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Land sakes, Sweetwater, get it together
A quick Google search brings up Kathie Washington as a Vice President at BRG Consulting. http://www.brgconsulting.com/about/projectmngr/ BRG Consulting, Inc. specializes in environmental planning and impact assessment, land use planning, and regulatory permitting. We also provide geographic information systems (GIS) and Visual Simulation services.— February 11, 2015 3:32 p.m.
Ed's gone, but this Sweetwater shenanigan isn't
Regarding the rubberstamping, I, too, was not able to attend. I haven't heard much of the meeting from the board-docs site yet, but the one I did listen to involved the South Bay Community Services. Mary Adato questioned this amount, and the "Board" did nothing but approve it across the board. Nary a question in sight. $75,000 approved back in June to assist a declining Chula Vista High, approx. 500 students, from July 2014 to June 2015. 5 months in, they are asking for almost $30,000 more to continue the program, as they "under-estimated" the amount necessary. By my calculations, we'll be seeing their hand out for more in 2 months. And NOBODY on the dais questions this???? Not even "Fiscally responsible" lone survivor McCann?— November 21, 2014 3:46 p.m.
iPads are great for porn and video games
I remember a meeting at the high school last year, where administration was going over the process for the iPads for incoming Freshmen for this year. They were touting the iPads as being the only device for reading eBooks (Hello, Kindle? Nook?) Also the district was getting huge discounts and training on the devices, due to the quantities being purchased. (Wouldn't just about any other manufacturer provide discounts and training for quantity purchasing?) This isn't the first time the district has attempted the technological toys route. When my daughter was in 8th grade, the district gave out netbooks to 7th graders. I don't know what came of that technology, but I think the netbooks were better than the iPads. The district claimed that our students need to learn this technology to be ready for the real world they graduate into. But they're completely backwards on implementation. They use the iPads to lure 7th graders from taking the Charter School route. They should be starting with the 12th graders, and working their way down. You know...the ones who are currently graduating into the real world. Not the ones that have years to go. By using current technology from the 7th graders on up, they are sending 5 grade levels of students into the real world without preparing them.— November 5, 2014 12:45 p.m.
McCann's plan a sham?
Thank You. I was hoping to see an actual flier, this one can only be zoomed in so far. But at least I can see the general layout.— October 17, 2014 2:46 p.m.
McCann's plan a sham?
Does anybody have a copy of the flyer to post? I hear descriptions from multiple sources, but have not seen it directly. Main point of story I saw why he filed lawsuit was that the flyer claimed he was convicted of a felony. Or that he was charged with a felony. Or that.... darn it. Too many sources. Oh, and that the gold-parachute-lined-with-diamonds-and-rubies deal for Gandara was apparently per their contract agreement. Never mind the fact he didn't bring up the second legal opinion that Gandara could have been terminated with cause with no issues.— October 17, 2014 9:43 a.m.
Hot Wheels mafia
“The numbers don’t lie,” states Velazquez. “If there are over 300 Hot Wheels in the bin, why is there not one Secret Treasure Hunt when there should be 8 present? Do the math, dude!” Did the math based on his numbers ( 2 out of box of 72) = 2.78%...not 8%. From what I remember, you'd be lucky to see 1 per case. (1.39%) Not every case had one. (0%) And those bins stay full of all the other cars that nobody else wants. They don't empty the bin and fill with all new cases, they might bring a case or two from time to time.— October 12, 2014 2:40 p.m.
Sweetwater board candidate stumps on civility
If memory serves me, that was an OLD campaign sign at that.— September 25, 2014 10:44 p.m.
Ed Brand’s time at Sweetwater is over
OK, I heard the section on the Board Docs. It is actually 40 cents on the dollar. But still, explain in layman's terms what is actually meant here. Throwing out a number doesn't help when you don't include context.— July 2, 2014 10:51 a.m.
Ed Brand’s time at Sweetwater is over
I don't have a degree in Economics or Real Estate, so I have a question about this statement... *"The district is able to move its facilities out of 35 separate facilities at 4 locations into a ten-year old basic district office with some warehouse capability at about four cents on the dollar."* 4 cents on the dollar? What are we comparing? I can see consolidating the 4 locations into 1, but is Calhoun saying we would be paying only 4% of what we were paying? Instead of, say $1,000,000 we would only be paying $ 40,000?— July 1, 2014 11:46 a.m.
DUI sting for the stung?
I am not a member of the police dept., nor am I associated in any way. I am also not a lawyer myself. It does seem that there can be many different meanings read into laws as they are written, and that lawyers train to be able to interpret them in ways to benefit different people. I looked up the case of Delaware v. Prouse that you referenced. It seems that this particular case was a completely random traffic stop, with no basis of suspicion that would have allowed the stop. However, this judgement also states: (d) The holding in this case does not preclude Delaware or other States from developing methods for spot checks that involve less intrusion or that do not involve the unconstrained exercise of discretion. Questioning of all oncoming traffic at roadblock-type stops is one possible alternative. P. 663. From what I can determine, this does not state that this is illegal. Just technically a workaround. Regarding notices, while currently I have not seen a specific notice for this particular incident, I have seen posted online and in print of various checkpoints that have been planned. I see one currently that took place back in December... http://www.elcajonpress.com/newsletters/newslette… I have never myself gone through one of these checkpoints, but so far, I have not seen evidence of illegality.— April 24, 2014 7:58 a.m.