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Public commenters press board on security policy, interaction limits and teacher residency fees
Summary
Residents criticized a board policy limiting public interaction and the visible use of law-enforcement officers; another commenter raised concerns that a residency-to-teaching program at Wingate is charging teachers unexpected fees and asked about reimbursement and a possible Golden Leaf grant application.
Several members of the public used the board’s allotted comment period to raise concerns about the board’s approach to public engagement and the role of law-enforcement officers at meetings, and to ask about fees and funding for a teacher residency program.
Ram Sandoval, a 2024 resident who described himself as a cybersecurity and artificial-intelligence consultant and a parent, told the board he was concerned that recent changes limited opportunities for residents to interact with board members. Sandoval said the policy change "creates a barrier between you and the community you represent, and it could, erode trust and discourage meaningful engagement" and urged the board to revisit the policy to…
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