The district is welcoming a new superintendent and embarking on a new strategic plan, as well as a new Project Kids this fall to look at any remaining facilities needs. It is imperative that we have a Board leader who was part of setting that vision be involved in implementing it.

We need discretion in lowering and raising the tax rate without the need for additional TRE elections. State Representative Bennett Ratliff proposed a bill last year giving school districts local discretion. His bill had the support of every representative and senator; however, it was vetoed by the governor.

I think it's time we consider cancelling the election and go ahead and name Wayne Bolin and Jimmy Trotter the winners. It seems everyone has the election decided before a vote has even been cast. It would be interesting to see a list of just how many who have used the new stadium as a point of disdain for the current board members that relinquished their season tickets in protest. I thought so.

• asmile4u Said:

I haven't heard a peep from any candidate regarding the stadium being a reason for their running. In fact, each had submitted the paperwork for running prior to any public knowledge of the stadium issue.


I actually never mentioned either candidate or their stances for why they are running. My reference was to all those who find making judgments from the cheap seats an easy task.