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Parents, community members urge Rialto Unified to investigate alleged teacher misconduct
Summary
Multiple community members at the Rialto Unified School District board meeting on Feb. 12 urged the district to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct by two former teachers and to increase transparency, accountability and protections for students and staff.
Community members pressed the Rialto Unified School District Board of Education on Feb. 12 to pursue transparent investigations and stronger accountability after several speakers said students had been harmed by district employees.
At a public comment period before the board moved into closed session, Mirna Ruiz, a parent and community member, told the board: “Esta cultura de temor y silencio debe cesar,” saying families fear retaliation and doubt that “acciones apropiadas jamás se tomarán.”
The comments focused on allegations against two former teachers named repeatedly during public comment: Michael Montano and Gayurel Quiñones. Ana González, a Rialto parent who said she is a district alumna and former…
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