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Parents, teachers and students press Chandler Unified on allegations and student safety; many speakers defend assistant principal
Summary
Thirty-one speakers used the public-comment period to press the governing board on allegations and student-safety concerns at Castile High School and other campuses while multiple commenters defended Assistant Principal Shalomay Woodworth and called for due process for staff.
Thirty-one speakers addressed the governing board during the public-comment period on Feb. 12, 2025, focusing on allegations connected to Castile High School and related concerns about grooming and student safety across the district. Commenters urged new or expanded training, clearer reporting procedures, and both support for victims and fair treatment for staff under investigation.
Many speakers defended Assistant Principal Shalomay Woodworth by name, saying the administrator is a mentor and advocate for students. "Miss Woodworth is more than an assistant principal... she invests in students," student Tessa Chadwick said, recounting Woodworth’s role in planning events and supporting students. Castile counselor…
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