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Public speakers urge gun-violence education and raise concerns about instructional integrity
Summary
Public commenters urged the district to develop educational programming addressing gun violence and raised concerns about teacher morale and instructional quality, citing district report-card statistics and alleging use of 'pink slips' and uncertified hires.
During the public-comment portion of the meeting, two community members addressed the board on safety and instructional concerns.
Joe Purnell urged the district to create a curriculum platform to educate students about gun violence rather than focusing solely on gun-handling safety. He argued public education over time changed behavior on…
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