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After hours of public opposition, Hazel Park board authorizes law firm to negotiate with superintendent
Summary
Following an extended public‑comment period opposing a rumored buyout, the Hazel Park Board of Education voted 4–3 to authorize a law firm to prepare and negotiate a settlement agreement with Superintendent Dr. Amy Wilcox, setting a March 25, 2026 response deadline.
The Hazel Park Board of Education on March 16 authorized a law firm to prepare and negotiate a settlement agreement with Superintendent Dr. Amy Wilcox and her representatives, setting a March 25, 2026 deadline for a response. The motion, moved by Board Member Debbie and seconded by Heidi, passed on a 4–3 roll‑call vote.
The vote followed an extended public‑comment period in which dozens of parents, para‑professionals, teachers and community members urged the board not to pursue a buyout. Multiple speakers said the district had already spent roughly $500,000 on a prior…
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