So, its not about helping CES?

I was recently forwarded an email from OCSB Member Liz Brown written in response to an HES parent's concern about the effect a merger would have on HES. The parent listed a number of suggestions for other things the Board should consider before a merger.

I think this part of Ms. Brown's response speaks volumes:

"I believe all schools should reflect the district average of 33 percent free&reduced [lunch], instead of the 70 or 79 percent currently at CE. (And the 11 % or so at HES) If there's no other way to get HES to a more realistic reflection of our district as a whole, then combining the 2 schools might be the answer." (Color added for emphasis)

Aside from being factually wrong from both ends (CES has 61% on FRL and HES has 14%), it seems clear that Ms. Brown is less concerned about helping CES improve and more about "fixing" what she sees as wrong with HES.

If that is really the goal, it is no wonder she thinks "combining the 2 schools might be the answer."