In today's D and C. the following letter appeared. Perhaps more poignant that the content (albeit significant) is the author of the letter. Democrat and Chronicle 3-3-10 Don't follow the D.C. schools model I do not seek to enter into the debate over Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy's effort to take over Rochester public schools. However, the Rochester Area Colleges, a consortium of Rochester public and private universities, colleges and community colleges, which supports the mayoral takeover, has used the mayoral takeover of Washington , D.C. , public schools as a model of success. This is where I must speak out. Mayoral takeover of Washington , D.C. , public schools has not proven to be highly successful. This group of presidents and others who support Mayor Duffy's plan do a great disservice to the people of Rochester if the Washington , D.C. , model is used. — ROBERT VINSON BRANNUM WASHINGTON , D.C. The writer is president of the D.C. Federation of Civic Associations Inc.