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Peoria Unified board member’s lawsuit against district discussed in private meetings

Rooks filed case alleging district infringed on her right to quote Bible at meetings

There has been movement on a lawsuit filed by governing board member Heather Rooks alleging Peoria Unified School District infringed on her right to quote Biblical scripture during public meetings, but don’t expect to learn anything about it, as the information is private.

The governing board met in an executive session Nov. 16 regarding the case and convened publicly after, voting to proceed as instructed regarding what was discussed in the meeting.

The PUSD governing board also met Dec. 5 in executive session regarding the case.

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