Peoria school district reins in disruptive public comments Peoria Unified School District has pushed public comments toward the end of their meeting. The move comes after several months of the comment period being misused by political actors to espouse conspiracy theories, prayers, disinformation, and calls for evangelical Christian supremacy. Heather Rooks failed to get a second for her motion to move public comments back to the meeting’s midpoint. PUSD is the latest in a series of school districts that have implemented similar measures to address disruptive comments. Deer Valley and Paradise Valley School Districts also recently implemented similar measures. The move marks an improvement to governance in a district long beset by political drama. Constituents who agree are encouraged to give comments of support to board members who supported the change (all except Member Rooks). Becky Proudfit - RProudfit@pusd11.net - 623-512-2136 David Sandoval - DSandoval@pusd11.net - 623-313-5120 Melissa Ewing - MeEwing@pusd11.net - 623-670-4661 Dr. Bill Sorensen - WSorensen@pusd11.net - 623-512-2119 | |
Scottsdale considering return to sex education Scottsdale Unified School District has voted unanimously to explore the possibility of re-introducing sex education curriculum after a four-year pause. A committee has been assembled to review, evaluate, and recommend instructional resources. The committee’s meeting will be public and the agendas will be posted 24 hours ahead. For information on dates and times, click here. | |
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