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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I feel like it was a huge waste of my time.  Next time, I'll just answer a survey b/c I'm pretty sure that gets as much attention as the notes I wrote on the boards.  [/quote]

Yep. I can't figure out what motivates the SB -- it does nothing to push APS administration to make better decisions, and admin can make crappy decisions all on its own.

And look, I know there are going to be decisions I don't like. But there ought to be some clear logic behind them, but the only thing that seems to move them is matching t-shirts.[/quote]

Do we have any insight into which board members champion which proposals. What the Tshirt demonstrate is an ability to organize and a willingness to spend money.   I want to cut out the show and directly contribute to the  board members campaign that is supporting proposals that benefit my students interests and most likely all of Arlington Public Schools. [/quote]

You may want to pay attention to the upcoming caucuses for James Lander's seat then. I believe there are two candidates running against him. One is Maura McMahon, who I've met in person and wasn't super impressed by, but am planning to caucus for (pending seeing the other candidate and liking her better) just to send a message that current SOP isn't working anymore.

I've heard Reid Goldstein (sp?) is a sensible board member who listens to parents. I may have tunnel vision from reading this board too much, but I just don't get who has the ears of the others. [/quote]

I have attended several meetings, and agree, that we are lucky to have Reid Goldstein.  He is sometimes the only one who seemed to be paying attention and asked intelligent questions.
James Lander - forget it.  He seriously believes that a PTA raising $100,000 vs one that raises $1000 makes NO difference whatsoever in the school, and that it is an insult to even consider it would make a difference, because all schools are equally great, and it doesn't matter.

The problem is the election process - once you have won the democratic caucus you are in, usually running unopposed.  [/quote]

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