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Parents and staff raise governance concerns at DC International; students stage walkout and urge oversight
Summary
Multiple parents, staff and students told the State Board of alleged mismanagement at DC International (DCI)—including mass staff departures, a 94% no‑confidence vote in the executive director and a student‑led walkout of roughly 300–400 students—and asked the board to help coordinate with the Public Charter School Board to ensure accountability and protect IB programming.
Parents, staff and students reported a governance crisis at DC International (DCI) during the public testimony portion of the April 22 meeting, asking the State Board to follow up with the Public Charter School Board.
A parent who identified herself and provided written attachments said more than 125 faculty and staff have left, resigned or been dismissed since 2023 and that staff returned a ‘‘94% vote of no confidence’’ in the…
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