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Parents and community members ask Saginaw board to reexamine student disciplinary reassignments
Summary
Three public commenters urged the board to review disciplinary decisions that placed students in alternative programs (Success Academy), citing limited communication and missing evidence; they requested reconsideration because of impacts on athletics and college prospects.
During public comment at the Feb. 11 briefing, three community members asked the board to reexamine disciplinary decisions that reassigned students to alternative programs. Syretta Swilley described an unresolved October altercation and a January attack involving her nephew and criticized school leadership's communication and the decision to send the student to Success Academy rather than resolving the issue at United. The comment linked the disciplinary placement to broader concerns about the school's Blue Ribbon status.
Greg Carter reiterated that his family member intervened to protect a sibling, was suspended and referred to Success Academy, and said school staff did not provide the requested evidence or clear communication. He asked the board to reexamine the disciplinary decision, noting possible impacts on athletics and college interest. Jasmine Barnet also requested a review of her son's reassignment to an alternative program and clearer communication from school staff. The board did not announce a formal action at the briefing; the comments were recorded for follow-up at the Action meeting or by staff.
