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Parents and residents raise suspensions, ongoing IT problems and curriculum questions during public comment
Summary
During citizens’ comment, speakers pressed the board on rising suspensions in elementary schools, long‑running student IT problems that limit class participation, and concerns about cursive instruction and religious content; the board thanked speakers and noted follow‑up actions.
Several citizens used the public comment period to press the board on operational and curricular concerns.
Larry Cohen urged the board to take stronger action on what he described as unchanged, serious infractions in elementary schools and repeated suspensions for striking employees, saying the pattern disrupts classroom instruction and needs "further serious consideration." Brandon Moser, a parent, described recurring IT and Chromebook problems that have hindered his child’s ability to participate since July; he said phone calls and emails produced little improvement and urged more on‑site troubleshooting and clearer parent communication.
During public comment, Diane Jones raised questions about cursive instruction and the presence of religious material in curriculum, saying her grandson is learning cursive while she perceived public schools were moving away from it. Other commenters praised staff and specific schools and programs (including a positive note about Achilles Elementary and gratitude for substitute funding and CTE partnerships).
Board members thanked speakers for their feedback, noted staff follow‑up plans (particularly on technology and budget outreach), and encouraged parents to attend upcoming budget meetings and community engagement events.
