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Incumbent Adi Jenkins and Jim Scribner debate learning recovery, college readiness and inclusivity at Irving ISD District 5 forum
Summary
At a League of Women Voters forum, incumbent Adi Jenkins and challenger Jim Scribner outlined priorities including pandemic learning recovery, teacher retention, college and career pathways, immigrant supports and an inclusive school environment following a MacArthur High incident.
Saki Collins, a board member of the League of Women Voters in Irving, moderated a candidate forum for Irving ISD School Board District 5 that featured incumbent Adi Jenkins and challenger Jim Scribner.
Jenkins, who said he is currently serving on the school board for District 5, framed his re-election bid around "diversity, equity, and inclusion," citing his work with campus improvement committees and community youth programs. He told voters he supports staff actions in a recent MacArthur High incident and said he "supported the staff, based on my vote," while stressing that district policy limits staff from using classroom resources to promote personal beliefs and that the district must welcome…
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