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Parents raise safety and background‑check concerns; volunteers ask board for assurances

5024326 · June 14, 2025
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Summary

Two public commenters told the Coos Bay board they are worried about individuals with criminal charges having access to students and asked how the district will prevent future incidents.

During the public input portion of the meeting two commenters asked the board for clarity about volunteer screening and measures to prevent people with criminal histories from being allowed near students.

"I have a child in the school district who will be going to kindergarten next year… I need to know that my child is going to be safe in this school district," Megan Vanderland said,…

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