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The Denver school board is experiencing heightened internal conflict following formal allegations of policy violations brought by Board President Xóchitl Gaytán against two fellow board members: Vice President Monica Hunter and board member DJ Torres.Key details of the controversy include:

• Allegations of Antisemitic Remarks: Vice President Monica Hunter is accused of using derogatory language regarding a colleague’s Jewish identity (directed toward board member Amy Klein Molk). Hunter has strongly denied the claims, calling them baseless, disappointing, and weaponized to discredit marginalized members.
• Failure to Fulfill Duties: Board member DJ Torres faces accusations of neglecting official responsibilities, including missing multiple regular board meetings, work sessions, and committee meetings, as well as failing to attend a district-funded conference in Canada.
• Other Allegations: Additional accusations raised against Hunter include bypassing the chain of command by contacting district employees directly regarding school choice transfers, disparaging colleagues on social media, and failing to review routine administrative communications. Both Hunter and Torres were also accused of refusing phone communication and issuing unauthorized directives to Superintendent Alex Marrero.
• Call for Independent Investigation: In response to the 26-slide presentation and push toward censure, several board membersincluding Hunter, Torres, and John Youngquistquestioned whether proper protocol was followed and raised calls for an independent investigation. They emphasized that before any formal censure vote takes place, there must be a thorough, objective fact-finding process to uncover the specifics and verify what actually transpired.