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Public commenters press Avon Grove board on immersion spending, social-media policy and student bullying
Summary
Residents challenged the board April 23 over the cost of the dual-language immersion program and a proposal to limit public comment on the district Facebook page, and urged more attention to bullying and trauma supports for students.
Several members of the public used the meeting's public-comment period to press the board on spending priorities and social-media policy.
Resident Jerry LaMastra of London Grove Township asked why taxes are increasing and requested the top five areas where funding is rising. Superintendent Dr. Tijon responded on the record that the district's primary cost drivers are salaries and wages (including costs driven by collective bargaining), student-support services (noting an increase in students receiving special-education services…
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