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Letter to Editor (Post Star and Saugerties Times, 3-27-08)

 

 School board members respond to criticism (Petramale)

On the Contrary

I would like to take this opportunity to publicly voice my opinion regarding Lanny Walter's criticism of school board president Don Tucker and vice president George Heidcamp. I'm saddened by Mr. Walter's negative remarks about these two hard-working, dedicated individuals, and I question his motive.

On the contrary, I compliment Mr. Tucker and Mr. Heidcamp for all the hard work they have done representing the leadership of the BOE. They've spent countless hours of their own time in their roles as leaders to make sure the board is fully informed on issues. I am currently serving my fifth year on the board and I can honesty say that for the first time positive changes have been made under their leadership. It's not the BOE's responsibility to report to the superintendent and/or the contractors, as outlined in Mr. Walter's letter, it's the responsibility of the superintendent and/or the contractors to report to the BOE. I believe Lanny Walter has his priories mixed up.

Richard Petramale

Board member