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Residents, clergy call for resignation of board member over alleged remarks; library and book restrictions also criticized
Summary
Parents, clergy and other residents urged the Clay County School Board to address alleged racist remarks by a board member and criticized proposed media standards that could limit books about transgender youth. Commenters also raised concerns about teacher pay and bus-transportation failures.
Several parents, clergy and members of the public urged the Clay County School Board on Feb. 5 to take action after allegations that a board member made racist remarks, and they criticized district media standards that could limit access to books about transgender children.
Erin Frick, a parent and licensed clinical social worker, told the board she remained “still concerned about the racist comments by Mr. Alvaro” and said the community had lost trust in district leadership. “I don’t see any way forward but for a resignation,” she said.
Reverend Demetri Burke said students were upset and called for…
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