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And so it begins--------— March 4, 2014 2:53 p.m.
Sweetwater district meeting marked by chaos
Regardless of the timing, FINALLY, a political leader has stepped forward and gone on record stating CHANGE is needed at SUHSD and Ed brand has got to go. While I am not a Chula resident I do own property there. I have found Mayor Cox to be responsive to my concerns as a property owner in the city. We do not 'know' each other and quite frankly I am a nobody. Yet I have indeed been impressed when she personally has returned phone calls on issues to listen - not always agree, but she respected me enough to listen. Just my opinion.— February 28, 2014 2:15 p.m.
Big plans for Chula Vista’s Vogue Theater
Oh the memories The Vogue Theatre brings back. Back in the day, Friday night football games, a dance at the gym and then La Bella's. Saturday nights it was The Vogue......... Nice to see everything old is NOT lost.— February 22, 2014 7:58 p.m.
Sweetwater district meeting marked by chaos
Mr. Brickley: laughter brings us all together. You Sir have started my day off with a bang! Much humor but, point well taken!!!!!!!— February 20, 2014 6:53 a.m.
Sweetwater district meeting marked by chaos
The issue, is the large number of attendees. When a community member recommended issuing a certain amount of tickets per senior the District balked - perhaps Brand has promised McCann free access to the voters in exchange for continued employment. We have no money for our students or teachers, yet seem to have a ton of it for consultants and venues. Where is the fiscal conservative in McCann? - he is still looking for it. Wow, those that are running against McCann LOVING THIS - McCann has about as much chance in winning a Council seat as I do in winning Miss America.— February 20, 2014 6:51 a.m.
Sweetwater district meeting marked by chaos
oskidoll - I Thank You for your excellent suggestions. I do not feel like I have the right 'to tell people what 'I' want them to do'. I simply want to raise awareness of the issues and then it is up to the individual to follow their own compass. My call to action is really quite simple, SHOW UP and be educated, these are, after all their children!!! In truth I believe we are more DISAPPOINTED than anything else, terribly disappointed. How could soooo many be sooo disappointed by sooooo few?, because they are elected officials who swore to act in the best interests of 'our children' and have obviously failed to do so.— February 19, 2014 3:44 p.m.
Sweetwater district meeting marked by chaos
Last evenings meeting was the icing on the cake. The cake might very well be named 'dysfunction' the icing named 'Ed Brand'. After the teacher take over of a recent Board meeting Jim Cartmill advised how all future Board meetings would be held. Roberts Rule of Order. Yet at last nights meeting CHAOS WAS THE RULE OF ODER fueled by none other than Ed Brand. When have you EVER heard of a superintendent arrogantly shouting out 'No, we don't have to adjourn a meeting'. The Board, led by Brand, simply stood up and walked off the Dias. Said principal referred to in this article was Brands perceived 'golden boy'. Tell me Mr. Brand 'how is that working for you now?' Allegations of teachers being made 'to touch' said principal. One can only imagine what it is going to take for this group to END THE MADNESS. As one eloquent teacher stated, 'my father always told me when you borrow something you need to return it in better condition than when you took possession of it - it is the responsibility of you Board members to leave the Board seats you are borrowing in better condition than when first sat in them' (paraphrase). Unfortunately that is not happening. Each and everyone of us has an obligation to do SOMETHING, do ANYTHING to end this madness. I am looking for a succinct message to be placed on business cards that will direct the community to articles detailing the dysfunction that plagues us and encourages attendance at Board meetings. Our dirty little secret and ALL of those who have proliferated it must be exposed. I will be paying for them and handing them out throughout our community. ANY IDEAS on what that message should be?— February 19, 2014 1:25 p.m.
Castle Park Middle School principal punches back!!
While this a relatively old story and many may not be following I am driven to comment on last evenings Board meeting. Allegations levied by a speaker during Closed Session has left me most concerned. Principals are suppose to lead by example - the very fact that Ed Brand chose the subject of the allegations to promote his many schemes is NOTHING short of deplorable. Is this just how far down the SUHSD has plummeted? Surely our children deserve to be lead by better persons, The absolute arrogance of Ed Brand at the end of last evenings meeting defines Ed Brand. He stood there at the Dias challenging a musch respected community member, his demeanor, his words sending a clear message "I have the power". It appears that Brand and said principal, in this article, are cut from the same arrogant cloth. I AM LOOKING TO HAVE BUSINESS CARDS MADE UP DEFINING THE NEED FOR CHANGE which I will be handing out EVERYWHERE in the South Bay - and need suggestions as to what the message should be - any ideas?????— February 19, 2014 9:23 a.m.
Plans for Chula Vista’s Orange Avenue park discussed
This park is a much needed addition for youth and the community as a whole. As indicated the homeless problem is growing throughout the South Bay.— February 14, 2014 4:42 p.m.
Castle Park Middle School principal punches back!!
WestSideWorker - having been involved in the efforts to clean up SUHSD for 4+ years now it was a pretty easy call - and many theorized it was coming. We have seen what has happened to other Administrators. One does not take a leave because there efforts are 'trying to bring about change'. Brand would NEVER have allowed this to happen unless there is information out there that 'is definitely a problem'. What that information is, how bad it is, who knows? But, I would like to say to the person or persons who had the courage to stand up for what is right - THANK YOU for your courage! Far too many, for a variety of reasons, choose to just go along - complaining ever step of the way, but yet just going along. Any boss who chooses to RULE vs. lead is doomed. Any boss who chooses to promote self vs. honoring those that prop him up is doomed. Any boss who chooses to surround him/herself with YES people vs. strong, knowledgeable ones out of fear that their expertise will outshine his is a FOOL. Mr. Bleisch is well known for his self promotion. HIS this, HIS that - as if he, the lone soldier is fighting the battle. Mr. Bleisch has failed to recognize that the exemplary efforts and talents of a good staff are what make a successful boss - not the bosses efforts. A successful boss LEADS vs. DICTATES. Mr. Bleisch may have history with some of you dating back to his youth that is good. But apparently somewhere within Mr. Bleisch there was an insecurity that resulted in poor leadership skills.— February 11, 2014 6:36 a.m.