Yes, let's please cut #3, and the other LT parents (myself included) some slack. Obviously, this issue is personal for us. But we came to this meeting, literally running to and from our kids' spring performance, to represent our school and our kids' best interests. I'm sure we could have been more eloquent and less emotional. But I don't think it is a prerequisite to be a polished public speaker to comment at an open forum like this. It's a shame that anonymous posters feel that it's appropriate to trash their neighbors.

Sincerely,
Meghan Musselman

I think SWS should stay a city wide lottery school. I know that there are many ways to look at this issue. I am merely suggesting another (hopefully more positive) lens through which to view it. SWS is a great school and will remain so regardless of how proximity preference comes out. LT is trying to become a great school and SWS proximity would hurt LT. So if keeping the city wide lottery would not hurt SWS, and would help LT, it seems like a reasonable approach to adopt the policy that would provide a net benefit to the schools.

Oops, meant to sign that last one as the Rambly Green Wicked Witch.

What if we look at this issue from a big picture approach and ask what is best for our kids, our schools and the Hill (and the city really) as a whole? LT is on the up, but it needs help. SWS is already up, and will continue to be a great school no matter what. Don't we all benefit from having another good school? Shouldn't we support all schools? Attacking parents who are trying to create another good public school option (despite what appears to be a difficult principal) seems very counterproductive. Shouldn't we be supporting one another in these efforts?