Letter to the editor:

Rumors abound in the west end of Sanders County.

I can dispel one of those rumors. I am NOT suing Noxon Schools for bazillions of dollars.

I did write a complaint against our School Board Chair and the Superintendent. The reason for the complaint is this:

I raised my hand during the Public Comment portion of the December Board meeting. I was recognized by the Board Chair. I began reading my comment. I will mention that I had emailed the comment earlier in the day to all members of the School Board. As was heard by numerous members of the audience, the Superintendent told the Board Chair to call a five-minute recess and call me into the hall. I was asked to accompany these gentlemen into the hall. Please note, I am a 4’11” 70-year-old grandma and both the Board Chair and the Superintendent are about 6’ tall. I was then harassed and intimidated into not speaking about an issue NOT on the agenda. After 10 minutes one of the Board members joined us outside. This member was concerned that the door to the hall was closed by the principal and what was called a five-minute recess was now past 10 minutes. Later, three of the Board members did seek me out and although they may not have agreed with my comments, they did agree that I should have been allowed to speak. After 25 minutes I gave up and returned to the meeting. I admit I was crying. I am now concerned about anyone else trying to make public comments.

My ultimate concern is for the students, the staff and the community of Noxon Schools. Incidentally I have lived in Noxon since 1977, both my son and daughter graduated from Noxon School and my grandchildren now attend Noxon Schools.

If you have any questions, please contact any Board member or the Superintendent.

Mary Chaboya,

Noxon