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Community members raise a student‑safety complaint and ask about superintendent search
Summary
During public comment, a resident alleged staff removed his niece and called police twice, requesting video evidence. Later commenters praised teachers, noted a PA Smart grant, and asked for an update on the superintendent hiring timeline.
Several community members spoke during the public‑comment periods. Jeff Spiegel identified himself and described a safety incident in which he said staff removed his niece and contacted police twice; he requested video of the event and was advised to meet one‑on‑one with Principal Caputo to resolve the concern. Board leadership offered to set up an appointment to address his complaint.
In subsequent public comments, Tanya Cleaver (identified herself as BAE president) asked about the timeline for hiring the next superintendent; board staff said the search process was ongoing but gave no specific date. Christina Bridal Colbert (who identified herself as a Salem Township resident and co‑chair of a local nonprofit) thanked teachers for support and inclusion, and Nancy Hixson praised a student plant‑club event and the extracurricular work of teachers.
These remarks included both specific complaints requiring follow up (the safety incident and requested video) and community expressions of support for staff and student programs. The transcript does not record details of any administrative findings or investigatory outcomes connected to the complaint; the board directed the commenter to pursue a private meeting with school leadership.
