If you watch the popular TV show “LOST”, then you know that “The Others” is the name given to a band of individuals that live outside of the group of core characters.  “The Others” are somewhat sinister and must be avoided.

There are two distinct Brighton communities:

• The Brighton School District Community (admin, teachers, parents of students and students) - the core group.
• The remaining general Brighton residents not included in the above core group - “The Others”.

Monday, January 26, the BCSD Board held an open meeting with a committee that will help guide the selection process for our new Superintendent.

The Committee composition is:

2 parents selected by the PTSA;

4 teachers selected by the Teachers Union;

3 administrators selected by the Administrators Union;

2 students selected by the Student Senate.

2 central office staff selected by Assistant Superintendents

General Brighton taxpayer representation on this Committee?  None.  Nada.  Zero. “The Others” must be avoided.

The general Brighton taxpayer population that provides BCSD property taxes was NOT EVEN ASKED to participate on this superintendent selection committee.

This is a recurring theme.  This same exclusion of “The Others” occurred last fall when the Board elected to evaluate the effectiveness of technology expenditures.

It is becoming increasingly difficult to believe the Board’s statements claiming it wants community participation when those of us who are “The Others” are not even considered for participation in these committees.