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[quote=Anonymous]There are numerous threads, over a year old, discussing the horrible sexual abuse incidents and lawsuit that happened in 2017 at LAMB PCS. I understand that the principal at the time, Cristina Encinas, and the Executive Director, Diane Cottman, were both removed. There were many comments on DCUM about, not only, how the incidents were handled but also around a leadership change being needed, with or without the sexual abuse incidents. One poster mentioned a culture of favoritism (I paraphrase) from Cristina, in particular, toward Latino families and teachers...that she/they did not encourage or appreciate parental involvement from non-latino families...unless she was getting something she wanted out of it (again, paraphrasing someone on here). Someone else speculated that the concerns that were brought forth by 2 teachers (1 Caucasian and 1 African American) were disregarded because the man who was abusing children claimed it was a cultural difference. (From the DCUM post: "The Board letter said that FERNANDEZ explained his behavior as a difference in style (he described his way of relating to the students as "open and Spanish," as opposed to "closed / American."")

This isn't a post to dredge up or discuss such a horrible situation and my heart goes out to the children and parents involved and affected, so I hope this doesn't open up old wounds. I can only begin to imagine how upset, angry, and anxious parents were at the time. I'd also expect that almost every parent there was demanding answers, change, accountability and transparency.

Can anyone share what has changed in the last year? How is the administration and leadership now? Have they put any new policies or procedures in place to prevent abuse from happening again? Has the culture of the school or engagement/interaction with parents changed with new leadership?

We are considering the school (if we were to actually get a spot) and it would be wonderful to hear feedback from those who have experienced the before and the after. There's not a lot of information online. I can't even figure out on their website who is now their Principal and/or Executive Director...?

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