Community Voices Demand Change in Walled Lake Schools
October 11, 2024 | Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, School Boards, Michigan
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Michael Smith, a candidate for the school board, expressed gratitude towards the Dublin PTA and highlighted the importance of the upcoming millage proposal, urging residents to educate themselves on the candidates and vote. He emphasized the significance of kindness and empathy, especially on World Mental Health Day, reminding adults that children are observant and internalize their behavior.
Corey Hensley, president of the Special Services Parent Advisory Committee, promoted two upcoming events aimed at supporting students with special education needs. The first is a football inclusion camp on October 21, designed to provide a fun, non-contact football experience for students with IEPs or 504 plans. The second event is a PAC meeting on November 12, focusing on IEPs and effective communication, with an open house preceding the meeting to encourage parent engagement.
Christie Russ, an early literacy intervention teacher, passionately called for changes in the district's literacy instruction methods. She criticized the continued investment in a training program associated with Lucy Calkins, arguing that it lacks scientific backing and has not yielded positive results in student literacy scores. Russ urged the board to reconsider their approach and allocate funds more effectively, suggesting that the proposed $100,000 for training could be better spent on resources like new uniforms for the marching band.
Robin Spooner, a long-time resident and school bus driver, raised concerns about the recent decision to contract out transportation for high school football games to a company from Flint. She questioned the financial implications of this decision, noting that local drivers were losing out on work opportunities and that the costs associated with the contracted service could be substantial.
The meeting highlighted a range of community concerns, from educational practices to local employment, reflecting the active engagement of residents in shaping the future of their school district.
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