By Fred Keller and Basil Ryan
It's not always easy to accept criticism, but as you'll see in this video, there are some members of the Franklin School Board who prefer to dish it out, rather than take it. This latest exchange occurred during discussion of the School Board's annual Self Evaluation in its April 6, 2011 Special Meeting. In our continuing effort to educate our readers, THE FRANKLIN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL attended this school board meeting with video camera in hand and captured video of school board members squaring off in lively discussions about Agenda item 6: Board Self Evaluation.
As you’ll see in the video that this sort of exercise can at times, bring out a certain amount of emotion, contention, frustration and awkward moments. It also demonstrates what some members believe their duties are. Their comments may surprise you. THE FRANKLIN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL videotaped this meeting, not to embarrass or criticize anyone, but rather to inform and educate our readers.
The following individuals are shown in this video (left to right): Dr. Wendy Dzunik, Director of Curriculum; Paulette Kroll, Director of Pupil Services; and School Board members, Linda Witkowski, Judith Bialk, Melissa Klein; Superintendent Dr. Steve Patz; School Board President Debbie Larsen, School Board Vice President Jeff Traylor, Board member Janet Evans, Board member David Works and Jim Milzer, Director of Business Services.
Note: The audio is low. and we recommend you listen on your external speaker or a headset for best listening quality. We'll be working out the technical kinks as we move forward.
Going forward, video coverage of Franklin School Board meetings will be a regular feature on THE FRANKLIN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL.
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