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Students and alumni urge Cherry Creek Schools to address resignation of Overland band director Ryan Monarch
Summary
Multiple recent Overland High School students told the Board of Education that band director Ryan Monarch resigned under ambiguous circumstances and that his removal disrupted instruction; callers urged the board and district to review policies and provide clearer protections for students and staff.
Dozens of current and former students of Overland High School told the Cherry Creek School District board on June 9 that the sudden removal or resignation of band director Ryan Monarch disrupted instruction, left students without qualified staff during a key competition period, and harmed students' academic and emotional support.
Multiple speakers said Monarch was a mentor and trusted adult. Samuel Martins, a recent Overland graduate, told the board, "Ryan Monarch is the best teacher I've ever had." Brian Truong, another recent graduate, said, "He was a mentor, not only to a few students, but to…
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