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Parent urges district to assign certified reading specialist after reporting breakdown in special‑education communication
Summary
A parent during public comment said his autistic grandson had strong early support at Manoa Elementary but has experienced poor communication and lack of a certified reading specialist in middle school. The parent requested the district hire or assign a certified reading specialist for the child; a board member asked for administrative follow‑up.
During the public comment period a resident identified as Mr. McGlory described ongoing concerns about special‑education supports for his grandson, whom he said had made substantial progress in elementary school but encountered difficulties and poor communication after transitioning to middle school.
McGlory said the child, identified in remarks as Johnny, "learned how to talk by…
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