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Parents and teachers press Walled Lake board for inquiry after staff exodus at Wixom Elementary
Summary
Multiple parents and teachers told the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools board of a sharp decline in teacher morale and safety concerns at Wixom Elementary. The board removed resignations from the consent agenda and approved them with a requirement that administration investigate and report back.
Dozens of parents, teachers and community members told the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools Board of Education on March 6 that conditions at Wixom Elementary have deteriorated this school year and urged the board to investigate sudden teacher departures and reported safety problems.
At the meeting, several speakers described a pattern of low morale, abrupt teacher leaves and safety lapses. “Something’s wrong at Wixom Elementary,” said Peter Behrman, who identified himself as a father of five. Nicole Packard, a Wixom parent, described incidents she called “preventable” — including an episode that required police response and an afternoon when a young child was released to the parking lot without a parent present. Cheryl Burke, another parent, said the school’s energy has…
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