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River City teacher says he will leave as students and parents tell board vaping, vandalism and lack of support are driving staff away
Summary
At the Washington Unified board meeting a longtime River City High School teacher announced his resignation and students and parents urged immediate action on vaping, bathroom access and discipline. The board heard detailed accounts and was urged to observe classrooms unannounced.
James Culligan, a River City High School math teacher, told the Washington Unified School District Board of Education on Feb. 27 that he will leave the district, citing unsustainable conditions on his campus.
Culligan, who said he has taught 14 years at River City and led AP statistics and other programs, told trustees: “This is not normal, and our students deserve better.” He urged board members to visit River City unannounced to see students vaping in hallways and bathrooms, unlocked restrooms used for substance use and frequent disorder during passing periods.
The resigning teacher’s remarks were followed by public comments from students and parents that painted a similar picture. Elijah Stone, a…
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