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Parents press Coatesville board on alleged teacher misconduct and equity in comprehensive plan
Summary
During public comment at the March 24 board meeting, Justin Russo alleged a middle school teacher engaged in intimidation and retaliation and asked the board for help; another community member pressed the board on how the comprehensive plan addresses equity and whether the district seeks minority candidates for open administrative posts.
Several public commenters used the Coatesville Area School District board meeting on March 24 to press the board on personnel and equity concerns.
Justin Russo told the board he and his wife had raised a matter privately without resolution and said a middle school teacher in the district had "created a pattern of intimidation, retaliation and control over students, staff, and parents." Russo said his daughter had been reported to Child Youth Services and…
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