Two recent letters insinuated that some school board candidates have a political motive. When it comes to the conservative candidates, this couldn’t be further from the truth.

Nancy Lecky, the current board president, inappropriately authored one of these letters. Lecky feigns concern for an alleged “political agenda” but offered no push back when current school board director Amy Wolin sent her an email in March of this year, expressing her support for a kindergarten teacher who brought political and racially divisive material into her classroom.

It is important to note that the candidates running against the conservatives represent a dangerous status quo. The scholastic performance for WPSD is overwhelmingly sub-par and parents have expressed frustration with being excluded from providing input into their children’s education. Parents have already voted with their feet. The most recent WPSD Enrollment count indicates an even further decline. This downward trend in enrollment has defined WPSD the last several years, and will have negative consequences with teacher salaries and available funds to educate children.

In reality, all of the conservatives are advocating for a focus on strong traditional education, and, unlike their opponents, a total absence of political agendas in the classroom. They advocate for providing parents more input into their children’s education. Voters will have a choice: a further decline in the quality and parental involvement in their children’s education, or an opportunity for revitalization and positive change. Vote for Gary Brovetto, David Illingworth, Sue Patterson and David Rusterholtz.

Jameson Dion, Woodland Park