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Evergreen board moved meeting online citing staff safety after threats; some speakers called move avoidance
Summary
The Evergreen Public Schools Board said it shifted the Sept. 9 meeting to a virtual format because of recent harassment of staff, while some parents and teachers criticized the decision as avoiding in-person accountability.
The Evergreen Public Schools Board of Directors said it moved its Sept. 9 regular meeting to a virtual setting because staff had been subjected to threatening and harassing behavior in person and online, including posts of personal information and intimidation that prompted some staff to involve law enforcement.
“Due to safety concerns, the board of directors made the decision to move this meeting to a virtual setting,” said the board president at the meeting opening, adding that the decision “was not a decision made lightly.” The board president said the shift aimed to “provide a safe and respectful environment to listen to public comment” and to protect…
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