Robert Anderson

Robert Anderson

I think the Boards do have a good relationship. It may not seem that way at times because the Boards have different jobs to do. It is the School Board’s job to determine the needs of the school; it is the Board of Supervisors’ job to see if we can afford to do what is requested. I think each Board has the students’ best interest at heart. I don’t think a retreat would serve any useful purpose, so no, I would not propose it.

Jack Atkins

There should not be any communication or relation problems between the School Board and the Board of Supervisors. The School Board should not approach the Supervisors with a wish list and expect the Supervisors to raise the taxes to cover the expenses for this list. There needs to be long term planning with goals established and the funds should be set aside annually in order to meet the goals. I would feel uncomfortable to participate in a retreat at the taxpayers’ expense. A caucus of representatives from each should meet occasionally to voice concerns, exchange ideas, and discuss issues. More than approximately five persons on this caucus would most likely be counter-productive.

Yogi Bear

I don’t think there is a serious strain on the relationship between, the two boards,, except at budget time, or when the school superintendent requests more money, or when the school board elects not to fix the leaking roofs with a higher priority. There v has to be a check and balance system in ■r'1 place. As an occasional observer to both board meetings I did not feel, nor perceived any animosity or strong hostility towards each other, as a group or each other. I read the report on the joint meeting for the expansion of the school and read no such problem, but read rather a good end result of getting the job done. Until I see poor relations and communication breakdown between the groups as a whole, I think suggesting or proposing a retreat would be an insult to both boards. If the leadership of both boards request a retreat I would consider participating. I would not propose it.

Chris Bird

A close and intimate working relationship between these Boards would be beneficial for all. A retreat might be helpful and I should be happy to participate and propose it, if it was necessary. However, I should hope that we could foster trust and cooperation as teammates at home and on our own. I am sure we all agree that our children are our joint interest, our mutual responsibility and our future.

Ron Frazier

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In the spring/summer of‘98 the Board of ■ Supervisors appointed Supervisors Massie and Welch to work with the School Board Expansion Committee. After the October bond hearing where the School Board received the funding approval they requested, our committee members (Massie and , Welch) were not notified of any subsequent meetings through August 1999 This is when our entire board and the rest of the county learned the bids were in and there was a $900K short fall between low bids and budgeted funds. I’m afraid the question should have been asked of the School Board members.