- Controversy has recently hit Jackson College, with students and community members alleging harassment as well as racism by administration at the school.
- The Board of Trustees voted Monday to wait until the next board meeting before voting on starting an external investigation.
Jackson College held a special board meeting Monday night to determine the next steps after the school was hit with controversy in recent weeks.
"If I'm going through this, and I've been going through it for four years now, then I can only imagine what our students are going through," one community member said during public comment.
Some emotional testimony shared Monday night. Community members coming to the board to urge them to move forward with an outside investigation into allegations of harassment, and even racism.
"Out of all the other participants providing mental health and wellness services, I was the only one required to provide proof of insurance," another community member said.
The board deliberated for some time, questioning whether it is best to move forward with the investigation now.
"I think you hear one side, and I don't disagree with you, but I'd also like to hear the other side too," Board of Trustees Chairman John Crist said.
They ultimately voted to wait until next month's board meeting.
"Five to two, and it passes."
Now this situation is far from over, and we'll make sure we bring you the latest updates both on air and on our website.
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