"Daniels' request surprises education panel members" is the headline to this story today in the Indianapolis Star that begins:
Hoosiers serving on boards setting policy for public schools and universities were troubled and surprised by news Monday that Gov. Mitch Daniels intended to seek their resignations. Quite a few said they wouldn't comply.Members of both education panels agreed widespread changes would wipe out the depth of experience and historical knowledge on the boards -- and that could harm Indiana's efforts to improve its schools and universities.
"I don't think that is good policy at all," said Bryon E. Klute, a higher education commission member who intends to finish his term. "For someone who is brilliant and put in all kinds of hours, why would you ask that?"
The 14-member Indiana Commission for Higher Education and the 10-member State Board of Education are among 11 appointed panels Daniels wants to overhaul..
Posted by Marcia Oddi at January 11, 2005 10:06 AM