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Resident files book challenge; public comments pressure board on multiple issues
Summary
A resident filed a formal book challenge for 'We Speak in Storms' and multiple speakers used public comment to urge the board on teacher retention and volunteer safety; the board acknowledged concerns and listed next steps.
Bruce Friedman formally submitted a book challenge for We Speak in Storms by Natalie Lund and described the text as objectionable. "This book is ****. It's grotesque," Friedman said during his public comment and indicated more challenges will be submitted in the coming month.
Other public commenters used the same forum to highlight teacher retention, logistics and safety concerns. Judith Chapelle offered thanks to staff for summer responsiveness; Vicki Kidwell (CCEA) urged public support for educators. The board recorded the public inputs and noted policy and process updates underway related to volunteers and operations.
