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Parents, students say district failed to act on abuse reports; board hears public testimony
Summary
Public commenters told the governing board they believe school staff and administrators did not follow mandatory‑reporting laws in abuse allegations, described alleged victim impacts and urged policy enforcement and clearer staff guidance.
During the public‑comment period on Feb. 26, multiple community members described concerns that school staff and administrators did not properly report or investigate alleged sexual misconduct and said mandatory‑reporting procedures need enforcement. Several speakers described personal or second‑hand experiences and urged the board to ensure staff follow Arizona reporting law.
Bridget Vega described a case involving students from a district high school. Vega said a former teacher’s alleged unwanted touching was reported…
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