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Longtime teacher tells board Cumberland County Schools need change to stop staff departures
Summary
A teacher with 25 years' experience told the board that teachers and support staff are leaving because they feel disrespected, underpaid and unsupported and urged administrative changes including a board liaison and relocation of some administrators into school buildings.
"My intent tonight is to make clear that it's time for a change," Cynthia Lee told the Cumberland County Board of Education during the public forum, identifying herself as a teacher in the district for more than six years and an educator for more than 25 years.
Lee said teachers and support staff are leaving because they feel "disrespected, unappreciated, limited,…
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