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Parents and community members press board on student safety, restraint reports and EdTech privacy

Seattle School District No. 1 Board of Directors · November 20, 2025
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Summary

Public commenters urged the board to address alleged policy violations involving restraints and isolation, asked whether the board was briefed on litigation decisions, and raised concerns about district partnerships with Big Tech, data privacy and parental consent for AI and EdTech tools.

More than a dozen members of the public spoke during the board’s testimony period, focusing on two recurring themes: student safety and concerns about the district’s use of educational technology.

Several parents and PTSA leaders urged a thorough review of district policy implementation on safety and discipline. Manuela Slye and Michelle Campbell both cited alleged incidents in which staff used restraint or…

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