Coincel_pro t1_jbedphj wrote on March 8, 2023 at 1:23 PM

Reply to comment by HairyEyeballz in Chariho School Committee seat hangs in balance, as contested appointment advances conservative agenda by ReallyBroReally

Sure, and I'm not arguing against private schools in any way and its as you say, capacity is an issue.

However, the owner of a private school, now in a position to make budgetary decisions that can marginalize their public competitor is uh... not good. Especially when the owner is politically aligned with those that argue for the dissolution of the Dept of Education and public schools as a whole etc.

Mountain_Bill5743 t1_jbhzzz7 wrote on March 9, 2023 at 4:22 AM

These kinds of conflicts of interest happen all the time in urban districts. For example, Smiley nominated the chair of the trustrees for the Gordon school (admittedly don't know much more so maybe hes a good candidate in ways im unaware of). It is far more unusual for an affluent well ranking school district to have this kind of thing happen, but it happens a lot with public schools and private/charter proteges.

This is going to feel short sighted when teachers flee the budget cuts for well funded districts and home values decline.

WickedDog310 t1_jbk24pp wrote on March 9, 2023 at 4:41 PM

Just because they happen shouldn't make it acceptable, please call out Dem's for this bullshit too.

Gorden is a private school in EP, while Smiley is in PVD, and the majority of people aren't educated at private k-12 schools like they are for preschools. These aren't quite the same equivalencies, but I like your premise.

Smiley shouldn't be appointing anyone to any role other than those that he's empowered to by the Providence Charter. If he (and other govt leaders) are holding other board seats while serving in government they need to resign. A person can not serve two populations, if you voluntarily seek out public office, you should not be allowed to hold private office, it's a conflict.