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Public commenters accuse Inland Personnel Council and county oversight of conflicts, call for review
Summary
Multiple public speakers at the March 11 San Bernardino County Board of Education meeting alleged conflicts of interest and mishandling of personnel investigations tied to the Inland Personnel Council (IPC), urging the board to examine investigation procedures and protections for students and whistleblowers.
At the San Bernardino County Board of Education meeting on March 11, three public commenters accused the Inland Personnel Council (IPC) and connected district officials of influencing personnel investigations in ways that undermine teachers’ and students’ rights.
“On 11/01/2024, my very first day in my classroom, I was lacking staff and hot water in my classroom kitchen, which marginalized my students and put them in danger,” said Philip Costas, a former special‑education teacher contracted through SBCSS. Costas said his safety complaints escalated to a personnel investigation and alleged retaliation by county…
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