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Public commenters urge attention to literacy, calendar, budget, early childhood and equity
Summary
Seven individuals spoke during Listening Time before the business meeting, raising concerns about family literacy, the 2025-26 calendar changes, the district budget, early childhood education, equity, and gifted-and-talented issues.
Before the business meeting the district held a Listening Time during which seven public participants addressed the board. Speakers raised a range of concerns, including support for the Family Literacy Program, opposition or concerns about the 2025-26 calendar changes, questions about the 2025-26 budget, requests regarding early childhood education, and equity issues. Several comments referenced concerns about Gifted & Talented programming, COGAT scores, and an assertion that 'nothing is being done' on these topics.
The meeting minutes list the topics raised but do not include individual speaker names or verbatim remarks in the excerpt provided. The board acknowledged that seven individuals submitted requests and spoke during Listening Time at 6:00 p.m. before the business meeting.
