Avery, CA…Dear Editor, I am writing to express my serious concerns and dissatisfaction with the VTA’s conduct during the current school board election cycle. As a board member, I am appalled by how you have represented the association.

First, holding a candidate’s night for all three board positions when only one seat is up for re-election is not only unnecessary but also undermines the integrity of the process. Endorsing Katheryn Eustis, who missed the candidate’s night and has not attended any school board meetings or events in the last two years, further discredits the VTA’s endorsements and raises questions about your judgment.

Additionally, your decision to publicly announce VTA’s endorsements at the October 16th School Board meeting was completely inappropriate. It publicly humiliated the dedicated incumbent board member, Jodi Sledge, and demonstrated a lack of professionalism that is unacceptable for any association.

This behavior is not what our community expects from the VTA, and it damages the trust we have worked hard to build. I urge you to reconsider your approach and conduct the association’s business with the professionalism it deserves.

Tim Bottomley
VSUD Board Member