Public commenters urge more community input on Marshall pilot; teacher presses for IT certification program
Two public speakers asked the Humble ISD board for action: Michelle Williams urged more parent and teacher engagement about a pilot 'Marshall' program and raised concerns that teachers fear retaliation; Scott Ford asked the district to accept or consider his free IT certification curriculum and described procedural obstacles and a pending records request.
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During the public‑comment portion of the meeting, Michelle Williams, an educator and candidate for state representative in District 127, told trustees she is concerned that the district piloted the Marshall program without sufficient input from students, staff and parents. Williams said parent partnership is essential and urged the board to "revisit the decision making process for the Marshall program and to take steps to build trust rebuild trust with the community." She also relayed that some teachers have said they fear retaliation if they speak openly at board meetings.
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