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REA president raises concerns about open forums, classroom temperatures and student wait times at bus stops
Summary
Jay Lee, identified as the REA president, addressed the board during public comment to press for a more effective district‑level forum for teacher concerns, reported cold classroom temperatures at multiple schools, and urged better follow‑up on building‑level issues.
During public comment, Jay Lee, identified in the meeting as the Richmond Education Association president, urged the board to create a reliable district‑level forum for teachers when building leaders cannot resolve issues, and raised concerns about classroom temperatures and student exposure while waiting at bus stops.
Nut graf: Lee told trustees that open forums at building level are sometimes canceled and that concerns raised there can “get lost” when they must be escalated; he urged a…
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