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Students told South Saint Paul board they feel afraid; board recounts April 13 listening session and vows continued dialogue
Summary
Board members recapped a facilitated April 13 conversation with students from CDLU and BPO affinity groups in which students said they felt unsafe and ignored; the board said it consulted legal counsel, is committed to continued dialogue and will work on follow‑up and staff training.
Board Chair summarized a facilitated student listening session the district held on April 13 in response to student concerns. The format — described by the chair as a pizza dinner followed by several rounds of a structured circle conversation — allowed students and adults to speak and to listen.
"They told the board they were afraid and that they needed reassurance and support," the chair said, recapping…
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