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Public commenters split over 'Parents' Rights' and Oregon Education Project at Medford board meeting
Summary
During public comment patrons and parents urged both support for and opposition to the Oregon Education Project and Parents' Rights in Education, while others urged continued inclusivity and partnership for students with disabilities.
A sizable group of patrons, parents, teachers and community partners spoke during the Jan. 23 public comment period, raising divergent views about the Oregon Education Project and Parents' Rights in Education. The minutes record speakers urging support for Parents' Rights and opposing perceived political activism in schools as well as speakers urging continued inclusivity, respect and support for students with disabilities.
Chair Cynthia Wright framed the public comment rules and reminded the audience that "the Board cannot hear complaints about individual staff members in a public setting," and the board acknowledged receipt of 20 written comments submitted prior to the meeting. Public commentators included community members identified in the minutes as patrons, parents, teachers and nonprofit representatives; the minutes do not record extended verbatim quotes from each speaker.
