Doesn’t name object of her wrath but McCasland thought to be target; effort aimed at chilling exercise of free speech
Each month the Governing Board members individually evaluate the performance of the other Board members. In the report given at the September Board meeting, (see below) member Pat McCarver lashed out at an unnamed member charging that the member “brings up disagreement” with a previous Board decision. She also charged that in response to whether Board members operated ethically, one of the Board members made comments and pushed agendas that “are personal, and appear to be vindictive in nature.” McCarver provided no examples.
McCarver is obviously trying to pour cold water on the free speech of Board members. Most observers believe the comments were aimed directly at Board member Deb McCasland. McCarver on other occasions has shown her displeasure with McCasland’s comments and disagreement over such items as increasing the tax rate.
