It should be interesting today watching what happens when Wake County school board members and Wake County commissioners meet for the first time since they began warring against each other in the state legislature.
The official purpose of the meeting is to continue work on developing the next school construction bond referendum so that it can be placed on the October ballot.
According to the agenda, the meeting objectives are "understanding the overall process and timetable," "understanding the scope of needs for new schools and renovations" and "understanding the variables and assumptions used to determine the number of new schools."
This will include discussing the school district's 2012-13 facilities utilization report and the school board's desire to open new elementary and middle schools on a traditional calendar.
It's not officially on the agenda but it wouldn't be a surprise if they also discuss the county's legislative agenda. You could have school board members questioning why commissioners think they should be in charge of school construction and maintenance and why they should be allowed to fund charter school construction.
During Tuesday's school board work session, board member Deborah Prickett complained that the first joint meeting on Jan. 17 was too short and didn't get into the issues that were dividing the two boards.
But school board member Susan Evans said she was upset that commissioners didn't mention their legislative agenda items at the joint meeting.
UPDATE
Both boards have agreed to add to the end of today's meeting agenda a discussion about the school ownership proposal and other issues between the two boards.
Comments
These childish BoE members..
Thu, 02/21/2013 - 13:20 — RonnieRshould remember the old saying it takes one to know one.
In regards to Evans calling Gurley a "jerk". I guess stuff like that comes naturally to a Dem.
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Thu, 02/21/2013 - 14:11 — SideburnsEvans called Gurley a jerk? To his face?
Yep
Thu, 02/21/2013 - 14:18 — RonnieRsure did, but to his ear actually. Then said he took it out of context.
So much for accomplishing something at this meeting
Thu, 02/21/2013 - 13:19 — FSandYOUNoon news reports nothing was accomplished at this meeting and from the look on some of the CC's faces as Martin spoke, and the triple chin effect Evans had going on with her ANGRY face and head down, I'd say that is accurate.
As for the new/old timer Mr. Benton, I think Mr. Gurley's expression was all the response you needed to your 'nothing' comments. Don't worry about your bond and turning off voters, that was done the day Evans and Martin started opening their mouths. It will be a NO from the public.
CC's DO NOT back off this pathetic board one bit! Take away everything you can asap!
Then we'll talk about the public supporting more bonds!