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SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
EL School Board Members Warned Not to Violate Transparency Law, as Statements Are Released
Trustee Monica Fink is calling out transparency problems with East Lansing’s school board. We explain her objections and the backdrop.
East Lansing’s City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk Resign, Adding to Turmoil (Updated)
These resignations add to a wave of departures of key city staff that began in advance of City Council deciding to terminate the contract of City Manager George Lahanas last month.
Edsall Resigns as School Board President, and a New School Safety Plan Is In the Works
Kath Edsall resigned as president rather than facing a vote to remove her. A new safety plan was presented and public comment brought many strong comments. ELi brings you details from the four-hour meeting.
ELPS School Board Meets Tonight as High School Changes Disciplinary Approach
As struggles at East Lansing’s High School are making statewide news, the school’s administration has shifted approaches to student discipline starting today. The school board will meet tonight to discuss a “School Safety Plan.”
‘Listening Session’ on East Lansing School Violence Draws Hundreds, Elicits Many Ideas
Hundreds turn out for event at Hannah Community Center.
IN THE COMMUNITY
ELPD Seeks Information in Fatal Car Crash (Updated)
The crash at the intersection of Lake Lansing Road and Coolidge Road left two dead and six hospitalized.
Citizen Petition Leads to Police Oversight Commission Hearing on Use of Force and Deescalation
People experiencing behavioral health or mental health crises make up a “significant portion” of police use of force incidents in East Lansing.
Local Clergy Reject Michigan GOP’s Holocaust Comparison on Gun Control
Reached for comment, Norm Shinkle, co-chair of the Ingham County Republican Party, told ELi what’s happening in Michigan is “unbelievable.”
ELi Won’t Be Publishing This Week
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ELPL’s Maker Studio and STEAM Programming Let Community Tinker With, Try Out Technologies
Not everyone has a 3D printer, a laser cutter, vinyl cutter or even a sewing machine in their home. But the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) has made all of these devices available to the community. As part of the library’s Maker Studio, community members are welcome to tinker with technologies and gadgets they might otherwise not have the…