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Sweetwater runs afoul of state Public Records Act
I am in for $100.00 - let me know how I can get you the money— June 28, 2013 4:17 p.m.
Sweetwater runs afoul of state Public Records Act
Reader2 - it is 4:15 NO, not yet. Please see my most recent post below— June 28, 2013 4:14 p.m.
Sweetwater runs afoul of state Public Records Act
It appears that Tom Hassey funded a dinner at La Bella's last evening. The purpose, to promote Alliant University. There was a gentleman there who asked some excellent questions, one of them being 'I thought the District was only in the preliminary stages'? Well Mr. Hassey took issue with that question and allegedly stated IT WAS A DONE DEAL; he went on to advise that he and Ed Brand were buddies. Well by golly that is old news, everyone knows that Brand and Hassey are joined at the hip - if I may, allow me to remind you of their failed Bank business partnership - then there was also the money that each of them gave/lent Jim Cartmill for Cartmills bankruptcy. So, a few questions come to mind- Jim Cartmill, since this is ' DONE DEAL' why haven't we been told? Why have the public records requests asked for - copies of the Alliant deal been delayed? Why, is a teacher, who is best buddies with Brand, but does NOT live in our District, privy to signed contract deals, when we are not? Is this a business deal, have Brand and Hassey entered into a business partnership with Alliant, and we are not being told? Is it possible that Jim Cartmill too has entered a business relationship with Alliant? Surely Brand would not sign a deal without Cartmill having full knowledge, and surely if Cartmill had full knowledge he would NEVER, EVER subject the taxpayers to this cat and mouse game. And so I ask WHAT IS GOING ON?— June 28, 2013 4:09 p.m.
Sweetwater runs afoul of state Public Records Act
We also need to look into the business card idea. I LOVE THIS IDEA. We could hand the, out by the thousands. We would need to come up with a message that we all agree upon, perhaps the same message that is on the tshirts. Something that will get the attention of those we hand them to. We need to educate as well as stimulate the community into action. Any ideas?— June 27, 2013 3:49 p.m.
Sweetwater runs afoul of state Public Records Act
I do not know a graphic artist, but I am sure someone on these blogs might. Is there a start up cost?— June 27, 2013 3:13 p.m.
Sweetwater runs afoul of state Public Records Act
The message rings loud and clear - change, REAL change is what is needed. The meeting last night brought to the forefront the obvious - we can not simply replace the majority of the board and feel as if we have accomplished something. No we must do our due diligence and bring about a new foundation on which to build. TERM LIMITS - one of the speakers at last nights meeting spoke of this change. TWO TERMS. There are petitions if you would like to sign. All we need is 1,000. REPRESENTATION BASED ON RESIDENCE - the majority agreed. I personally do not see that helping, I as a voter want to be represented by the entire board, I want to be able to express my ideas and hopefully be heard by all 5, especially since many students are no longer going to their home schools. But perhaps my age is showing and I simply do not want my rights limited. If I have vetted a good candidate in National City, even I do not live there, I want to continue to vote for that candidate. Now some have used the dirt at Southwest as an example why local representation would be better. Look folks, we as taxpayers are more and more voting for someone and walking away. So I guess my point is this, WE THE PEOPLE HAVE TO STAY ENGAGED. Do you think that dirt would have sat there for over 2 years at my community school? That would be a no. But again this my opinion, and I am opening it up for discussion. A petition for this is available as well. CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITATIONS - Maty Adato is working on this, please help by commenting on theses blogs and at the board meetings your thoughts. Jim Cartmill, Brand and the others do read them - I would not put it past Brand to have hired someone whose MJO (major job objective) is to read them and report back. EDUCATION OF THE SOUTH BAY - This is a must, each one of us can share in this responsibility. In whatever way we can we must become the town cryer. Instead of THE BRITISH ARE COMING - we need to cry CHANGE IS NEEDED. Social media is one example. All of you who have children - have them forward on for example, The READER stories, have your child ask their friends to go and have their parents read the story. Those of you who are involved in local sports - copy a story on about 20 pieces of paper and hand them out. T shirts, "SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT - LARGEST CORRUPTION SCANDAL IN SAN DIEGO HISTORY - ask me about it". Wear them to Von's, Costco. Neighbors, we must begin a serious conversation, we must take back the power that our vote give us. NOW IS THE TIME!!!— June 27, 2013 10:03 a.m.
Sweetwater runs afoul of state Public Records Act
Reader2 - been there, done that. I have an email from Randy Ward, written back when 'the gandara' was here. I had written to him asking for help with our situation - his response was (paraphrase) 'we have no control over Sweetwater issues' We do have a newly elected representative for our area, but apparently she has not had time to educate herself as to the issues of Sweetwater, why? I do not know.— June 26, 2013 11:27 a.m.
Sweetwater runs afoul of state Public Records Act
Let me make a correction to my previous post, it was what sounded like a student, calling from a Mar Vista number. The female, on behalf of Sweetwater, was endorsing, promoting, encouraging recently graduated seniors to enroll in Alliant where student loans are available. JIM CARTMILL, you said we were in the preliminary stages, it appears you LIED TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE SOUTH BAY. ROBO calls from Sweetwater sound a lot more like 'done deal' to me. Arlie Ricasa, are you aware of these calls? You freakin work for Southwestern. why haven't any of our students received a Sweetwater paid for call promoting Southwestern? I apologize for the misinformation.— June 26, 2013 11:22 a.m.
Sweetwater runs afoul of state Public Records Act
Well folks it has begun, recently graduated seniors receiving ROBO CALLS from Alliant University. How did they obtain the seniors home phone numbers? I thought the Public Information Act would have protected the personal info of the students. What do you know the calls do make it perfectly clear that student loans are available. Surprise, surprise. Southwestern would be a far more viable option and much less expensive.— June 26, 2013 10:50 a.m.
Sweetwater runs afoul of state Public Records Act
Eastlaker - "and the children are looking in through the wrought iron gates at what used to be their school district" - wow your words really struck a cord. What is sad is the 'WE ARE SO MUCH BETTER THAN THIS, or should be"!!!!!— June 26, 2013 6:54 a.m.