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Public commenters urge inclusive language in media-selection policy review, raise staffing and conduct complaints
Summary
During the Jan. 14 public-comment period speakers urged the board to prioritize inclusive language and safeguards as it reconsiders Policy 320, defended and criticized district employees, and alleged workplace and student-behavior problems at specific schools; one commenter called for a board member’s resignation and threatened recall.
Several members of the public addressed the Volusia County School Board during the Jan. 14 meeting, urging the board to revisit the proposed School Board Policy 320 with inclusive language and robust safeguards and raising separate concerns about school staff and student conduct.
Christine Sirier told the board she was glad item 19.01 was pulled and asked that the revised policy use inclusive language and include safeguards to prevent abuse of the review process. "Please prioritize inclusive language. Make sure there's safeguards in place to…
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