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Brookings-Harbor board announces acceptance of high school principal's resignation amid community concern
Summary
The Brookings-Harbor School District board announced it had accepted the high school principal's resignation and heard multiple public commenters who praised the board's action, urged stronger vetting of future hires and raised concerns about staff safety online. Union and longtime staff members urged support for employees while a resident highlighted suicide-prevention resources.
The Brookings-Harbor School District board opened its Sept. 17 meeting by announcing that it had accepted the resignation of the high school principal, a decision the chair described as necessary after a difficult week for the community.
The board's chair announced the resignation during public-comment instructions, saying the board "have accepted the resignation of Mr. Harkin" and encouraged anyone with concerns to meet with district leaders after the meeting. The chair prefaced the public-comment period by acknowledging the "emotional issue" the events of the past days had created for staff, students and families.
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