Prepared Notes for Board Meeting
January 25, 2010
Marc A. Schare
I wanted to comment
briefly on the remarks made by Charlie Wilson two weeks ago. Charlie’s main
point is that over the years I’ve taken certain actions which are antithetical
to Charlie’s view of what board service or board leadership should be. I
respect his opinion and I respectfully disagree with it. It’s not the first
time and it won’t be the last that Charlie and I disagree, however, our joint
constituents can celebrate the fact that they’ve elected a board that can and
does disagree and debate, sometimes publically sometimes not but always with
our perceptions of what is in the best interests of Worthington stakeholders. At
times, I am the outlier in our group. At times, Charlie is. At other times,
David, Jennifer and Julie have all served that role. My point is that divergence
of thought in a board of education is a good thing when done in a positive and
respectful manner and honestly, while I disagree with much of what Charlie said,
I am thankful I serve on a board with colleagues that allow minority views to
be aired.