She did this through talking with district personnel and others, gathering and reading all available information about the district and its programs, how they handled their finances, etc. She also inquired about where all funds come from and how the district really spends this money. She stated that when she began this process, she had serious doubts as to many of these issues and questions. I personally commend her because she took the time to find the facts first. The citizens have consistently been derelict in the support of our schools.
Critics regularly bash our schools with half truths.
The blame for the deterioration of our schools in the past years has been laid on the teachers while actually it should be laid on the parents. Show me a family that supports their school and sees to it that children make time for reading and homework, and I'll show you an excellent student. Families that let their kids do whatever they want and don't see that reading and homework are done have poor students. All four of my children received an excellent education in South Kitsap. They were well prepared for college and all graduated from college with excellent grades.