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Parents, staff and union representatives press board on librarian cuts and school staffing
Summary
Public commenters at the June 17 Yakima School Board meeting urged the district to retain librarians and school staff, requested that a Washington Middle School vice principal remain, and asked the board to maximize K–3 class-size reduction funds to preserve jobs.
During the public-comment portion of the Yakima School District Board meeting on June 17, multiple speakers urged the board to retain librarians and classroom staff and raised concerns about administrator transfers.
Teresa Maldonado, speaking during the public-comment period, told the board she has been discouraged from attending meetings and urged trustees to "listen to the students from Washington Middle School" and allow them to keep their vice…
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