Board Applications

For those who have been unable to locate them, the application packets for those seeking appointment to Seat B appear here: http://www.asdk12.org/School_Board/archives/2008-2009/20090214/seatbapps....

And, for those who are curious as to what Ms. Mackie may have said in her application, her materials are found here: http://www.asdk12.org/School_Board/archives/2008-2009/20090214/Mackie_J.pdf

Identity politics are not acceptable. And while background and experience do provide a basis for selection, there was a candidate with prior School Board experience who happened to be a rural Native who had experience focusing on Native education issues, but she was not even selected for the short list. If one spends the time looking at the process it becomes very clear that our Board was shopping for an image, not for someone who had demonstrated commitment to this District, and I think it high time we return to substance over form.

Don't you?

There are quite a few qualified candidates for school board. Take the time to vote for one of them in the election.

This communication was paid for by Marc Grober, 5610 Radcliff Dr. Anchorage, AK 99504