Transparency means open, accessible decision-making, but recent changes in the Menomonee Falls School Board have made that harder. Committee reports were removed from full board meetings, and while committee meetings are recorded, no public comment is allowed. Major decisions, including book removals and curriculum changes, are now made by just three board members at the committee level and placed in the consent agenda without full board discussion. Staying informed now requires watching 109 meetings—some up to 2.5 hours long—making it nearly impossible for the public to keep up. True transparency means open dialogue, easy access to information, and real public involvement. If you care about what’s happening in our schools, now is the time to step up. Watch this week’s Talk About It Tuesday for the full breakdown!