None of the speakers had good things to say Tuesday about the proposed Wake County school board redistricting maps.

As noted in today's article, most of the speakers were critics of the board majority who questioned both the way the new maps were developed and the boundary lines used. Another gripe was about school board members Chris Malone and John Tedesco saying ahead of time they wouldn't support making revisions to the maps.

Jim Martin kicked things off with questions about the changes, particularly in southwestern Wake. He said that area has been "a pawn in annexation discussions" and other issues.

UPDATE

Click here to view the proposed map from Jim Martin.

Two groups that have been critical of the elimination of the diversity policy are also holding three open houses on redistricting of Wake County school board seats.

The League of Women Voters of Wake County and the Great Schools in Wake Coalition are teaming up for forums Monday at Grace AME Zion Church in Raleigh, Tuesday at Eva Perry Library in Apex and April 19 at Cameron Village Library in Raleigh. Click here for a press release that provides more detail.

Speakers for both groups raised concerns about the school board's handling of the redistricting process during Tuesday's meeting.