, and asked the board to pursue transparent investigations and accountability.
Advocates said the allegations date back years and that families and staff have feared retaliation for speaking up. The group’s concerns prompted the board to go into closed session to discuss personnel matters under Government Code section 54957; the board later reported it had taken…
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