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Bancroft parents urge board to address staffing, communication and student supports
Summary
Two Bancroft Elementary parents told the La Mesa‑Spring Valley School District board that an abrupt teacher departure, limited volunteer access, missed program deadlines and inadequate staff follow-up have left families feeling shut out and raised safety and special-education concerns.
Two parents of students at Bancroft Elementary told the La Mesa‑Spring Valley School District board during public comment that the campus has experienced “minimal transparency” and poor follow-through after the sudden departure of a first-grade teacher, and they urged trustees to investigate and improve communication and supports.
Alexandra Soriano, introduced by the board as a Bancroft parent, said the loss of the teacher, identified in her remarks as Hannah Frank, was the latest in a year of what she described as confusing messaging and gaps in accessibility. Soriano said a PTA appearing to be absent this year left some school functions unfunded (a community garden grant she said was not used by the…
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