Public Outcry Erupts Over Academy District 20 School Board Member’s Conduct at Meeting
- Meeting Overview:
Overview: At the recent Academy District 20 School Board meeting, discussions unfolded, focusing on the actions of board member Derrick Wilburn during a student-led candidate forum. Wilburn’s reading of explicit material at the forum drew sharp criticism from community members, sparking a debate about accountability and governance within the board. Public comments were dominated by demands for Wilburn’s resignation and concerns about his legal action against a parent for defamation, which many saw as an attempt to silence dissent.
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Jinger Haberer
School Board Officials:
Nicole Konz, Tina Mattsson-Bonett, Aaron Salt, Amy Shandy, Cheo Stallworth (Col. USAFA USAFA Liaison), Derrick Wilburn, Lauren Yanez
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
01/09/2025
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Recording Published:
01/15/2025
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Duration:
161 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Highly Noteworthy
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State:
Colorado
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County:
El Paso County
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Towns:
Colorado Springs, Monument
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