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Parent tells board her child still experiencing bullying; asks board to hold staff accountable
Summary
A parent, Giovanni Polhill, addressed the board during public comment alleging ongoing bullying of her child and asked the board to hold staff and supervisors accountable for failing to correct incidents.
During public comment Giovanni Polhill, who identified himself as a Winslow Township resident, told the board his child continues to endure bullying despite previous complaints. Polhill said administrators had promised to address incidents but that he observed repeated disrespectful remarks and an instance in which a teacher yelled at him in front of administrators. Polhill asked the board to make adults accountable and to act professionally with vulnerable students.
The board president acknowledged the comment, and staff stated there were no additional speakers signed up. No immediate board action was taken on the comment during the public meeting; the concern was placed on the public record.
