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Parents urge Philomath SD 17J board to reconsider nonrenewal of special‑education teacher
Summary
Two public commenters implored the Philomath School District board to reverse or reconsider a decision not to renew the contract of a longtime special‑education teacher, describing dramatic gains for students and concerns about staff morale and safety; the board did not take a final public vote on the teacher’s contract at the meeting.
Two parents told the Philomath School District 17J board during public comment that the district should reverse a decision not to renew a special‑education teacher’s contract.
One commenter described how the teacher — identified in remarks as Candace (referred to in public comment as Miss Vander Patton) — connected with a 12‑year‑old student with a traumatic brain injury and autism traits, helped that student attend full days of school and marked a “milestone” in progress. The speaker said three of their children are on individualized education programs and argued that…
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