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Community members press Manistee board on student behavior, bullying and Policy 5505 enforcement
Summary
Multiple speakers urged the Manistee Area Public Schools board to address student behavior and bullying and asked how the district enforces Policy 5505 on extracurricular activity attendance; one resident asked why hiring a behavioral therapist has been difficult.
Several community members used the public-comment period at the Manistee Area Public Schools board meeting on Nov. 12 to raise concerns about student behavior and enforcement of Policy 5505, which governs attendance and eligibility for extracurricular activities.
Ruth Pratt and Jason Sullivan spoke during the allotted three-minute public-comment slots to describe behavioral and bullying issues in schools. LouAnne Dishmon said she "would like to be contacted to answer my questions regarding why it is so difficult hiring a behavioral therapist," asking the board to explain barriers to recruiting that position. Kristina Protasiewicz and Paul Protasiewicz both addressed Policy 5505 and its application to student extracurricular eligibility.
Board members did not engage in extended dialogue during the public-comment period, which the agenda notes is not a forum for back-and-forth exchange. The board heard the comments and proceeded to other agenda items; the transcript does not record any immediate board action or a staff report scheduled in response to the specific comments. The meeting record shows Mr. Thompson was absent during the session.
