Voters endorsed as source of school board success

Greater La Conner has two contested races in this fall’s elections: school board districts 1 and 2. Incumbent Kate Szurek is challenged by La Conner Community Scholarship Foundation Vice President John Agen in District 1. Board Chair Janie Beasley faces Marlys Baker, a tribal member and nurse with four children in La Conner schools.

In this time of turmoil in the school district, with the teachers and support staff unions telling the board that they want Superintendent Whitney Meissner replaced, participatory leadership is needed. It is critical that the board create good relationships with st...