I said I would leave politics out and I still am, but this needs to be said.
It’s time for us as Conservatives to take a stand for public education — to prioritize it rather than attack it or nickel-and-dime it. There are real problems in public education, but until we support our schools, we are only part of the problem.
We need to show up to School Board meetings, to Board of Supervisors meetings, and make clear that it is possible to be Conservative and still love and have empathy for public education.
I’m not speaking to public education broadly. I’m speaking specifically about Madison County. Take a stand. It’s okay to disagree with party lines sometimes. Our school division needs help.
Challenge our Board of Supervisors to actually visit the schools. We had an advocate on the Board of Supervisors, but unfortunately, things changed. Year after year, we are asked to do more with less—and it’s clear they don’t fully understand this division’s needs. Teachers, advocate for yourselves. Parents, advocate for your children by advocating for their schools.
Until we make education a priority in this county, it is only the children who will suffer.
Be constructive, not belligerent. Bring ideas and solutions — don’t point fingers. Let’s lock arms as Madison County, setting aside political parties, and make our schools a priority.
Fiscal responsibility is important, but so is just being responsible.