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Sweetwater school district to team with Alliant University?
Gobigal - Thank You for this information. Let us ALL REMEMBER Jim Cartmill's words. Surely he is an honorable man, surely he would not deceive the tax paying voters.— May 16, 2013 10:16 p.m.
Sweetwater school district to team with Alliant University?
I find it very interesting that Brand chose to take the video down. According to the board president Jim Cartmill the district did nothing wrong in posting the video prior to board approval, the fact that the video CLEARLY indicated an agreement had been made - I mean why else would Sweetwater be posting it for parents and students to see.— May 16, 2013 1:48 p.m.
Sweetwater school district to team with Alliant University?
Ms. Luzzaro: Those 300 ROP students are also voters. I believe he also mentioned that fact when he spoke, or maybe it was during his conversation with the audience. Either way, they are organizing and meeting, and something tells me they have very long memories.— May 16, 2013 8:47 a.m.
Sweetwater school district to team with Alliant University?
A gentleman at the board meeting handed the board an envelope which included signatures.— May 15, 2013 10:09 p.m.
Sweetwater school district to team with Alliant University?
Contrary to the comments made above, the board room was filled yet again. The 300 VOTERS names presented to the board Monday, a drop in the bucket. Think about it - how many persons does each attendee know? Each of those persons too has many contacts. And so on, and so on, and so on.— May 15, 2013 7:19 p.m.
Sweetwater school district to team with Alliant University?
I find it amazing that Ed Brand is taking away ANY ROP or ADULT ED classes choosing to make some of these struggling persons pay Alliant University a substantial increase for their classes. While Ed Brand is attempting to present himself the hero with some local and state politicians stating he supports ROP and Adult ED, I am hearing he is seen for what he is an opportunist. Persons who use to believe in John Mccann now questioning his validity after learning he has sat by and done nothing to expose the truth about what was done before he arrived on the L street issue. His alignment with Jim Cartmill, Arlie Ricas and Ed Brand,who did sanction the deal and evidently 'can live with their decision' of purchasing property with tax payers dollars and then simply giving it away reflects the real John Mccann - fiscal responsible PRETENDER! Our email list of VOTERS is growing substantially each week. Keep forwarding all stories to friends, family, neighbors, children's friends parents - talk about it at Von's, Macy's, Bento Noodles etc - anywhere you go. It is working!!!!! I was just contacted regarding a flier being sent out AFTER this election. Sweetwater issues listed as well as voting records. WOW what a great idea. One similar to what was received this week which was NOT endorsed by the opposing candidate. L STRRET and our alleged new colleges will for sure be highlighted - just to mention 2. Loans for financial troubles. Past election problems NOT having to do with our school board. Hmmmmm, a real blockbuster!!!! We, the VOTERS have the power to change ALL OF THIS!!!!!!!!— May 15, 2013 4:47 p.m.
Sweetwater school district to team with Alliant University?
oskidoll - Will Jim Cartmill and John Mccann begin to see Brand for what he is NOT-a qualified superintendent. One of the speakers last evening spoke of observing an elementary board meeting - I believe it was Chula Vista - their scores are up substantially, their middle school charters are producing great scores, ALL members of the board are respected, and the superintendent is of the highest integrity. Perhaps we could ask for a field trip for our board, we could transport them to the next elementary school board meeting where they might observe good government in action. Oh, and here is the icing on the cake - THEY ARE IN THE BLACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a novel idea, a school board that respects the taxpayers monies and spends it wisely. But then all of THAT districts board members are fiscally responsible. Currently, we have 1 and 1/4. NO, the 1/4 is NOT John Mccann, his lack of action on the L street property has proven he has joined forces with Ed Brand, Jim Cartmill and Arlie Ricasa - let us remember Brands statement regarding the decisions he, Cartmill and Ricasa made when they GAVE the land away "I can live with my decision". Well, he may be able to, but it is giving us nightmares!!!!! Now Johnny Boy will tell all, 'but when I was with the City of Chula Vista we cautioned against the purchase". Yes the honorable Mayor Cox did, but Mr. Mccann, you have been on the school board since 2010, I believe it was about that same time that Dianne Russo, then CFO, advised the community the bank was looking to call in the loan. Lets see, 2010 - 2011, 2011 - 2012, 2012 - 2013, and we are now into month 5 of 2013. So what are you waiting for???????????????? Folks I am going to on record here, if this lack of fiscal responsibility is the best John Mccann can do, we certainly do NOT need him at City Hall. Failing to investigate taxpayers monies being given away borders on ----------. As indicated in the UT article a lawsuit appears to be on the horizon........ Just one? How about a civil action? I believe that would make two. respectfully submitted— May 14, 2013 7:23 p.m.
Sweetwater school district to team with Alliant University?
Eastlaker - it was on channel 7 39 evening news I am told. There sits Brand, twirling around in his chair, I am sure 'he can live with this decision' also. Problem is it makes John Mccann and Jim Cartmill out to look like pawns on BRANDS checker board. Ricasa, well, if she can charge it to the students, why not - I mean heck we all read the search warrant info - that showed what her board position means/meant to her - lots of paid for freebies!!!!!!!!!!! respectfully submitted— May 14, 2013 10:28 a.m.
Sweetwater school district to team with Alliant University?
Visduh: Civil lawsuit - collusion, corruption, L STREET - Cartmill, Ricasa, Brand. Who knows what the next knock on the door will bring???????????????????— May 14, 2013 9:36 a.m.
Sweetwater school district to team with Alliant University?
Folks, lets face it, they are steamrolling over this community because we are ALLOWING THEM TO! While it is important to note that attendance is growing, we need MORE, MORE VOTERS!!!! While I have no doubt that the DA's earnest efforts will drive out Arlie Ricasa, Pearl Quinines and Jim Cartmill we can NOT forget that rumor has it that John Mccann is planning to run for mayor of Chula Vista. He has done NOTHING to clean up this district, what he did do was align himself with Arlie Ricasa and Jim Cartmill, what he did do is roll over and give ALL POWER to Ed Brand when the three of them voted to allow Brand to do what he wants, with our money WITHOUT THEIR VOTE or our input. Is this what we want in a mayor, a wishy washy, weak, soft leader -NO!!!!!! Last night with a straight face Brand sits up there in his chair and tells us that they put the Alliant video on UTUBE because classes are going to start THIS September. Then Jim Cartmill, with another straight face advises us that the Alliant U agenda item is simply the first step in 'considering' signing a contract. I would advise Mr. Cartmill to listen to both he and Brands defenses of the agenda item and hear how ridiculous they sound. He wonders why people are using collusion and corruption, the proof is in the audio folks!!!!!!!! So now we the public are going to have to send out our numerous emails, using our massive compilation of emails addresses to advise parents and students to NOT BE DUPED!!!!! And NOW we have the new credit card scandal, with thanks to Arlie Ricasa, Ed Brand. Since when is an employee of the district allowed to spend that kind of money on a lunch? What does the IRS allow for a business lunch????? Jim Cartmill did you know that the "cut up" credit card had been rescued from the trash? You all remember when Johnny boy Mccann told the press THERE ARE NO MORE CREDIT CARDS per John Mccanns decree. So how was a new one issued WHO AUTHORIZED IT? Was it Cartmill, or did Ed Brand take it upon himself? Are we, once again, paying for his 7 Eleven $16.00 coffees in north county, followed by his south county breakfasts, south county lunches and even south county dinners? Are we paying for Ed Brands monthly oil changes? Are we paying for tires for numerous cars and an RV? Are we paying for computers to be fixed in the No County? How much more money can this greedy man TAKE from our students? Jim Cartmill, you are the board president how did you allow this to happen????????????— May 14, 2013 9:24 a.m.