Viewpoints
Time to move forward
by Sharon Geldaker
April 2, 2007
Monday
I feel I need to add my voice to this community to say that I
am, and will continue to be, supportive of the school board's
dismissal of Mr Martin as superintendent of our schools. There
have been many instances during his time here, where I have been
befuddled by his decision-making, and embarrassed by his conduct
towards people I know and care about. I do not want his behavior
to be a model for my child, and he is not the person I want at
the helm of our schools. I was saddened when he was granted an
extension of his contract by an outgoing board, as I felt this
was a power move and not a representation of public wishes.
I will not support a recall,
for that is why we have elections. The current board members
were elected by a majority vote, and represent the desire for
a change. For the sake of our children and our schools, let
us leave negativity and fruitless conflict behind. These only
rob us of health and spirit, and time is so short. Now is the
time to move forward with positive and collaborative actions.
Sharon Geldaker
Ketchikan, AK
Received April 02, 2007 - Published April 02, 2007
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