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Resident urges better transitions for students on IEPs, saying abrupt teacher change eroded trust

Coquille School District 8 Board · January 15, 2026
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Summary

A local resident spoke during public comment urging the district to improve transition planning for students—particularly those on IEPs and with autism—after an abrupt teacher change following a break left families and students unsettled.

During public comment, a local resident described an abrupt teacher change after break that she said resulted in missed transition planning for students on IEPs, and urged the district to prioritize transitions and reassure staff and families. "We just stopped after break, and then they showed up to school, and they had a new teacher... I think that was a big drop in trust," the resident told the board.

The resident praised the substitute teacher who replaced the prior instructor but asked the board to consider transition steps that support relationship-building and continuity for students with special needs. The board acknowledged the comment and thanked the speaker for raising concerns.