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Washington County school board votes to censure member after comments about student
Summary
After a wave of public comment over an incident at a recent meeting, the Rockdale County Board of Education voted to censure a board member following an apology and debate about the board—s limited authority for removal.
The Rockdale County Board of Education voted to censure a board member at a called meeting after multiple residents condemned comments a board member made toward a student at an earlier meeting.
Dozens of residents used the board—s public-comment period to press for accountability. Mary Grace Sweeten said the remarks had "shaken the public's confidence" and asked what steps would repair the damage. Rachel Bates told the board she expected an unqualified apology and said the member "has no place on this board anymore." Carrie Estep told the board the video of the exchange was "completely in context" and urged the board to remove the member to protect students.
The board opened an agenda item described on the meeting notice…
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