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Talawanda teachers show up in force as board calls for more civility; public comment sparks IT response and police report

Talawanda teachers show up in force as board calls for more civility; public comment sparks IT response and police report

After a year of school board dysfunction at Talawanda, teachers showed up in force to a May 15 meeting to show support for the work the district is still doing. Scotty King, a regular commenter, called out password security concerns which resulted in an IT response.
Sean Scott May 19, 2025
Talawanda administrator on leave after 'complaint of inappropriate conduct'

Talawanda administrator on leave after 'complaint of inappropriate conduct'

A Talawanda administrator has been placed on leave following an allegation of misconduct. The district did not identify the administrator in a press release regarding the incident.
Sean Scott May 2, 2025
Talawanda High School entrance

Parent plans to file class action lawsuit against Talawanda as board votes to censure board member

Dueling accusations of misconduct flew during a recent Talawanda board meeting. Dawn King was censured and a parent said she planned to file a class action lawsuit against the district for violating student privacy.
Sean Scott Apr 21, 2025
Talawanda board members sit behind a table on stage

Talawanda board member subject of complaint from board president

Talawanda Board of Education President Rebecca Howard alleged that Board Member Dawn King violated multiple district policies in the past year in a six-part complaint. King read the complaint during public session Jan. 9.
Sean Scott Jan 14, 2025

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