One More Bus Story

Today in the Tampa Tribune, we read:
Elia Apologizes Again For Bus Schedule Confusion

Not much new here.

I wonder what the implications are of this quote:

"I'm really appalled at the lack of community attendance at this meeting," school board member Jack Lamb scolded before four parents got up to complain about bus problems and a lack of communication about Tuesday's meeting.

Does anyone know what value these meetings have for the parents?

No, really.

Does this mean that if the public doesn't show up for these meetings, then the public doesn't care about the local education system?

Does this mean that if the public doesn't show up for these meetings, then the public doesn't care what the local education system representatives have to say?

Does the public and the school administrators have the same expecations for these "town meetings"? Does anyone know if the public used to show up for these "town meetings" but have learned not to go?

Does the public see these "town meetings" as a method of placation? (same question as above, just worded differently).


Is there a war going on between the administration and the public?

Is there a strong collaborative relationship between the administration and the public?

Does the public see these "town meetings" as a method of placation, based on experience" (same question

Or does the administration and the public still go on, blaming each other, night after night, day after day?