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Grandmother urges district to fix conference scheduling and access to classroom materials
Summary
At public comment, Mary Shipley described problems enrolling her 11‑year‑old granddaughter in class activities: she cited a last‑minute Chromebook requirement, inconsistent conference scheduling, teachers unavailable during conference week, lack of take‑home books and difficulty using ParentSquare/Skyward; she said she will not support another levy unless issues are addressed.
During public comment at the Nov. 21 meeting, Mary Shipley, who identified herself as the grandmother of an 11‑year‑old district student, urged the board to address problems she and other parents have experienced obtaining access to classroom materials and parent‑teacher communication.
Shipley said she purchased a Chromebook for her granddaughter only to discover the device was a prerequisite for some classroom…
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