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Classified staff and community members press Lancaster board for livable wages and to curb suspensions of young students
Summary
Four public speakers urged the Lancaster School District board to prioritize livable wages and to address alleged disproportionate suspensions of Black students and students with disabilities; speakers included a child nutrition worker, a district nurse, an organizer, and a supervision aide.
Four members of the public used the allowable comment period to press the board on staffing, compensation and discipline policies.
Laura Figura, who identified herself as a child nutrition worker for the Lancaster School District, urged trustees to "prioritize wage equality and approve a compensation plan that ensures livable wages for all classified staff," listing custodians, instructional aides, clerical staff and food service…
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