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Parents urge board to resist Club America/Turning Point USA chapters; cite data, governance and safety concerns
Summary
Two parents urged the Wappingers board to be cautious about allowing Club America/Turning Point USA chapters in district schools, citing alleged outside control, student-data/privacy risks, and troubling statements by national leaders; they left materials and a sample resolution for the board to review.
Two members of the public used the board’s comment period on April 13 to urge the Wappingers Central School District to scrutinize any efforts to establish Club America (affiliated with Turning Point USA) chapters in district schools.
Laura Lee Abby, an East Fishkill resident, told the board she provided a packet and a sample resolution urging the board not to endorse the club if it seeks recognition. She described what she called unique governance and data-privacy risks: student leaders reportedly sign…
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