As an advocate for school choice and local control. I would like to see this become a local site based decision. I know some of you will say that site based councils do not have enough authority or are not diverse enough to make these kinds of decisions. But, think about it the district has a policy on how schools become uniform schools. It is a very democratic process and I have heard no revolts in those schools who have gone this way.
This kind of process could work for a school to decide to go back to a neighborhood school. There could be several public meetings debating the pro's and con's. The district would then know the sentiment of each neighborhood. And, believe me parents and community would be involved in the public debate. Why not try it in one school, as pilot and see what the outcome would be. After all, this is how charter schools are managed and they are public schools. Yes, parents can vote with thier feet, and when are we going to realize this is already happening! Parents are making choices, to charters, private or out of district. I would like to hear what others have to think! Roxy Foster Greater East Side Johnson High School parent _____________________________________________ NEW ADDRESS FOR LIST: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, modify subscription, or get your password - visit: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/stpaul Archive Address: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/private/stpaul/
