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Parents and community leaders praise Montessori charter and district programs at public forum
Summary
Two community speakers highlighted the Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School’s programs and district recognitions; a former teachers union president offered thanks and praise for district leadership.
At the meeting’s public forum, two community speakers and a long-serving union leader praised district programs and special-school offerings.
Parent and past governance-board president Mark Lundeen spoke about Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School, describing its classroom practices, community events such as Montessori Fest and Art Show, and programs like Fun Fridays. Lundeen said he hoped the school could expand to eliminate its wait list and thanked the board for supporting the charter school.
Later, Mark Goins, speaking as outgoing or long-serving ECAU leader, praised the district’s leadership and partnership between teachers, administrators and the board. He recognized the incoming ECAE president, Jeremy Trainer, and thanked outgoing leaders for their service. Both speakers emphasized community support for public education and thanked staff for going above and beyond during recent years.
Why it matters
The comments highlighted local support for alternative and charter programs inside the district and reinforced the board’s stated priorities for community engagement and program-based learning options. No formal board action resulted from these public comments.
