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Public commenters urge water‑safety curriculum, alternative book‑fair vendors and consistent holiday practices
Summary
Speakers during public comment pushed for water‑safety lessons in elementary schools, asked the district to consider alternatives to Scholastic book fairs, and requested a written, consistently applied policy after a parent said her son's Eid goodie bags were handled differently than other holiday activities.
During the public‑comment period, three speakers raised distinct concerns to the board.
Nikash Namara, a South Forsyth High School junior and certified Red Cross water‑safety ambassador, urged the board to integrate water‑safety lessons into elementary learning. Namara described his United We Swim initiative, told the board he has taught lessons in more than 10…
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