School Board Members Respond To Controversy

I’ve received emails from two members of the Paulding County School Board concerning the Obama school speech.  I appreciate their honesty and leadership on this issue.  I have asked both of them to see if they can find out what time on Friday the PCSD website posted the memo concerning this issue.

Kim Cobb (District 3), Friday, Sept. 4th, 11:37 pm

Tom,

I also have concerns that I have shared with our superintendent regarding the Obama speech. We do not meet as a board until after the scheduled speech and we are not to micro-manage the district but to evaluate the superintendent’s performance. That, along with developing policy is the duty for which we are charged.

Please know that I have clearly communicated my opinion to the administration based on my opinion as well as the community input I have received. I was elected to represent the community and I have heard and spoken clearly on your behalf.

Thank you for taking the time to contact me with your concerns and please continue to do so.

God bless,

Kim Cobb

Theresa Phillips (District 1), Sat., Sept. 5th, 9:47 am

Tom,

I too have very strong feelings concerning this. The timing was very cleverly crafted with the holiday weekend not allowing us as a board to meet. There have been options presented and we have been working on them. I requested a call to go out to the parents informing the of their option for their children not to participate. Teachers are also not required to participate. I have spoken with other members and we will be looking into policy that will hopefully prevent such a surprise event in the future. Personally my children will not participate but I will be in the school myself to watch it because I need to be aware of the content. I wish I had better news for you but I am only one voice and there is only so much one person can do especially with so little time. Be assured this will be addressed at Tuesdays meeting.

Thank you for your concern and willingness to be a voice for the students of Paulding County.

Theresa Phillips