Educators Fear Going Door-to-Door, Urge Lawmakers for E-Signature Reform for Recall Petitions

A history of recall efforts highlights ongoing tensions and leadership challenges within the Liberty Elementary School District.

State 48 News tracks ongoing tensions in Buckeye, AZ, where the Liberty Elementary School Board faces mounting challenges since a conservative majority took control.

State 48 News Senior Journalist Christy Kelly (@Kelly4Humanity) reported yesterday, the district has seen community backlash, mass resignations, and secret recordings involving the board president.

Sources inform State 48 News the removal of certain policies has created division within the district, with some faculty and parents expressing dissatisfaction, while others point to board leadership as the issue.

Yesterday, a community group organized a sick-out that coincided with a national ICE day of protest. Student absences across the district increased significantly, though it remains unclear whether the absences were due to the sick-out or the immigration-related protest.

Board President Bryan Parks, in an exclusive interview with State 48 News, downplayed the opposition, claiming that only "about 10 people" are dissatisfie…