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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Oxford Community Schools. We found 3 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Superintendent Veto Power Over Agenda Items
The policy for adding an item to the agenda requires parents to get pre-approval from the Superintendent and Board President. This gives two individuals the power to block any topic they don’t want to discuss publicly, effectively silencing parent-led initiatives before they can even be considered by the full board.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a direct attack on your ability to have issues heard. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link). ‘The policy requiring Superintendent approval to place an item on the agenda is undemocratic. The full board, not two gatekeepers, should decide what is worthy of public discussion. Rescind this policy immediately.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Voice on the Agenda
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Superintendent Gatekeeping of Public Comment
The district requires parents to register the day before a meeting to speak on an agenda item, and gives the Superintendent and Board President the power to approve or deny the request based on its ‘relevance.’ This allows them to pre-screen and potentially silence critical voices before they can be heard.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND YOUR RIGHT TO SPEAK: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link). ‘The policy in Agenda Item 3, requiring pre-approval from the Superintendent to speak, is an unacceptable barrier to public participation. The Board must listen to all parents, not just the ones you pre-approve.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Right to Speak
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Restricting Direct Dialogue with the Board
The rules for ‘unscheduled’ public comment forbid parents from addressing or asking questions of individual board members. This policy prevents direct accountability and turns public comment into a one-way speech, making it harder for parents to get direct answers from their elected officials.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND A DIALOGUE: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link). ‘The policy in Agenda Item 6, which prevents parents from addressing board members directly, stifles accountability. We expect our elected officials to answer our questions directly, not just listen silently.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Board Accountability
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