Marc Ward
Marc Ward
action public
It was the public who thought of the idea. It wasn't a board-initiated action at all.
fit hazard sensitive
I think that Hazard would be a better fit for Des Moines. I got a sense that they'd be more sensitive to what we need.
nest people seeing seen
For years people had never seen a nest hatch, but they're seeing them now. It's incredible.
goodness kept people thank
Thank goodness for the fog. It kept people home.
fights-and-fighting fit punishment weak
I don't think we're being weak on fighting. I think you'll see more enforcement because the punishment will fit the offense.
hardship pleasure realize
It's a hardship for those involved. We realize that and take no pleasure in it, but it was the financially responsible thing to do.
among depends issue kids trust
It is an issue among some of the kids. It depends on your child. With our son, we trust him.
consent hidden reflects staff
There's nothing hidden on the consent agenda. It's all public. It reflects staff implementing what we approved.
compare four high lincoln
Compare Lincoln High School's four administrators to (West Des Moines) Valley's eleven.
definitely everybody feet fog front
The fog definitely slowed everybody down. There were times when you couldn't see more than 15 feet in front of you.
came earlier home nest ready
We came home a little earlier than usual. We're ready to have our own nest hatch.
bring fog people rolling start wondering
Usually, when you see fog rolling in on New Year's Eve, you start wondering about how many people you are going to bring to the hospital.
assume child kid math middle vast
Too often, the vast middle is overlooked. Not every child is a math whiz kid and we shouldn't assume so.
challenge middle
We still have a challenge in middle school.