I’ve talked to people about this as well, and you’re right, they aren’t all against it, some do think it’s a good idea for one reason or another and that’s ok, that’s their right. It seems that that same courtesy should be extended to us that are against it. I support and appreciate all the teachers of NA, we have wonderful teachers who I’m certain will do the best that they can to make this transition easy for our children. Even though I believe in our teachers, it’s not going to stop my efforts to halt the reconfiguration. Think of where we would be in this world if people who were faced with a situation they didn’t like just laid down and took it…I’m thankful for those that stand up for what they believe in and try to make a difference. When the dust settles and the smoke clears and this is all behind us, I want my children to know that their mom stood up for something she believed in and tried to make a difference. What’s wrong with that?

I feel that North Adams Superintendent has got something big that he is covering up and thinks that we are all STUPID but if I were you Mr. Sirk I would be very nervous right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know I talked with some teachers and staff while we were there and I tell you. I am proud to have you teachers in our school because I know that deep in your hearts you are doing what you can to make this as easy on the kids as possible.

And for everyone else if you see a School Board Member out and about take the time to talk with them about the idea of becoming an elected School Board.

more later

I attended the board meetings as well as one of the parent meetings and not everyone there was there because they were against the reconfiguration. Some people were there to listen and to formulate their own opinion. I don’t know exactly what percentage of parents and teachers are not happy with this reconfiguration, but I am sure it isn’t all of them.

I’ve read lots of negative remarks about lots of people made by folk on this blog who evidently believe they alone have all the facts. Well, I for one, have no reason not to believe that the North Adams school board members, each and every one of them, listened to the parents and teachers who spoke up, weighed the pros and cons for children, took into account our community’s and our school’s financial situation and made the decision they thought was best. I certainly can disagree with their vote without questioning their integrity or anyone else’s for that matter.

Ultimately, the decision’s now been made and, as with all decisions, not everyone is happy about it, but it seems to me that it’s time to move forward. Time to help the children, the parents, and the teachers make this transition as smoothly as possible. I believe there are committees in place for parents to be part of that process if we choose to get involved.

I guess I’m just tired of all the negativity that never seems to never end. Rather than continuing to argue over right or wrong, I’d rather begin working to make this change in our schools grow into something positive for our community…God knows we could use some positives these days!