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Pittsfield City Council unanimously backs school committee’s call for independent investigation into PHS staff allegations
Summary
At a special meeting, the Pittsfield City Council voted unanimously to join the school committee in supporting an independent investigation into allegations involving multiple Pittsfield High School staff members; speakers at open mic urged transparency, accountability and reforms.
President White called a special meeting of the Pittsfield City Council at 6 p.m. to consider a petition asking the council to join the school committee in calling for an independent investigation into allegations involving Pittsfield High School staff. Councilors voted unanimously to endorse the petition.
The petition, moved by Councilor Serra, expressed solidarity with the school committee and the community while emphasizing the need for a fair, independent and transparent inquiry. The petition does not set the scope of the investigation; President White read guidance from the city attorney noting that personnel discipline and hiring authority rest with the school committee and that criminal and DCF investigations are ongoing.
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