[roweparent]

GinAndTonic,

The answer to your third question is: resoundingly and unequivocally, yes.  It seems nearly impossible to attract quality candidates to run for public office, particularly the RSF school board.  I do not blame them– this is a thankless volunteer job.  It’s an extremely important job, but I absolutely understand why so few quality candidates are willing to run.

[roweparent]

Regarding the latest article on the school board drama and chaos:

This whole situation is supremely embarrassing.  Just when I think things can’t sink any lower, they do.  It’s an unmitigated shit show over there, that is certain.  I know all school boards (and government in general) operate with some level of dysfunction, but Rowe is in a class all alone.

I strongly disagree with how all parties have handled this.  Without question, violence is an inappropriate means of conflict resolution.  This should have been met with legal action rather than the engagement of the community.   Utilize legal avenues instead of the parent gossip machine and media reporters.  This is newsworthy now, because ALL parties insist on making it so.  This is a terrible example to set for our children.

[roweparent]

I certainly hope to be there. This is an embarrassment for our entire community. I understand the current board was not the decision-maker in applying for the PPP loan. I understand they are left holding the bag, so to speak, but they must rectify this in a manner that does not require a special assessment. We spent $200k on legal fees regarding this– hopefully the lawyers can work out a solution with the bankers and attorneys involved in the fraudulent application.

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