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Speakers urge Anaheim school board to address alleged governance errors and help families affected by immigration enforcement
Summary
Two public commenters accused the board majority of sanitizing minutes and incurring legal fees for Brown Act issues and urged redirecting funds to immigrant families affected by ICE; trustees responded by emphasizing district supports for families and safety at schools.
At the Jan. 21 Anaheim Elementary School District board meeting, two public commenters used the three-minute public-comment period to press the board on transparency, governance and community needs.
Mark Lopez told trustees that summaries of his remarks in board minutes have been progressively shortened and said public records he obtained show legal services tied to Brown Act concerns cost taxpayers "close to $10,000" for two matters. He also criticized the…
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