An overflow crowd attended the April 25th school board meeting, necessitating the opening of a remote viewing room. The meeting was an emotional rollercoaster, with moments of civic pride as attendees learned of generous community donations, contrasted with calls for the resignation of Superintendent John Stratton over a March incident at Fox Chapel Middle School. In that incident, a transgender teacher experiencing a mental crisis during school hours made statements that were perceived by some as threats against students. The teacher was removed and returned to the classroom in a matter of days, all without specific notification to parents. The meeting opened with ten Winding Waters K-8 students leading the board in the Pledge of Allegiance. Superintendent John Stratton recognized the students by stating, You are the most positive thing of our Tuesday nights, and we appreciate that.
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