Two members of the public addressed the Peabody School Committee during public participation on Sept. 30 to contest the district's removal of at least two teachers earlier that month and to request clarity and remedial action from school leaders.

"I do believe that Miss Henry's human rights were violated as a result of this decision," speaker Danielle Bouchard said, urging tolerance for differing opinions and calling the suspension unjust. Later, parent Matt Keane told the committee he and other parents were "deeply troubled by how they're treating the teachers" and said the teachers were removed after a political speech outside the classroom opposing hatred and bigotry. Keane asked the district to provide the policy justification for the removals, to have the high school principal address students to reassure vulnerable students, and to reinstate the teachers.

Keane also said the district took a week to notify parents about the removal and that Superintendent Vedala had not spoken directly to parents asking for an explanation. Both public commenters asked the committee to take action; the district did not provide a policy explanation during public comment. Committee members did not announce a vote or formal action during the meeting; the matter remains a personnel and policy issue under review, according to public speakers' statements.

The comments were submitted during the meeting's public participation period; the transcript records no formal response from the superintendent or a motion related to the suspensions during the meeting minutes.