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Classroom shenanigans in Sweetwater school district?
Exactly.— January 29, 2014 12:21 p.m.
Classroom shenanigans in Sweetwater school district?
I am concerned that this proposal could result in sleight-of-hand accounting moves, and the Sweetwater problems, i.e., all the Ed Brand schemes and their associated bank accounts could get closed off from public view. It is entirely possible that local politicians, now beginning to realize that public dissatisfaction with Sweetwater will not go away, are interested in protecting some history...and sweeping problems under the rug. Ask yourselves, why was Trujillo never prosecuted? Why was he allowed to return to Texas, still work in education, end up as Gandara's guru? FYI, Trujillo is still working as a consultant in education, the last I heard, if you can believe that. Don't forget, they are from the same community as Quinones, and if you think that is mere coincidence, I heard the Brooklyn Bridge is for sale again. The corruption is deep, it is long-standing, and I would be very suspicious of Mary Salas chiming in at this late hour regarding anything related to school districts. Where was she when we called her office repeatedly? Unavailable.— January 29, 2014 12:17 p.m.
Classroom shenanigans in Sweetwater school district?
I believe McCann might be in favor of it because it gives him a new bandwagon to ride. Without some sort of momentum, his decisions have left him out in the cold. He has zero credibility at this time, and perhaps his advisors told him this would be a good thing. However, if I were CV Elementary School District, getting connected to Sweetwater would be the last thing I would want to do--especially since we still haven't found out the depths of the financial disarray!!! What about getting a complete financial report, the forensic accounting we have been asking for? After everyone really learns what the situation is, then perhaps discussions can be held regarding a merger. But it would be absolute folly to merge before Sweetwater's books have been opened up. Things could be so bad that CV Elementary could just be dragged down. No responsible person would want that.— January 29, 2014 8:29 a.m.
Classroom shenanigans in Sweetwater school district?
More high pressure tactics from Ed Brand's pals. Talk about: syphoning off resources! Talk about: misrepresentation. Talk about: concerted attempt to manipulate members of a community who are in need of trustworthy societal institutions, not bogus, trumped up "charters" that are run for the benefit of Ed Brand and pals.— January 28, 2014 10:08 p.m.
Sweetwater district corruption trial postponed
Don't forget the pretend office of manager of the Sweetwater Sports Hall of Fame!!!— January 28, 2014 1:07 p.m.
Never homeless: Ripped off in Mission Bay Park
You will be telling us more of this, right?— January 27, 2014 4:44 p.m.
CityBeat reporter deems Dumanis claim "not credible"
With this information at hand, I do not see how Dumanis can deny knowing what was going on with these people and their money.— January 27, 2014 11:40 a.m.
Sweetwater district corruption trial postponed
Hear, hear!— January 27, 2014 11:38 a.m.
Sweetwater district corruption trial postponed
I have come to the conclusion that Judge Espana is truly out of her league. She appears to be intimidated by Pfingst. Pfingst does have that North County murder case defending the wife of the young teacher who was killed, so apparently his skills are in great demand. I wouldn't be surprised at much that Pfingst does, as you mention, his shadiness has played a role here and there.— January 27, 2014 11:36 a.m.
Sweetwater district corruption trial postponed
New motto for the voting block Sweetwater Board: Stumblebums "R" Us!! I can just picture McCann, Cartmill and sometimes Quinones in t-shirts bearing that slogan. Fast Eddy is very pleased to have such ineffective and lacking "lackeys"! Because they never question, they can be counted on to always obey the mastermind, even though they walk the path to their own destruction. Laughingstocks, public embarrassments, that is the Sweetwater Board under Ed Brand. Will someone please tell me what the payoff is for acting the fool, time and time again? It must be something worthwhile...off-shore bank accounts? What???— January 26, 2014 10:01 a.m.