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Sweetwater school board to address campaign spending limits
Every so often, a governing body is given an opportunity to do the right thing. Campaign reform is just such an item. The current situation that permeates the SUHSD culture is one of "what's in it for me." This is not what it should be. When we elected our current Board members, we were of an opinion that represented an idealistic position that everybody was on the same page; what was best for our students was what was best for SUHSD. Sadly, the position of the majority of our Board and that of our current Superintendent is not in harmony with that sentiment. Because of the ongoing scandal that has been the public picture of our current Board, it is time to make a change. A change that not only represents the will of the public, but also is a meaningful acceptance of what has become the norm of our times. The influences of campaign dollars in today's elections has become a plague that needs to be eradicated. Too much influence by the contractors who want a piece of the monetary pie has tainted the process that we call the democratic process. We need honest governmenment, one that is not influenced by money, favors, or promises. We need a Board of trustees that are willing to make decisions, not based on who they are beholding to, but rather on sound principles of student's needs, financial responsibilities, and future goals. To this end, I support campaign reform. This is the only means that we, the public, have of assuring that our elected officials are not beholding to the influence of money from the unscrupulous.— February 18, 2013 11:56 p.m.
Two month delay for alleged South Bay corruption cases
If what I read about the financials of SUHSD are even remotely close to reality, the current board and Gandara/Brand have driven this district into insolvency.— February 18, 2013 12:09 a.m.
Two month delay for alleged South Bay corruption cases
If McCann knows what is good for him, he would distance himself as far away from SUHSD as he possibably can. The longer he stay on the Board, the more likely he will be included in the scandal.— February 18, 2013 12:06 a.m.
Two month delay for alleged South Bay corruption cases
anniej... Brand will throw anybody under the bus if it will deflect the attention away from himself. I have seen some of his "testimony" to the grand jury. Any current board member who thinks he is on their side is a fool.— February 18, 2013 12:03 a.m.
Sweetwater school district’s weird, failed real estate deals
anniej: there can only be one captain of any ship. The captain is totally responsible for what happens to the ship, even if (s)he is asleep in their bunk. No matter who is to blame, the captain is responsible. And, the captain of SUHSD is...?— February 9, 2013 10:40 p.m.
New Sweetwater Union financial officer has controversial past
Kinda like when Tom Cruise peels off that latex mask in MI. It's really Gandara with a Brand mask.— February 5, 2013 1:57 p.m.
New Sweetwater Union financial officer has controversial past
Sounds a bit more like a PITA than a cordial type. He ought to fit right in.— February 5, 2013 1:49 p.m.
Sweetwater's gathering storm
Susan Luzzaro, Discretionary funds are funds that that can be used at the discretion of whomever is in charge of those funds. Rainy day funds are for emergencies. Since the Mello-Roos Funds are being raided by Dr. Brand and the Board, I would think these would fall into the category of unsupervised loans. AKA "finders keepers, losers weepers."— February 1, 2013 7:19 p.m.
Sweetwater board votes to open second charter school
Yeaaaaaaaaa!— February 1, 2013 7:06 p.m.
Sweetwater board votes to open second charter school
Unfortunately, the Star News soft pedals a lot of stuff. Their's is a feel good community newspaper. Or should I say softpaper? Kinda like Charmin.— February 1, 2013 7:05 p.m.