1. InvestigatingSUHSD.com is an Independent Investigative & Journalistic Project
InvestigatingSUHSD.com is an independent, community-driven investigative and journalistic initiative documenting public concerns, systemic failures, and leadership accountability within the Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD).
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This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to SUHSD, any government agency, political group, or legal entity. All information is gathered from publicly available sources, legally obtained records, firsthand testimonies, and investigative research.
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InvestigatingSUHSD.com does not target, harass, or defame individuals. Our work is dedicated to exposing systemic patterns, policies, and leadership decisions that impact students, staff, and the community.
2. Public Records & Source Materials – Legal Right to Publish
InvestigatingSUHSD.com collects and analyzes legally available public records, including:
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Public board meetings and testimonies – Governed by California Open Meetings Law (Gov. Code § 54950-54963, the Brown Act)
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News media reports and investigative journalism – Protected under Fair Reporting Privilege
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District policies, legal filings, and government reports – Accessible under California Public Records Act (Gov. Code § 6250 et seq.)
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Community-submitted testimonies – Provided voluntarily and anonymously
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No information is obtained through hacking, illegal surveillance, or privacy violations. Any attempt by SUHSD or individuals to suppress, remove, or intimidate this website will be considered an attack on First Amendment rights.
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The Freedom of the Press Clause of the First Amendment protects the right to document, analyze, and discuss public affairs related to a government entity.
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New York Times Co. v. Sullivan (1964) protects against defamation claims when reporting on public officials unless proven to be maliciously false.
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California Anti-SLAPP Laws (Code Civ. Proc. § 425.16) protect against legal threats meant to silence investigative journalism and public commentary.
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If any individual or entity believes an inaccuracy exists, they must provide verifiable evidence in writing for consideration. Frivolous complaints, unsupported claims, or threats of legal action will not result in content removal.
3. User Responsibility – Read, Verify, & Think Critically
InvestigatingSUHSD.com is a research and investigative tool, not a final authority on all matters. Users must:
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Verify facts independently before taking any action
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Use this site as a starting point for their own research
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Understand that systemic issues require legal, political, and community involvement beyond this platform
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InvestigatingSUHSD.com does not make any legal, financial, or professional recommendations. Users assume full responsibility for how they interpret, share, or act upon the information presented.
4. No Defamation, False Statements, or Malicious Intent
InvestigatingSUHSD.com does not fabricate claims, knowingly publish false information, or misrepresent facts.
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Every claim, quote, or report is sourced from public testimony, news reports, legal documents, or firsthand accounts.
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Opinions and analysis are protected under the First Amendment and presented as informed perspectives, not absolute truths.
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InvestigatingSUHSD.com does not endorse personal attacks, harassment, or defamatory speech.
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If an individual believes they have been unfairly mentioned, they must submit evidence demonstrating factual inaccuracy. This does not guarantee removal, as information may be publicly documented.
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Public officials, district leadership, and government employees do not have the same privacy protections as private individuals in matters of public concern (Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc., 1974).
5. No Liability for Damages or Indirect Consequences
InvestigatingSUHSD.com is not liable for any damages, legal claims, or repercussions resulting from the use of this site, including but not limited to:
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Personal or professional consequences for SUHSD employees or affiliates
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Loss of reputation, funding, or employment due to documented evidence
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Legal cases, protests, activism, or advocacy efforts inspired by site materials
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Any lawsuit or legal claim filed against InvestigatingSUHSD.com will be considered an attempt to suppress public accountability reporting.
6. External Links, Fair Use, & No Endorsements
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InvestigatingSUHSD.com may link to news sources, reports, and public documents for research purposes.
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External links do not imply endorsement of the publication or its views.
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All external sources are provided under Fair Use (17 U.S.C. § 107) for commentary, education, and investigative purposes.
7. Final Disclaimer: This Project is the Start, Not the Solution
InvestigatingSUHSD.com is a documentation effort, not an immediate solution to systemic issues.
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This site will not "fix" SUHSD—change requires sustained community action, legal efforts, and systemic reform.
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We encourage all users to take responsibility for engaging in meaningful advocacy.
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If you do not accept these terms, discontinue use of this site.