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33% of the profit? No problem — hey!
Please review PDF provided above - is that not Tom Calhoun's name that was copied in?— July 31, 2014 7:44 p.m.
33% of the profit? No problem — hey!
So, it would appear that Mr. Calhoun was less than forthright with the community the night of the meeting when the community asked 'will E2 ManageTech be expecting SUHSD to honor the Participation Agreement signed by Ms. Russo' - surprised by NO, NOT ME! Transparency and this District do NOT go hand in hand!— July 31, 2014 7:20 p.m.
Sweetwater land deals — the beef goes on
Legal, judicial scrutiny is needed - any/all persons found to be part of any alleged or believed conspiracy to keep the truth from the taxpaying public MUST be held accountable. Claiming the excuse 'I was just doing my job' - we are over that one, we have had enough - WHEN YOU KNOW BETTER YOU DO BETTER - well,,,,, any/all employees are fully aware of the recent past conspiracies and where it got those involved - ah, that would be pleading out and convicted - so,,, we will be expecting - NO, DEMANDING ACCOUNTABILITY - termination, resignation or judicial accountability. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH - what is it going to take to restore trust? * just my opinion— July 28, 2014 8:13 p.m.
Sweetwater land deals — the beef goes on
A simple question that begs an answer WHY, EVEN NOW, UNDER THE WATCHFUL EYE OF COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS WHO KNOW BETTER, DOES SUHSD CONTINUE TO CIRCUMVENT THE LAW/RULES? The EdCode is NOT being followed, looking for a modern version of 'Ironside' (boy am I dating myself). * often my comments are akin to a course in old folk trivia— July 24, 2014 7:57 a.m.
Sweetwater land deals — the beef goes on
Mr. Shilling: I would like to thank you for sharing your opinions with the many members of the community that follow The READER and Ms. Luzzaro. Unfortunately, historically speaking, the voting community has rarely had the opportunity to hear/read candidates opinions on the issues.— July 23, 2014 9:48 p.m.
Sweetwater land deals — the beef goes on
Ms Luzzarro - The comment about Economics 101 - a bit condescending to the audience that evening.— July 23, 2014 9:39 p.m.
Sweetwater land deals — the beef goes on
There are questions raised here that simply SHOULD be answered by Superintendent Glover and the County people. *. Why is Mr. Diamond REFUSING to answer the questions: is this agreement in effect and/or - are you, Mr. Diamond intending on FORCING the District to honor the agreement signed by Ms. Russo? (Legal recourse). These are questions we deserve an answer to. There is a large majority who is looking to seek legal representation and hold. Ed Brand, Dianne Russo, and any/all Board members who had knowledge of this deal that was hidden from the taxpaying public. *. Why, after ridding this community of its previous Board members and Supers is Superintendent Glover and the County Board folk allowing Tom Calhoun to circumvent Ed Code (noted in the article)? These are legitimate questions that are being ignored. We are hearing that there will be meetings that will allow the community the opportunity to be advised of what THEY HAVE ALREADY DONE - UNACCEPTABLE, we have waited long enough and to NO avail. We are past dog and pony shows, we are sick of 'be patient and trust we will do the right thing.' NO YOU HAVEN'T - within their first two meetings they signed a 10 year lease with an additional 10 year option for a new District office on the east side. When the issue of transportation was raised the response 'there is a bus stop right down the street'. Are you kidding me, a little arrogant wouldn't you say? Last week they raised Mello, even after clearly stating that perhaps, since they did not reside here or pay taxes here, that perhaps it was not the right thing to do. Concerns are raised regarding change orders on construction and they are ignored. Now this is a 'personal' opinion - I believe that the new County folk are scared to death that the true financials would expose just how bad things are. I believe they have been sold a bill of goods that if 'you just vote for all of these expenditures and increases' no one will ever know - perhaps they believe in their heart of hearts they are protecting us. Well, with all due respect we do not need protection we need THE FREAKIN' TRUTH. It is clear, it is preferred that we not bother the Board with major issues. We are reading the message loud and clear; WE HAVE BEEN THRU THIS DRILL BEFORE. Antagonists gotta do what they gotta do - and we are going to do just that - are you reading between the lines?— July 23, 2014 9:18 p.m.
Sweetwater land deals — the beef goes on
It is time for Superintendent Glover to BRING DOWN THE WALLS OF SECRECY regarding ALL of the property negotiations. The new Board asks that we trust them, then turns around and ignores our pleas for transparency. Last time I checked this was OUR community and these are OUR tax dollars they are spending. To act as though we are 'bothering them' (the Board) is most disrespectful to those who have invested so much to bring about change.— July 23, 2014 6:46 p.m.
Pit bully
While some choose to poo poo the San Diego Taxpayers Association allow me to share two experiences with two members. - 5 years ago I contacted the SD Taxpayers Association seeking advice and direction. I and 4 other members of the South Bay were looking for someone, anyone to help us in our endeavors to expose the corruption of the Sweetwater Union High School District. Mr. Chris Cate took the time to speak with me. I have never forgotten that, and we have all seen what the average taxpayer can accomplish when they are attempting to fight the good fight. - I have attended the majority of Sweetwater Bond Oversight Committee meetings in the past 5 years. Mr. Terry McKearney is the SD Taxpayers representative on that committee - Mr. McKearney is a person we all should be comfortable looking out for our tax interests - educated on the issues, honest and focused. What we all need to remember to do, is, to THANK those who seek to serve vs. use their positions.— July 23, 2014 5:38 p.m.
Cartmill for Sweetwater board — get real
eastlaker - what is that old saying 'the ball is in her HONOR's court'.— July 23, 2014 1:11 p.m.