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Father tells Franklin Pierce board he believes district retaliated after $150,000 verdict
Summary
At the Feb. 10 Franklin Pierce School Board meeting, parent Jeremy George publicly thanked district staff for past help but said a recent $150,000 judgment in his son's favor was followed by what he called retaliatory treatment of his other child, including an attendance finding later reduced to one unexcused absence.
At the Franklin Pierce School District board meeting on Feb. 10, Jeremy George addressed the board during the public-comment period and said his family has experienced what he described as retaliation after a lawsuit the district previously lost.
"My name is Jeremy George. I am the father of Jeremy George Jr., who won a $150,000 lawsuit against the Franklin Pierce School District," George said. He thanked a school principal by name for prompting him to pursue the legal action but said a separate matter involving his other son later appeared to be retaliatory: "Once we reviewed... this was over 1 unexcused absence. I'm starting to see a pattern here of retaliation because of the lawsuit."
George said the lawsuit outcome would meaningfully change his son's future and expressed frustration with district performance in serving students, including reading-level concerns. He also said his other child’s attendance record was at 86% and urged board attention to students who are falling behind.
Board chair closed the public-comment period after George finished and staff acknowledged his remarks. No board action or formal response occurred during the meeting; the agenda directed that when additional discussion is needed, the superintendent or designee will contact commenters later.
Why it matters: The comment raises an allegation of retaliatory behavior by district personnel against a family that recently prevailed in litigation. The board’s formal rules said it will listen to comments but not respond during the meeting and, if needed, staff will follow up after the meeting.
What comes next: The district did not announce any immediate investigation or action at the meeting. The board moved on to routine agenda items after public comment ended.
