Dear Editor, Cathy Truitt’s attacking ad was downright shameful. This is a person who is supposed to care about children? Instead of promoting her values (does she have any?), she assaults School Board member Ron Margiotta, District 2 candidate John Tedesco and, most shockingly, all of Western Wake County. It is simply outrageous that she would belittle the concerns and needs of a whole area of the county in order to benefit her campaign. Parents from every district should be concerned with Ms. Truitt’s ability to completely dismiss the needs of some for the betterment of herself. I’m sure Ms. Truitt understands that every School Board member must take an oath to represent every student in Wake County. It is obvious that Ms. Truitt would be willing to lie if given this opportunity. And if she’s willing to lie now, imagine what she’s capable of if elected. Please vote for John Tedesco on October 6. Allison Backhouse Apex, NC

Dear Editor, Those concerned with crowded classrooms should understand they are just the resulting rash from the interior cancer. Only 30% of at risk kids passed EOG tests last year. Only 56% graduated, lower than Halifax County, criticized by Judge Manning as committing “academic genocide”. While WCPSS is focused on school data to fill award shelves of administrators, student data is managed by moving kids to hide ‘problems’. WCPSS has almost triple the ratio of administrators paid per student/teacher than other large systems. Their $5 million PR budget (your property tax dollars at work) is used brilliantly to protect the system. Recently 1500 teacher were cut and administration was untouched. Classroom crowding and ‘wacky wednesdays’ have been conscious choices, disconnected from students and families and a direct result of system fixated on feeding itself. But voters can immediately correct this. The Board of Education controls administration. On Oct 6 four seats are open for the school board. WSCA is a grassroots parent-led organization backing candidates who will put children and education as top priorities, above high administration salaries, trips and awards. Come to the Pullen for Change: - Sept 19, Pullen Park. Hear four candidates who will change this. More info: www.wakesca.org. Sarah Redpath