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Parents urge restoration of music for special-education students, ask for transparency about superintendent’s salary
Summary
During public comment Sept. 4, parents and community members thanked donors for instrument gifts, requested restoration of music services for special-education students, and asked the board to clarify what will happen to Superintendent Swagerty’s salary.
Several community members addressed the board during the meeting’s public-comment period. Amber Yester thanked the district for a $2,000 tenor sax donation from the Bay Area Concert Band. Ben Yester described a "tough start to the year due to staffing changes" and asked that music classes be available for his students receiving special education services as in prior years.
Melissa Peck, speaking during public comment, raised questions about district leadership change and finances: "Where is Superintendent Swagerty’s salary going, can it be recirculated? Would like transparency." The transcript records the question but does not include a detailed financial response at the meeting.
Board members later discussed roles in the budget during board comments, and Assistant Superintendent Tim Crider addressed program funding in a separate item (Integrated Programs 2024–25), confirming certain funds are provided every two years.
