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Public comment centers on vouchers and library material reviews; board moves to update procedures
Summary
Dozens of residents urged the Forest Hills board to join litigation over vouchers and expressed strong views on library books and curriculum materials. The board said it would finalize updated administrative guidelines and hold additional meetings to clarify review steps for instructional materials.
Forest Hills community members used the board’s public-comment period May 20 to press two themes: opposition to expanded state vouchers and concern about certain library and classroom materials.
On vouchers, multiple speakers urged the board to join Vouchers Hurt Ohio, a lawsuit challenging the recent expansion of EdChoice vouchers and the state funding formula. Speakers cited state data they said show vouchers divert more funding to private schools and argued the district should protect local tax funding for public education. Several speakers provided…
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