Editor's note: We asked the Superintendent of Barnstable School District and the Principal of West Hyannis Elementary School to comment on our stories bemoaning the "De Facto Segregation" at the latter school. Below is the school board and superintendent's response.
By Margeaux Weber, Chair, Stephanie Ellis, Vice Chair, Chris Joyce Fran McDonald, Patrick Murphy, Barnstable School Committee, and Dr. Mary Czajkowski, Superintendent.
Dear Mr. Brooks: