In a message dated 11/11/2003 12:11:23 PM Central Standard Time, Hugh Gitlin writes:
> A couple of points. > > 1. Most candidates from outside Minneapolis become candidates on a promise > of confidentiality. That's why the open meeting law has an exception for HR > matters. > The whole superintendent selection process can't be done behind closed doors. The selection of a superintendent is not a routine HR matter. The superintendent position is the district's top executive job and its holder will probably earn more than the governor of Minnesota. > 2. The board can probably make a better decision without people looking > over their shoulders threatening a lawsuit at every decision (I frankly > thought they had made the right decision at the beginning). > Having an open process with opportunities for public input is a way to involve all stakeholders and to give those who are not rich and well connected a way to influence the Board's decision. -Doug Mann, King Field Author / publisher of "Flight from Equality: School Reform in the US since 1983" http://educationright.tripod.com REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
