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Parents and community speakers press board on special education staffing, teacher pay and board conduct
Summary
Multiple public commenters urged the board to address special education staffing, teacher retention and compensation, and criticized board conduct and meeting rules after a year of contentious public comment sessions.
A string of public commenters addressed the Academy District 20 Board of Education during the meeting’s public comment periods, raising concerns about special education staffing, teacher pay and retention, and board conduct and meeting rules.
Speakers included parents, staff and community members who described case managers and support staff leaving mid‑year, expressed concern about children losing primary teachers during the school year, and urged better retention and compensation for classroom teachers. Parent Veronica Baker…
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