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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Trenton Public Schools. We found 3 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Personnel Changes Hidden in Consent Agenda
The board is voting to approve all personnel changes as part of a bundled “Consent Agenda” (Item 3.02) without revealing who is being hired until after the vote. This prevents parents from reviewing the qualifications or roles of new hires, such as a potential DEI coordinator, before they are approved.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Superintendent’s office at 734-676-8600 and demand that Item 3.02, ‘Approval of Personnel Changes,’ be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Parents have a right to know who the district is hiring *before* they are approved.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Lack of Transparency
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Public Comment on Agenda Items Capped at 30 Minutes
The board’s policy (Item 2.01) limits the entire public comment period for agenda items to a total of 30 minutes. This means if more than 10 parents sign up to speak for their allotted 3 minutes, some will be denied the opportunity to address the board on critical issues.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND YOUR RIGHT TO BE HEARD: Contact the Superintendent’s office at 734-676-8600 and ask the Board President to waive the 30-minute time limit on Public Comment (Item 2.01) if parents are waiting to speak. Your voice is not an inconvenience; it is a vital part of school governance.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Silencing Parental Voices
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Pattern of Secret Votes on Undisclosed Agenda Items
The board has scheduled votes on four separate items (5.01, 6.01, 7.01, 9.01) with generic titles like “New Business” and “Other” and no description of what is being decided. This pattern of voting on blank agenda items makes public oversight impossible and suggests an intent to pass policies without scrutiny.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND A REAL AGENDA: Contact the Superintendent’s office at 734-676-8600 and demand that the board table all action items that lack descriptive titles and supporting documents (Items 5.01, 6.01, 7.01, 9.01). ‘The public cannot consent to what is kept secret.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Rubber-Stamping Secret Decisions
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