Comments for Persons of the Year at http://www.theind.com , comment 1 to 4 out of 4 comments http://www.theind.com Wed, 22 May 2013 11:25:31 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/9592-persons-of-the-year#comment-25596 The community goal should be to transition the gang of 5 into the gang of 9. The entire parish needs to focus on establishing the Lafayette Parish Public Schools System into being the leading school system in the country. We must hold the leadership and administration accountable for closing the achievement gap, decreasing the number of drop-outs, and better preparing students to enter college or the workforce. This effort can't be done in a vacuum. It must include the community at large. Bringing in new leadership to build onto "our" school system's success is only a small part of the equation. We need to stand ready to support leadership who truly want our school system to break out of the status quo paradigm. Having a "Gang of 5" is a good start - now let's take it to the next level. - Douglas Menefee Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:50:56 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/9592-persons-of-the-year#comment-25591 We get a two-fer on this one. Not just a new Superintendent but a bona fide community leader. No more "we've done everything that we can do." AND at least a majority of our School Board share that vision and are ready to do the hard work necessary to transfor our public education system. No longer will it be the missing piece of the puzzle in the Lafayette economic development picture. Christmas arrived a little early this year. - Gary McGoffin Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:42:08 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/9592-persons-of-the-year#comment-25589 David, you must get a life my-man!! - Michael A. Moss Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:55:17 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/9592-persons-of-the-year#comment-25586 Springhill is one word. - David Swayze Hays Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:30:13 +0100