School board officials work hard, and the work is not easy. But let’s be honest: their responsibilities are clear. They are elected to 1) meet children’s educational needs; 2) partner with parents to that end; and 3) help teachers navigate the challenges of today’s classrooms.
Sadly, Jefferson County Public Schools is 0 for 3.
We learned the score firsthand when my wife, Serena, went along on a multi-day school-sponsored trip to Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., with our 11-year-old daughter. On the first night, as students settled into their hotel rooms, Serena received a call from our little girl.