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Parents raise PTO governance, transparency and access concerns during public comment
Summary
Two volunteers urged clearer PTO governance and communication after several meetings and events were canceled; speakers said cancellations reduced parents’ ability to meet bylaws requirements to run for PTO leadership and raised concerns about a school employee holding dual roles that may limit parent-led oversight.
During public comment at the March 10 board work session, two long-time volunteers urged the board to address governance and transparency concerns within the Oxford PTO after a pattern of canceled meetings and limited volunteer opportunities.
Joanne Norris, a retired school counselor and PTO volunteer, said a March mother–son event was canceled without explanation and that the PTO cancelled several meetings (October, December, and February). She said the cancellations reduced parents’ ability to…
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