RECAP: My takeaway and thoughts from Darien's BOE meeting. As my opponent attacks the parents of Darien, I am trying to learn what crisis' are at the forefront of this school year. The number one issue, which is NOT POLITICAL, is MENTAL HEALTH. This issue is personal and needs to be treated as such, unique to the needs of each school and District. The solution isn't more umbrella solutions from Hartford or omnipotent medical mandates. It's about promoting overall well-being for the mind, body and soul of our children.