(KNZA)--Several school district patrons addressed the Hiawatha School Board at their July 12 meeting.
The meeting saw a return of the public comment portion of the meeting, which had been absent for some time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Addressing the board during the public comment session were Virgil Hallauer, Larry Stover, Annette Hoskins and Jason Dvorak . In addition, on the agenda to speak to the board was Stuart Aller.
Dvorak expressed concerns about bullying and the lack of discipline in the schools. Hallauer, Stover, Hoskins and Aller voiced concerns about critical race theory and the district's Diversity Council.
The Diversity Council, which was discussed in the district's May newletter, was formed in late 2019. The article said the Diversity Council was formed to encourage inclusion and equality for all district stakeholders.
Its members, who were selected by Superintendent Lonnie Moser, include educators, board of education members, parents and community leaders.
Moser said he expects the Diversity Council to make a presentation to the board sometime this fall.
Editor's note: USD 415 Superintendent Lonnie Moser issued the following statement Friday:
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