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Westhampton Beach School Board President Calls Parent A Bully During Board Meeting

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Westhampton Beach board of education members respond to parents asking what will be done about perceived racism in the school district during the May 10 meeting.

Westhampton Beach board of education members respond to parents asking what will be done about perceived racism in the school district during the May 10 meeting.

Desirée Keegan on May 12, 2021
“It was one of the greatest attempts at gaslighting I have ever experienced,” Westhampton Beach parent Mary Alyce Rogers said. “The way they calmly lie, deny the truth and gaslight... more

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