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Public commenters urge help for meal debt, warn of Science Olympiad loss and call for accountability
Summary
Public comment featured a donor who has given more than $10,000 toward meal debt, a volunteer warning that CVCC’s withdrawal threatens Science Olympiad participation in Catawba County, a recommendation for a board appointment, and a former teacher's allegations about mistreatment by the district.
Several community members spoke during the public-comment period at the Sept. 22 Catawba County Board of Education meeting.
Matt Sinn said he has "pledged and given over $10,000" toward public school meal debt and urged that students not be penalized when families cannot pay. He also paid tribute to the late Dr. Leslie Barnett and pledged to continue advocating…
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