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Resident urges Board President to apologize after remarks made as MISD representative
Summary
A District 5 resident criticized Board President Bridal Hodges for a public appearance and comments he said mischaracterized students and parents; the board did not take action on the public comment beyond hearing remarks.
During public forum, Jared Sparks, who identified himself as a District 5 resident, criticized Board President Bridal Hodges for remarks made in a publicly posted video and urged the president to apologize for comments about other board members, students and parents.
Sparks alleged the president's public remarks, made while representing MISD at an external event, mischaracterized campus performance and parents' concerns about reading proficiency. "Your comments are in violation of the policy," Sparks told trustees, referencing the board's role to demonstrate unity among the board and superintendent and alleging the president's comments undermined that standard.
Trustees did not take action in response to the public comment during the meeting; the president acknowledged the comment and the meeting proceeded to scheduled public hearings and agenda items.
