Board Meeting Comments

As a member of district 8 and a parent in the public school system, I want to ensure the values of our district as reflected in our interim representative— we should not be electing someone who has voted in favor of St George break aways or who has ties to charter schools or who wants to make decisions about public school issues despite sending their children to private schools or are is not familiar with the district itself because they only registered as a voter in the area within the past year - all of which of characteristics that describe Ms Chatelaine. IN MY AS A MEMBER OF DISTRICT 8- Jenny Hastings is the ideal candidate for this interim position. Jenny has a history of being involved in school board issues, staying informed, and is an active listener willing to have thoughtful conversations.She is a career educator and has been actively engaging constituents about the most recent issues. I trust her to do right by the people of district 8 and EBR school system at large.

I encourage members of the board to select a member who has an active record of community service here in our district. Of your four applicants, Jenny Hastings and Steve Crump have that history. I encourage you NOT to appoint someone who supported the St. George breakaway and further segregation of our city.

I am writing to ask that you join me in supporting Jenny Hasting's in her pursuit of the open seat. I am confident that Ms. Hastings would serve as both a valued colleague to yourself and the board and as an accessible, committed public servant to the constituents of her district. Ms. Hastings focus, knowledge, and connections to the community make her a great candidate for the opening.

I am writing in support of Jenny Hastings to take the position vacated by Katie Kennison. She is a long time educator and that perspective is needed on this board.

Commenting to show my support for Jenny Hastings as the district 8 candidate. She has the experience and knowledge and proven participation in the interests of the public school system to represent our district. My secondary choice would be Steve Crump for his deep rooted community involvement. We CANNOT bring on someone who hasn’t even participated in elections for school board members as it shows they haven’t been paying attention or chosen to be involved until now.

I recommend Ms Hastings for the district 8 position.

Please do what is best for our children and school board and appoint someone who doesn’t support St George. That could only hurt our district. Jenny Hastings would be my choice. My child goes to school district 8. Thanks

Please do not appoint a St. George supporter. That would only serve to further divide Baton Rouge. I have met Steve Crump and was a member of the Unitarian Church for several years and left because of him and his attitude toward the youth education program. I FULLY SUPPORT JENNY HASTINGS.

Dear Board members, Please do not appoint anyone to fill a Board vacancy who has signed a petition, or otherwise advocated for the breakaway city of St. George. The creation of this breakaway city would drain precious resources from the EPRBS and would further divide our community along economic and racial lines. The creation of St. George clearly is not in the best interest of the majority of the families you serve, and supporting it should be disqualifying for anyone seeking appointment to the Board.

I am writing to strongly urge support for Virginia "Jenny" Hastings to be appointed as interim board member for District 8. I have had the pleasure of advocating alongside Ms. Hastings on issues in my previous role in the criminal justice reform space. I have always found Ms. Hastings to be thoughtful and compassionate and have every reason that she would approach the task of serving on the school board with the best interests of our children and our community at the forefront. Additionally her background and experience in education administration would be an asset for the board. Ms. Hastings is far and beyond the best choice of the candidates who have offered themselves for consideration. Thank you.

Jenny Hastings has a very good understanding of the needs of the district and will bring wisdom and balance to the board. She stands out head and shoulders above the others and your best choice.

Please select Virginia Jenny Hastings for the vacant school board seat.