If anyone has any questions about any of the items I listed. I would be happy to provide resources and references.

Dear Rep. David Frizzell,

Thanks for taking an interest in our concerns about the Perry Township School Board. The 4 members who make up a majority continue to dismantle the Metropolitan School District of Perry Township (MSDPT). Our concerns as taxpayers, voters, homeowners and parents continue to be ignored by these 4 members who appear to be on a personal agenda. A recent teacher survey, 655 teachers voted (from a pool of 800 teachers) and 97% voted no confidence in this board. The PEA and NEA have taken the stand that this is a rogue board. The Indianapolis Star has taken the stand that this boards actions are personal with no evidence to support their positions. They continue to violate the Code of Ethics and By-Laws without recourse. They are also on record, lying to the public and other board members, at school board meetings.

As a Politician, I am sure you are aware how sensitive the public is to tax increases. Their actions are costing MSDPT $Millions in lost grants, superintendent buyouts, & legal fees. MSDPT is already strapped for funds and a property tax increase appears inevitable. As a homeowner, I am concerned about the impact on property values. As any realtor or new home consultants will attest, in addition to price, home buyers always ask about the quality of the local schools and property taxes.

What would be of the most benefit, would be legislation that would allow us to remove, hold accountable, the elected school board members. According to ‘Roberts Rules’: “On the other hand, if the bylaws state a term for the office but add “or until [the officer’s] successor is elected,” or contain other wording explicitly indicating that the officer may be removed before the term expires, then the election can be rescinded (see Chapter 7 of RONR In Brief) and a successor then elected for the remainder of the term.”

I can understand how this can send shivers up the spine of elected officials, but there would have to be a petition of signatures, in greater quantity, than the number that elected you to that position, at the last election. I doubt that number could ever be reached for our representatives, elected at a general election.

The school board members are usually elected with a low number of voters. I am suggesting you introduce a resolution to help remove rogue school board members, and hold them accountable to their public.

ie: “School Board Members shall serve the term they were elected to or until the School Board Member successor is elected.”

Making this State Law will benefit all residences in the State.

Sincerely,

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