Good afternoon, all.

I’m still reaching out. But I keep getting my hand slapped.

My offer of assistance/openness to the Athens-Clarke County School District stands with regard to the new superintendent, central office staff, principal, teachers and parents. To their credit, in less than a week since I wrote my column, I have heard from many of you voicing support and promising to help with the process.

In fact, two parents have started sending me “good news” from their kids’ schools. We had three or four of their items in today’s newspaper. No, they are not Earth-shattering, front-page items for most of us. But to the kids listed, it’s a big deal. So why not carve out a little space. Cheers and thanks to those parents.

But that doesn’t mean everyone wants to play.