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There are many grounds on which we could ask the School Board to reject Holley Carlson's resignation from the School Board. One reason may be that the punishment doesn't fit the crime, another is the loss of such a strong and amazing community volunteer. Also, there are much more pressing issues on which we should focus a zero tolerance attitude.
Whatever your reason may be, if you feel that Holley Carlson's resignation should be rejected by the Port Townsend School Board, please sign the petition below. They will be meeting at 6:00 on June 8th, 2015. How many signatures can we get by then?? Please sign if you agree- School Board REJECT Holley's resignation.
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Our school board is not run by the superintendent. Too little support for positive body of work by Holly, and plenty of others, who've given their all, only to be shown the door after a single incident. Yet troubled administrators, teachers and students are retained after MANY issues and miles of taking the district off course.
This is a very silly reason to lose a good School Board member. No children were affected in any way by Carlson's mistake, but many children would be affected by her resignation.
Holley acknowledged her mistake and took full responsibility. In this day and age, that in itself is reason enough to reject her resignation!
Not a member of your district, but having raised three children and helping to raise two grandchildren, I believe that this kind of "zero tolerance" behavior is extremely shortsighted.
Frankly, I would want to resign from any organization that felt that toasting a job well-done amongst adults in a mature and responsible way is an offense worthy of resignation. Attracting good people to work tirelessly for our kids ands schools is difficult - let's do the right thing and reject her resignation and hope that she is even willing to stay.
Good morning- It's me, Holley. First of all, I want to say thank you to everyone for the unexpected outpouring of support you've offered me and my family this past week. Thank you. Although I appreciate it, I wanted to speak out to let you know that although it would've been my preference to complete my term and continue the work I was elected to do, in lieu of other choices, I made the decision to resign. I believe the relationship is broken, irreparably so, therefore the work cannot continue without interruption or distraction. As hard as it may be for all of us, I ask you to bless and release me. By honoring my decision, the work can continue. In addition, I ask you to get behind the board and also the new appointment. Their work is tireless, thankless (often) and at times even undesirable. Yet the work is important. We are all counting on them. They are the heart and soul of public education governance, outstanding volunteers and champions for public education. It was an honor to serve with them. It was an honor to serve all of you. My work is not finished! My passion and commitment to the schools and the kids does not waver. You haven't seen the last of me, that I can guarantee. I am so sorry if in any way I let you down. I never intended for any of this to happen. I only hope that as a community we can all learn and grow from this experience. I know I have. Humbly yours- Holley
She is such a strong community asset. And it was an honest mistake that she has owned up to. Please keep her on the board.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
There are many grounds on which we could ask the School Board to reject Holley Carlson's resignation from the School Board. One reason may be that the punishment doesn't fit the crime, another is the loss of such a strong and amazing community volunteer. Also, there are much more pressing issues on which we should focus a zero tolerance attitude.
Whatever your reason may be, if you feel that Holley Carlson's resignation should be rejected by the Port Townsend School Board, please sign the petition below. They will be meeting at 6:00 on June 8th, 2015. How many signatures can we get by then?? Please sign if you agree- School Board REJECT Holley's resignation.
35 Comments
I have known Holley for many years. To accept her resignation is wrong. There is no question she is a caring and responsible person. We need board members who have children in our school system. There is no higher involvement than that.
Our school board is not run by the superintendent. Too little support for positive body of work by Holly, and plenty of others, who've given their all, only to be shown the door after a single incident. Yet troubled administrators, teachers and students are retained after MANY issues and miles of taking the district off course.
This is a very silly reason to lose a good School Board member. No children were affected in any way by Carlson's mistake, but many children would be affected by her resignation.
Holley acknowledged her mistake and took full responsibility. In this day and age, that in itself is reason enough to reject her resignation!
Not a member of your district, but having raised three children and helping to raise two grandchildren, I believe that this kind of "zero tolerance" behavior is extremely shortsighted.
Frankly, I would want to resign from any organization that felt that toasting a job well-done amongst adults in a mature and responsible way is an offense worthy of resignation. Attracting good people to work tirelessly for our kids ands schools is difficult - let's do the right thing and reject her resignation and hope that she is even willing to stay.
Good morning- It's me, Holley. First of all, I want to say thank you to everyone for the unexpected outpouring of support you've offered me and my family this past week. Thank you. Although I appreciate it, I wanted to speak out to let you know that although it would've been my preference to complete my term and continue the work I was elected to do, in lieu of other choices, I made the decision to resign. I believe the relationship is broken, irreparably so, therefore the work cannot continue without interruption or distraction. As hard as it may be for all of us, I ask you to bless and release me. By honoring my decision, the work can continue. In addition, I ask you to get behind the board and also the new appointment. Their work is tireless, thankless (often) and at times even undesirable. Yet the work is important. We are all counting on them. They are the heart and soul of public education governance, outstanding volunteers and champions for public education. It was an honor to serve with them. It was an honor to serve all of you. My work is not finished! My passion and commitment to the schools and the kids does not waver. You haven't seen the last of me, that I can guarantee. I am so sorry if in any way I let you down. I never intended for any of this to happen. I only hope that as a community we can all learn and grow from this experience. I know I have. Humbly yours- Holley
She is such a strong community asset. And it was an honest mistake that she has owned up to. Please keep her on the board.
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I have known Holley for many years. To accept her resignation is wrong. There is no question she is a caring and responsible person. We need board members who have children in our school system. There is no higher involvement than that.