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Residents urge greater board diversity and praise district for hosting statewide summit
Summary
Two public commenters addressed the board: one criticized racial homogeneity of the board and alleged removal of a Black member; another thanked the district for hosting the Wisconsin Public Education Network summit and praised Superintendent Bayer and staff.
During the open forum the board heard two public comments.
Miss Jackson (who identified herself as a mother and community activist) criticized the racial makeup of the board, saying, "My biggest concern is that our board is all white," and asserted the board had "voted him off" — a reference to a Black former member; the transcript contains no board response or factual rebuttal to that allegation in open session.
Denise Gomer Hecheson (who provided a street address) thanked the district and board for hosting the Wisconsin Public Education Network’s annual summer summit at Preble High School, praised the district’s presentations and Superintendent Bayer for opening the event, and said attendees from across the state commended the district for showcasing community schools and advocating for adequate funding for public education.
The board did not take any formal action in response to the public comments during the meeting; the comments were recorded in the open forum.
