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Parents raise safety, harassment and inclusion concerns during public comment
Summary
Several parents and residents used public comment time to report a Smith School lockdown, a social‑media bullying incident, and to urge board support for LGBTQ and immigrant students.
During the public comment period at the Jan. 14 Plymouth‑Canton Community Schools Board meeting, multiple speakers asked the board to address student safety, bullying, and inclusion.
Gregory Pappas said Smith School held a lockdown last week related to an adult’s alleged abusive behavior; he reported inconsistent communication from school staff and said he was concerned about parental notification. The board took the comment for follow‑up; administration told Pappas someone from the office would contact him…
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