On Weds of this week, our area held a forum for the winning school board candidates. It lasted 2 hours and was extended by request due to the high interest. It was question and answer..no debate. Some of the questions asked ...high turn over of teachers, achievement gap, stabilizing enrollment and the perception of the Minneapolis Schools. The candidates attending were Lee, Flanagan, Schapiro, Miller, and Dayhoff. The absence of Henry-Blythe was questioned and it was reported that two invitations were given to her and neither had been responded to.
Having about 50 people there gave everyone time to get their questions in and answered. Some of the responses were tough and all candidates had good ideas. The neighborhood appreciated getting the information first hand. Dorie Rae Gallagher Nokomis 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
