tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735381172489266727.post7639670751909793472..comments2023-08-09T03:05:01.331-07:00Comments on F. Robert's World: SCHOOL BOARDSCommander Grangerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00890882165036678319noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735381172489266727.post-77110815042473829402008-04-21T22:12:00.000-07:002008-04-21T22:12:00.000-07:00Commander, I agree completely that education is cr...Commander, I agree completely that education is critical and that voter apathy is sad. However, I think it is sometimes difficult to expect voters who have no involvement in a particular government to be keenly aware of those officials. Perhaps at least you could expect parents of school age children to know the school board members? Many times the only voters who do know about the school board are senior citizens who have the time to become aware and the interest in voting. This sometimes makes it hard for local school districts to pass bond issues or other improvement plans. Some seniors see no benefit in spending more on schools. It is in the school board's best interest to be well known in the community so that voters trust the board well enough to rely on their recommendations and proposals. Many school boards prefer to "fly under the radar" so to speak and avoid the attention that can also help improve schools. School boards are often the closest elected officials to a neighborhood. Good members often move up to other elected positions or make their contribution and return to private life. Either way, the local school board is one of the best tests of how well our democracy works or fails. Bravo, Commander!Texas Lieutenanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15809128538312699631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735381172489266727.post-9805943838784921882008-04-19T21:16:00.000-07:002008-04-19T21:16:00.000-07:00I must admit that I too cannot name any members of...I must admit that I too cannot name any members of our local school board. You are correct. We cannot expect change if we do not make informed choices as voters.RobnTeegsMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07807767141375666897noreply@blogger.com