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Public commenters raise concerns about meal options, charter renewal process, teacher pay and school facilities at Clayton County board meeting
Summary
During public participation at the June 2 Clayton County Board of Education meeting, speakers pressed the district on lactose-free meal options, charter renewal transparency for Utopian Academy, teacher compensation and delays to a new North Clayton High School building.
A range of community members used the public comment period at the Clayton County Board of Education's June 2 meeting to press officials on student meal options, the charter renewal process, staff compensation and school facility delays.
Bridget Ward, speaking on behalf of an unnamed student, asked the district to provide lactose-free dairy options in school meals. Ward said her research found students with lactose intolerance experience "nausea, diarrhea, gas, and bloating" and that some students are nutritionally dependent on school lunch. "My ask is that lactose free dairy offerings be presented for every student in Clayton County Schools so that these students can also have a full meal," Ward…
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