Glynn Hines interrupted Evert and began to argue with him. Evert, rightfully asked to be allowed to finish speaking and Hines said "I wanna say something and I have to leave so after I'm gone then you can finish". I think that only sent the meeting spiraling down even worse. Hines then continued by saying that Evert might have "cursory" knowledge about the schools but he and the parents visit them regularly. That statement was completely unjustified considering Evert volunteers daily at Southside High and is in the school much more frequently than Hines or any parent.
And how much is Glynn Hines being paid for P.R. by Fort Wayne Community Schools?
Mol Evert was thrown into a lion dens and he knew it.
I am a yellow ribbon supporter. Evert is short of help when it comes to individuals volunteering to tutor students in the school. I commend Evert for his commitment to the school system. However, racialism plays a mighty part in where schools are built and where schools are well maintained.
Teaching at well maintained school will attract more committed teachers and volunteers, like himself. Evert issue is about how to teach students. Sign the yellow petition and use tax dollars to support our children.
I too respect Evert's volunteer service. While he might've disagreed with many at the meeting, I certainly didn't feel that he should've been disrespected the way he was...
ReplyDeleteI too was at the meeting and agree with the comments of Councilman Hines who represents many of the families who have children in FWCS.
ReplyDeleteSome of Evert's comments about the academic status of students were so far off base he needed to be confronted and challenged.Write Yellow Right Now!!!
Don't stop at signing the petition voluntary to help FWCS students in math and reading.
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