What's going right on the school board?

The answer is Scott Lehrman.



     Vice president of the board, Scott Lehrman was appointed to the school board in 2013.  While he has always been a great example of a public servant, he once again showed his true colors at PSD's "surprise" board meeting. 
     Hundreds of parents and teachers gathered to express their concern with the districts bargaining methods. Unfortunately the board quickly retired into a closed door session leaving the community waiting with unanswered questions. Booth staff were so uncomfortable with the crowd that they actually called the police. The police came, couldn't find any cause for alarm, and left.
     As the rest of the board left through the back door, Scott Lehrman came back to a crowded room and listened to parents and teachers who had gathered there. He LISTENED! That shouldn't be such an amazing feat, but in a district where many are expressing feelings of being ignored and marginalized, being willing to listen is truly unique.  The crowd was intimidating. They had a lot of things to say that were undoubtedly hard to hear, but Mr. Lehrman stayed anyway.

Photo credit goes to Elizabeth Vann-Clark

     And he's not just listening. He is speaking up too. Time and again the board has sat by and let Saundra Hill have her way, and often Scott Lehrman is the only one to raise questions and voice opposition.
     For this reason and many more, we here in Pascoland would like to recognize Scott Lehrman's great efforts on behalf of the students of Pasco. Thank you.