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Parents urge stronger safety communication; a community member raises campaign intimidation concerns

Medford School District Board of Education · September 18, 2025
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Summary

Two members of the public used citizen comment to press the board: Sean Rogers, a parent and teacher, urged improved safety procedures and communication; Donovan Donnally, a parent and community member, described a concerning campaign experience and urged fair, intimidation-free processes for future candidates.

During the public-comment period, Chair Kendell Ferguson outlined procedures and invited speakers to address the board. Sean Rogers, identified as a parent and teacher, spoke about school safety procedures and stressed the importance of communication and collaboration when responding to concerns.

Donovan Donnally, identified as a community member and parent, recounted a troubling experience during a recent school board campaign involving him and his wife and urged that the nomination and election processes remain open, fair and free from intimidation for future candidates. The board accepted both speakers' comments; no action was taken at the meeting, and directors did not announce immediate follow-up steps during the session.

Comments were recorded as part of the meeting's public input. Chair Ferguson reviewed the rules for citizen comment before the speakers addressed the board.