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Parents and residents press board for transparency; parent alleges therapist removed children from home
Summary
During public comment a parent alleged a school therapist removed her children from the home and brought them to a private residence; another resident demanded clearer public answers about fiscal issues and closed‑session decisions. The superintendent said he’s contacted police and will follow up outside open session.
Multiple public commenters used the meeting’s public‑comment period to raise concerns about staff conduct and district transparency.
A parent (identified in the transcript as speaking after the presiding officer welcomed 'Mara') alleged that on Aug. 26 school therapist Michelle Beauchler stopped her two middle‑school sons from boarding the bus, took them to a private home and told them Child Protective Services had authorized the action. The commenter said she raised the matter with district leadership and that she had not seen corrective action. The transcript records her statement that the children are ages 12 and 13 and that she has asked the superintendent and assistant superintendent to respond.
A separate public commenter, Anthony Alanis, criticized the board for communicating by social media FAQs and private responses rather than answering questions in public. He called for more transparency about payroll, morale and the circumstances that led to replacing the director of business services.
Superintendent Hilton thanked the public commenters and said he would follow up directly with them. Regarding the parent’s allegation, he said he had been in contact with the Tecumseh Police Department but declined to provide details during the open meeting.
No board action or policy change occurred in response to the comments at the meeting; the superintendent and staff said they would follow up with the individuals who spoke.
The board’s public‑comment rules were read at the start of the period and the presiding officer reiterated that comments and questions would be taken under advisement and referred to the superintendent for response.
