Some folks have a really tough time with defeat. That’s why I respect those who work through it gracefully. We’re going to learn a lot about members of the Wake County school board as the transition to a new majority takes place. For example, current board chairman Kevin Hill told the News & Observer the new members should be careful about acting with arrogance. (emphasis is mine)
It’s likely that a member of the new majority, possibly Margiotta, will become vice chairman. While the position is largely symbolic, the vice chairman has a voice at setting board agendas and sits in leadership meetings with Superintendent Del Burns and the chairman and vice chairwoman of the county board of commissioners.
Kevin Hill said he expects to stay on as chairman of the board until his one-year term expires in June. Hill is urging the majority not to rush in to changes too quickly, to avoid appearing as arrogant as it has accused the current board of being.
“I’m concerned about rushing changes without vetting them,” Hill said.
I wonder how Mr. Hill’s advice will sit with parents who’ve endured the current board’s policies of making the system the priority, rather than the kids and parents.
