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Danvers school leaders describe swift student-led response to racist graffiti; committee flags communication gap
Summary
Danvers Public Schools officials told the HRIC that students and staff moved quickly after racist graffiti was found at Danvers High School; police were called and an investigation is underway. HRIC members praised the response but warned a communication lapse and a long-unfilled staff position hampered earlier coordination.
Superintendent Dan Bauer and Principal Justin Strauss told the Town of Danvers Human Rights and Inclusion Committee that racist graffiti found at Danvers High School was addressed quickly by school staff and students, police were notified and an investigation is ongoing.
Bauer, speaking at the HRIC meeting, said the district’s priority was to "address what is there, be very clear it's not acceptable" and to ensure impacted students, staff and families are supported. He said the district will notify and CC the HRIC, the school committee and town managers on future mass communications so stakeholders are aligned.
Principal Strauss described the incident timeline in detail: a…
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