The endorsement of Betsy Johnson is an example of biased journalism by the Bellevue Reporter.You cited facts that support your endorsement and left out anything that would reflect positively on Steve McConnell.One fact: he is a local business owner and parent of two children, one of them a special needs child.

I also take issue with the statement, “Schools here are considered some of the best in the nation.”By whom?And by what standard are we judging?As the parent of a recent Newport High School graduate, I can tell you from experience the Bellevue School District does not care about any child who doesn’t help them get the “best in the nation” rating.

A prime example is my child, diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at the age of 17.None of her teachers in elementary, middle or high school connected her school problems with special needs.

The Bellevue School Board is so focused on their “best in the nation” status that any child not helping them achieve it is intentionally “left behind.”We need new leadership on the School Board, people who understand that the purpose of our schools is to educate our children at whatever level they function.

I have talked with Steve McConnell and he understands that is the purpose of schools.I think Steve can be instrumental in the switch from “best in the nation” to “educating all our students.”That is why I am voting for Steve.

Nancy Kasmar, Bellevue