“I and several other members were disappointed by the mayor’s appointments to standing committees, but we graciously accepted the outcome of her decisions,” writes Terrio. “If the proposed action were to go through, it would also be appropriate for the BOSC to second guess the mayor’s appointments and vote to change them as well.”

Terrio also states he doesn’t think it’s appropriate to have partisan, political organizations like the Granite State Organizing Project (GSOP) operating in, and recruiting students from, city schools.

“This board was upset that the NRA donated money to our schools – a donation that came without any indoctrination on their part,” writes Terrio. “We don’t allow the NRA or the John Birch Society the freedom to operate in our schools – why do we allow GSOP to do this? If we are to be consistent and avoid the appearance of being hypocritical, then we shouldn’t allow any partisan political group such as the GSOP carte blanche to operate in our schools.”

Late last week, Mayor Joyce Craig said she is hopeful an amicable solution regarding YOU membership on the committee can be reached.

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