It’s important that discussions about school policy mention facts rather than speculation and personal attacks. The issue surrounding the so-called “Potty Policy” deserves clarity, not conspiracy theories that Diane O’Connor mentioned on 10/25.

The insinuation that these parents don’t care about protecting their own children at a private school. That’s crossing a line. You can argue policy without dragging people’s families into it.

Let’s be honest Diane– this nonsense isn’t about protecting students or “solving a puzzle.” It’s about smearing people who dared to take a position you don’t like or agree with.

The board members you’ve named were acting on concerns that had been raised by parents and community members regarding student safety, and privacy. You may disagree with their approach, but accusing them of intentionally trying to “bankrupt” the district or “funnel” tax dollars to a law firm based on political positions without credible evidence is an unfair and damaging assumption.

As for legal counsel, it’s standard practice for school boards to seek multiple legal opinions when controversial policies arise. That doesn’t imply ideological alignment or malice–it implies due diligence.

Reasonable people can disagree about the best way to handle sensitive issues. What we shouldn’t do is demonize volunteers who are serving their community, without pay, based on rumors or incomplete information. Our focus should be on restoring trust, transparency, and respectful debate–not deepening division.

Scott Yachcik

Alpena