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Students and parents press board on representation, 'banned books' and cold classrooms

Elizabethtown Area School District · January 6, 2026
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Summary

Students and parents used the public comment period to urge respect for student voices, criticize recent book removals, and raise worries about cold, low‑humidity classrooms and the district's budgeting priorities.

Several students and parents used the public comment portion of the Elizabethtown Area School District meeting to press the board on curriculum decisions, community tone and building conditions.

Freshman Lila Zyders opened public comment by urging students to voice concerns directly to their student representatives and to the board if they feel under‑represented. "Our motto as a school is all students graduate ready to live, learn, and thrive... not…

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