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Seaside SD 10 board says staff-safety concerns taken ‘very seriously’ after prior allegations
Summary
Board member Shannon Swedenborg told the Seaside School District 10 board that prior allegations of sexual assaults involving students and instructional assistants were investigated, urged staff to follow mandatory reporting policies, and said the board prioritizes staff safety.
The Seaside School District 10 board discussed staff-safety concerns on Dec. 15 after recent allegations involving students and instructional assistants.
"We took this very seriously," Board Member Shannon Swedenborg said, noting that investigations were conducted and reports were reviewed. She told staff to ensure incidents are reported under district policy and emphasized the board’s commitment to staff safety.
Swedenborg recounted that allegations had been raised at a previous meeting and that the district’s policies require staff to report these incidents. She said the board reviewed investigative reports and asked staff to continue using established administrative channels for complaints. The board did not announce disciplinary outcomes during the public meeting.
Union representatives earlier in the meeting had similarly flagged safety and behavior concerns. SEA representative Brett Duer said staff safety and increased student behaviors are major concerns and urged cooperative work with administration; OSEA representative Meghan McKeown highlighted staff morale and reporting of disruptive incidents.
The board did not take formal disciplinary action at the meeting. Swedenborg asked administrators to ensure staff know reporting procedures and to follow up as needed; no timetable for further public updates was provided.
