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Unreasonable search of Olympian High School students?
Yes, and the *critics* get investigated!— October 11, 2013 9:59 a.m.
Ask Greece about economic gains from Olympics
While I wasn't paying close attention when LA hosted the Olympics back in the 80s, I remember reports that things went pretty smoothly, surprisingly so. And they were able to use some existing sites, so didn't have to build everything. How long did it take LA to end up on the plus side? Is there a way to determine the reasonableness of hosting the Olympics vs the fiscal craziness? Regarding Lillehammer, it really is more of a small town with one main street, and doesn't get that much traffic as a rule, although it is a nicely situated, beautiful spot. Not surprising that many of the hotels didn't make a go of it. I think San Diego is a sports town, but not as much of a spectator sports town. If a certain sector of the population is determined to make a bid for the Olympics, is there any way for it to happen in a way that would be an intelligent use of what we have and what we can really use in the future so that San Diego could end up facilities that are useful, well-planned and an asset?— October 10, 2013 6:35 p.m.
The importance of seeing Travesties at Cygnet
It isn't difficult to find a production of "The Importance of Being Earnest" but "Travesties"--well, I feel especially fortunate that I caught this production. Did see "Earnest" first, and found it very enjoyable. "Travesties" has to be considered a great accomplishment for all involved because of the difficulties in language, staging, acrobatics/backward motion and all sorts of quick jokes and references. We who live here are very lucky to have such strong work available.— October 10, 2013 5:41 p.m.
Unreasonable search of Olympian High School students?
Having recently read another article in the Reader ("Lauren Skinker Paints Monsters"), my imagination was piqued: I wonder how she would interpret a formal portrait of the Sweetwater UHS Board of Trustees and their infamous leader, Superintendent Ed Brand.— October 10, 2013 1:15 p.m.
Unreasonable search of Olympian High School students?
Good question, dbdriver. I'm no expert, but 300 non-working fire alarms is a pretty big number. And while I am sure there are many components that go into all of the fire alarm systems at all the schools, to have 300 in a non-working condition many months after this was first brought to the public's attention is astounding. To me, it looks like proof that 'no one is home' at the district level. They promised that the problems with the alarms were being taken care of, but it looks like that was one more in a long string of half-truths and outright lies emanating from Sweetwater's HQ. We all know the administration would much rather be planning their own new luxury building, running who knows how many schemes with who knows how many questionable institutions of (fiscal gouging) learning, and rewarding their friends with all sorts of contracts for only heaven knows what services. Why make the students' safety and well-being a priority when you can be feathering your own nest and planning more private investigations of your critics? Sweetwater, the unholy mess. Autocratic leadership supported by institutional inadequacy. I am continually amazed that the County Board of Education and the State Board of Education can ignore this time and time again. Isn't anyone embarrassed, from a standpoint of professionalism? Isn't anyone worried for the safety of the students and the staff?— October 9, 2013 2:44 p.m.
Unreasonable search of Olympian High School students?
However, I believe Sweetwater does have people on staff whose 'jurisdiction' this would be...to at least make a public statement. Perhaps even they are beginning to realize the impossibility of defending the indefensible. Or, they are so completely ineffectual as to not even realize what should be a part of their job. Or--Ed Brand has given instruction to 'batten down the hatches'...? Case study in disarray, mismanagement, failure to correctly assess and act, and in short, a classic moment of the ill-informed and ill-prepared in action. Where does Sweetwater go from here?— October 7, 2013 11:05 a.m.
Unreasonable search of Olympian High School students?
Amazing. Simply amazing. This is what passes for leadership and critical thinking skills among Sweetwater administrators. Does anyone remember ever hearing this advice: "Don't jump to conclusions!"? Somehow I don't really think that there was a correct protocol being followed. Several key steps were missing. But that happens much of the time in the Sweetwater Union High School District--much important information is missing. And all of it needs to be made public. Is it possible that Mr. Payne's daughter was targeted because her father speaks out, calling Sweetwater's leaders on their wrongdoing? Possible and probable, I would say. More probable, with more probable cause than Sweetwater had infringing on the rights of those students mentioned in this article. You can always count on SUHSD for a new twist in educational misdirection.— October 5, 2013 4:14 p.m.
SOS — Save Our Sealife — in Chula Vista
Have you heard anything about what was discussed at the council meeting? Nothing in the news that I could find.— October 4, 2013 7:57 a.m.
San Diego overlords and unions — who can stop them?
Not a problem. I am curious about the logistics these Olympic planners have in mind. Last I heard, Montreal was still paying off the Winter Olympics from ages ago. Sure would be interesting to learn what is being thought.— October 4, 2013 7:54 a.m.
San Diego overlords and unions — who can stop them?
Apologies--must have been ambiguity in pronoun usage! I was asking Mr. Bauder what the Olympics would mean for those he was discussing in the article--not suggesting the movers and shakers would jump into the conversation (but they would be welcome).— October 3, 2013 10:57 p.m.