Parents Demand Accountability After Swiney Arrest

Parents erupted in anger at a packed Hollymead Elementary meeting after the arrest of staffer Michael Swiney on eleven felony charges tied to child abuse allegations. Frustrated by a lack of transparency, many said they weren’t informed when their kids met with Swiney — the school’s social emotional learning coach — and that prior concerns went unaddressed. Teachers admitted they didn’t know he lacked proper licensure, and his January administrative leave went uncommunicated. A last-minute petition demanding accountability fueled the backlash. The school board will address the case and policy reforms tomorrow, with a public comment period, while the district promises to release meeting recordings and answer lingering questions — as parents demand real steps to restore trust and prevent future crises. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/03f560400e963338