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Parent raises concerns about IEP and 504 communication during re-employment public meeting
Summary
During the board’s public comment period Samantha Auden, a fourth-grade parent, said communication about IEP and 504 plans has been lacking and requested substitutes wear badges; the board had announced a public meeting on the re-employment of teacher Kimberly Garrett.
During the May 22 public comment period Samantha Auden of Bender Road, identified as a fourth-grade parent, told the Warren Local Board that she has concerns about the district’s handling of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans. Auden said communication between staff and parents has “lacked” and that her concerns were not addressed by administration in a timely way; she also asked that substitute staff wear badges.
The board had announced a public meeting specifically to gather input on the re-employment of retired teacher Kimberly Garrett and invited members of the public to speak for up to five minutes each, with public comment to be closed after 30 minutes. The public meeting notice and Auden’s remarks were on the agenda before the board moved into other business.
Why it matters: Communication about special-education processes—IEP and 504 plans—affects parents of students with identified needs and influences their trust in the district’s responsiveness. Auden’s remarks were recorded in the meeting minutes and may prompt follow-up from district administration.
No additional responses from administration are recorded in the transcript excerpt provided.
