I suppose one could adopt the position that a board member has every right to avoid contact with a member of the public, but Board Policy 1220, Item 7 leaves me a little confused.To represent the Board of Edmonds School District to the public in such a way as to promote both interest and support.
This morning, as I left King Street Station and started my short walk north up 4th Avenue to my workplace, I couldn't help but notice a certain board member just a short distance ahead of me. I immediately wondered if she would continue walking north or take her new short cut through the dark, puddle-ridden and slippery parking lot up to 5th. Of course, knowing I was right behind her and that I could potentially ask a question, she darted across the street and opted for the path of darkness.
Then I thought, rather than stop at All City Coffee for my morning latte, let me just skip the coffee and head straight to work. I went up the Prefontaine steps and headed east on Terrace. As I was approaching 5th Avenue, this board member popped out from behind the Yesler Building, caught a glimpse of me and darted across to the other side of the street.
Either there is a caste system that was voted into effect by the board, or I would be willing to bet she is avoiding contact with a member of the public. What if I just handed you a list of questions? You could respond at your leisure and send them via email. How does darting through the shadows encourage my interest and support?
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My goodness, first a Board Member
stalking your home, now this.... Unreal!
What was she doing in that area in the a.m. anyway? She doesn't work in Seattle, does she?
Maybe she's taking stalking lessons from the other board member's training company?
I have no interest in this person's professional endeavors, aside from a secret hope that they soon make community service impractical.
Mark,
The question is; what was the women doing in Seattle at exactly the time you are on your way to work; valid comment, I would think. We are on your side of the fence.
This board member has been going to Seattle by train a couple times a week for the last several months. I suspect there is some semi-routine function that she performs there - other than District-directed surveillance, of course.
Maybe she's just doing Patrick's dirty work.
Thanks for your clarification of the woman in Seattle; I thougth she was making making these trips for one purpose only; to stalk you!
If a board member were truely secure in all that they do for the district, they would hold their head high and at least acknowledge you with a look in the eye. What is she so afraid of?
Leprosy: that's when your colleagues refuse to walk in the halls with you because they don't want to be seen with you and possibly targeted as well. This only further deepens the isolation that is being directed toward you by the Mob which refuses to acknowledge your contributions or even you presence in the building.
How many of you have had to throw up on your way to school/work because you feared what will come your way on any given day?
This is one of many bullying tactics that was observed in the Edmonds SD that management refused to acknowledge.
Very true. There are people at ESC that will not walk with me, as well. Mostly due to the fact that I am typically moving too fast, and they simply can't keep up. I could request another four or five "Disabled" stalls for a few abusers, if it would get you up to speed.
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