A school board official in Foley has reportedly shut down parents advocating for their disabled, nonverbal child, refusing to discuss concerns with the superintendent. The incident highlights tensions between families seeking accommodations and district leadership over communication barriers. Parents describe frustration over being silenced when pushing for support for their son’s needs. The exchange raises questions about transparency and accessibility in local education decision-making.
"You can't talk about the superintendent," a Foley Public School Board official told Blake and Katy DeMarais when they tried to advocate for their disabled and nonverbal son.
