Many questions, little response

Written by Steve Castellanos / For the Tracy Press
Tuesday, 15 July 2008

The Delta College board needs to show more concern and committment to answering the public's questions.

EDITOR,

On Monday I attended a special meeting of the San Joaquin Delta College Board of Trustees, intending to discuss the state of the construction bond program and the recent San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury report.

I was shocked and frustrated that there was so little forthcoming from the board. I was surprised at the lack of action taken by the board and its reluctance to say anything regarding the bond program, a recent accreditation report and the grand jury. It makes one wonder where and when they do talk about these things.

Even the notion of recording the session (as the board did) and then preparing a response to public comments and questions leaves questions.

These are complex issues, but, as I said, a simple commitment not only to respond but also to truly address the concerns by proposing the necessary changes as to how the board operates is a matter that demands public input and a public response.

(Mr. Castellanos is running for a seat on the SJDC Board.)

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