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The comments came during the public comment portion of the board meeting, when speakers cited screenshots and quoted posts they described as “disparaging,” “derogatory” and “divisive.” The board moved into closed session later in the evening to receive legal advice and review the matter, and one board member publicly said they believe disciplinary action — including placing the employee on leave pending investigation — is warranted.

Why it matters: Speakers said the posts undercut trust between families and schools and risked students’ sense of safety. Board members and the superintendent said they needed to follow established complaint and personnel procedures and would weigh legal counsel and due process before any disciplinary steps.

At the meeting, community member Jody Lesinski described social-media posts she said were “disparaging and insulting” to community members and asked whether the conduct violated district policies forbidding staff activities that “have an adverse impact on the district, students, or other staff members.” Resident Kristen Carson said she had been told by parents about classroom incidents and called for the board to “address this issue.” Alicia Childers, speaking later in public comment, urged the board to “formally review this matter and ensure accountability.”

Board members responded during board comment. Board member (name given in the meeting as) Mr. Sellers said he “believe[s] that disciplinary action is warranted” and that “at the very least this employee should be placed on leave pending an investigation.” Superintendent Keith Howell said personnel matters must be handled through the district’s established protocols, that the board would review a legal opinion on the matter in closed session and that he would follow due process procedures.

How the board acted: The board voted multiple times during the meeting to enter closed session. One motion described the closed session as being “pursuant to section 8(1)(b) of the Open Meetings Act” (the provision the board read aloud) for student-discipline matters where a student or parent has requested a closed hearing; on a separate motion the board also entered closed session to receive attorney-client legal counsel. The board did not announce public disciplinary decisions about the teacher during the open session.

Quotes:
\"This behavior directly violates board policies on social media conduct, anti-harassment and bullying,\" Alicia Childers said during public comment.
\"I believe that disciplinary action is warranted. And I believe that at the very least this employee should be placed on leave pending an investigation,\" Mr. Sellers said during board comment.
\"We have to make sure that we're handling things through established protocols and process,\" Superintendent Keith Howell said when responding to public comment.

What remains unresolved: Speakers demanded specific outcomes — removal from the homecoming grand marshal role and public denouncements — but the board emphasized it would follow established personnel complaint procedures and legal guidance. Board members asked the superintendent to report back to the board after the district’s review and any personnel actions.

Context: Several speakers tied their calls for action to district policy language read aloud earlier in the meeting stating staff must maintain high professional standards. Some public commenters invoked the Michigan Code of Educational Ethics and district anti-bullying and social-media rules when urging a formal response. The board reiterated the need to protect employees’ due-process rights while investigating complaints.

Ending: The board’s next steps are to complete the legal review and the district’s investigatory process; the meeting record shows the board entered and exited closed session to receive legal counsel before adjourning.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Education Meeting - September 29, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Multiple parents and community members told the L'Anse Creuse Public Schools Board of Education that a district teacher’s public social media posts have created a hostile environment for families and students, and several asked the district to take disciplinary action or remove the teacher as homecoming grand marshal.","taxTitle","L'Anse Creuse Public Schools, School Boards, Michigan","taxId",17528,"location","Michigan","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6454438,"L'Anse Creuse board receives bond construction and technology updates; pool filtration and turf projects advance",459,1589000,2048000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5860816-a2badb10b556060e9727d058ef431923&start=1589&end=2048","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5860816-a2badb10b556060e9727d058ef431923/thumbnail_1589000.jpg","/articles/6454438/Michigan/LAnse-Creuse-board-receives-bond-construction-and-technology-updates-pool-filtration-and-turf-projects-advance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6454438-4ca5758dde9301f4759598726692f2e8/orig.mp4?Expires=1775348392&Signature=UMvO0gn~2hN~i-DcJBnlQhiOr~2se0Ip~wC7AVAOwGYivBgY3xH6WTGBHaLt0JHvHRxpARMUpVrrf6WPsUlQ8JW3XlvuWJgj98UeqXbL-bS2jRmxIGldEshFpqp1B7P0Q3nmWwJMv5qPFrxSuork2iSvLpY5rQqdjW5CCO3bLvYG-UdL1R~uyHWRE59hOzigQeVRCFawoBWa4hZ5L8nPvzO41wPvleaxTVGQ~921euVz0Ml1ItBhT6dMDWtxmAi~NhVMCcrHyCAiLYUPzSwgc9s2Ke6URhFUs8OMA6gsU98g8zTSJJ2GrXZyU--EVyAH0qaVc0GWPWIh8gp873czdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff updated the L'Anse Creuse Public Schools Board of Education on bond-funded construction and upcoming technology upgrades, reporting that athletic and site projects are on schedule and that the district plans major audio, security-camera and fiber improvements.

Key construction updates: District operations staff said tennis courts and ball-field work remains on schedule and will wrap up this fall. Concrete is in place on the tennis courts, perimeter fencing installed, and courts will receive a paint coating soon. High School North has new turf installed at baseball and softball, new press boxes are going in, and fencing and backstop foundations are being installed; dugouts and press-box work will continue into October and November. The pool filtration upgrade at High School North is complete and operational; the second pool is scheduled for upgrades in spring.

Planned and in-design projects: Interior and exterior upgrades for four schools and site improvements for Pankow and Graham elementary schools are under design and expected to be issued this month; roof replacements are largely in punch-list phase; playground replacements will move forward with turf surfacing; drinking fountains/hydration stations are included in upcoming construction packages.

Technology and safety upgrades: The district’s technology lead (Brandon) summarized three major initiatives: an integrated district PA and classroom audio system that will allow PA announcements to override classroom multimedia and will add classroom microphones and wearable staff badges with emergency alert buttons; a full rip-and-replace of security cameras to high-definition IP cameras with planned summer installation; and an interior fiber-optic upgrade from multimode to single-mode fiber to increase bandwidth and reliability. Bid specifications for the audio PA work are expected to be released in October with installations beginning in January and continuing through much of 2026; camera bids are targeted for January with summer 2026 installation; interior fiber work is planned across 2026.

Why it matters: The upgrades are intended to improve student and staff safety, modernize aging infrastructure, and support future digital initiatives. Speakers asked about PA coverage for playgrounds and outdoor spaces; the district said it has been auditing speaker placement and will add speakers where needed.

Quotes:
\"The tennis courts have the concrete down and the perimeter fencing has gone up...we are installing the foundations for the turf fields,\" a district presenter said in the bond update.
\"The new systems allow us a lot more flexibility with being able to place additional speakers...and we're taking a very extensive look at placements,\" Brandon said of PA upgrades.

Next steps: Staff will bring several construction bids/recommendations to the board for approval in upcoming meetings, including a motion to award a mechanical controls upgrade that appeared on the agenda and was approved during the meeting. Technology bid specifications will be finalized and released on the timelines described above.

Ending: District leaders said bond work is progressing on schedule and that technology upgrades will proceed through staged bidding and phased installations over 2025–26.","District staff reported progress on bond-funded projects including tennis courts, ball fields and pool filtration at L'Anse Creuse High School North. Technology upgrades outlined include integrated PA/classroom audio, classroom emergency alerting, a districtwide security camera replacement and interior fiber upgrades.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6454443,"Family asks L'Anse Creuse board for reporting, training and transparency after 11-year-old's suicide",343,1219000,1562000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5860816-a2badb10b556060e9727d058ef431923&start=1219&end=1562","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5860816-a2badb10b556060e9727d058ef431923/thumbnail_1219000.jpg","/articles/6454443/Michigan/Family-asks-LAnse-Creuse-board-for-reporting-training-and-transparency-after-11-year-olds-suicide","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6454443-1952ea3103a4e9bcf49cf1e1d35f2ac6/orig.mp4?Expires=1775348392&Signature=RLJPpxJ7J~81EmuuSvoxTkvTpCYayE4v0lMZBIaLWHam2PlvRcMDiE-WgM224roOrmQHBETF2t~ctZto3KJJvhOUKi4R8qs0BNTGg0~BFZSv8k52dtp4JLpLFTKJD3XJL4JZ6pX~AW~Z6AngxjQu7ncMzTPfNSl-wW~nDq7AbmKuzzHL1rTnlBhSX3v1XQgzfIJZ7Lb4kg6DRsr77~AzQkZX8g4dLHU~l6pXf-0UxZRZuYdw67MacpfHX8tbGkQZfaV4LTdaOyDmSlJLA2ivRBpj0pXdj3oB4ZCx2R~WLvEA8O0oYvY9jWdcT8RNPrPP4lQgAhwRb9rgNVPDE0pofw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A family asked L'Anse Creuse Public Schools to adopt a set of anti-bullying and reporting reforms after the death of an 11-year-old student the family said died by suicide.

During public comment, Selena Torres read a letter from the child's mother that described the student, Roman, as “bright, fun, funny, and gentle” and said Roman had faced bullying. The mother asked the board for three specific actions: a clear reporting-and-follow-up system, annual evidence-based bullying-prevention lessons and mandatory staff training, and expanded counselor access plus a named point person at each school with quarterly public reporting on bullying incidents and outcomes.

Why it matters: Family members said timely reporting, consistent staff response and public accountability could prevent future tragedies and improve student safety. Board members and staff said they were taking the request seriously and that administrators would follow district protocols while working with the family.

The mother’s letter asked the district to implement:
- An easy anonymous reporting tool for students and parents; require documentation and parent notification within 24 hours of reports, and track outcomes publicly.
- Annual evidence-based anti-bullying lessons for students and mandatory staff training on recognizing, documenting and de-escalating bullying, with a clear protocol for threats, self-harm or cyberbullying.
- Named school-level points of contact for families, increased access to counselors, and quarterly published data on bullying reports and responses.

Superintendent Keith Howell acknowledged the family’s “bravery” in speaking publicly and said he would reach out to the family to discuss next steps. He told the meeting the district would address concerns through established processes and follow up with the speaker.

Other speakers, including board members and a teacher-union representative, expressed sympathy and urged attention to mental-health resources. Community member Michael Lynch, a frequent meeting speaker, said counselors were a priority and urged the board to keep student wellbeing central to budget choices.

Clarifying details requested by the family included explicit timelines (24-hour notification), the mechanics of an anonymous reporting tool, and quarterly public reporting of outcomes. The record shows the board and superintendent committed to follow-up conversations with the family and to consider procedural changes, but no formal board vote on policy changes was recorded at the meeting.

Ending: The board agreed to pursue follow-up with the family and to discuss possible measures within administrative channels; the family requested public accountability and a clear timeline for implementation.

","A letter read to the board urged immediate changes after the suicide of an 11-year-old student, including anonymous reporting, 24-hour parent notification, mandatory staff training, and named points of contact at schools. Superintendent acknowledged the family's loss and said district staff will follow up.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6454433,"Votes at a glance: L'Anse Creuse board approves student expulsion, consent agenda changes and several operational items",537,3740000,4277000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5860816-a2badb10b556060e9727d058ef431923&start=3740&end=4277","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5860816-a2badb10b556060e9727d058ef431923/thumbnail_3740000.jpg","/articles/6454433/Michigan/Votes-at-a-glance-LAnse-Creuse-board-approves-student-expulsion-consent-agenda-changes-and-several-operational-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6454433-05405608393ae1732d2909f23de9a41f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775348392&Signature=g5759XgGSy5kQadBD1W6XZZgOPAoC55B0U7fIu-YujYNCp7EM2eJng2jTG5834obdpRx3MBofX6rQNEsl05HXPmBhrYcWYxvlN81xj1TGemSB4wB8wB9eejC0WcRlqCyMleWQpoMKqlr0mYCzG23IYiIVvXjlLzdpKa89YQI67jwRkjp9qNJstpQCEudAWjFHOuRfMjOqTef66~rw9QREmheuDfPDrndhM0wobEJ6eDdsoFQqkfN9QwiIsaDlPU30uYTpUbKDMgjyBnS-fTDjsCNMKgWeSffVt-rzthZVXI7k0VVJZHZA8xaG~5YEB5I545UlA~oKIui7cQK-W0YGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The L'Anse Creuse Public Schools Board of Education recorded several formal motions and roll-call votes during the meeting. The following is a concise list of formal actions and outcomes recorded in the meeting minutes and announced in open session.

Votes at a glance:

1) Recommendation for expulsion: student 0392
Motion: \"Can I get the motion on the recommendation for expulsion of student 0392?\" Motion by Mr. Cypress; support by Mr. Sellers.
Outcome: Approved (roll-call; all ayes recorded). No additional public details of the expulsion were provided in open session.

2) Consent agenda (with amendments)
Motion: Approve consent agenda with changes: amend student travel request date (G6 number 2) and remove item 7a for correction of minutes from Aug. 18, 2025.
Outcome: Approved (roll-call; all ayes recorded).

3) John R. Armstrong Performing Arts Center proposed rental rate adjustment
Motion: Approve proposed rental rate adjustment.
Mover: Mr. Sellers; Support: Mr. Cypress
Outcome: Approved (voice vote recorded as ayes).

4) Macomb-Oakland Fuel Consortium participation
Motion: Approve recommendation to participate in the Macomb-Oakland fuel consortium.
Outcome: Approved (voice vote recorded as ayes).

5) Districtwide mechanical controls upgrade (bond item)
Motion: Approve award for district-wide controls upgrade project.
Mover: Mr. Sellers; Support: Mr. Cypress
Outcome: Approved (roll-call; all ayes recorded).

6) Board policy and operating procedures (second reading)
Motion: Approve board policy and operating procedures recommendation (second reading).
Outcome: Approved (roll-call; recorded as 'ayes').

7) Closed sessions
The board approved multiple motions to enter closed session for (a) student-discipline matters pursuant to the Open Meetings Act section 8(1)(b) and (b) attorney-client privileged legal advice. Roll-call votes for closed sessions were recorded as unanimous among the six members present.

What was not disclosed: The board did not announce public details about the closed-session deliberations beyond returning to open session and recording the roll-call votes. The record indicates the board adhered to closed-session protocols and returned to open session before taking additional public votes.

Ending: The meeting adjourned after board member comments and a motion to adjourn passed by voice vote.

","The L'Anse Creuse Public Schools Board of Education held multiple roll-call votes including a recommendation to expel student 0392, approval of a revised consent agenda, and awards for district operational items including a mechanical controls upgrade and fuel consortium participation.","actionData","errors"]

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Parents and board members press L'Anse Creuse for action after teacher's social posts; board cites due process, schedules legal review

L'Anse Creuse board receives bond construction and technology updates; pool filtration and turf projects advance

Family asks L'Anse Creuse board for reporting, training and transparency after 11-year-old's suicide

Votes at a glance: L'Anse Creuse board approves student expulsion, consent agenda changes and several operational items