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Silencing Parents: Board President and Superintendent Get Veto Power Over Public Comment
| 📅 Meeting on August 29, 2026 |
Under Agenda Item 3, the board’s public comment policy requires parents to register a day in advance and submit their topic for approval by the Superintendent and Board President. This gives two individuals the power to decide who gets to speak and what they can talk about, effectively silencing any dissenting or critical voices before they can reach the microphone. This is a direct attempt to control the public narrative and limit board accountability.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND YOUR RIGHT TO SPEAK: Contact the Oxford Community Schools Board of Education. Tell them that public comment is a right, not a privilege subject to the Superintendent’s approval. The policy in Agenda Item 3 must be rescinded to ensure all parents can address their elected officials without pre-screening or censorship. Verify board member contact information on the district website.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Loss of Free Speech and Board Accountability
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