The meeting devolved into yelling, name-calling, violation of Robert’s rules of order, lack of adherence to proper procedure, Brown Act violations, and multiple audience members being removed. There are many ways this meeting could have been shorter, professional, and more productive; there is enough blame and responsibility to share.

The recent release of a third-party investigation thoroughly discredited Wiersma’s public sexual harassment accusation against fellow Trustee Steven Schwartz. The report from Nicole Miller & Associates found the claim unsubstantiated, inconsistent, and likely driven by political and personal grievances, including Wiersma’s disappointment at not being named board president.

Temecula Valley Unified School District has endured two years of political chaos, failed policies, costly lawsuits, and misinformation at the hands of trustees Jen Wiersma and Joseph Komrosky. Their time in power was defined by culture war distractions, personal attacks, and a refusal to take responsibility for the damage they caused.

But there is hope.