People who inquire about my take on our school board handling of Coach Propst on (3/14/19): “Well, what did you expect of their reaction to the people  giving their opinions?” If the board engaged with the speakers, pandemonium would result. Pandemonium over a one-sided approach to problem solving anytime.

State and National hearings that occur regularly, where dialog between  government and the accused does not occur apparently in 159 Georgia counties. Mr. Zachary points out in his letter written in denial of such action by school boards. He rightly says, school boards’ responsibility is to govern and further states the exactness of their purpose.

People are encouraged to attend public meetings. Why? You certainly will not become informed. Most meeting go like this: “On the proposal to curb cats and  excuse dogs – so they vote – do I hear a second.” Public debate does not occur.

A gentleman seated next to me at this board meeting said, “I attend school  board meetings, usually I’m the only one present.” I’d say we have a fairly well informed citizenry when it comes to attending meetings that are clearly rigged.

When boards act contrary to reason you have bad government. When board meetings are assembled for the purpose of venting issues you have deplorable government.

Mr. Zachary writes in the Moultrie Observer (3/23/19) in support of House Bill 464 which was approved by the House education committee. The Bill did not make it to the floor in the House of Representatives in time, giving it time to incubate for another legislative session. This, perhaps is a good thing, it gives 159 school boards across the State time to think about handling public meetings in the future. House Bill 464 is sure to pass and become a user friendly law.

Tom Rogers

Moultrie