Most of the letters that went to the SCCBOE last week were fairly similar, but I did receive one that stood out to me as unique in it's content. It didn't focus so much on the BCS issue, as transparency in government. Many of you know that this is also a pet issue of mine, and one of the main reasons I write this blog. I stood for election on the promise of greater transparency, and so when someone has meaningful comments in this arena, it tends to catch my eye. You may also find the letter to be interesting. It looks at federal, state, and local governments and their need to include the citizens we represent in the governing process. Kudos to Verna Fimbres for a thoughtful commentary on our government and a good reminder that everyone is served well when we keep the process as open as possible.
Here is a link to the letter.
About Me
- Doug Smith
- I have 1 child in the LASD schools, and 1 who has graduated and moved on to high school. After several years of active volunteer work, I got involved in the school board. In the fall of 2009, I was elected to the Board of Trustees. I am grateful for the trust the community has placed in me. I intend to continue to use this blog to share my thoughts about district matters.
I have a passion for using technology to solve problems in new ways. I draw on my experience at a subscription billing company and past tech ventures to inform new approaches to solving longstanding issues in education. It isn't always comfortable for folks, but I believe there is a lot of cross-polination that can happen.
Please remember that this blog is my personal blog, and does not reflect the opinion of the Board as a group. No statements made here can be considered an offical policy of the Board, and this does not replace actions by the Board in any way. However, I'm happy to share what I can and I look forward to hearing your thoughts too.
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