Several members said they hope to salvage some parts of the popular drug-prevention program and suggest it could be run by volunteers or with an increased presence from community members. I want to somehow keep it going. Board member Gloria Kelly said the Red Ribbon Campaign is popular, but there is scant evidence of its effectiveness. She said it is better to cut a program like Red Ribbon than something in the classroom. Perrone did not attend the meeting, but when reached at home Monday night, he said it was a sad day for the 7,000-plus students in the district.
Every person is dispensable.
You can always replace people, but the passion people have is different. Perrone said he and Hurley have discussed possible ways to allow Perrone to maintain some role in Red Ribbon, but in the end, Perrone said he needed more time than any scenario would allow. But he said the program could continue. I think the community can keep it going. Perrone will move to the classroom, teaching health.