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Parents urge hybrid public comment and present a parent‑led engagement plan to board
Summary
Multiple parents asked the board to add a virtual option for public comment to increase participation, citing national data and a Feb. 28 community meeting; the Parent Action Coalition presented a research‑based proposal for structured family engagement and shared materials for later review.
At the public‑comment portion of the February 2026 Jacksonville North Pulaski School District board meeting, several parents urged changes to how the district receives input from families.
One commenter said livestreaming currently limits public comment to in‑person speakers and argued that adding a virtual option would expand access for single‑parent households, parents working evening shifts, caregivers with mobility challenges and those living outside city limits. The…
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