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Pimp hand strong in Chula
Local retread politicians. Kinda like that dead whale that washed up on shore, got towed out, then washed back up.— August 27, 2014 5:50 p.m.
Pimp hand strong in Chula
Hmmmmm, wonder how they will get proof of Free and Reduced meals to qualify for this computer? All of the comments are absolutely correct. Personally, I am tired of seeing the same washed up politicians showing up again and again. I have often wondered why anyone would want to continually put their hat in the ring. Oh wait! It must be because they love their community, certainly nothing else!— August 27, 2014 5:44 p.m.
33% of the profit? No problem — hey!
Sooooo, when the two existing properties sell, where the FO Dept. And Transportation Dept. Are currently located, are they saying they will be selling the properties and the buyer/s will allow them to stay there free for two years as a contingency for the sale while they search for new sites? Let me look into the crystal ball.....I wonder if Brownsfield would be willing to purchase the properties and OH OH OH lease it back to the District for 2 years to "help" them out? The Ed Code was trumped, not by "selling excess properties", but by poor business decisions and get out of debt schemes. Wonder if there will be a school with low ADA they will be selling next, or move these 2 departments to? Here we go again with more creative financing and help from those who care. What a mess.— August 2, 2014 6:47 a.m.
33% of the profit? No problem — hey!
According to page 4 of 9 (first bullet) the Transportation & FO Departments will be relocated. "It is anticipated that a Brownsfield site will be used to accommodate this segment of the Scope of Work." HMMMMMM, let me guess.....for free, or will this be another agreement to help the debt?— August 1, 2014 8:46 p.m.
Sweetwater school district's real estate deals gain momentum
At one time this property was a produce store (similar to Sprouts), prior to that it was a Safeway grocery store. Seems like the focus is on everything except education with this Board and Trustees. Very sad.— October 18, 2013 3:33 p.m.
Sweetwater board succumbs to public outcry
Erupting, anything in his contract about taking a pay cut and going back into the classroom? That way he could become a union member, Alex could represent him, and timtim would hate him.— February 1, 2013 1:03 p.m.
Sweetwater board meeting times may change
Erupting, say it's not so! Timtim is really John McCann? I can't believe he would trash the good citizens with equipment supplied by the taxpayers during a Board meeting, while getting paid by the very taxpayers and voters that put him there. Erupting, if you blogged and demeaned folks during work hours, what would your employer have done? Certainly Mr. McCann would not have done this during "working hours"? This would be a very sad day in Chula Vista, I thought he was a decent upstanding citizen and war vet. Please say he wasn't demeaning Mr. Payne, who is a war vet and had his back on the front lines thus enabling Mr. McCann to do his job as a supply officer, please say he didn't demean the baby boomers who paid their taxes and educated him, I can't imagine he would demean the gay community, what did these folks ever do to him? Why would someone call themselves Charles Manson, then refer to the poor souls involved with the Hale Bop (or whatever) comet. Then blame "the union" for all the ills of public education. I am sure if it was John McCann, he would man up to his actions. Please Erupting "say it ain't so!"— January 29, 2013 6:54 p.m.
Sweetwater board meeting times may change
If parents/students aren't interested, is the District going to offer them scholarships?— January 29, 2013 6:20 p.m.
Sweetwater U partnership opposed by Freedom from Religion
Timtim, tsk tsk. All I am asking for is show me the data. As for the elementary school district charters, this has nothing to do with unions or non-unions, it has everything to do with educating kids. Show me the data of the 7-8 grade charter scores, vs the scores of the 7-8 grade SUHSD middle schools. Instead of concerning yourself with "poaching" of kids, why not both districts collaborate and see what is working and what is not working? The elementary school district is not your enemy, they are educating kids, and their test scores show the data. Where they need to improve and their achievements. I would hope that SUHSD is doing the same. Parents have a choice to send their kids on to the high school district, or keep them at their Charter Schools. No one is luring them. ask the parents why, then make changes that would attract them to SUHSD. Education is not stagnant, and it constantly changes for success. Change is good. I am fully aware that iPads are here to stay, just as I am aware that blackboards are replaced with whiteboards, replaced with smart boards. just show me the data that this program is working for student achievement. Show me the data that the Compact for Success is successful, and how many of these students that were guaranteed a job with SUHSD are now teaching? Show me the test scores of SUHSD new charter, as testing should be coming up very soon. Show me the data that GCU has been successful in other Districts, and this is a program that will be successful in SUHSD. Timtim, if you are in a position to do this, I will ignore your very odd comment about black nikes. I would also like to hear some positive comments about a plan the Board and Supt have to get SUHSD schools out of program improvement. Thank you.— January 26, 2013 2:44 p.m.
Sweetwater U partnership opposed by Freedom from Religion
You are absolutely right timtim, everyone, with the exception of John McCann has charges against them. That being said, help me understand how GCU and all the programs (compact, iPads, new charter, etc) are helping student achievement, we (you, me and everyone else) need to see some data, and start focusing on what is to be our future. We need to set the example and model for them. We need to be inclusive with our direction and work together. Will we always agree? Never, however everyone pulling together in one direction will achieve more.— January 26, 2013 11:03 a.m.