Alpena residents demand school board recall over mismanagement, political alignment, and threats to funding and equity.

Alpena residents are pushing for a recall of the school board over concerns about mismanagement, including rejecting a low bid for asphalt work, hiring an extra law firm, and implementing a controversial bathroom policy. Critics say these actions, along with alignment with the national Project 2025 agenda, threaten public school funding and equity. Community members, including parents and advocates, are demanding greater transparency and accountability, emphasizing the need to prioritize student safety, fair funding, and effective governance amid growing unrest over the board’s focus on political issues.