School board’s behavior was inappropriate
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Editor,
As a general rule, I make every effort to stay out of my adult children’s business. However, after sitting through a Polson School Board meeting last Thursday, I am sorry, I cannot “turn the other cheek.” The treatment my daughter received was extremely rude and I can’t help but wonder if this is the “norm” or was it personal?
After jumping through all of the “hoops” to get my grandson enrolled, we were still unable to enroll him because he was being treated as an out-of-district transfer. He was finally accepted upon approval of the board but we felt it was an unfair acceptance. My daughter asked for the opportunity to share her information that she felt was relevant to the issue at hand. Even though we waited for more than an hour and received no information about the protocol that was required of us, we were assured by the superintendent that my daughter would have the opportunity to speak.
After my daughter started to speak, she was rudely interrupted and told the discussion period was before the vote was taken and the vote had already been taken and my grandson was accepted. We were told to wait outside for the meeting during this time so we did not know that the vote was already taken. She reluctantly allowed my daughter to proceed. The humiliation and negative behavior displayed toward my daughter was cold, callous and inappropriate. She was hoping that by providing and sharing this information, this would prevent future conflicts. But more importantly, this would spare parents the same disrespect she had to endure. I personally would have given up much, much sooner.
Lastly, I’d like to thank Gale Decker for the kindness and compassion he shared as an individual and as a professional. Also, thanks to the people who came forward and offered their apology and concerns. I’ve tried to condense a whole lot of information as much as I possibly could, and I thank you for taking the time to read my letter.
Marian Andrew
Pablo
