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Parents urge Klamath County School District to act after alleged political bias at Mazama High School
Summary
Parents urged the Klamath County School District board to strengthen and enforce policies after concerns were raised that a teacher at Mazama High School imposed political bias in class; the superintendent read a district statement and said he will respond to parents' questions.
Brooke Kliewer, Board Chair of the Klamath County School District Board of Directors, heard public comments Oct. 16 from parents who said they want clearer protections against political bias in classrooms.
Jake Scott, a parent of Mazama students, told the board that students "need to be protected and educated fairly and without bias" and urged the board to take action to ensure an educational environment free from political influence. Tina Wilson, another Mazama parent, asked whether the district provides training so teachers "know how to provide instruction without bias." Superintendent Glen Szymoniak read a district statement about the classroom concern and said he will respond to Ms. Wilson's question.
Dylan Woodrum, a Henley Middle School parent and KCSD teacher, defended social studies teachers and warned against "cancel culture," saying a teacher placed on paid leave is being treated as guilty without due process. Board members did not take formal action during the meeting; the superintendent indicated he will follow up with parents and the board outside the public comment period.
The district has posted the superintendent's statement on the KCSD website and provided supporting materials in the board packet; specific details of any personnel actions or investigative findings were not disclosed during the meeting.
