Kevin Bartol Here are Some Words of Apology

Thanks to the creativity of Liz Ditz who writes the blog I Speak of Dreams, the following is a suggested public apology for Kevin Bartol. Now if he would only be smart enough to actually adopt her statement,  he can then rejoin the ranks of thinking  people everywhere.

To the parents and students in Baraboo and other districts around the
nation:

I was elected to the Baraboo school board, but I didn't study for the
job.  I was shamefully ignorant of federal legislation under the
Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation act of 1973.  I didn't even try to learn about the
realities some of the students in my district face, those with mental
and physical disabilities that hinder their ability to learn.

Students, when you don't study for a test, your ignorance only hurts
you.  My  failure to study  hurt a lot of people.  I am truly sorry.  I
will try to master the law, and I will try to understand the challenges
facing students with mental and physical disabilities.  I know my job
is to make decisions that affect all students in the Baraboo district,
and I pledge to understand the opportunities and constraints the
district faces.

Sincerely,

Kevin Bartol

Comments

[Melissa Schonasky]

I decided to google Mr. Bartol and this came up. I love the apology letter, and think it should be sent to him...

[Erin]

you know what, you're right, he should read this, i'll send it to him..he's my uncle.

seriously