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Legal Requirements, Abusive Staff, & Board Chairs

Sep 1, 2026

Policy Reviews, Community Partnerships, & Early Childhood

Aug 18, 2026

Meeting Time, City Partnerships, & Member Selection Type

Aug 4, 2026

Agenda Alignment, Transparency, & Free Speech

Jul 21, 2026

Board Appointments, Community Trust, & Child Advocacy

Jul 7, 2026

Open Meetings, Agenda Setting, & Budget Alignment

Jun 23, 2026

Info Leaks, Voter Turnout, & Assessment Concerns

Jun 9, 2026

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