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Union and parents press Planefield board to delay abolishing vacant positions, call for records and policy fixes
Summary
Union leaders and parents urged the Planefield Board of Education to delay permanent abolishment of 29 vacant positions, criticized missing or inaccurate minutes and asked for additional public review of policy 9322; administration said the listed positions are vacant and that specific staff impacts will follow statutory procedures.
Speakers at the Planefield Board of Education’s March 13 meeting used the public‑comment period to press elected officials for clearer timelines and more transparency about proposed personnel changes.
Keith Cton Jr., president of the Planefield Education Association, appealed to the board to consider the human consequences of cuts and to avoid treating staff as expendable. “This isn't just about positions or budgets. It's about people, purpose, and the future of this community,” he said.
Several parents and community members echoed that concern. Laura Miranda Brown told the board that the agenda will, if approved, “permanently eliminate 29…
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