An op-ed column by Adam Graves in the Coeur d'Alene Press has gotten under the skin of appointed Coeur d'Alene School Board Trustee Brent Regan. In it, Graves wonders why none of the School Board members attended the annual Sorensen Magnet School auction that raised $85,000:

Adam Graves: What was disheartening to myself and to other parents, teachers and attendees that I spoke to at the auction is that not a single current school board member came to show their support and see what a special thing they have in their district. Not one. They seemed to have no problem clearing their schedules to attend the Republican Fundraiser Lincoln Dinner only weeks earlier. This seems to paint a picture of where their priorities lie, and it is apparently not with the children or the success of our schools. Coeur d'Alene Press op-ed & comments section here.

Brent Regan response in comments section: I investigated the circumstances that Mr. Graves complains about. As it turns out, some members of the administration did receive invitations to the Sorensen event by mail. However, Board members did not receive invitations. As chairman of the event, it was Mr. Graves' responsibility to invite public officials. At best, his indignation is the direct result of his own incompetence. Also: Regan has a lengthier response on his Facebook page.

Question: Perhaps the School Board members should spend as much time at important school functions as they do mugging for the various Republican luncheons and dinners in town?