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Community speakers press Washington Unified on substitutes, VAPA staffing and safety at River City High
Summary
During public comment, teachers and parents urged Washington Unified to address substitute shortages and onboarding, called for a permanent VAPA teacher at Westmore Oaks, questioned the earlier August school start date, and multiple River City speakers praised new vice principals while also raising hate‑speech and safety concerns.
Several members of the Washington Unified community used public comment to press district leaders on staffing, student safety and the calendar.
Asia (Ayesha) Yunk, an intervention specialist at Westmore Oaks, said substitute shortages are worsening instruction and urged higher pay and recruitment for reliable substitutes. She also asked the district to fill a permanent visual and performing arts (VAPA) teacher at Westmore…
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