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Dysart families deserve collaborative leadership

Surprise reader: Governing Board President Steve Skvara falling short as bond vote nears

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OPINION — Leadership on a school governing board should be about collaboration, transparency and respect for the community. In my view, Dysart Unified School District Governing Board President Steve Skvara is falling short of that standard.

Three recent situations concern me.

Months ago, Skvara attempted to rewrite the district’s goals without what I believe was adequate discussion and collaboration with his fellow board members. That proposal ultimately failed.

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