Resident says superintendent should find alternatives

To the Editor:

I just finished reading Superintendent responds to override results in the August 24 issue of The Community Journal.

The Superintendent states, once again, ad nauseam, the effects of the failed school override. Is there a published list of solutions that the Superintendent and School Committee developed to keep programs and\or obtain revenue other than raise our taxes? Some thoughts, including a few on the page opposite his article, have been suggested. The committee continually states that they welcome ideas. Have they followed up on any that have been offered?

I doubt there is anybody in either of our communities who would disagree that a superintendent's first priority should be that of quality education for our children. However, most of us do not always get what we consider ideal. Sometimes we have to listen to the ideas and concerns of others. Usually, compromises are made and we make the best of what we get. The Superintendent reports to the school committee. The School Committee reports to the people of our towns. Instead of parroting the words of the Superintendent the committee should be demanding that he find alternate means of supporting the school curriculum. What criterion does the School Committee use to hold him accountable for what he does?

I think it was irresponsible of the Superintendent to have written his letter of August 24. He should be providing leadership, not running away from it.

Roy Hughes

Westminster