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COAST in the News - Fighting to Uncover Allegations of Abuse and Coverup in Kings School District

Last week Channel 19, WXIX news reported on a horrific story coming out of Kings School District.

COASTer Kim Grant

Serious allegations of abuse of special needs children by a teacher have been levied and rather than fire the teacher, the Kings Board allowed her to resign with a good reference.

COASTer Kim Grant became aware of these allegations and in order to serve her community, sought to bring them to the public. She has led the charge in seeking the documents including filing a lawsuit before the Ohio Supreme Court.

The parents and citizens of the Kings School District deserve to know the truth of this matter.

Last night the school board announced that they would not release the records COAST is seeking.

View the Ohio Supreme Court filings here.

Read WXIX's coverage of the story here,  here and here and view their report below.

WXIX uncovered a letter containing the allegations here.

FOX19.com-Cincinnati News, Weather

Canton Repository speaks out for public records access as well

Here is a good editorial today from the Canton Repository on access to public records.  We have to stand together on this stuff!  The politicians and bureaucrats will make it as tough as possible every single time if they can.  We can't let them get away with it.  Eternal vigilance, and all that stuff...

Columbus Dispatch speaks out on public records

As COASTers know, timely and complete access to public records many times is our only defense against abusive government policies.  The Columbus Dispatch today speaks out about the importance of public records.