Oh I so very much wish that Evanston residents cared. They care about equity, marginalized people and social justice. They don’t expect competency in any one connected to the Board of Education or the administrators. Your dogged uncovering and explaining of complicated issues seems to fall on deaf ears. There are a few of us who are outraged at how these school districts are being run into the ground. I cannot imagine how to wake up our residents. I wish the anti Trump fervor could be harnessed and instilled in our community when it comes to school issues
It is sad that Evanstonians don’t pay attention to D65. I certainly agree with those who recognize that the board hangs the equity sign on so many actions, effectively blocking criticism.
The fact that no lawsuit stopping this and demanding the repayment of the bonds has been initiated speaks volumes about Evanston. My understanding of the law was that the funds raised under the statute without a referendum were not meant for ground up construction but rather Capital improvements (which we don’t apparently care about in Evanston). The fact that this bond is twice what most other districts have done with no kick in on reserves should be a huge red flag amongst many others. I actually sincerely hope this project never gets off the ground. I don’t think anyone in charge is well intended or has any clue that building a nice shiny building does not make up for an incompetent board, admin and unhappy teachers.
Oh I so very much wish that Evanston residents cared. They care about equity, marginalized people and social justice. They don’t expect competency in any one connected to the Board of Education or the administrators. Your dogged uncovering and explaining of complicated issues seems to fall on deaf ears. There are a few of us who are outraged at how these school districts are being run into the ground. I cannot imagine how to wake up our residents. I wish the anti Trump fervor could be harnessed and instilled in our community when it comes to school issues
It is sad that Evanstonians don’t pay attention to D65. I certainly agree with those who recognize that the board hangs the equity sign on so many actions, effectively blocking criticism.
Thanks for your work!
Vikki Proctor
The school district not even knowing if they're going to make the building K-5 or K-8 at this stage is incredible; I saw that here https://evanstonnow.com/parents-demand-answers-on-future-of-bessie-rhodes-program/
Please run for school board. Evanston needs board members who care about accountability.
The fact that no lawsuit stopping this and demanding the repayment of the bonds has been initiated speaks volumes about Evanston. My understanding of the law was that the funds raised under the statute without a referendum were not meant for ground up construction but rather Capital improvements (which we don’t apparently care about in Evanston). The fact that this bond is twice what most other districts have done with no kick in on reserves should be a huge red flag amongst many others. I actually sincerely hope this project never gets off the ground. I don’t think anyone in charge is well intended or has any clue that building a nice shiny building does not make up for an incompetent board, admin and unhappy teachers.
It seems conceivable that someone could sue to stop this, given the evidence?