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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A group of local Black educators has now sent a letter to FCPS that, reading between the lines, also expresses grave reservations about Michelle Reid as the next Superintendent.

https://fabse.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/FABSE%20Open%20Letter.pdf

Given Reid's commitment to social justice and equity, one can only assume it's a short amount of time before she withdraws or her withdrawal is also made public. [/quote]

I am not really sure what their letter is intended to do. They do say they like Logan better than Reid, that the board misses an opportunity to hire the first black woman superintendent for Fairfax, and that they were not allowed "in the room" for the panel. I imagine the asian-american educators association and the hispanic educators association were not there as well, along with many others who would have wanted to be there. The letter meanders and basically only asks for the hiring criteria and process. Everything else is pseudo implied. If they want to take a stand, especially stating they are aware of possible repercussions, they should make a solid claim/request.

And then there is a link to their eight priorities, which are fine, though they need an editor - many typos in what I assume is a document they worked over at some length. And surprising for a group of education leaders.

This just seems poorly done in my view and comes off as a complaint without a focus or real intent. Maybe it is clearer or more persuasive to others. [/quote]

Here’s the thing. Everyone wants a seat at the table because exactly no one trusts the SB to make a good hiring decision. If the community had any faith left in the SB at all, they would be less inclined to “whistleblow” and interfere.

I do know when the TJ principal was hired, they did not like who the ended up with at first and reopened the solicitation. Of course, IMO, they still ended up with a crappy principal who has inserted herself way too much into admissions.  But, they don’t have to take her. [/quote]

I guess that is what they are going for here, but if so, they shoudl say it. The damage, whatever it may be, is done with their relationship with Reid (which certainly can be repaired), but the mealy-mouth approach does the harm without saying what we think they are saying. Just say it. [/quote]

Power is addictive.

The Fairfax NAACP has been among those who had the most influence on the current School Board, while many other groups (and parents) are ignored completely.  Once you think you have a seat at the table or veto rights, you don't take kindly to getting sidelined.  [/quote]

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