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Peoria School Board President Blasts Sex Scandal Handling
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Peoria Unified School Districts board president, Heather Rooks, criticizes the districts handling of a teacher sex scandal at Centennial High School. She accuses the district of mishandling the situation, as a superintendents email claimed everything was under control. Rooks, a parent herself, highlights the need for support for the eight or nine unidentified victims listed in a police report. The district failed to launch an independent probe into staffs adherence to reporting rules. Rooks filed formal complaints with Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell and the Arizona State Board of Education. Peoria police have resubmitted felony charges against two involved teachers. This incident underscores the need for accountability in schools, with Rooks advocating for victims support.
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