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Parent urges Medford SD 549C to stop use of glyphosate after child fell ill
Summary
A parent urged the board to discontinue glyphosate and other synthetic pesticides on school grounds, saying her child became ill after exposure and was later withdrawn from the school; the board did not take action at the meeting.
During the public comment period, Meadowsweet Levi, identified as a parent, asked the Board to discontinue use of glyphosate and other synthetic pesticides on district grounds.
Levi said her child became ill following exposure and was later withdrawn from the school. She urged the district to end pesticide use to ensure student safety. The Board heard the comment during the public comment period but did not take action during the meeting.
The comment was recorded for the public record; any follow-up or staff response was not included in the meeting minutes.
