Who convinced the natives to give up their power of selecting a superintendent? You all kissed true accountability out the window. Now, even though you want to get rid of Jara, you're stuck with him because you're relying on 5 individuals to all think the same. It was much easier when you only had to get rid of one person to create change. Anyhow, the Governor took care of that for you a few times under unusual circumstances. You all may have over-reacted. Are Keys people really that dumb? You never give away you're voting rights. Never.

Therefore, since Jara works for the MCSD and the Scool Board is his "boss" and John Dick is the Chairman, it only makes sense that he would get a reference from the School Board. He has done a good job making tough decisions after taking over for Burke who just up and left. D you really think a NEW person is going to come here and STAY after they meet the bubbas? Jara knows the players and has worked through the bs that is Monroe County politics. I give him credit for sticking it out with a sense of humor. I woluld write him a reference!

Only in Monroe County would you see a voting member of the selection committee writing a letter of recommendation for a candidate. Most people in the world would consider this unethical or corrupt but it is the status quo here. John Dick criticizes people for unethical behavior but in this case participates in it. If John were truly ethical, he would now recuse himself from the superintendent vote. As a matter of fact, if I were a candidate for this office I would feel the fix is in.