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A State Championship Board (team) and keeping the Coach Opinion by Ed Waggener Of all the Boards of Education in Adair County history, this one, on balance has been a favorite. Up until the Superintendent evaluation meeting, they were on track for a State Championship year, if there were such a thing among boards. All five members are All-Kentucky, in my book. And they have, in Alan Reed, a championship coach. Now, with the stated intentions of Ms. Quinn Lasley to vote to retain him they seem certain to keep a proven, winning "coach" in the Superintendent There are basketball analogies, which reminded me of "Hoosiers" as well as "When Hack quit the team," a chapter in Adair County Public School. History. Article continues... In Hoosiers, it was a matter of keeping Gene Hackman as Coach, though Dennis Hopper filled in one night. It wasn't the same till the coach came back and, the year Hack quit the greatest Adair County High School team ever, a run for the State Championship was in doubt - until that magnificent athlete returned. When Principal Albert Berry told a few of us, in what is now the Adair County Middle School gymnasium, that Haskin Rowe (Hack) had quit the team in Central City while on a road game, it was the worst day of our lives as sophomores in the then two year old school, the end of the world as we knew it. But, in the end, Hack came back, and the team was runner up in the State Championship title game. The present board - the players on this team - are all keepers. Every one of them have shown intelligence, insight, and caring and have exhibited a concern for the students first, for the staff and the teachers equally, for the facilities and grounds, and individually bringing talents which are propelling the schools to goals those of us who are older had thought we'd never reach: Adair County's improvements in academic scores, in student retention, in financial stability, and in the appearance of the campus, are all achievements which have made the district the focus, if not the envy, of the commonwealth. What a change. What a difference in morale of students and district personnel, and even more so in community pride. With Division 2's Quinn Lasley clarifying her position and virtually assuring another term for Mr. Reed, it almost guaranteed that the unfinished business of Mr. Reed's administration stands an excellent chance to become a completed reality. Ms. Lasley is, no doubt, a rising star among Adair County leaders. This is broadly acclaimed with her decision to take a stand and end what could have created months, even years of chaos. Chairman Floyd Burton (Division 4) and member Mike Harris (Division 5) , have had years of experience with the system. Both remember earlier dashed dreams, and frustrations, and have readily endorsed the visionary leadership of the Superintendent Reed. The assurance of a 3-2 majority is wonderful news. But that is not to take away, at all, the contributions of for the other two members who voted against the new contract when it was first presented. However they vote tonight, both Lisa Burton (Division 3) and Terry Harvey (Division 1) have given the board a broader based input; most would be disappointed if we no longer had their input and fresh viewpoints. Mrs. Burton has kept the board focused on academics and fairness for all involved in making the district function. She's a students first, teachers second, academics and agriculture focused advocate, who exhibits unquestioned integrity. Mr Harvey's experience as a teacher, and his concern for Adair County's agri-business community has been invaluable since he came on the board. His pioneering work as a first responder in South Adair County has given impetus to new avenues in Career Readiness programs since he assumed his seat on the Board of Education. He's a budget hawk, and, when he speaks, which he does infrequently, he brings needed balance to the board. Public comments, particularly on ColumbiaMagazine.com make it appear that most of the community would be elated if Mrs. Burton and Mr. Harvey were to affirm Superintendent Reed's leadership and vote with the majority to give give him a new contract. But we recognize that is a decision they will take as a matter of personal conscience, their own concept of how the district should go. After tonight, we firmly believe that the community has faced a crisis, made a deliberated decision to resolve it, and will only be strengthened by what we may look back on as a mere bump in the road - a simple tune up of the Adair County Public Schools - what Mr. Reed likes to call "the engine of the Adair County e economy." Keep the team. Keep players. Keep the Coach. Keep Adair County Public Schools strong. This story was posted on 2015-09-24 09:49:16
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