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Community speakers urge board to restore books, defend teachers and prioritize students’ mental health
Summary
Dozens of residents used public comment to challenge recent textbook and curriculum removals, defend teachers against accusations, and urge the board to focus on budgets, building needs and student mental‑health supports.
During public comment at the district’s February action meeting, a string of residents urged the school board to reconsider recent curriculum removals and to treat teachers with respect as the district addresses finances and building needs.
Amy Carr opened the public‑comment block with a personal defense of reading and educators, telling the board she trusted classroom professionals and criticizing what she called an atmosphere of mistrust. “The fact that one of our teachers felt the need to come to a four‑hour meeting on a school night to defend themselves is absolutely…
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