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Central Bucks board hires outside investigator after public outcry over Jamison Elementary abuse allegations
Summary
The Central Bucks School District board voted to retain outside counsel to conduct an independent review of allegations of abuse at Jamison Elementary School after a lengthy public-comment period in which parents and residents called for criminal and administrative accountability.
The Central Bucks School District Board of Directors voted to approve a legal services agreement to retain outside counsel to investigate recent allegations of abuse at Jamison Elementary School, the board announced at a special meeting on Jan. 23, 2025.
The decision followed more than an hour of public comment in which parents, residents and an attorney pressed the board for details about reporting, investigations and possible criminal referrals. The board approved the contract by voice vote with eight in favor and one abstention.
Speakers at the meeting repeatedly questioned district leaders about the timeline and content of a whistleblower report and whether school officials properly reported alleged restraints and other mistreatment to state authorities. Christy Callahan of Buckingham Township asked, “Why is…
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