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Quinones, Ricasa, Cartmill, Cabello weigh pleas vs. fighting
It is hard to believe what I witnessed this evening. Many teachers, many community members MASSIVE press - but NO Board meeting. 'Due to the fact that only two Board members are present the Board meeting is cancelled and will be rescheduled to April 21st' Jim Cartmill told the audience. Ed Brand stood up and arrogantly pointed that attorney Winnett (spelling?) was there to answer any questions from ? Or the media...... As we stood there we watched as the Security firm left - we paid for them. Then at 6:00 the translators stood in front of the board meeting door reading the notice that due to NO board members being present the board meeting was cancelled - we paid for them. My fellow neighbors why weren't these persons notified in advance? Why do our tax dollars mean so little to Jim Cartmill and John McCann (candidate for C.V. City Council) that they would tolerate both the security firm and translators not being notified of the cancellation? Jim Cartmill and John McCann (candidate for C.V. Council) both knew in advance that Lopez and Quinones would not attend - so why the hoax? Is this the best that Jim Cartmill and John McCann (candidate for C.V. City Council) have to offer the community that voted them into office. Just last Monday, John McCann (candidate for C.V. City Council) commented on his disappointment as to the Board meetings cancellation; however, here he is just one week and one day later participating in a hoax. Why didn't John McCann (candidate for C.V. City Council) demand that Jim Cartmill reschedule the meeting when Lopez could attend? They were told by Lopez she would be out of town, they knew when she would be returning, so WHY????? Why on earth would Jim Cartmill and John McCann (candidate for C.V. Council) allow themselves to be used by Ed Brand? As one cameraman asked 'is this the same McCann who stood here, just a week ago, voicing his disappointment'? Ah, that would be a YES!!!!!! Last but not least the students who showed up one group of three (3) another group of four (4) - all there to voice support for the teachers. One young teenage girl dropped off by her father who was on his way back to Eastlake when she phoned him 'Dad, can you pick me up no one is here but me, this lady and a bunch of reporters - she is going to stay until you come back'. This young student had waited til her Dad arrived home from work, late and then had him rush her over to a non existent Board meeting. Was he upset, the word upset does not define his fury. He had voted for both Jim Cartmill and John McCann (candidate for C.V. City Council) - 'what a mistake that was, neither have done anything for their communities'. I agreed!!!!!! Then I advised him John McCann was now running for C.V. Council - he looked at me and said - 'he fooled me once, not again'. How do you spell poor representation Jim Cartmill - John McCann (candidate for C.V. Council). Just my opinion— March 25, 2014 8:22 p.m.
Quinones, Ricasa, Cartmill, Cabello weigh pleas vs. fighting
IF we were living in a democratic society, with elected representatives of ethical standing, providing transparent government we would NOT be left to guess - about ANY of this!!!!!— March 25, 2014 1:59 p.m.
Quinones, Ricasa, Cartmill, Cabello weigh pleas vs. fighting
We have a $4 million deficit. The majority of our schools are in Program Improvement. The majority of our Board members have/are facing felony charges. Yet Ed Brand has decided to beat his chest via OUR tax dollars in spending said monies on an advertisement. Several local entities by way of newspaper articles and television coverage celebrate the accomplishments of our students FOR FREE on a regular basis. This money, as does the majority of the Federal and State funding, BELONGS IN THE CLASSROOM!— March 24, 2014 6:32 p.m.
Quinones, Ricasa, Cartmill, Cabello weigh pleas vs. fighting
Shirleyberan - you are too funny. On a positive note, and there is always a positive to be found IF YOU DIG DEEP ENOUGH ---- Jim Cartmill is definitely not the truth crusader he claims to be and John McCann was not as disappointed as he claimed to have been when he spoke to the media - (could it be his 'press conference' was a rouse?) As the song goes "HOW DO YOU LIKE ED BRAND NOW"? Brand is destroying these mens reputations in the eyes of the community members that live, worship and vote here. What will those reporters be saying about all of this NOW?— March 22, 2014 10:50 a.m.
Quinones, Ricasa, Cartmill, Cabello weigh pleas vs. fighting
BOARD MEETING MARCH 25th ???????? Teachers on vacation, Ms. Lopez gone as well (???????) Notification posted on Board room door dated and signed by Mr. Cartmill states that Board meeting to be held on 17th was 'adjoined' ? - "due to the fact that no Board members would be present" signed and dated by Cartmill on 18th. Second notification signed by Ed Brand and posted on the 18th advising the Board meeting was adjourned - WHY WERE THESE NOTIFICATIONS POSTED THE DAY AFTER THE MEETING?????? Mr. Cartmill's illness was the reason given for the 'adjourned' meeting this week. Now he has signed a statement saying it was because 'no' Boaed members would be present. Quinones, Lopez were there in person - McCann showed up - so why did Cartmill sign his name to a statement that was a lie? A cover up or a cover our own a****? So tell us Mr. Cartmill why are YOU, John McCann, and Ed Brand scheduling a meeting when you know Lopez is gone? Collusion?????? John McCann told the press he was NOT happy that the Board meeting had been cancelled? So now we want to know why is he willing to attend now that Lopez is gone - because Cartmill and Brand told him to be there? Is this the kind of person we want on the Chula Vista City Council? A man that follows directives from a Board President facing an upcoming trial on felony charges??? Well at least the true McCann has been exposed - bet he is thanking Cartmill and Brand for all of this negative exposure, a few months before the primary - NOT!!!!! The press is going to eat this up - shows up speaking of his disappointment for adjourned meeting then turns around and exposes himself for being a part of the plot. Just my opinions— March 22, 2014 8:20 a.m.
Quinones, Ricasa, Cartmill, Cabello weigh pleas vs. fighting
In March of 2001 Los Angeles Times reported that Mr. Cartmill found himself involved in an investigation associated with his bid for C.V. City Council. Campaign contribution questions. While Cartmill stated he had no knowledge of any wrong doing and no charges were filed, it is an interesting read.— March 21, 2014 2:06 p.m.
Quinones, Ricasa, Cartmill, Cabello weigh pleas vs. fighting
I guess since Ricasa plead out first, and was perceived as offering to turn on the others she got the best deal. She, by no means, deserved it - but it is what it is. It has been a very long and arduous journey. But let's focus what the initial goal was - it was to restore integrity and professionalism to the Board - almost there, we are almost there. Cartmill accepting a loan - friends to stick together. Like minds, and all of that. I am reminded of the loan seen on Google - Ed Brand and Tom Hassey 50k lent to Cartmill for a bankruptcy. .While Cartmill says it never happened documents found on a web search seems to point that it did. So much can be found on the Internet for those wanting to document the true nature of those who practice to deceive. A treasure of non profit info - and ................— March 21, 2014 1:45 p.m.
Rankled by Sweetwater district meeting cancellation
oskidoll. While I continue to be concerned that the County Board, specifically our elected representative, have done nothing to help in our long struggle to restore credibility to SUHSD I would like to commend their actions and statements last evening. Hopefully lessons have been learned by ALL and will never be repeated. With ALL of their connections to Sacramento, surely the County Board of Ed could have raised the issue with those with the power and sent help our way. They say no, I, respectfully, disagree. As I sat there last evening I observed their body language - they truly exhibited an earnest interest in ALL speakers topics - even those who were not complimentary. Additionally they were not shy in sharing their opinions. As I have always said - "I, anniej, am NOT looking for representatives that agree with me; I am simply looking for a representative with integrity that I can respect".— March 21, 2014 10 a.m.
Rankled by Sweetwater district meeting cancellation
Bashing or truth,,,,,, guess it depends on your moral compass. I am looking for a School Board and Superintendent whose efforts support quality public education. It is clear IF Jim Cartmill would have partnered with integrity we would not be here. He should have demanded far more from those Superintendents he sat on the dais with, he chose instead to partner with 'the Gandara' and Brand. His votes, historically documented, those define Cartmill............. Perhaps he might want to explain those partnerships.— March 21, 2014 8:11 a.m.
Rankled by Sweetwater district meeting cancellation
20 LONG years - that is how long Jim Cartmill has been a SUHSD Board member. Trujillo, Ed Brand reign 1' 'the Gandara', Ed Brand reign 2 - and there Cartmill sat voting in line with those Superintendents. When someone shows you who they TRULY are - believe them! Jim Cartmill needs to leave his seat, he has done NOTHING for our students or this community that can be applauded. His reminders to Board meeting audience members that he is a Pastor - really???? Pastor - Board Member - titles impress us little. Honorable actions, integrity, honesty - these are what we are looking for. Cartmill's votes, documented history. He recently stated that a review of Board votes indicate that a high percentage of the time this Board votes unanimously - ah, Mr. Cartmill perhaps you might want to categorize that data; provide the numbers on the controversial issues at each Board meeting for the past five (5) years, broken down by year. While you are at it, show us how many times you and Ms. Ricasa voted as a block. Then share the percentage of times YOU, Ricasa, and McCann voted as a block. For close to five (5) years I have continued to hold out hope that Mr. Cartmill would turn things around - stand up and draw a line in the sand. The past few days I have been going over all that has gone wrong with our students education, our District, with our tax dollars - one factor has remained constant, one vote that has enabled all of the ills - all arrows point back to Jim Cartmill. anniej has attempted to bring humor to most conversations - trait of my 'daddy' passed down. However Monday nights events and the role I believe Jim Cartmill played has left me sad and humorless. Just another false prophet, wolf in sheep's clothing. What a legacy...........— March 20, 2014 9:49 a.m.