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Students and staff decry racism at River City High; district pledges targeted support
Summary
Multiple students, teachers and coaches told the Washington Unified School District board that racial slurs and safety concerns at River City High School are harming students; the superintendent outlined grants, training and next steps to address discipline, suspensions and supports.
At the Washington Unified School District Board of Education meeting on Feb. 13, students, teachers and community members raised urgent complaints about repeated racist language, safety incidents and understaffing at River City High School, and district leaders said they will move quickly to expand supports.
Several River City students described feeling unsafe and targeted on campus, and asked the board to act. "I have not been treated respectfully," student Tyrone Reed said during public comment. "There has been times in my life I don't feel safe or respected... The n word means to me that they're calling me a coward."
The complaints extended beyond student testimony. Teachers and staff said hate speech, substance use and fights in school bathrooms are ongoing problems. River City teacher Tessa Hernandez told the board that she has seen "a disturbing and unacceptable behavior from…
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