Parents demand transparency as St. Helens board searches for new member

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — St. Helens community members continue to fight for transparency in the school district as it searches to fill a board member seat.

The St. Helens School District has been the subject of parent protests ever since two teachers at St. Helens High School were accused of sexual abuse last month. The principal, Katy Wagner, was also arrested and accused of not reporting the alleged abuse to authorities.

During a St. Helens School District Board Meeting at St.