Parent warns board against outsourcing facility plan, questions consultant math and community input
At the Springfield R-XII board meeting, parent Brooke Turner challenged the district bout relying on out-of-state consultants for the facility master plan and urged the board to solicit anonymous staff feedback and prioritize community impact over polished presentations.
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Brooke Turner, a parent and former Springfield Public Schools nurse, told the board it must "look in the mirror" and answer why fewer families trust the district rather than accept external explanations for declining enrollment. Turner said a 2023 enrollment study paid to "Davis demographics" cost $79,000 and later characterized a forthcoming consultant report as potentially costing taxpayers "up to $600,000." She urged the board to prioritize community input, anonymous staff feedback and more local accountability.
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