Snow can't have argument both ways

For well over a year now, board member Larry Snow has bashed the former District 158 superintendent for allegedly acting "outside of the board" with regard to district finance issues. According to Snow, a superintendent should never have the authority to make any kind of agreement regarding money or contracts without the consent of the school board.

At a recent board meeting, the fact that David and Linda Moore are living on District 158 property and not paying the contractually agreed-upon $5,000 per year in rent was discussed. Snow was quick to speak up and point out that the Moores aren't paying the rent listed in their current contract because the former superintendent told them they didn't have to.

This agreement is not in writing and never went before the school board. If true, the former superintendent made that decision alone.

Why is it OK for the former superintendent to agree to no rent for the Moores, yet it's not OK for the superintendent to act independently on other financial matters?

Once again, hypocritical Larry Snow shows us all that the rules apply to everyone but him and his friends. It's shameful that he gets away with this double standard and even more shameful that the press in the audience that night did not follow up on the double-speak from Snow.

Robert Allare

Lake In the Hills