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Public commenters press board on book policy, alleged censorship and millage communications
Summary
A lengthy public‑comment period focused on book challenges and the district's reconsideration procedure, accusations that trustees violated oaths or censored speech, concerns about district culture and staff intimidation, and requests for greater transparency on millage mailings and legal fees.
During public comment at the July 15 meeting, multiple residents raised concerns about library materials, board conduct and district communications.
Amelia accused the board and superintendent of violating their oath and referenced the U.S. Constitution and the Michigan Constitution (Article VIII, Section 1) and MCL 380.10. She said the district's rules amounted to censorship; trustees did not offer point‑by‑point legal rebuttals during the meeting.
Several commenters focused on library materials…
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