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District candidate speaks to board about threats, bullying and community support
Summary
Ashley Fisher, a school‑board candidate and community member, told the Morton CUSD 709 board she has faced threats and organized opposition during the election and urged the board to work with her to protect students and staff. She highlighted community donations and volunteer support for marginalized students.
Ashley Fisher addressed the board in a non‑agenda presentation about threats, online attacks and what she described as organized opposition to her campaign. She asked board members to “work with me, not against me,” and urged support for student mental health, safety and inclusion.
Fisher said she would not dwell on the negative but described threats to her family, invasion of student privacy and online misinformation. She said she has received hundreds of supportive messages, contributions from students and volunteers who are sharing stories about bullying and discrimination in the district. Fisher framed the election as “a turning point” and called for the community to embrace kindness, inclusion and safety for marginalized students.
Fisher asked the board to help keep schools safe, support teachers and staff, and strengthen protections for vulnerable students. The board did not take formal action during the presentation; no motion or vote followed the remarks in the transcript.
