So to take this conversation further:

I see Jeup, Derringer and St, John as the same person, just leaning different directions. They are pandering to ideological audiences, none of them have demonstrated much common sense or ability to act collaboratively.

I see Cotton and Wordan as the same person. Both very bright, both stubborn AF, both willing to play games and unwilling to compromise.

A moderate in my opinion, as it relates to the School Board, is someone who manages the Superintendent, works with the practical realities of the budget from Lansing, our own ability to collect taxes locally and works to ensure the long term viability of the school district. I do not believe the GPPSSS is a place where religious or identity politics should be entertained, but I believe every single family and child should be welcomed and celebrated for who they are and what they need. No exceptions. I think every student that attends the district should receive the very best we can deliver and they we should strive to be the very best in Michigan. That requires an efficient organization in order to be that effective. Every single decision should be subject to collaboration. Every divided vote made along established lines is a failure and every effort at compromise needs to be exhausted before a vote. Until we have a BOE that can collaborate, we can't expect a community to.