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Goose Creek CISD board declines proposal to terminate Lee High teacher after months of public outcry
Summary
After more than a dozen public commentators urged either discipline or protection for teachers over social-media comments about the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, trustees voted on a proposed mid‑contract termination for Lee High School teacher Jennifer Coeur d'amanche; the motion failed.
A divided Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District board considered, but did not approve, a motion to propose mid‑contract termination of Lee High School teacher Jennifer Coeur d'amanche after a wave of public comment both calling for discipline and urging restraint.
Speakers at the board’s meeting focused heavily on agenda item 7g, which drew more than a dozen members of the public. Some speakers said they wanted decisive action after what they described as educators celebrating the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Others urged the board not to fire staff for out‑of‑class remarks and stressed the value of certain teachers to students and programs.
The board’s vote followed public comment. Trustee Clem moved to propose mid‑contract termination “for good cause” and Trustee Renteria seconded the motion. Trustees did not approve the motion; after a roll‑call procedure and discussion the board…
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