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📅 Feb 19, 2026 (Thu) to Calendar
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Summary — 2/18/2026:
Our monitoring of Madison Local, Local School District has identified 2 agenda items that warrant community action.
PRIORITY LEVEL 9
Hiding Dozens of Policy Changes in One Vote
📅  Vote Scheduled Feb 19, 2026
The Board is voting on a massive bundle of 45 policy updates (Item 8.02) hidden under a vague title. This tactic prevents debate on critical issues like curriculum, nondiscrimination, and student conduct. They are trying to rush through permanent changes, hoping you won't read the fine print.
Recommended Action
Call Board President Melissa Walker at (419) 589-2600: 'I demand Item 8.02 be tabled. The public deserves a separate discussion and vote on each of these 45 policy changes. Stop hiding controversial policies in a bundle.'
💰  Cost: Permanent Policy Changes
PRIORITY LEVEL 5
Board Using Vague Excuses for Secret Meeting
📅  Meeting on Feb 19, 2026
The Board is entering a closed-door 'Executive Session' using four different justifications, including a vague 'confidential matters' clause. This lack of specificity shields their discussions from public scrutiny and accountability. What are they discussing about employee compensation and negotiations that they don't want you to hear?
Recommended Action
Email Superintendent Robert Peterson at rpeterson@mlsd.net: 'Regarding the Executive Session (Item 10.01), please provide a more specific reason than 'confidential matters' for the closed-door meeting. The public deserves maximum transparency.'
💰  Cost: Reduced Transparency
🏛️  District Leadership
Superintendent Robert Peterson
rpeterson@mlsd.net
Treasurer Bradd Stevens
Board President President Melissa Walker
Term exp: 12/31/2027
Phone (419) 589-2600
Address 1379 Grace St, Mansfield, Ohio, 44905
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by Heritage Action Sentinel Engine V2.0 • Source: Regular Board of Education Meeting-[02-19-2026].pdf
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