LAKELAND: Being held accountable is not hate
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April 18, 2026 1:00 AM
Recently, a member of the Lakeland School Board stated, “I’m really tired of all the hate.” But holding elected officials accountable and pointing out failures is not hate — it is a civic responsibility. It is how a community stays informed about decisions that affect its schools and its children.
I have been part of this community for 60 years. I attended Lakeland schools and later spent 30 years serving the district as a coach, teacher, head teacher, and principal. During that time, I was proud to be part of a district respected across the state and throughout North Idaho.
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