tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post6733584517971270747..comments2024-01-08T03:21:35.616-05:00Comments on DeKalb County School Watch: Ma Charrette - Oh lá lá!Cerebrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11161868015604029471noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-4211115700358823412010-11-22T10:58:19.701-05:002010-11-22T10:58:19.701-05:00I attended the charrette at MLK High School and it...I attended the charrette at MLK High School and it was not attended as well as it should have been considering the size of the schools in that area. Once in the small groups, we too figured it was a way to get a feel for SPLOST IV and one gentleman said he would not vote for SPLOST IV until someone showed him how SPLOST II and III were used. Good point. Also attended the meeting presented by the DeKalb Council of PTAs with the legislators. Our two legislators - Ronald Ramsey and Emanuel Jones were no shows. Very disappointing. Our representatives were there though and provided us with some good information.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-26925656809622899442010-11-16T21:04:35.496-05:002010-11-16T21:04:35.496-05:00Kim: "2) What questions should a Board of Edu...Kim: "2) What questions should a Board of Education ask their superintendent at every public business meeting?"<br /><br />Just one in my opinion: When you asked the teachers, what did they say about... (everything on the business meeting agenda)?No Duhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14462063673391668451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-57831639244860041502010-11-16T07:50:00.186-05:002010-11-16T07:50:00.186-05:00The Towers Charrette had about 150 attendees. Con...The Towers Charrette had about 150 attendees. Considering it was held on a 'prayer meeting night', most thought this was a good turnout.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-64959198039980883732010-11-15T21:39:19.975-05:002010-11-15T21:39:19.975-05:00Has anyone attended the Towers or McNair charrette...Has anyone attended the Towers or McNair charrettes? I wondered if they are continuing to get a good turn out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-35122718534592664152010-11-15T21:39:03.888-05:002010-11-15T21:39:03.888-05:00Has anyone attended the Towers or McNair charrette...Has anyone attended the Towers or McNair charrettes? I wondered if they are continuing to get a good turn out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-43142178530720858272010-11-15T21:24:13.890-05:002010-11-15T21:24:13.890-05:00What a great program! I wish I did not have the ol...What a great program! I wish I did not have the old nine to five tomorrow!<br /><br />Here's some questions I'd love for someone to ask:<br /><br />1) What legal mechanisms or organizational methods can a Board of Education employ to ensure equity in public school facilities and programs?<br /><br />2) What questions should a Board of Education ask their superintendent at every public business meeting?<br /><br />3) What is the ideal ration of Board of Education representatives to constituency?<br /><br />4) Is there a limit to how big a district's enrollment be before it is unmanageable?<br /><br />5) What "leverage" does a Board of Education have over an administration beside the ability to hire and fire?<br /><br />6) What is the ideal term for a Superintendent in a large system like Gwinnett, DeKalb, or Cobb?<br /><br />7) What is the ideal term for Board of Education members?Kim Gokcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01855554437157990110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-7647253405579336852010-11-15T20:55:30.953-05:002010-11-15T20:55:30.953-05:00Emory Lavista Parent Council
Join us at 9:15 am
(r...Emory Lavista Parent Council<br />Join us at 9:15 am<br />(refreshments begin at 8:45 am)<br /> <br /> <br /> Wednesday, November 17, 2010<br /> Medlock Elementary School<br />2418 Wood Trail Lane<br />Decatur, Georgia 30033<br /> <br /> <br />Our guest speakers Zenda Bowie,<br />Georgia School Board Association,<br /> and Berney Kirkland,<br />Chief of Staff Gwinnett County Public Schools<br /> <br />present<br /> <br />Good Governance for our Schools<br /><br />Julie Rhame, board member for the Decatur City Schools and former Director of PR for DeKalb County School System, and Cecily Harsch-Kinnane, board member for the Atlanta Public Schools, will be joining the panel on governance.<br /> <br />The program will begin with an overview of good governance practices for school systems including the proper roles for school boards and their members. With a variety of school systems represented, each panel member will give their personal perspective. <br /> <br />Please join us at Medlock Elementary for the relevant and timely program.Cerebrationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161868015604029471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-64080371444451959062010-11-12T13:06:38.577-05:002010-11-12T13:06:38.577-05:00Why is is when DCSS uses the term "charrette&...Why is is when DCSS uses the term "charrette" that I think of "charade"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-68610110936704303752010-11-11T17:28:17.357-05:002010-11-11T17:28:17.357-05:00Fox News? Geesh. I personally don't think tha...Fox News? Geesh. I personally don't think that's a bad thing though. Dunwoody Mom, it really does look like Jim filed a report showing that his officers were school system employees back in 06. I'm not sure it's relevant that they have since retired.<br /><br />I''m sure it was innocent enough. There's no clandestine motive here. It just shows once again that there are ethics rules out there that somehow, DCSS never quite got the memo on...Cerebrationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161868015604029471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-15970208470165392072010-11-11T15:32:21.397-05:002010-11-11T15:32:21.397-05:00The Fox News comment has got me cleaning up hot te...The Fox News comment has got me cleaning up hot tea off my computer screen. Nice DM! What are you implying? I have several friends who work for Fox News in the Southeast Bureau and the DC bureau, they are card carrying liberals and have worked for major main stream media firms like ABC News, NBC News and Cox. So I'm not sure what you mean by Fox News.<br /><br />Regarding the looping comments. My kids both had the advantage of looping from 4th to 5th grades ONLY! It was great having the same teachers through those crucial years. One of my kids has moved on to middle school, but the teachers who looped with him were great assets to have when they informed us our kid would do well in the accelerated courses in Middle. <br /><br />Plus, it made the transition from 4th to 5th real easy! The scores have improved steadily and both were on principal honor rolls. From Pre-K thru 3rd we had different teachers. But the looping in 4th and 5th has worked for our children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-26976564824555084132010-11-11T14:30:26.094-05:002010-11-11T14:30:26.094-05:00Dunwoody mom,
From reading this exchange no one sa...Dunwoody mom,<br />From reading this exchange no one said they did anything with money. Did I miss something? The board policy says no "organizing.." and employees "not take an active role". It isn't just about money. Can the original poster comment? Maybe you have a better understanding? Do you work for the county? <br />I'm not piling on. It does appear they didn't follow policy. I'm sorry if you see it differently. Not trying to offend you. I'm just trying to understand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-32380839846056632612010-11-11T14:26:10.649-05:002010-11-11T14:26:10.649-05:00No, you are trying to disparage the reputation of ...No, you are trying to disparage the reputation of good, decent people in your obsessive quest to unseat Jim Redovian.<br /><br />It's sick.......Paula Caldarellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515215184962897541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-18874776017398483822010-11-11T14:24:41.152-05:002010-11-11T14:24:41.152-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Paula Caldarellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515215184962897541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-41517240932280597422010-11-11T14:24:17.643-05:002010-11-11T14:24:17.643-05:00Fox News! That's awesome DM! Stop defending ...Fox News! That's awesome DM! Stop defending the mistakes of Jim and his inner circle! This behavior is part of the problem in Dekalb. It's worth noting. Voters will do what they will with it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-67329983653000549582010-11-11T14:20:51.897-05:002010-11-11T14:20:51.897-05:00http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-school-worke...http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-school-worker-accused-561398.html<br /><br />"Board policy says that “employees may not take an active part in the political management of board elections.” The policy allows school employees to vote, place political signs in their yards and make campaign contributions, but they cannot identify themselves as doing it on behalf of the district.<br /><br />Employees also may attend political rallies and meetings, but they are prohibited from “organizing, soliciting or serving in any leadership capacity for such activities,” according to the policy."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-19680367232832917782010-11-11T14:18:25.537-05:002010-11-11T14:18:25.537-05:00Who said it was wrong? What rule did they break? ...Who said it was wrong? What rule did they break? <br /><br />Quit trying to smear hard-working, decent people.<br /><br />What has this blog become Fox News?Paula Caldarellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515215184962897541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-17562681202155405282010-11-11T14:16:15.131-05:002010-11-11T14:16:15.131-05:00@206,
The registration shows people on the payroll...@206,<br />The registration shows people on the payroll for the system also as official officers of Jim's committee. There's no PTA involved. I agree we need good teachers. It's just that they can't serve as campaign officers.<br /><br />Dunwoody Mom,<br />I don't know these people but it does look like they did something wrong or incorrect by being on this registration. Is it ignorance of the rules or just more typical Dekalb stuff? Whatever. It isn't right so...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-32886250506667465102010-11-11T14:11:13.008-05:002010-11-11T14:11:13.008-05:00@DM,
I think you just register once with the state...@DM,<br />I think you just register once with the state. It looks like they weren't following the rules. I'm not in district 1 so i won't get to vote. no matter who anyone supports shouldn't everyone play by the rules? That's part of the problem with Dekalb. we lose money, have book deals, fraud. Now this. It's no better than the others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-56329647480146594502010-11-11T14:09:20.674-05:002010-11-11T14:09:20.674-05:00Why are you so insistent in picking apart every li...Why are you so insistent in picking apart every little thing about Redovian? Again, you appear to be "piling on".<br /><br />Nancy Jester has enough positives going for her - you don't need to try and crucify her opponent and those who support him.<br /><br />I know Pam Tallmadge - she would never do anything that was not above board.Paula Caldarellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515215184962897541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-29470158017145096242010-11-11T14:06:52.023-05:002010-11-11T14:06:52.023-05:00There are lots of former PTA types working in DeKa...There are lots of former PTA types working in DeKalb schools. Many of them are school secretaries and yes, some are teachers.<br /><br />I know of one PTA president who eventually became a school secretary and went back to school to become a teacher. This is their community and they want to work close to home. <br /><br />We should be grateful for anyone willing to teach math in DeKalb or anywhere for that matter. Math teachers are notoriously hard to find.<br /><br />Neither of these employees work for the school system any longer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-48836015687385548122010-11-11T14:05:12.279-05:002010-11-11T14:05:12.279-05:00anon 132 and 159,
ok, i looked at that filing and...anon 132 and 159,<br /><br />ok, i looked at that filing and it is dated as received in 2006. The treasurer and chair received payment from the system through last year. So, if they are "retired" now, they were still listed on the committee registration during the time they worked for Dekalb. Is that right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-13492908303733507932010-11-11T14:01:59.387-05:002010-11-11T14:01:59.387-05:00LOL - 2006?????
You are stretching......
Just st...LOL - 2006?????<br /><br />You are stretching......<br /><br />Just state the reasons for your support of Nancy Jester...Your continuous trying to pick apart Jim Redovian makes you look desperate...Paula Caldarellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515215184962897541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-74260880989299446632010-11-11T13:59:07.087-05:002010-11-11T13:59:07.087-05:00They are listed on the campaign ethics form at the...They are listed on the campaign ethics form at the link<br /><br />http://ethics.georgia.gov/Reports/Campaign/Campaign_Name.aspx?NameID=2314&FilerID=C2006001034&Type=candidateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-49829115512152163202010-11-11T13:54:48.479-05:002010-11-11T13:54:48.479-05:00#1 - Both of these individuals are now retired fro...#1 - Both of these individuals are now retired from DCSS.<br /><br />#2 - What information do you have that they are part of an "official" campaign for Jim Redovian? <br /><br />#3 -Do you have a point other than to smear someone that you don't want on the BOE?Paula Caldarellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515215184962897541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-32360305858846798042010-11-11T13:43:31.939-05:002010-11-11T13:43:31.939-05:00@anon 132,
OMG...that's interesting! Isn'...@anon 132,<br /><br />OMG...that's interesting! Isn't it illegal or unethical or against some rule for a school system employee to be an official in a campaign for school board?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com