There are no words to express how disappointing it is that the new Hamilton County Schools superintendent and all nine members of the Hamilton County Board of Education have so cowardly and arrogantly passed a $125 million school building and renovation plan with zero public input and zero public discussion.
It isn’t just disappointing. It’s a real head-scratcher.
The plan – one almost identical to a plan described in a Chattanooga Times Free Press story earlier this month that some school officials denied existed, while others claimed to have seen it complete with renderings – wasn’t even on the board meeting agenda Thursday.
But suddenly, there it was – being presented, voted on and approved. All in a matter of minutes and with no debate.
If you feel duped and slighted and incredulous, you’re not alone.