Teachers union raises concerns about student safety at Gresham High School

Teachers and classified staff at Gresham High School recently held a vote of no confidence against school leadership and called for the removal of Principal Erika Whitlock. The vote follows what teachers have described as two years of growing disciplinary concerns, including students skipping class, bringing weapons to school and getting into increasingly violent fights. It also comes as the union continues to negotiate its contract with the district.

Christopher Keizur is an associate editor and reporter for the Gresham Outlook. He’s been covering this issue, and joins us with more details.