Say NO to changing to an elected superintendent
To the editor:
A proposal to change to an elected superintendent will be on our ballot in November here in Lee County. I understand the fervor around how important our leadership is at the district and I am in full support of us choosing who represents us. That being said I personally am not a fan of electing a superintendent.
For those who argue that the super should be accountable to the people, I would argue that he/she is and will be via the already established representative process we have via the elected school board. I understand the passion for direct accountability however we cannot place every position on the ballot.
I am more focused on having the right person on the job and they be laser focused on execution of their agenda. If we put the super in an elected role they will have to spend half of their term campaigning and looking away from the day-to-day priorities which are so very important to us all.
If you want great personnel to be selected for key roles at the district, elect board members that will make the right decisions.
Todd Maurer
Cape Coral