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Parents and educators press SAUSD board on safety, special education support and library books during public comment
Summary
During public comment on Oct. 28, parents and teachers urged action on school safety protocols, better services for students with disabilities, and review of books in school libraries; callers demanded transparency and accountability from the district.
Several members of the public used the board27s three‑minute comment period on Oct. 28 to press the Santa Ana Unified School District for changes on a range of issues, including school safety, special education participation, teacher stress and library materials.
Saul Lara, a parent of two SAUSD students and an advocate for neurodivergent pupils, told the board that parent participation in advisory committees is being limited and urged the district to elect representatives who will "defend a student or a family." "We will be paying attention," he said, emphasizing…
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