Some addtional information on the DCFCA Some information on DCFCA http://www.dcfca.org/ The D.C. Federation of Civic Associations (DCFCA) is dedicated to informing, representing, and supporting the residents of the District of Columbia by bringing together leaders of its diverse neighborhoods in an action-oriented body. her leaders of its diverse neighborhoods in an President Robert V. Brannum From: ccse_core@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto: ccse_core@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ] On Behalf Of William Cala Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 8:00 AM To: ccse_core@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ccse_core] Mayoral Control More poignant than the content (albeit important) is the author of the letter to the editor today. 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. __._,_.___ Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic Messages in this topic ( 15 ) Recent Activity: Visit Your Group MARKETPLACE Hobbies & Activities Zone: Find others who share your passions! Explore new interests. Yahoo! Groups Switch to: Text-Only , Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use . __,_._,___