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Parents, advocates demand accountability after board member’s use of derogatory slur
Summary
Four public commenters told the Queen Creek Unified School District governing board that a board member used the “R word” on social media and urged the board to apologize, seek training, and improve oversight for students with disabilities. The board took no formal action during the meeting.
Four community members used the board’s public-comment period to press the Queen Creek Unified School District governing board for accountability after a board member’s recent use of a derogatory term online.
Brandy [redacted], a parent and executive director of Raising Voices Coalition, described her son’s experience in district special education and said leaders’ language matters: “When leaders use dehumanizing language, even casually, it sends a message to staff.” She said her son has cerebral palsy and epilepsy…
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