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Superintendent announces final 'Voices and Vision' sessions and urges May 6 vote on 0-tax-rate-increase millage; public commenter urges better communication
Summary
Superintendent announced two final community listening sessions for May 1 and reminded residents to vote May 6 on a zero tax-rate-increase millage; public commenter Catherine LaValley thanked the board for recognition and urged improved communications.
Superintendent Dr. Carter told the board that the final two sessions of the Voices and Vision community listening tour are scheduled for Thursday, May 1: a 10:30 a.m. session in the administration building boardroom and a 5:30 p.m. session at Battle Creek Central High School’s McQuiston Learning Center. He asked residents to attend and said the sessions are part of ongoing community engagement.
Dr. Carter also reminded the community to vote on May 6 on a millage described by the district as a 0-tax-rate-increase measure; he said the rate voters pay on May 6 will remain the same “on May 7 and beyond.” He directed listeners to the district website for polling-location information (battlecreekpublicschools.org/vote as provided during the meeting).
During the second public-comment period, Catherine LaValley thanked the board for recognition she will receive as a Calhoun Association (CASMA) Professional Citizen of the Area and urged the board to prioritize timely, clear communications so community members hear official information from the district rather than via social media. LaValley also said Athletic Director Granger has posted a very large sign promoting the 0-tax-rate-increase millage.
Board members later reported community engagement events they had attended, including a recent Hall of Fame dinner and other outreach sessions, and noted awards given to community members and a trustee for long service.
Why it matters: the listening tour sessions are the board’s planned last opportunities for direct community feedback ahead of upcoming district decisions, and the May 6 millage vote is an immediate item for local voters. Community comment underscored the district’s communication priorities and public attention to millage outreach.
No formal actions were taken on these announcements; the items were informational and part of routine board communications.
