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Sweetwater district spent big for Arne Duncan visit
eastlaker - the legacy of Ricasa, Quinines and Cartmill will be documented for all to read on Google based on Monday nights votes The ball is in their court - will they vote for the students and taxpayers or will they choose to allow the master puppeteer to pull their strings one last time? Stay tuned. As daddy use to say 'it ain't over til its over' - the puppeteer, when he is gone, THEN IT WILL BE OVER. Thinking out loud here - wondering about the laws that govern truthful ********** of *** *******.— December 7, 2013 5:06 p.m.
Sweetwater district spent big for Arne Duncan visit
shirley began - hip hip hoooooooray! WELL SAID— December 7, 2013 4:45 p.m.
Sweetwater district spent big for Arne Duncan visit
Mr. Bleisch - it is obvious you are a protector of family and that is a great quality that I respect. The issues we are commenting on have to do with the students of the South Bay. Ed Brand left during his first tenure due to a Grand Jury investigation,math at is a fact. South Bay community services held the principal of CPM hostage in order to get Federally Protected student information, that is a fact. Our District has 4 of 5 Board members under indictment, that is a fact. The monies spent on banners, stages and paint would have been better spent in the classroom, that is a fact. There are many questions surrounding the two other Charter Dchool financials, listen to the last board meeting audio, that is a fact. Yes Sir you are correct about the attention - and there is more coming. Unfortunately this new attention will shine the spotlight on the fact that all that glitters is not gold. The new attention will be about a FEDERAL LAW that was broken, and please do not even get me going regarding the alleged tax dollar misappropriation. Funny thing about laws and the CAVE people, they kind of see themselves as watchdogs that do their due diligence. Your statement 'he must be doing something right' - on that note I will not document the hearsay shared by many of the most talented educators and administrators in the distict - I will step back and let the teachers who have worked with him comment. 'bs witch hunt' - hmmm, you might want to check with Jesus Gandara, Jim Sandoval and the others who will be in court next Friday - you know 'here comes the judge'. Funny they said the exact same thing when their deeds were 'found out'.— December 7, 2013 4:43 p.m.
Sweetwater district spent big for Arne Duncan visit
Visduh - Ed Brand had better get going while the going is good. I have a funny feeling that the truth about EVERYTHING is getting ready to break. A new case? State and Fed officials? Hmmmmmm— December 6, 2013 9:27 p.m.
Sweetwater district spent big for Arne Duncan visit
Sams - the video is extremely hard to watch. Young men and women who had no idea what the heck they were screaming for - a new fan in the cafeteria? They were being used by the master puppeteer Ed Brand and his minstrel Bleisch. As my daddy use to say- enough to make a maggot gag!!!!!!!!!!!!— December 4, 2013 10:59 p.m.
Sweetwater district spent big for Arne Duncan visit
Ms. Luzzaro - And what of the so called spirit packs that parents are 'encouraged' to contribute for? Our superintendent is out spending approximately $10million on a new District office - not to mention the monies that will be spent to build it out, add new furniture, utilities, and other e lenses and we are looking at approximately another $10million. Our District is loosing MILLIONS on the L Street deal. 'CERTAIN' fair haired employees/consultants are receiving wage increases. So you tell me why should parents be expected to pay any monies? A team bag, team uniform, warm ups and shoes - oh but that is right we can keep the shoes - big freakin' deal. So, in essence we are paying for team uniforms. Now allow me to add to that the admission charges for each game, per person. Then we have the contributions of food and time at snack bars. Don't get me wrong I contribute time and food for concessions, I have for years. Have purchased prom dresses and paid for grad night, for students that were in need - I do it because we all need to pay it forward. I guess what I am saying is this, taxpayers are consistently asked to pay more and do more. Yet, our very own District does not even value our teachers, counselors or other employees enough to negotiate a fair benefit package. We, the taxpayers, are the gift that keeps on giving!!!!!!!! *****I am not asking for a story, just raising an issue that many parents are currently discussing.— December 4, 2013 10:49 p.m.
Sweetwater district spent big for Arne Duncan visit
Based on the Information in this story I am wondering: IS JOHN MCCANN A VIABLE CANDIDATE FOR CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL? If he is not willing to demand the laws of this great Nation be upheld as a School Board Member can he be trusted to represent the GREAT City of Chula Vista? My opinion - NO! Looks like those who, just yesterday were so sure McCann would demand Brands firing, are now seeing the light. So much for honor, huh? Federal laws reportedly broken, and John McCann, where is he? NO WHERE to be seen or heard. GUESS MY PREVIOUS PARAGRAPH SUMS IT ALL UP!— December 4, 2013 5:32 p.m.
Sweetwater district spent big for Arne Duncan visit
Anyone out there in the banking/financial world? Might I suggest that since real estate financial negotiations will be coming up relative to the new building Brand is hell bent on purchasing might I offer up the thought that the true financials of SUHSD just might not be presented - after all, there will be a new cook in the kitchen. You know altering the recipe of just how much debt we have,,,,,,,,,, - not that I would EVER mean to insinuate such a thing might happen in a school district where 4 of 5 Board members are under felony indictment. Board members, are you prepared to once again have to answer to allegations of legal impropriety - - it is time for you to stand WITH the community FOR the students. We are looking to ALL member of the Board to do the right thing - so, when are you going to schedule the press conference?— December 4, 2013 11:39 a.m.
Sweetwater district spent big for Arne Duncan visit
[email protected] Please join me and send an email to Arne Duncan demanding answers as to why LEGALLY PROTECTED INFORMATION was shared with Promise Neighborhoods. An explanation as to how any Superintendent would be allowed to remain in his position is in order. Perhaps Mr. Duncan might contact the board and demand action. Please forward on to ALL you know and ask that they do the same. Respectfully submitted,— December 4, 2013 11:19 a.m.
Sweetwater district spent big for Arne Duncan visit
Any bets on a secret rendezvous between Brand, Bleisch and Calhoun in some out of the way dark restaurant in the next couple of days? "OK guys how can we spin this and blame it on Lopez"?— December 4, 2013 8:02 a.m.