Concerns are being raised about Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified officials spending millions on an athletic sports program that’s serving 100 students.
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Placentia Yorba Linda School Board Makes it Harder to Fire Superintendent
Shortly before new school board members are expected to be seated, the Placentia-Yorba Linda trustees voted 3-2 to implement a supermajority vote to terminate superintendents until 2026.
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An OC School District Adopts New Parent Alert Policy; Will it Impact LGBTQ+ Students?
The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District will require school staff to report “clear and present danger” cases to parents, with some officials questioning if it means reporting LGBTQ+ students to parents.
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An OC School Board Considers Vetting Books, Raising Concerns of Bans
After one Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District Trustee raised concerns about an Iranian revolution novel, the school board is now considering reviewing which books get tested.
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Iranian Revolution Novel Debate Spurs Book Ban Fears in an OC School District
A majority of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District Trustees want oversight of what books get piloted with students, critics worry that will lead to book bans.
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Will a Local OC School District Ban an Iranian Revolution Book?
Concerns of a book ban are the latest criticism to rock the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District as some trustees call for greater involvement in vetting curriculum material.
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Did the Placentia-Yorba Linda School Board Violate Transparency Law?
OC District Attorney investigators allege unscheduled discussions and a board member driving while calling into a meeting violated California’s open meeting law, the Brown Act.
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Placentia-Yorba Linda School Trustees Narrowly Ban Critical Race Theory
As the district moves forward with a new multicultural elective course, trustees banned the theory while students & parents worry the move will stifle history lessons and discussions on racism.
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After Mask Revolt, Placentia-Yorba Linda School Board Meetings to Resume Next Week
School board President Carrie Buck twice cancelled January’s meeting because people refused to mask up inside the meeting chambers, angering some parents while drawing praise from others.
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Placentia-Yorba Linda School Board May Switch to Online Meetings Following Mask Revolt
District trustees have been unable to hold a meeting for more than five minutes this month because of mask compliance, now they may hold their meetings online.
