The Sentinel Editorial Board stated that I am “vowing to bring it (Community Responsive Education CRE) back.” Not true. I have promised to listen to parents, students, staff, and community members to understand all perspectives on all issues. I have stated that I would support holding a meeting or series of meetings to allow all interested parties to share perspectives, and learn about the curriculum used for staff training. The CRE curriculum is not my fight. My fight is for good governance, transparency, and compliance with the Open Meeting Act, i.e. The Brown Act.
An elected official has the obligation to listen to those they represent prior to making decisions. The current board has not allowed parents, students, and staff members to speak, possibly creating a civil rights violation. Frustration continues to build. Those in favor of Community Responsive Education ask only to be heard and to be allowed to explain their perspective.
— Carol Turley, Watsonville
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