WBCSD board is more infuriating by the hour

The situation in WBCSD is becoming more infuriating by the hour. The community’s voices are going unheard. The school board has made decisions that are not in the best interest of the children. It must be difficult for trustees Margaret Hall and Carlyn Barton. Thank you for trying to do the right thing. Also, to Steffie Pavey who has walked chair Keith Rutledge through what he can and cannot do.

In the last few weeks, Keith has been getting outside help. In a 45-minute meeting, he called four five-minute recesses. He denied speaking to anyone on the phone when asked by Trustee Hall. Again, a recess was called when questioned about his actions — the first regarding the negotiations of Branden Durst. An agreement with Durst had been met, but Keith wanted the record to show the decision would fall solely to him to complete.

The second was to hire independent legal counsel, without relevant information. I’d guess it’s who was on the phone. A $5,000 retainer was approved. Both Hall and Barton displayed their disapproval and voted against it. Trustee Hall suggested acquiring three bids as usual to vote on. It was voted 3-2 in favor of Keith. The other trustees, Brown and Reinbold are hardly worth mentioning. I think the two brain cells they have are fighting over where they would rather be. They vote for anything the board chair suggests. He handed Susan Brown a script and said, “read right here,” and she did.

If you haven’t been paying attention, now is a good time to start.

PAUL TURCO

Priest River