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Karen and fellow board members: I agree with Karens basic thesis that we are not interested in confrontational meetings with neighbouring boards. We should however be interested in productive ones. I feel that Mikes assessment is correct ... currently the other local boards have no interest in being involved seriously in these issues. That is the problem. I believe we need to lay out our own position clearly and honestly in respect to the two assessment issues BEFORE we sit down for a talk. Then WE CAN DO THE LISTENING and hopefully move the discussion along toward ideas on resolving differences. That will not be possible with the scenario that is being suggested. If this makes sense, perhaps Karen could edit my draft to soften any language which strikes her as confrontational, while maintaining or enhancing clarity in respect to communicating our position. .... Wavell