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Multiple parents tell Highline board their children endured repeated bullying and assault; call for stronger protections
Summary
Several parents and community members told the board of repeated physical assaults, chronic bullying and what they described as insufficient consequences; they urged the district to better protect students and support teachers.
Several parents and caregivers testified during public comment at the May 7 Highline School District board meeting, describing repeated physical assaults and chronic bullying at district schools and urging the board to take stronger action to protect students and staff.
"We have been pushed to our limits and now we demand to see more severe consequences for these students and their parents as well as more support for all of our teachers," Mindy Watt said, identifying herself as the parent of…
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