Union demands accountability after Riverhead school district employees allege racism, retaliation

But first, disturbing allegations in the Riverhead School District. Yeah, three employees are accusing a supervisor of making racist remarks and retaliating against them after they spoke up. But an independent investigation says they didn't find anything. News 12's Daniela Rodriguez explains. Three Riverhead Schools employees within the buildings and grounds departments say they were subjected to repeated racial remarks, including comments they describe as racist and other incidents involving intimidation and bullying. The longtime employees say the discrimination stems from the district's director of facilities. A recorded conversation that captured the crude statements was presented to the Board of Education during a closed door meeting on October 28th. But they allege their working conditions worsened after they raised concerns, including changes to their assignments. The Civil Service Employees Association Union tells News 12 it, quote, demands accountability for the actions we believe were taken against our members. Discrimination is unacceptable and we will not stop fighting until our members are in a stable work environment. For some in the Riverhead community, the allegations are upsetting. It's awful, and there's... There's a lot of diversity in that school, too, and it's just it's just sick. The district says an independent investigator found all allegations unfounded, but confirms an appeal has been filed. The district declined further comment, citing an ongoing investigation and personnel matter. In Riverhead, Suffolk County, Daniela Rodriguez, News 12.