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Public forum at APS meeting centers on family engagement, staff safety and youth opioid prevention
Summary
Twelve public commenters spoke at the Dec. 17 Albuquerque Public Schools board meeting urging stronger family engagement in district decisions, raising employee safety concerns, and urging expanded youth opioid prevention; one speaker made assertions about pediatric gender clinics.
At the start of the board meeting Dec. 17, the public forum drew 12 speakers who addressed a range of topics including family and community engagement, student wellness and staff safety.
Several parents and community members urged the district to create earlier, deeper and more meaningful engagement during major decisions such as rightsizing, boundary changes and school closures. Multiple speakers said community input had been sought too late in prior processes…
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