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KAWC, Victor Calderón: Somerton HS cheer coach and teacher fired
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KAWC’s April 2025 reporting on the 4-0 YUHSD board vote to terminate Plaza, her account of the accommodation, and the district’s contemporaneous comment.
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- Secondary source / research lead
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KAWC reported the superintendent recommended termination, Plaza said she had received no warnings, and a YUHSD official confirmed the termination but said personnel matters could not be discussed.
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