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Parents and advocates urge greater transparency, equity and cameras in special-needs classrooms
Summary
Speakers at the Clayton County Board of Education public participation period raised concerns about family engagement and equity at Unidos, asked for cameras in special-needs classrooms, and described coordination problems with senior volunteer donations.
During public participation at the Sept. 3 Clayton County Board of Education meeting, three community speakers urged the board to address family engagement concerns, recommended mandatory classroom cameras in special-needs rooms for parental access, and raised coordination issues around donated school supplies.
Maria Marino, a parent at Unidos, told the board that parents at her school felt ignored and that district processes were not being followed. “Parents who stand up for their children are too often treated as a problem instead of partners,” Marino said, asking the board…
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