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Union member tells board denial of Article 5.1 access undermines teacher safety and trust
Summary
A community speaker identified as Mr. Carrillo addressed the Board of Education during public comment and criticized the district’s handling of Article 5.1 of the teacher contract, saying denial of contractual access and supports sends a message that teachers are not backed when safety issues arise.
Mr. Carrillo, who addressed the board during the public‑comment period, said he and many colleagues were “appalled” by the district’s response to Article 5.1 of the collective‑bargaining agreement and urged the board to adhere to the contract’s terms.
“Student safety is the work of all district employees,” Carrillo said, and he argued that the district’s actions had signaled to staff that they would not be supported when challenging safety or behavior incidents arise. He described the effect on morale as “a wave of shock, anger, and distrust through the system.”
Carrillo asked the board to reaffirm its commitment to supporting staff and to follow the contract rather than administer portions selectively. He said he did not come to the microphone lightly and expressed guarded optimism about the district’s new superintendent while urging clearer action to restore trust.
Board members acknowledged the comment and encouraged community speakers; the transcript does not record an immediate response from the superintendent or a board motion addressing the speaker’s request during that meeting.
