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Parents and advocacy group press board for accountability, SMART goals and more presence in schools
Summary
Multiple public commenters, including the Randall Family Advocacy Coalition, urged the board to set measurable SMART goals, increase oversight, and address bullying and student behavior concerns. Callers asked for recorded meetings and direct board engagement in school operations.
Several community members used the public-comment period to press the board on disciplinary practices, transparency, and oversight. Rita Ray asked the board to set aside time to meet with the superintendent "in front of the school board" and have the discussion recorded so the public could hear responses. Members of the Rantoul Family Advocacy Coalition (including Sabrina Rivera and Shay Bennett) asked the board to adopt SMART goals, increase school-site presence, and take accountability actions to address bullying and inequities.
Speakers described classroom incidents they had observed, urged clearer documentation of discipline events, and asked the board to follow through on requests rather than scheduling more meetings without concrete action. Board members acknowledged they heard concerns and directed administration to work with community groups and prepare materials for a follow-up work session to explore concrete solutions.
