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Teachers and students press Washington district on pay compression and safety; board vows follow-up
Summary
Public commenters urged the board to address teacher salary compression and retention; a student speaker raised fears about ICE actions and asked whether student protests would carry repercussions. District leaders pledged follow-up and pointed to current policies and a 'safe and stable schools' resolution.
Multiple members of the public used the open comment period at the Jan. 15 Washington Elementary School District board meeting to press the board on compensation and student safety.
Tawn Altonova, identified as a WESD staff member, told the board salary compression is producing a "revolving door" of departing teachers and urged officials to treat teacher retention as a top priority so students have consistent classroom relationships. "If our teachers are in a revolving door ... what's that student gonna feel? Is it…
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