Below is an excerpt from a letter to the school board regarding the revised purchasing policy. It speaks to the level of divide that has manifested itself over the past few years. With an historic election behind us, there is one more that takes place in March. It is here that this community will make its voice heard where previously there was none.
Ultimately, the School Board’s responsibility is not just to the parents, students, and employees of the District, but rather to all the members of the community, including those who pay taxes to support public education. A vote for this policy is a vote to abdicate that responsibility and place power in the hands of unelected and unaccountable administrators—too much power. A vote for this policy is a vote to weaken accountability and hide the spending of the public’s money from view. A vote for this policy is a vote against the very principles you ought to uphold. And a vote for this policy will surely be remembered come Election Day in March.
March can't come soon enough...please, post a roll call of how each member voted on the policy to the site after tomorrow's meeting.
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