FLT, November 3rd

The November 3rd issue of the Forest Lake Times included a letter to the editor from me in response to a factually incorrect account of events in an October 27th letter. I've included a copy of the letter below.

Family conflict kept me from attending FLEA meeting

In a letter to the editor published October 27th, teacher Katy Gross criticized school board candidates who did not participate in a Forest Lake Education Association (FLEA, the local teachers union) event or respond to their questionnaire which they use to endorse candidates. She stated, “[Rebelein] declined to attend the event or even complete their questionnaire. That speaks loudly. It makes me wonder if [he] want[s] a positive working relationship with teachers.” In the interest of full disclosure, I was unable to attend the event due to previously scheduled medical appointments relating to my son’s recent transplant. I shared this conflict with the President of FLEA shortly after being invited and extended multiple offers to engage with them and answer questions. Thus far, my offers have been ignored. I was, and still am, willing to engage with FLEA and answer their questions.

Curt Rebelein, Junior