As an open matter of debate, spending $5K on professional development for the head of a multi million dollar organization is not that much. The idea that someone is willing and able to go to other programs can be sign of hope and taking in important timely information, networking and keeping up with required credentials.
I feel overall more parents and 'concerned stakeholders' from all parts of our area and the wider tri-state and even 'internet and otherwise concerned (alums, second homeowners etc) are a hUGE untapped resources, even for hugs, to help us figure this whole challenge (and