Manatee County Superintendent Laurie Breslin sent a letter to school district families ahead of the publication of an investigation by Bradenton Herald and Suncoast Searchlight reporters.
The article details a slew of arrests, lawsuits and criticism from parents that the School District of Manatee County ignored early warning signs that allowed students to be victimized by teachers and teacher’s aides in local classrooms.
In the letter sent to Manatee County parents Friday evening, Breslin emphasizes the initiatives she’s begun since she took the district’s top job in September, including reinforcement of vetting procedures and mandatory reporting practices, and a training collaboration with local law enforcement.
Superintendent writes letter to Manatee families
Dear Families,…