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Parents and staff demand transparency after sudden Murdoch principal removal; Rolando families raise safety concerns
Summary
At the March 3 La Mesa Spring Valley Scribe Board meeting, multiple parents, staff and an education specialist urged the district for clearer explanations after the abrupt removal of Murdoch Elementary’s principal and raised safety, stability and notification concerns at Rolando Elementary.
Multiple parents, staff and an education specialist used the board’s public‑comment period to demand transparency and additional support after abrupt leadership changes and recurring safety incidents at La Mesa‑Spring Valley elementary schools.
Mariah Bartmas, who identified herself as a school social worker at Murdoch Elementary, said the school community has been thrown into confusion after Principal Megan Young was removed the prior Tuesday. "She was a comforting presence," Bartmas said, arguing the sudden removal has left students and staff distressed and that families deserve "a dignified process that respects her legacy and prioritizes the well‑being of the Murdoch community." Several speakers reported students were upset and struggling to make sense of the change.
Nicole Nevan, a long‑time Murdoch parent and former PTA executive board…
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