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Solar Power Company Sues San Ysidro School District
well johndewey, it appears that 'all of that green' that prop o bond monies paid for in the construction of those new 2 story classrooms that were SUPPOSE to house solar for sweetwater - IT WAS ALL FOR NAUGHT. SUPPOSEDLY, the roofs are too small - that is what i am hearing.— June 20, 2012 9:12 a.m.
Sweetwater Union HS District Board Meeting Skips Public Comment
Oskidoll: "It seems it is time to suggest that they do that job in Sweetwater". I agree, however I am told that Lora Duzyk is an old dear friend of both Ed Brand (Interim Superintendent) and Dianne Russo (CFO). Might that be the reason it has not happened?— June 18, 2012 10:38 p.m.
Sweetwater Union HS District Board Meeting Skips Public Comment
Oskidoll: Nealon is getting my vote, Rindone has done little to nothing in this issue. This situation has been on going for close to four years now; what was Rindone waiting for?— June 14, 2012 6:24 p.m.
Sweetwater Union HS District Board Meeting Skips Public Comment
Ms. Adato: Your poignant comment about sums it up. This issue has become a major source of discussion in our area, it appears that many are beginning to take notice of just how bad it has become. I voted for the newest board member and he has left me wishing I had chosen the other candidate. His failure to be results oriented is indeed a major disappointment. I thought I was voting for change, but in truth all my vote led to was more of the same if not worse.— June 14, 2012 6:20 p.m.
Sweetwater Union HS District Board Meeting Skips Public Comment
Eastlaker: I am told that our entire district is under Program Improvement. If we take the legal issues, combine them with the financial issues, and then add the Program Improvement issue it seems as though there is more than enough reason for the State to disband this group.— June 14, 2012 6:14 p.m.
Sweetwater Union HS District Board Meeting Skips Public Comment
Ms. Susan: Surely The County Board of Education reads the papers. It is my understanding that Mr. Brand has friends at the County, perhaps that is why they have failed to act. I am told there is a group who attends the board meetings that helped in bringing in the city attorneys office; from what I have read I am quite confident that they are pursuing all avenues of assistance. I would hate to be the County once this can of worms is opened as there will be some tough questions that are going to need answering from those charged with overseeing the district.— June 14, 2012 6:10 p.m.
Sweetwater Union HS District Board Meeting Skips Public Comment
Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't this type of thinking that has landed two (2) current board member, one (1) past board member, and the old superintendent in court facing felony indictments? Mr. Brand's response to Ms. Adato borders on intimidation and is most unprofessional. I know of Adato's reputation with her non profit volunteering. She and those that sit on the committee have worked long and hard to promote the best that education has to offer in our area. Her reputation is one that warrants respect, not pompous arrogance. It is disappointing to see that it is business as usual at Sweetwater. Mr. Brand has a long reputation dating back to the Prop BB days, then too there were concerns regarding how he was overseeing the bond finances. As I remember the Grand Jury issued its decision and insinuated that all was not well. I believe they recommended an audit or investigation; all of a sudden Mr. Brand and other influentials were submitting their resignations. Brand has a well known reputation of being a tyrant. That is one of the reasons he 'left' his position as superintendent up north. The story goes he 'told' a committee that they would hire the wife of one of his friends. There were also major concerns regarding his ideas of raising money. The two cultures clashed as the north county was not as easily led as we were down here; and soon after he was gone. After reading this article I am left to think that perhaps it is time the authorities take a look at the books. If no wrong doing is going on why is the superintendent and the cfo fighting so hard to stop what inquiring minds wants to know. Those inquiring minds, are, after all, footing the bill. Ms. Adato simply verbalized what the residents want, we want our elections free from the influence of big money. Mr. Brand owes Ms. Adato an apology, now let us see if he is man enough to offer one.— June 14, 2012 9:44 a.m.