Open to the Public? Or Not

David Jesse posted this on Mlive. This Saturday, Willow Run is having time for public comments about closing an elementary school. There is a public commentary session from 6-7:30 p.m.
Before that, there is a strategic planning session from 1-4 p.m.

This is the part that leaves me scratching my head.
A strategic planning work session will follow from 1 to 4 p.m. It's open to the public, but participation is by invitation only, the district said in an announcement.

HUH?

I'd encourage you to read the 4/16 12:32 p.m. comment by WRCS Parent (scroll down). It's pretty interesting.