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Friday, November 13, 2026Nov 13

Letters to the Editors: School board needs to be more open; Fleischmann wins new term despite record

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Ann Pierre address the Hamilton County school board during a meeting Sept. 17, 2026.

Dear Hamilton County school board members,

I thank you for your dedication to serving our community. 

I just reread the board’s goals and policies on your website. These goals and policies reflect the essential work for which the board is responsible. Two of the school board’s goals especially resonate for me as a veteran public school teacher, parent, grandparent and community member: 

“We are committed to success for ALL students through increased student achievement, parent and community involvement, safe schools and accountability.”

To “enhance and strengthen the programs that promote good citizenship, teach character education and value diversity.”