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Residents at Cobb County school board meeting criticize communications spending and raise concerns about meals and bus safety
Summary
Public commenters at the June 12 meeting criticized the district’s decision-making on summer meals and bus safety, accused the communications office of improper conduct, and urged the board to respond publicly; several speakers called for immediate fixes to restroom access for bus drivers.
At the June 12 Cobb County School District board meeting, public commenters accused district leaders of prioritizing a large communications staff over basic student and employee needs and pressed the board for on-the-record responses.
Jennifer Susco urged the board to explain "the reason for leaving kids hungry this summer offering no meal program" for students who qualify for free and reduced lunch and questioned "handing $1,000,000 to your already bloated ... communications team instead of using…
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