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Lost the election, won the plum
During Mc Cann's swearing in speech he stated he was an adjunct college professor - reaching out to all of you - IS THAT TRUE? I remember past in past speeches where he referred to himself as a teacher at Montgomery— December 10, 2014 9:22 a.m.
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oskidoll/eastlaker - and so we MUST remember the names JUDGE ESPANA AND LYN NEYLON - remember how we were treated by those we elected into office - next time around THEY ARE OUTTA HERE!!!!!!— December 9, 2014 10:27 p.m.
Lost the election, won the plum
eastlaker - well, with all due respect to any looking to send flying planes over our neighborhood - think again. I saw the story on the recent plane crash - HEART BREAKING - and interestingly enough it brought to mind our fight, down here - was thankful to the hundreds who banned together, met in homes and threatened legal action back when.......... When are these officials going to realize, communities are not the dumping ground for back room, get rich quick deals? Oh, and did I mention the strong cross winds up here on the mesa? Yet another reason why the expansion was not seen as an option.— December 9, 2014 10:02 p.m.
Lost the election, won the plum
eastlaker - expand Brown Field - I would remind all what happened the last time they attempted to expand Brown Field - the community, my community turned out in mass. While I am not looking for anything else to do - I WILL FIGHT ANY EXPANSION TOOTH AND NAIL. With the mountains to the east and a large community to the west (mine), Mexico to the South and Eastlake to the north - anyway you look at it is a TERRIBLE IDEA!!! You want more room to land planes - well, there is a large area on the other side of those mountains to the east of the 8 - called the dessert. My community having the potential to be the victim of a plane crashing into our homes - where is the sanity in that??????— December 9, 2014 3:36 p.m.
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Eastlaker - something tells me the Shinoff firm is a smart firm. Gandara was known for being arrogant, as was Brand - so it would not surprise me one bit if the decision to appeal on the Ollier case was theirs (Districts) not the legal firm. The total ridiculousness in all of this is - while we were fighting the Ollier case in Court we were spending over a million $ to improve the CPH softball facilities. Does that make sense? But then what did under the leadership of these two opportunists? With a new Board hopefully new community members will attend the meetings and bring issues and concerns to the Boards attention for consideration..— December 8, 2014 5:44 p.m.
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oskidoll - with much respect I ask was Shinoff the attorney being used in the property deals? Jesus Gandara and Ed Brand did what they wanted, when they wanted - and I would offer for consideration - perhaps Brand and Gandara went against legal advice and did what they were notorious for - WHAT EVER IN THE HELL THEY WANTED. Attorneys are there to offer advice, but that does not mean that those that hire them always take it. Do not claim to know, just offering it up for consideration.— December 8, 2014 5:35 p.m.
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I have a different take on the Attorney Schinoff issue - attorneys by nature take no prisoners - ever watch Ironsides? The Good Wife? While TV shows, my opinion is the portrayals are pretty close to the mark. Have any of you ever hired an attorney? We want our attorneys in it to win - and it appears that is exactly what the Schinoff firm does. While I do question the exorbident amounts in legal fees we pay out each year - if we are going to hire a legal firm I want one that is in it to win and quickly. In closing, I am cognizant of some of those that have been victimized by the District - and yes the Schinoff firm was the legal entity used in some of those cases - but again, it was the Supers and those Board members who chose to victimize the employees or in the Ollier case, the students - not the Schinoff firm - we (District) hired Schinoff, he did not hire us. If we are looking for persons that are in the good deeds business - unfortunately Mother Theresa has passed and I challenge anyone to name me a 'nice' attorney (when they are in court). Guess my point is this why are going to raise sand for Schinoff doing what he was hired to do - win. *****AGAIN I PAY HOMMAGE TO THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN VICTIMIZED - but let's remember who CHOSE TO VICTIMIZE THEM - and hold them accountable.— December 8, 2014 2:38 p.m.
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It appears certain promotions were approved right before Ed Brand departed - questionable promotions. It is also worth noting that right before the 'temps' left others suits were promoted or provided assistance to do the MJO's (Major Job Objectives) they are not qualified to perform. It is time for all recent promotions and raises be put to the litmus test. NEW BOARD MEMBERS - are you feeling me?????? Let me ask you this - as teachers, as bus drivers, landscapers or others - when was the last time this District hired assistants to help you with your jobs? Rather/instead, you are told 'we need you to pick up the slack, work harder, add to your work load - because it is all about the kids. Look at all of these wonderful SUHSD employees - we depend on them, the community depends on them but more importantly our students NEED them - but, raises you say, additional help you say - that is reserved for the SUITS'. AND THAT IS ONE OF THE BIG PROBLEMS WITH THE WAY SUHSD IS MANAGED!!!!!!!!!— December 7, 2014 9:41 a.m.
Ed talks out of school
bankalchemist - I have followed your posts regarding Brand and Hassey over the years. With all due respect, it was NOT the community that wanted Ed Brand to return - in truth we had about enough of him, the first time around - it was John McCann and Jim Cartmill who wanted him back. When Cartmill needed help with his bankruptcy Brand and Hassey each gave him 50k. ( though Cartmill continues to deny it) Glad to see you are still around!!!!— December 4, 2014 7:04 p.m.
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Joepublic - one point that MUST NOT be overlooked - Mr. Calhoun negotiated the project to start BEFORE our Board voted on it - HOW, WHY - does this happen? Am I wrong - weren't we told by the Superintendent that they had heard the community, and they had listened to the then candidates and were NOT going to proceed?— November 25, 2014 3 p.m.