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Parent and community speaker raises concerns about ESS funding and outcomes for Native students
Summary
A public commenter asked where district ESS funding is going, cited per‑student figures and said Native American students (about 4% of district enrollment) have the lowest success rates; the commenter requested a sponsor for an amendment and said they may file process complaints or seek legal action.
During the public‑comment period a community member raised concerns about funding and program effectiveness for the district’s ESS program and about outcomes for Native American students. The speaker cited per‑pupil figures from a handbook, estimated district student counts, and said: "Where is the funding going is my question." The commenter asked for a board sponsor for an amendment and said they had contacted state authorities and would pursue complaints or judicial remedies if problems were not addressed.
Board members did not take immediate substantive action during the public‑comment period but the concern was recorded on the meeting record. The board’s public comment rules were noted (three minutes per speaker) and staff or board follow‑up would be the appropriate next step to clarify funding allocations, program oversight and whether disparities exist for specific student groups.
