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Specific questions Hull needed IPS Superintendent Ron Wilson to answer included the potential overcrowding of classes should Emerson close and the type of hardships the district will consider.
Marhofer questioned the proposed elimination of school of preference, noting it’s a “critical problem” to find daycare. Marhofer suggested it would be smart to continue with school of preference for another two years.
Hull said he heard comments and concern from the public that IPS board members aren’t considering and haven’t done their research.
Hull asked the Zoom crowd of 133 participants to treat the board members with respect when asking questions and expressing concerns.
Five people spoke during public comment, including Emerson Elementary employee Julie Bennett. She believes the decision is being rushed during a “stressful” COVID-19 pandemic. Bennett said Emerson Elementary is full and doesn’t have an empty room.
“Our students and staff deserve better,” Bennett said. “I ask you to please slow down, take the time necessary to gather the facts and gather staff and community input before this very important decision is made. This is a critical time and it takes everyone to come together to make a difference.”
Katie Bennett said there’s a scarcity of daycare in Ionia County and called it “irresponsible” to tell parents where to send their children for school but not provide transportation to daycare.
IONIA — The 2020 vice president of the Ionia Public Schools Board of Education has been elected to serve as its president in 2021.Sarah Gorby, who was appointed to the Ionia school board in 2018, was unanimously elected as its president during its organizational meeting Monday, Jan. 18, on Zoom. Board member Roger Hull nominated Gorby as president, which board member Margot Cook supported."I appreciate the support of my board members," Gorby said.Cook nominated Robin Marhofer for vice