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Parents and teachers fighting staff cuts at four K-8 schools found out last night that three of the schools would get positions restored. “Honestly,” said one parent, “I’ve done a lot of advocacy in my life, but I have rarely seen an immediate change.” The school distict will start discussing school consolidation and closures this Thursday at a virtual town hall.
Jeremy Rene Reyes, the after-school worker accused of raping a 12-year old girl at Everett Middle School, remains in jail pending trial, after details emerged about his alleged months-long relationship with the child. Reyes told police that he knew the girl was too young, but that they were in love.
Do you live in District 5? Eleni Balakrishnan will be at the Alamo Square cafe tomorrow at 10:30 reporting on the supervisorial contest. Drop by and tell her what’s on your mind! Click on D1, D3, D5 , D7, D9, or D11 for our ongoing coverage of each race, and to see the schedule for Mission Local reporters in each district.
More soon,
Sara
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Some K-8 schools get staffers back after outcry
“I feel relieved, because it allows us to cut one less position.”
Everett after-school worker remains in jail on rape charges,
“It only hurts the first time.”
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