Your Letters: In Support of Klein and Yusuf for Board of Education

This letter was submitted by Carl Finger:
To the Editor:

I wholeheartedly recommend Amber Yusuf and Robert Klein for re-election to the Board of Education. Working with them on the Board of Education through the severest of challenges confirms their qualifications as extraordinary Board Members who should, and must, continue to represent the community on the Board of Education.

Amber Yusuf emerged quickly and effectively as a leader of the Board in her first year on the Board of Education. She provided dedicated, diligent, and effective. Knowing Amber none of this was a surprise. However, her temperament in trying situations, her even keeled approach to the many challenges the Board faced, and her staunch advocacy on behalf the students, convincingly establishes her vital importance to the Board and the community. The successes of the past year can be directly attributed to her leadership as President of the Board and prior to that as Vice President of the Board.

Robert Klein displayed his thoughtful and considered approach to governance from the outset of his first term. No meeting passes without an insightful and often previously unstated perspective on an issue. Bob’s ability not only to consider and formulate a viewpoint but to articulate it for those present at any meeting continues to prove invaluable. Bob’s presentation often compels further discussion about issues ultimately leading to a well-conceived result. His unique perspective clearly positively influenced all decisions by the Board during his term and the successes of the past year can be traced to his contributions.

Both Amber and Bob have proven respectful and congenial colleagues who work well not only with the Board, but parents, community members, administrators, and staff. Their performance and accomplishments leave no doubt that they must be re-elected to the Board so that their excellent work and results will continue. Amber and Bob have my unequivocal support and I hope the voters will join me in re-electing them to the Board of Education.

Very truly yours,

Carl L. Finger
38 Butler Road
Scarsdale, New York 10583