Residents criticize board’s political associations and legal spending during public comment

Two residents used the board’s public-comment period to criticize the board’s public and legal posture. Krista Jansen said she was “profoundly disappointed” by the board’s public association with a political figure and asked that the meeting minutes reflect concerns about inappropriate political affiliation; she said she had submitted a FOIL request. David Ebert said he supports the schools but urged the board to consider the cost of ongoing legal action and to weigh that against the district’s other needs, noting prior expenditure figures and warning of reputational consequences for the community.

Both speakers asked the board to consider the long-term reputational and financial costs of continuing litigation and public alignment with national political actors; the board acknowledged the comments and noted the public-comment rules and next steps for follow-up as appropriate. No board action was taken in response to those comments during the meeting.