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Speakers at Cecil County school board meeting voice concern over board conduct and special-education supports
Summary
Public commenters at the March 12 board meeting urged the board to stop harassment of board member Renee Dixon and raised concerns that students with disabilities are not receiving adequate support; commenters also praised Dixon’s community service programs.
Eight members of the public addressed the Board of Education of Cecil County during the March 12 public-participation period, focusing primarily on two topics: criticism of how the board has treated board member Renee Dixon and concerns about services for students with disabilities.
Several commenters defended Renee Dixon and asked the board to stop what they described as harassment. Deb Short urged the board to avoid emotional responses and to investigate carefully before publicizing private remarks; she described Dixon as “caring and loving” and asked the board to apologize. Norma Carey, who described herself as a longtime friend, spoke of Dixon’s nonprofit, Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding…
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