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Multiple public commenters call for accountability after release of board communications; trustees do not take disciplinary action
Summary
During public forum at the Aug. 6 meeting, multiple speakers called for reprimand or resignation of Board Member Heather Benavides following disclosure of private text messages involving vulgar language about another board member. Commenters also raised the need for clearer bylaws and anti‑bullying standards that apply to board members.
Several members of the Albuquerque community used the board’s public‑forum slot on Aug. 6 to call for accountability after the disclosure of private communications involving Board Member Heather Benavides and her spouse. Callers asked the board to clarify whether its bylaws or an anti‑bullying policy apply to trustees and urged reprimand or resignation.
What speakers said: On the virtual line, Jennifer McGrath said she was “shocked by the text messages” and that Benavides “needs to be reprimanded at the least and…
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