Choices and Voices

Thanks to all of you who gave me your name to read to the School Board members at their meeting this week. In a 36-hour period, I received over 75 names. That's not bad, considering the very short notice and "word-of-mouth" publicity. I was proud to represent the many, many parents who really had no choice but to opt to stay in a year-round school that their child considers "home". I also pointed out to the School Board members that many of the parents would have been at the meeting themselves, except the vast majority of schools in Wake County dismiss between 3:00 and 3:45. Public comment at School Board meetings is from 3:00 until 3:30. Yet some members complain about seeing the same old faces at every meeting. This really needs to change!

The personal stories that you took the time to share with me really speak to the heart of what this is all about. I think it is important that certain other folks hear these accounts. More about that soon. In the meantime, have a blessed Memorial Day weekend, and take a moment to remember and to thank those whose bravery and love of country made it possible for us to freely voice our opinions today...