I wish I could write something unflattering about Jon Barela

I went to the board meeting this morning wanting to see
Jon Barela do something I could criticize.

Instead I found him articulate, intelligent, studied, and on point;
and with no apparent need to be the center of attention.

If only he would stand on the record and discuss role modeling;
candidly, forthrightly, and honestly.


If he cannot discuss character and courage openly and honestly,
he cannot be a role model of character and courage.

And is therefore disqualified, as a qualified member of a board of education.

As are; Marty Esquivel, Delores Griego, Mary Lee Martin, Berna Facio, Robert Lucero, and Paula Maes.

And by the same logic, unqualified to be senior administrators; Winston Brooks, Linda Sink, and Brad Winter.

Not one of these can advocate character and courage.

Therefore, not one of them can be a role model of character and courage.

The 90K of our children in the APS are entitled to administrative role models of the student standard of conduct; good role models of the student standard of conduct.


It is an overriding consideration.

It is a deal breaker.


cc Jon Barela at Barela_jon(at)aps.edu