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Parents press QVSD board for transparency and OSPI reporting after alleged staff misconduct
Summary
Multiple parents and community members urged the Quillayute Valley board to complete its investigation into allegations involving staff member Brian Weeks, requested compliance with state reporting rules and called for tangible accountability actions including filing with OSPI.
Several people spoke during the public-comment period calling on the board to finish an investigation into allegations involving a staff member and to ensure the district follows Washington state reporting law. Shannon Gudewski urged the board to "Complete your investigation of Brian Weeks in accordance with QVSD board policy 5011 and RCW 28A.403.010," and asked that the district not allow resignation to short-circuit reporting to OSPI. She said the evidence needed to complete the investigation is available in court records and asked the board to "Fire Brian Weeks for cause. Ensure your administration files a report against Brian Weeks with OSPI."
Other commenters shared personal accounts: Gabriela Damron, who identified herself as a QVSD graduate and substitute, recounted incidents she said she witnessed and described fear among others about retaliation for speaking up. She said she "witnessed it" and called on the district to prioritize student safety and adopt stronger procedures. Board members responded by offering to move into executive session for personnel or privacy reasons, and staff said some allegations might need closed-session handling; several commenters asked that the public nonetheless be told how the district is addressing safety concerns and compliance with reporting statutes.
The board did not take disciplinary action during the meeting. Members noted legal constraints on what they can discuss in open session and suggested follow-up steps, including the possibility of executive session for personnel matters and confirmation of process to ensure OSPI reporting requirements are observed.
