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Parents and student criticize process after board expels two students; board records unanimous roll-call votes
Summary
The board held closed sessions and then voted to expel two students for 180 days; during public comment, family members and the student challenged the discipline process and alleged failures of due process and inconsistent charges under Michigan law (MCL 380.1310d).
Marshall Public Schools’ Board of Education voted in roll-call sessions on March 9 to expel two students for 180 days following closed executive sessions on disciplinary matters.
The board recorded unanimous "yes" votes to expel student 25-26-3 for 180 days with an opportunity for a reinstatement hearing at 150 days; the motion was made by Treasurer Matt Davis and supported by Trustee Jerry Underh Hill. The board later entered executive session again and voted to expel student 25-26-4 for 180 days by roll call.
During the public-comment portion that followed, three speakers directly addressed…
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