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Sweetwater cheer coaches seek pay from district
angry birds, you are correct if the Human Resources packet was not completed finger printing, being the most important,plus the health and safety class, TB testing etc.these girls would not be able to be hired in the first place. What is also interesting is that they let them work all that time and now refuse to pay them. You can't get cheaper employees than that. Until Brand and his minions are gone this type of activity will continue,because of our impotent board of untrustees. Pay these young ladies!!— May 9, 2013 5:57 p.m.
Chancellor University tried to recruit homeless
annniej,I can't wait to call the SUHSD tomorrow to see how many students have signed up for classes at Grand Canyon University. Thank you Mr. Bauder for your enlightening article. Members of the public and teachers have already spoken against Dr. Brand's efforts to drag us into Grand Canyon University,but our school board with the exception of Ms. Lopez have given him the green light to proceed. The question we asked is why Grand Canyon when we already have a working relationship SDSU and SWC? We even gave the argument about separation of church and state to no avail. Thanks again.— May 8, 2013 4:35 p.m.
Montgomery Adult School’s last Viva Vida conference?
Amen— April 29, 2013 9:16 p.m.
Montgomery Adult School’s last Viva Vida conference?
The adult school will be an additional sacrifice (ROP classrooms and offices on Second Ave) for Brand's pleasure. With the Hawkins Charter School taking over the other site we now know why he did not want to keep either program. The selfish SOB. I really thought Pearl would have put up a continued fight but that doesn't appear to be the case. I heard that the ROP director was sent home and not permitted to finish the school year because Brand thought he would get the students and community to continue to complain at the board mtgs. Brand's board the gift that keeps on giving. There doesn't appear to be anything they won't do for this man. Do they really believe he can get their attorney fees for them? I hear Cartmill set up a defense fund for himself like Arlie. It should be interesting to see where the donations come from. After Cartmill announced that he did not like to respond to e-mails at the board mtg. community member have been hard pressed to get in contact with him. I believe it's BS. I feel if he can't perform his duties we need someone that will. I believe he is hiding behind this because of the DA and he has an excuse to only deal with the things of his choosing.— April 28, 2013 11:39 a.m.
Former San Ysidro schools chief Manuel Paul won’t speak
I find it interesting that Castanaers refuses to build a home (pay it play) gets fired and SGI disappears. The company that was lauded as the best money can buy. Bet when we get a glimpse at the Grand Jury testimony we find some interesting correlations.— April 25, 2013 11:57 a.m.
Another Sweetwater board meeting mired in disagreement
Dr. Brand has a new committee it's called the Superintendent's Advisory Committee. The committee is made up of mostly business people from the community. ( Tony McCune,Jim Morris the BOC refugee) I'm told that they will be a non profit money raising group for the district. They are trying to get a few women on board at this time. It appears that this will be a repeat of the past where Brand collected a 75% fee for his part and the kids got less than 10 % after the consultants were paid. Same story different year. Are we really doomed to repeat the past?— April 18, 2013 9:31 a.m.
Sweetwater board votes to cut occupational programs
anniej, Riccasa was originally upset when Bertha said that Brand owns 3 board votes. I was watching her, she was furious. The grimace on her face told the whole story. Anyone who did not know Brand owns her would have known she was one of the 3 by looking at her. The civility lecture didn't work because of Brand's status with the public. What is interesting is that Brand is still involved with Burt Grossman. I remember giving a speech about Grossman and Brand and McCann's support of his run against Bertha. As supt. he was not permitted to do this. Of course he denied it,and used McCann to run the show. Well I guess it's just another lie exposed. If Brand was Pinocchio he could be a human pole vaulter.— April 11, 2013 6:23 p.m.
Latest plans for ill-fated L Street land deal
One would think that they would be on their best behavior because of thr DA's watching. Shows a great deal about their arrogance.— April 10, 2013 11:06 a.m.
Latest plans for ill-fated L Street land deal
Sorry about my cynicism but I'm in agreement. I also heard he volunteered to go because the reserves have not been officially told they were going. They asked for volunteers and he responded. People are saying he needs to get the tarnish of his crown and this will help. I agree and believe when he returns we will hear endless stories again about his service to his country. I should be ashamed of myself,but this is how I truly feel. It will help in his run for being the next mayor of Chula Vista.— April 10, 2013 11:02 a.m.
Latest plans for ill-fated L Street land deal
I heard that Mr.Lichman is unable to build what he wants on the property without Sweetwater's approval. Does this mean that more of our tax dollars will be spent in litigation?— April 9, 2013 3:04 p.m.