Any parent is free to send their children to Valdosta Schools —Susan Wehling @ VBOE 25 October 2011

Susan Wehling made several good points Tuesday, including an invitation for CUEE to put their children where their mouth is, like she already has.

Hi, I'm a parent, and I have three kids in school right now; one just graduated.

First of all, CUEE sent me flyers... to insult my schools.... That was very hurtful for my children to read those flyers telling them how bad my schools are. My schools are not bad, and I'm very upset about that.

[applause]

She also said:

These flyers talk about diversity and integration, and I'm confused because what I understood is that any parent welcome to send their kids to Valdosta schools. is that not correct?

[Answer from staff:] Yes.

If CUEE people are so concerned about consolidation and integration, we welcome you to join our schools.

[cheers and applause]

Here's the video:

Any parent is free to send their kids to Valdosta Schools —Susan Wehling @ VBOE 25 October 2011
education, schools, referendum, consolidation, unification,
Forum at JL Lomax Elementary School, Valdosta Board of Education (VBOE),
Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, 25 October 2011.
Videos by Gretchen Quarterman for LAKE, the Lowndes Area Knowledge Exchange.

-jsq