AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- Community leaders in East Aurora calling for the resignation of a school member and "systemic changes" within the district to create a more inclusive environment for all students and staff.

On Monday night, District 131 School Board member Mayra Reyes publicly apologized for comments she allegedly made a year ago during an interview for a then-vacant school board position.

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"I deeply apologize for the hurt and frustration. Clearly, it was never my intention to offend or discriminate in any way, shape, or form against any minority group," Reyes said.

The comments, community leaders say, resurfaced in a recording from a closed meeting.

"I was so focused on the questions being asked that I failed to respond to

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