I know this thread isn’t the right place to post this and will keep this quick.
Lance, you are exactly correct! There needs to be better education of the process and more transparency from top down. I am talking about being proactive and encouraging questions and then responding in a timely and informative way! From my recent experience I can understand why so many may begin but are quickly discouraged and give up. I honestly believe we have some of the brightest folks of any state, with great ideas, but are intimidated by the process and unknown. This forum provides a great starting point to explore ideas, get input etc etc. It also provides an excellent way for our leaders to proactively share knowledge!