Parents and former staff raise concerns about integrated services, special education data and safety during PSD public comment

Multiple community members addressed the Poudre School District Board of Education during the public comment period Tuesday, raising concerns about the district’s handling of integrated services, special-education data integrity, student safety in specific programs and support for LGBTQ+ students.

Nut graf: Speakers included a former CLP employee who said recent protocol changes in a specialized program removed staff authority to protect themselves and students during imminent danger, causing staff assaults and student regression; a parent and public-health professional urged the board to support inclusive, supportive school environments that foster belonging; and an advocate detailed federal oversight findings and asked the district to publicly share…