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Murrieta Valley Unified board adopts parental‑notification policy after heated debate
Summary
After hours of public comment and trustee debate over notice, vagueness and implementation, the Murrieta Valley Unified Board of Education voted to approve a parental notification policy as presented on May 8; the motion carried 3‑1.
The Murrieta Valley Unified School District Board of Education voted to approve a parental‑notification policy as originally presented on May 8 after a contentious second‑reading debate and substantial public comment.
Supporters said the policy restores parental authority and transparency. Parent John Leonard told trustees the policy “is worth the money” to ensure families know about changes affecting a child. Several parents and speakers at the meeting urged the board to move quickly.
Opponents, including public commenter Emily Brooks, said much of the policy duplicates existing rules and raised legal and operational concerns. Brooks called the proposal…
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