Okay...I went to HSCIN and completed the survey.  But, I was wondering, what are your general thoughts on this issue?  Our school system has undergone MANY changes during the last year.  For the better?  Worse?  I've got my opinion, but I'll keep it to myself for now.  I want to hear what other Bluff Park residents have to say on the subject.
 
Thanks!

I think one can find instances of appointed and elected school board situations that work well and others that operate poorly.  Unfortunately for the City of Hoover, we're in a bad situation right now.  From what I've heard, appointed boards SHOULD remove that board from the political process by one step.  That way they won't be ousted by a generally fickle public.  If our city could elect a mayor and city council of integrity, an appointed board should not be a problem.  And, by the way, it WASN'T a problem until this mayor and this council.
 
Okay, so now it's obvious what my opinion is.  I just can't keep my trap shut for long.  
 
For more commentary on the happenings of the school board, one of my favorite sites is http://orchard.typepad.com/big_list_blog/ .  It is updated just when there is something going on - not nearly everyday.  Although with the way Liz writes, I would enjoy reading her thoughts everyday!!