Editor, Sun-Sentinel:
What is the West Tallahatchie School District coming to?
They have hired Mr. [Christopher] Furdge to fill the position as the interim superintendent for a year.
When one Googles Mr. Furdge’s name, the first article that comes on the screen is about a sex scandal.
I understand that everyone has a personal life but, really, is this who the board is looking toward to run the district? The superintendent is the face of the district and sets the tone for the district.
The question I am asking myself as a parent is why they are overlooking the many qualified people who have been in the school district for many years. These are the people who should have been given better consideration for filling the position as superintendent.
For the past several years, we have gotten a new superintendent. However, if the board would hire one of the many experienced professionals that have paid their dues to the West Tallahatchie School District, they will not be looking for a new superintendent every couple of years.
I find myself wondering what is going on with the West Tallahatchie School Board. Are they promoting their own agenda? Their decision-making is not reflecting what is best for the students of the West Tallahatchie School District.
Renee Simmons
Tutwiler
