I was disappointed to read that Chuck Sambar was not chosen as
president of the Glendale Board of Education at the recent election. He
is intelligent, analytical and knowledgeable about the needs of the
Glendale Unified School District.
His experience in working with parents, teachers, administrators and
the general public have prepared him well to work as a facilitator,
leader and negotiator, all qualities necessary for an effective board
member and certainly for the position of president.
One need only read his thought-provoking articles to view the manner
in which he looks at all sides of a situation, seeks information and
studies before making final decisions that affect the children and
teachers of Glendale. His independent thought is important to the board,
hopefully causing all members to examine their own thinking rather than
assiduously maintaining the status quo.
My daughter and I attended Keppel, Toll, and Hoover, graduated from
universities, pursued postgraduate work, and remain active in the
community, I in Burbank, and my daughter in Irvine. I expect the board to
use its best judgment in its decisions so that all children have similar
success on their educational journeys. The best judgment would have been
Chuck Sambar as president of the Glendale Board of Education.
Cynthia Faust
Glendale
