Dear Friend and Community Member,
At the Superintendent’s suggestion, the Zone 5 trustee appointment has been moved to October. At the meeting this Monday (September 15th at 6:00pm), creation of an appointment protocol for the Board to utilize during the selection process will take place. This change is reportedly due to feedback from members of the public which was shared with the District.
While the Board retains full control of who they appoint, it is helpful for them to know the public’s thoughts on the matter (after all, their purpose is to represent the electorate to the District—YOU!). Personally, I believe that we should have a logical and transparent selection process which prioritizes the role of the Board in creating systems to unlock every student’s highest possible success on the way to graduation. This includes having an attitude of service to students, District patrons, staff, and the Cascade community at large. I hope that you will reach out to your trustees or the District Office to share what you believe the selection criteria should include.
Thanks to everyone who engages and shares your concerns with the District, whether related to this appointment or anything else. A true partnership between any District and it’s respective community requires regular and constructive two-way communication. Thank you for upholding your end of that prerequisite for a healthy District. Help increase engagement by sharing this email with your local friends and family. As always, I look forward to hearing your feedback.
Brad Howlett