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Trustee objections mark debate over reduced meeting schedule; board approves twice-monthly calendar 6–3
Summary
Trustee debate centered on reducing the board’s regular meetings to two per month. Trustees approving the calendar said it clarifies committee reporting; opponents argued the district needs more meeting time. The board adopted the proposed calendar by a 6–3 roll-call vote.
The Lansing Board of Education voted Jan. 19 to adopt a revised board calendar that schedules two meetings per month, with the second meeting combining the regular meeting and an information study session (ISS). The motion passed by roll-call, 6–3.
The change prompted an extended discussion among trustees. Trustee Nina Rodriguez said she would vote against reducing the number of meetings: “I am going to vote against that. I don't think this board need to leave their obligations to 2 meetings. We've had 10,000 students. We've had a lot of…
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