Smith-Blum Withdraws Her Nomination to Board of Education
The candidates for an interim seat on the Washington State Board of Education has narrowed by one.
President Smith-Blum who applied (and was interviewed) has withdrawn her application, saying that she did not want to leave SPS in the middle of the year.
Critical boundary discussions, construction contracts for over $500 million, restorative discipline policies, the Green Resolution – all of these things have been key issues in my tenure and I hope to see them all through to fruition.
She said the conversation with SBE members was great and she was glad for the opportunity.
Now it's anyone but Peter Maier. His past inactions on the Seattle School Board should make him unwanted on any other public commission or board.
President Smith-Blum who applied (and was interviewed) has withdrawn her application, saying that she did not want to leave SPS in the middle of the year.
Critical boundary discussions, construction contracts for over $500 million, restorative discipline policies, the Green Resolution – all of these things have been key issues in my tenure and I hope to see them all through to fruition.
She said the conversation with SBE members was great and she was glad for the opportunity.
Now it's anyone but Peter Maier. His past inactions on the Seattle School Board should make him unwanted on any other public commission or board.
Comments
Of all the members of the School Board, I think she has done the most to challenge district staff and try to hold them accountable. I'd like much, much more, of course, but at least Smith-Blum seems to be one of the ones pushing in the right direction.
I'd add WITH the support of Peaslee, Patu and (most of the time) McLaren.
SolvayGirl
The state board is made up of a mix of governor appointees and WSSDA-elected members.
(WSSDA selected Maier as top finalist)