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MNPS public comment urges review of PR zones and requests clear pilot process; board approves consent agenda
Summary
Two public participants urged action on a parent-responsibility (PR) zone that left a family without transportation and asked how to route a curriculum pilot; the board unanimously approved the agenda and consent items by voice and roll-call vote, respectively.
Public participation at Tuesday—s Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools board meeting featured two speakers who raised operational concerns and requests for next steps.
Kami (listed in the meeting notices as Katie) Butler, founder and CEO of Black Lemonade, described a family that experienced housing instability and was placed in a parent-responsibility (PR) zone. Butler said the family lacked transportation and faced a 30‑minute walk to school with unsafe sidewalks. "I just want the board to consider looking at the PR zone moving forward," Butler said, asking the board to review how zone assignments and transportation interact for vulnerable families.
Craig Harris, a college student and prospective applicant for an MNPS teaching-assistant role, described a project-based curriculum he developed and asked for the official process to request approval for a pilot program. Board staff told both speakers they could follow up via written statements or email to the board for consideration.
On governance items, the board adopted the meeting agenda after a motion by Member Elrod and a second by Member Taylor; the motion passed unanimously by voice. Later, the board moved to approve the consent agenda (motion by Member Mays; second by Member Taylor). Because one member was participating virtually, the board conducted a roll-call vote; the clerk recorded nine ayes and the consent agenda passed unanimously.
The meeting concluded after brief closing remarks, including a Veterans Day acknowledgement and a reminder that the next board meeting is Dec. 9.
