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Students press Locust Valley board over discarded books and cuts to middle-school technology classes
Summary
Two Locust Valley High School students used public comment to ask why books were found in a dumpster behind the stage and why the district is considering removing middle-school technology classes, urging the board to reconsider decisions that affect economically disadvantaged students and skill-building opportunities.
Two students addressed the board during the public comment period, raising separate concerns about district decisions affecting students.
Maya Valderrama, a junior at Locust Valley High School, said members of her stage crew found books in a 40-yard industrial dumpster behind the stage while cleaning the loft on Feb. 4. Maya said a student tried to remove a broken chair and discovered stacks of discarded books that appeared to be in good condition. She said a member of administration — identified in the…
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