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Parents and teachers clash at Somerset meeting over public-comment rules, enrollment and classroom surveys
Summary
Lengthy public comment included accusations of bullying, claims about a classroom survey and calls to preserve public comment; teachers defended classroom practice while parents pushed for surveys of families who left the district.
A prolonged public-comment session at the Somerset School District meeting highlighted tensions between some parents and teachers over alleged bullying, student surveys and the district's public-comment policy.
Alison Caro, speaking for multiple families, said "records show in just the last month alone our district has lost ... nine students," and urged the board to reach out to families who left to understand reasons…
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