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Resident raises Lifewise vetting and liability questions; superintendent says Lifewise is a community program and district does not vet its staff

Bedford Public Schools Board of Education · August 1, 2025
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Summary

During public comment a resident asked about vetting of Lifewise Academy staff and whether the district holds liability; Superintendent Carl responded that Lifewise is independent from the district and the district does not vet Lifewise staff, and encouraged parents to ask vetting questions of outside providers.

A resident raised three questions about Lifewise Academy and district liability following recent high‑profile incidents: whether Lifewise leaders are vetted by the district or Lifewise, what preventative steps are taken for non‑district staff who interact with students, and what liability the district would have for off‑campus activities. The resident asked the board: "Have the leaders of this organization…

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