It's still unclear what incidents triggered the investigation of marching band activities in DeKalb County, but Eugene Walker, the new school board chairman, gave a hint.
He said at Monday's board meeting that he'd spoken with Superintendent Cheryl Atkinson about her probe, "and we totally agree that the system will have zero tolerance for any kind of hazing or bullying."
Walker was responding to a complaint by band parent Keith Sailor. "You've done a poor job of taking control of this situation," Sailor had said. "You've made all of our kids suspects."
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