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Amistad teachers defend experience and work after board questions; superintendent says remarks were miscommunicated
Summary
Multiple Amistad Elementary teachers spoke at the Kennewick School District meeting to defend their experience and ask for clearer board visit practices after a prior discussion about the school’s performance. Superintendent Dr. Pierce and board members clarified that earlier remarks had been miscommunicated and offered to increase school visits.
Amistad Elementary teachers and staff addressed the Kennewick School District Board of Directors during public comment on concerns raised at an earlier meeting about the school’s academic performance and staff experience. Staff members said they were not invited to the prior discussion and asked the board to see the classroom work firsthand.
Why it matters: Amistad is listed by the state as a school in improvement; teachers said public remarks suggesting the building’s problems stem from inexperienced staff were inaccurate and damaging to educator morale. Board members and the superintendent used the meeting to clarify intent and outline follow-up steps.
Amistad teachers gave the board classroom and…
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