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Public commenters criticize teacher social‑media post and DASA handling; board limits personnel discussion and debates union transparency
Summary
Multiple public speakers raised concerns about a teacher's social‑media post, requests for DASA reports and FOIL records, and alleged unequal application of discipline; the district declined to discuss personnel matters on the record, and trustees exchanged remarks about union representation, a flag-lowering and a moment of silence controversy.
Several members of the public used the district’s public‑comment period to criticize a teacher’s social‑media post and to question how the district investigates staff conduct and responds to DASA (Dignity for All Students Act) complaints and FOIL (Freedom of Information Law) requests.
One speaker, James Edmonds, identified himself as a longtime district resident and donor who described a social‑media post by a district employee that he said was “very disturbing.” The district president and other officials repeatedly said they could not discuss personnel matters publicly. Board President Marisol Malin told Edmonds,…
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