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Parents, students press Abington board over principal’s reinstatement; district cites confidentiality
Summary
Students and residents at the March 24 Abington Board of School Directors meeting urged action and clearer communication after the reinstatement of Abington Senior High principal Dr. Swift; the district said personnel law limits public disclosure and pledged listening and training efforts.
A string of public comments at the Abington Board of School Directors meeting on March 24 focused on the reinstatement of Abington Senior High principal Dr. Swift and the school district’s handling of related social-media concerns.
Resident Adele Cubell told the board it was "senseless and disturbing" to air what she called "unsubstantiated allegations," and said the Anti-Defamation League had investigated and "found nothing." "This board with no evidence utilized vague alleged allegations to incite rumors," Cubell said.
Jessica Esther Eads, a sophomore and member of the Jewish Student Union, said she had…
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