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Sweetwater district teachers vote on strike
I do know that the Board has a policy in the case of an abstention, where it will be counted as a yes vote, but not any where a tie vote is counted as approval. Hope I'm not wrong. That rule in the case of abstentions needs to be changed. It is there to allow a board member to have plausible deniability by not having to cast a yes vote and yet still have their vote counted as a yes. A "CS" rule if you ask me.— March 16, 2014 2:23 p.m.
Sweetwater district meeting marked by chaos
"Superintendent Ed Brand said, “How do you continue to build support for a product that you’re producing? Last year we had over 200,000 people attend our graduation ceremonies…. On the one hand, we spent a lot of money to expose the district’s product to a lot of people who left feeling really good about their child or loved one’s success…. So, if you think of it in terms of marketing, if you think of it in terms of showing off your product, if you think in terms of celebrating, then I think that money is very well spent.” You're right about one thing Ed, you did spend a lot of money. Well spent? On that I beg to differ.— February 19, 2014 10:53 p.m.
Sweetwater district meeting marked by chaos
"Trustee McCann asked if the district had looked at Petco or Qualcomm. He also suggested the district look at military facilities; he specifically mentioned the Marine Corps Recruit Depot." Why not try Madison Square Garden John? Or perhaps the venue used for the Sochi Opening Ceremonies. What about parents who don't have transportation to such locations? What the hello is wrong with their own schools stadiums?— February 19, 2014 10:48 p.m.
Sweetwater district meeting marked by chaos
Until the residents of the various Mello-Roos districts go down to the district offices with their pitchforks and torches and rout out the demons and devils who are raiding our Funds, the powers that be will continue to rip us off.— February 19, 2014 10:42 p.m.
Castle Park Middle School principal punches back!!
Soon to be a footnote in the history of SUHSD.— February 10, 2014 11:24 p.m.
Castle Park Middle School principal punches back!!
Excellent overview. If I may, let me add this to your post. Even permanent teachers can be let go "IF" administrators follow specific guidelines laid out in teacher contracts that are first intended to assist, then remediate, then terminate lesser teachers. Unfortunately, administrator want to skip over the first two "messy" steps.— February 10, 2014 12:31 p.m.
Castle Park Middle School principal punches back!!
Your conclusions about me are moot to this discussion. Your impressions and feelings are also moot. But, let's be very clear about a few things. First. calling someone a bitch is not being flippant. Second, while I, like Maria, HAVE (not probably) accomplished a great deal of very important things, not only in my community, but also in my personal and professional life, but calling someone I don't even know a bitch was never one of those things.— February 10, 2014 12:21 p.m.
Castle Park Middle School principal punches back!!
I'm not exactly sure how I took her direct quote "Who is this Susan luzzaro bitch?!” out of context. If anybody needs to do some explaining, it's Maria herself. When you use such language in an email, language that has no other implied meaning other than to deride another individual,... well, I think I will stand by my comment.— February 10, 2014 12:12 p.m.
Castle Park Middle School principal punches back!!
Open letter to Robert Bleisch. "Bleisch texts back: “SD Reader, friend of the white elite negative extremists in CV.” Robert, Robert, Robert! White? Really? Yes, there are a few of us who are "white," and a whole lot who aren't. Although, to be honest, I always just thought of everyone as being "concerned." You know, "concerned, interested, involved." People who want only the best for their children and neighbors. People who want honest, transparent, colorblind governance by the leadership and administration of SUHSD. Why you feel you can refer to us as "white elite negative extremists in CV" is, as I suppose, just a flaw in your character. An inability to accept dissent with any other leadership style than to deride and belittle your critics. After all, when you can't win the argument with facts, just attack the person. For far too many people this has been a tactic of choice. Use your position of power to push people with less around until you get your way. Jesus used to think that way too. He also used to abuse his power and authority to intimidate his "employees" to get what he wanted. He also thought we were just a bunch of "losers and disgruntled ex-employees." But, look at Jesus now! Indicted felon. No friends left in CV. Even all his biggest supporters during his tenure... GONE. You do remember the principal at CPHS and his ilk? Where are they today? Gone! Where is Charlene Lemons, principal of ISHS? Gone! Where are all the rest of Jesus's biggest supporters at the district office? Also gone. These events didn't just happen in a vacuum. They came about as a result of good people no longer willing to look the other way, to accept the status quo. It came about because people stood up and did something to make a difference. You, on the other hand, are still here. Obviously, Dr. Brand isn't going to be in SUHSD for ever, some even say he may leave as early as next fall. Is your behavior today going to endear your to whomever follows in his place? Or, will you be just another casualty of a power shift because you are proving to be an embarrassment that needs to be purged? It's time for you to realize that the old ways are dying and you better adapt to the "New and Improved SUHSD," or just be a footnote in Dr. Brand's legacy. We are not going away! We are in for the long haul. Our resources are greater than yours. We have a huge investment in the outcome of our efforts. We are not doing this to "suck up" to the boss. Our boss is our children, and they will not be defeated. John Brickley, retired. Once upon a time, SUHSD teacher, life long citizen of Chula Vista, and proud member of CAVE (Citizens Against Virtually Everything), Disgruntled Ex-Employees, and my newest title; White Elite Negative Extremists in CV, aka WENECV. Respectfully Submitted!— February 6, 2014 11:48 a.m.
Castle Park Middle School principal punches back!!
"Galleher responds from her private email at 7:05. “Who is this Susan luzzaro bitch?!” Maria Galleher, yes you Maria, teacher at Grainger Middle. Is this how you act in class when things don't go your way? Is this one of the "values" you are teaching to your students? Is this how comfortable you are with Castle Park principal Robert Bleisch, that you can call others "bitches" to his face and he will not be either surprised or shocked at your choice of words? It is obvious you have used such language before while characterizing people with whom you are at odds. I wonder just how many parents of your students you have referred to as "bitch."— February 6, 2014 10:55 a.m.