Responding to the letter from Bonnie Taylor (Letters, Oct. 25) her conclusion that Brian Brooks' qualifications earned him the temporary appointment to the Kennewick School Board is not supported by the evidence. I attended the board meeting when candidates were interviewed. Brooks did not stand out as most qualified.

As the Herald correctly noted, the majority on this board vote as a bloc. Their interest is narrowly focused on a few favored district programs. Brooks made clear he will maintain this narrow focus. While this was certain to please the board majority, it is not in the best interests of students or our community.

Kennewick citizens wanting school board members who truly will work for the interests of all students should vote for Uby Creek and Kathy White. For many good reasons, Creek has been recommended by the Kennewick Education Association (KEA) and the Herald.

White is also recommended by KEA, and while she did not receive the Herald recommendation, she was given high marks for her participation in school board training from WSSDA. White will promote team building among board members. I have attended board meetings since May 2010 and see this is a critical need.

Check ksdcitizens.org for more information.

Tom Staly, Kennewick