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Public commenters press board on teacher pay, library materials and student safety
Summary
During public expression, speakers urged better pay for teachers after a state budget stalemate, asked for stronger review and parental notice for 'explicit' library materials, and a parent alleged inappropriate conduct and retaliation by a teacher.
Four members of the public spoke during the meeting's public expression period, raising staffing, library material and student‑safety concerns.
Mario Blanchard, speaking for PCAE and educators, thanked the board for allowing a recent workday and criticized the General Assembly for underfunding education. "Better pay will lead to less attrition," Blanchard said, and urged more educator input in spending…
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