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Ann Arbor school board adopts change to designated‑groups policy after heated public outcry
Summary
After hours of public comment and trustee debate, the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board adopted a revised Policy 1.300 governing board participation by community groups. Opponents said the draft would silence marginalized groups; supporters said revisions broaden access and preserve urgent access to the agenda.
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education on Monday adopted revisions to Policy 1.300, which govern how community organizations and former “board‑designated” groups request time on the board agenda, after extended public comment and a daylong debate.
The measure, approved by roll call, changes how groups will be added to agendas and removes the policy language that listed specific named groups. Supporters said the edits expand access beyond an annual approval process and permit the board president or the executive committee to place community groups on the agenda when needed; opponents said removing the listed groups was a symbolic cut that would further marginalize families already raising concerns.
The debate drew large public turnout: speakers at the meeting — including parents, teachers and representatives of parent advisory groups — urged trustees to preserve a…
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