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Community split over teacher social‑media posts; board hears 51 speakers but takes no public personnel vote
Summary
The Lee County School Board on Oct. 7 heard an extended, contentious public comment period about district employees' social‑media posts that celebrated the assassination of a public figure; 51 speakers addressed the board, which took no public personnel action at the meeting.
The Lee County School Board heard an extended public comment period on Oct. 7 in which dozens of speakers addressed recent social‑media posts by district employees that celebrated the assassination of a public figure. The meeting record shows 51 people signed up to speak; board rules limited speakers to one minute each.
Speakers were sharply divided. Amber Lydic, a parent, said the issue transcended politics and should be treated as an accountability matter: "Freedom of speech doesn't mean freedom from accountability, especially when that speech comes from those entrusted with our children," Lydic said. "When a teacher celebrates someone's death because of their beliefs, that sends a clear message." Several…
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