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Controversial public comments interrupt Lawrence board meeting; district and an educator respond
Summary
During public comment on Nov. 17, a speaker made political and inflammatory remarks about abortion and COVID policy and another made sexually explicit comments; the chair redirected commenters and an educator later offered praise for the district.
During the public-comment portion of the Nov. 17 Lawrence Public Schools Board meeting, a public commenter made politically charged and profane remarks linking falling birth rates to abortion and criticizing district COVID policies; the chair asked the speaker to remain germane. A subsequent in-person interruption included sexually explicit, fragmented remarks; the meeting then continued with a supportive educator comment.
Dr. Justin Spies identified himself before challenging the superintendent’s…
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