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Parents, staff and union representatives press board on contracts, transparency and alleged misconduct
Summary
Several members of the public used the meeting's public-comment periods to press the board on contract negotiations, transparency for financial records and minutes, school volunteer support, and an allegation of administrator misconduct toward a student.
Speakers during both public-comment periods raised multiple concerns about contract negotiations, transparency for posted financial documents and minutes, supports for school events and a parent complaint alleging mistreatment by a school administrator.
Dana Barrows, who identified herself as vice president and negotiations chair of the Middlesex Education Association (MEA) and a district enrichment teacher, urged the board to reach “a robust and fair settlement” in upcoming mediation. Barrows said the MEA negotiation team is ready and asked the board’s negotiating team to complete a settlement that “reflects and respects the loyalty, dedication, and hard work that the staff provides on a daily basis.”
Several school employees also spoke about…
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