This letter is regarding Kennewick School Board's clubs policy. The board made a huge mistake, and blamed the Tri-City Herald for bad media coverage and misrepresentation.
Well we all know the Tri-City Herald isn't a major metropolitan newspaper like the New York Times, but they published several editorials about an issue that was very important to the students and citizens of Kennewick, and I would like to thank the Herald for raising community awareness to a huge issue.
While I would like to also thank the school board for allowing access, explaining themselves and dealing with the angry mob on Sept. 28, I also am upset that the board made such a bad decision in the first place. The board members should hold themselves to a higher expectation.
As elected officials they just can't make errors like this, but the effort to improve is greatly appreciated. The board should know that the amendment to the clubs policy that was proposed by Kathy White is a win-win situation. It saves enough money to make a difference in the the budget but pays deserving teachers for time well spent. Thanks to the board for revising its decision, but please continue to look this over.
Ray Porter, Kennewick
