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Sweetwater school board questions funds for investigators
"At this point, the board took a short recess. During the recess, trustee John McCann, who had just returned to his position after recovering from a car accident, left the meeting. When the remaining trustees returned to the dais, the clerk of the board announced that “staff has withdrawn the item.” Of course staff withdrew the item. Without John's favorable vote, the item would have failed with a 2-2 vote. Better to bring it up again later when a favorable outcome is certain.— September 25, 2013 10:18 a.m.
Sweetwater underwriters reel in the big one — a grand jury indictment
The requirements for expenditures goes beyond simple approval. It must also be for the benefit of the student body. Most of suhsd's asb's are run in violation of the whole concept of proper asb function.— August 31, 2013 6:39 p.m.
Sweetwater underwriters reel in the big one — a grand jury indictment
They will be taken care of. Once the crooks are gone there will be a lot of money available that is currently being spent on friends... Er, consultants and advisors.— August 30, 2013 9:03 p.m.
Sweetwater underwriters reel in the big one — a grand jury indictment
"Trustee Pearl Quiñones was part of a "very bizarre meeting" with Jesus Gandara regarding how to divvy up the bond underwriting." Aren't these decisions supposed to be made at a SCHOOL BOARD MEETING? Looks like she was scamming for herself there.— August 29, 2013 9:56 p.m.
Sweetwater underwriters reel in the big one — a grand jury indictment
For all my voting life, I have faithfully supported bonds and other legislation in support of education that were placed on the ballot. As a public school teacher, I put my X where my beliefs were. As of today, I will never vote for another bond or tax increase that benefits SUHSD until I have proof that these crooks are gone and not simply replaced with a different group of scumbags.— August 29, 2013 9:38 p.m.
Sweetwater underwriters reel in the big one — a grand jury indictment
"In August 2006, Jesus Gandara was selected as Sweetwater Union High School district’s new superintendent. According to a grand jury witness, on his first day on the job, Gandara found time to go to a bayside restaurant and drink tea with two bond underwriters and a Sweetwater trustee." Looks like Jesus was working his "magic" right from the get-go. On day 1 he is engaged in activity that will result in criminal indictments. Who brought him to SUHSD you ask? Greg Sandoval (indicted), Jim Cartmill (indicted), Arlie Ricasa (indicted), and Pearl Quinonez (indicted). Hmmmmm... I am seeing a pattern here. Something about birds, feathers, and flocks. Those four board members brought an "alleged" crook to SUHSD, who on his very first day on the job began steering SUHSD down the path of what today the DA's office says is the largest public corruption case in the history of the county. His first day! Since then what has John McCann brought to us that indicates he is working to clean up this mess? Nothing! No sooner did he take office, as president no less, he he jumped into Jesus's pocket and supported his every decision. He may not be one of the indicted, but he is certainly culpable in many of the decisions Jesus made during John's tenure. For me, I have some serious doubts about some of the charges against Bertha and Jim. At the very least those two seem to be making some effort to bring all of this mess into some type of control. Time will tell.— August 28, 2013 7:34 p.m.
Did Manuel Paul illegally burn San Ysidro School District papers?
If what Mr. Paul did was so above board, why cash and not a check? Why does this transaction take place in a restaurant parking lot and not through more "normal" methods? Why is this particular transaction "off the books" so to speak? Why does it also include a contractor who, as we know from transcripts, is flooding various school board members with money so he can, shall we say, "buy his way in" into receiving school contracts? Way too many unanswered questions for most people to ignore. If it looks like a duck...— August 6, 2013 7:41 a.m.
After car crash, Sweetwater trustee McCann out of ICU
Because so much has happened that was unexpected, to expect the unexpected has become the norm.— August 3, 2013 8:05 p.m.
After car crash, Sweetwater trustee McCann out of ICU
Jim Cartmill deserves props for being and acting the professional that he is. He, of all the current board members who have recently been the President of the Board, has run the meetings in the most efficient and professional manner. However, in the matters that are most important to the community, the members of the board are either part of the solution, or part of the problem. Right now, Jim is part of the problem. What he sees as sound solutions to complex problems turns out to be no more than support for a system of leadership that is out of touch with the community and no longer in sync with the desires and demands of the citizenry of Sweetwater. The community wants change with the old status quo, the nepotism that is the earmark of Jesus Gandara and Edward Brand, the fiscal disasters that are Brand's alone, the blatant disregard for transparency, honesty, and above all, a fairness that all involved deserve. As long as Jim Cartmill continues to support the status quo, he is part of the problem.— August 3, 2013 8:03 p.m.
Week in review: Sweetwater Union High School District
Serving on a school board should not be a stepping stone to higher office. It should be a calling to serve!— July 1, 2013 11:11 p.m.