Another story to share with you.  I heard from a friend that Windy McKenna, the only school board member running for re-election in this past campaign, said to him something like, "Be careful what you wish for.  There are only two qualified candidates running in this race."  I'm assuming that the two qualified candidates to whom she was referring were herself and Heather Bishoff, who also  won election to the board.  I agree with her that Heather is a well-qualified candidate, and anyone that has participated in life of the schools over the past few years knows both Heather's name and reputation well.  Here are some additional  facts that Mrs. McKenna may not know.  Both Ken Granville and I have worked at our jobs for more than 20 years, and both of us have managed multi-million-dollar projects for our respective companies.  Our employers rely on the fact that we are competent managers of time, money, and resources.  Ken's insights into the maintenance needs of the other buildings besides Clark Hall, his strong desire for better public communication from the board, and his idea for generating a 10-year business plan for the schools should be taken under serious consideration by the board.  Jason Phillips is an award-winning teacher for his innovative ways of teaching history.  As an education professional, he has a perspective on technology and current classroom issues that would inform his decisions regarding the difference between what's really needed and what's nice to have.  All three of us went through the same process that you did of gathering at least 85 signatures on our nominating petitions, which means that there are people in our community who do believe that we are qualified.  I remember that, some years back, you and Mrs. Yoder felt that another elected member of the board was "not qualified" to become board president after having served as vice president, which was a well-established tradition.  I am very happy to be counted in the same company as Ryan Jolley, and I wish him well as he takes office as an at-large council member next year.  I also wish you well, Mrs. McKenna - the job ahead is difficult.  I hope you're up to it.