Community member urges due process after social‑media allegations; superintendent says investigation active and does not include those allegations

Gina Fagan, who identified herself as a community member and teacher, used the open‑agenda public‑comment period to urge the board and community to uphold constitutional protections and due‑process rights in light of social‑media posts about a district employee.

"Aren't we all considered innocent until proven guilty?" Fagan asked, urging the board and community to avoid personal attacks and unverified allegations and to keep public comment respectful and focused on district values.

The superintendent addressed the matter in the open session superintendent's report, acknowledging social‑media posts and reiterating that the district initiated an investigation. The superintendent said that the district's current investigation "does not involve any allegation of such misconduct" referred to in circulating posts and encouraged members of the public who have factual information to contact district administration directly. The district declined to provide further comment while the investigation remains active.

Context and framing: At the meeting chair read a standard statement reminding speakers that public‑comment remarks become part of the official record and warning against defamatory statements that could expose speakers to legal risk. The board emphasized that it cannot comment on personnel matters while investigations are active.

What to watch: Any formal personnel actions or investigation resolutions will be reported at a later public meeting as allowed by law; the board signaled that it will not discuss details of active personnel investigations during public sessions.