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Students and residents press board on school safety and falling proficiency scores
Summary
Public commenters at the March 19 board meeting urged different responses: a North Penn student urged adoption of a school police officer for safety, while a resident questioned whether equity initiatives coincide with a roughly 20‑point drop in proficiency for historically underperforming groups.
Public comment at the North Penn School District’s March 19 meeting brought sharply different perspectives on school safety and student learning.
William Patchell of Montgomery Township offered general praise for district programs during the audience-of-citizens period. Jason Lanier, a Lansdale resident, presented charts he said were sourced from the Department of Education and argued…
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