A column about history, culture, policy, and things in between.
Many peolpe have asked me why I don't blog about School Board issues. That's a fair question, and all I can say at this juncture is that I want to use this column for other purposes. As a Board member, I have plenty of opportunity to voice my views at the meetings of the Board and Committees, and I believe it is more appropriate to do so in those venues.
But I will bring this issue up for consideration. If you follow local news with any scrutiny, you know that the Board is in the process of evaluating the matter of District wide implementation of a program that would provide kindergarten for four year olds.
If you are not sure what your position is on this matter and feel you need more information, then contact your Board representatives or the District office. Most importantly, please familiarize yourself with the findings the District has brought forth.
If you believe this is a needed and valuable program, then come to the meetings and tell us that. Contact your Board members, whose email addresses and home phone numbers are listed on the District's web site.
If you are opposed to this program, then do the same. Contact us and come to the meetings and tell us that you are opposed, and the reasons why.
Board members want to hear from you, regardless of what your position is.
