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Parents urge district to expand hourly childcare for volunteers and raise concerns about suspension communication
Summary
During public comment, speakers described a new hourly childcare resource to help parents volunteer in schools and reported cases where parents say they were not given timely communication about student suspensions; speakers urged principals and district staff to increase outreach and responsiveness.
Three members of the public addressed the board during the April 8 public-comment period, urging the district to promote hourly childcare for volunteers and describing concerns about communication and handling of student suspensions.
Cassie Hajala said she has been working to expand hourly childcare options so more parents can volunteer in schools and participate in their children’s education. She cited North Carolina General Statute 95-28.3 (the “small necessities” law) and said employers must provide up to four hours of unpaid leave per year for parents to attend school…
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