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Public commenters raise concerns about DEI, chronic absenteeism and alternative meals policy
Summary
During the public comment period on Jan. 14, two community members urged the board to evaluate recent district initiatives. Mike Finnegan questioned the impact and cost of diversity/equity/inclusion efforts, classroom technology and stipend spending, and raised concerns about chronic absenteeism tied to half-day Wednesdays. Alex Mayo urged the d
Two members of the public spoke during the Jan. 14 public comment period, raising questions for the board.
Mike Finnegan said he has followed the district since 2021 and asked the board to evaluate the impact of its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. He questioned whether those initiatives produced the promised community benefits and observed that public…
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