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Parents allege harassment over memorial plaque; board accepts report and tables complaint for September

Dayton School District No. 8 Board of Directors · August 12, 2025
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Summary

Two public commenters alleged antisemitic harassment related to a campus memorial plaque; the board accepted an amended investigation report and voted to table the memorial complaint for follow-up at the September meeting.

During public comment, Alicia Wilson-Gabor, a high school teacher and parent, and Dr. Justin Wilson-Gabor, a parent, raised concerns about a memorial plaque on campus containing religious text and alleged antisemitic harassment toward their family. Alicia told the board staff feared retribution for speaking out and urged the board to consider alternative memorial approaches to promote inclusion and safety.

After an executive session, the board reconvened and accepted the findings of an amended investigation report from Ussery Consultants on a unanimous vote. The board then voted unanimously to table the complaint regarding the memorial for follow-up at the September meeting, directing further action and review rather than immediate resolution.