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New Sweetwater Union financial officer has controversial past
The leadership in the Chula Vista Elementary is smarter than fast eddy. The kids deserve better than what they are getting from this district. We have to have real leadership to get back to being a real school dist.again. If the CVSD starts a 7th 8th program it would be just desserts for fast eddy and a board that lets him run the show. I understand that SWC is also planning a surprise for fast eddy. Does anyone have the scoop on that?— February 14, 2013 10:26 a.m.
Sweetwater school district’s weird, failed real estate deals
WTFED, sorry you were disillusioned by the district,but you are not alone. Many including myself were on that train for a very long time. Only a suggestion, we know Mc Cann reads and responds on the blogs. It may have been better to just have disappeared than to go against the district in print. They will be trying to find out who you are now. Watch your back you might end up in a mess. There are a lot of administrators,classified staff and secretaries that work behind the scenes to help find your own niche.— February 9, 2013 3:40 p.m.
Sweetwater school district’s weird, failed real estate deals
Does anyone know if special zoning is required or permission of the city of Chula Vista?Does the mayor know about any of this? We seem to be in some kind of competition with duplicating services with the city and SWC.— February 8, 2013 3:15 p.m.
Sweetwater school district’s weird, failed real estate deals
Sweetwater the gift that keeps giving our tax dollars on demented schemes. Obviously the district is in trouble with the Lst.property,but is this the way to recover? I doubt it seriously with fast Eddy at the helm. How many board members are in the know? Remember they gave him the keys to the district with a 3:2 vote. Fast Eddy can hire fire and spend more money without conferring with the board than any previous supt. They did this because they could pretend to be surprised after the first round of indictments. They can pretend to not know what has transpired. Bet the DA's office knows better.— February 8, 2013 3:11 p.m.
Alleged pay-to-play cases remain in South Bay
I believe Gandara, Wilson, Alito,and Sandoval are the major players and will hopefully get some time in prison hopefully. The others will range from felony to misdemeanor charges. The point is you can not serve in office with a felony on your record. Hopefully this will be a useful tool during plea bargains. I believe it was Pearl' attorney that stated the political group and atmosphere in the South Bay was a problem in his opinion. He stated he had attended a board mtg (Hilltop) and saw people waving signs and calling out to the board. Well poor victim Pearl!!! Really! There could be a special election which is expensive or the County Office of ED.can get involved at that point I think that is how it works. I do not trust the County Supt.because of his relationship with Brand. Scary stuff.— February 6, 2013 7:02 a.m.
New Sweetwater Union financial officer has controversial past
Amen Zorro, I remember Ruth well. I guess we just aged ourselves.— February 4, 2013 9:20 a.m.
New Sweetwater Union financial officer has controversial past
WTFE, Would it surprise you that Diane Russo was on that selection commitee. Would it surprise you that staff didn't think Mr. Alt was the best choice,but could not voice their displeasure. Would it surprise you to find out Mr. Alt had problems with the law. Would it surprise you that the excuse the district has told everyone to put out is that the head hunters did an exhausting through search and found the best man for the job. Did you know that Diane Russo is able to earn money again and will be working with Mr. Alt after Mr. Knott leaves. Did you notice none of my sentences ended with a question mark? Figured out why? Our board gave Brand the ability to hire so they can hide behind his decisions from the D.A.that's what I believe. Why hasn't our new board president gotten involved? Want the real answer?— February 4, 2013 8:39 a.m.
Sweetwater board votes to open second charter school
Oh, say it's really true this time!!! Tim Tim is done with us freaks. Hopefully he really means it this time. Hey word on the street is Diane Russo is able to earn money again according to PERS. She will be coming back to train our new CFO Al Alt. if you google him you will understand why Russo is coming back to fine tune him so to speak. He needs a brush up on the Sweetwater way. Our board let Brand hire this guy. Wow!— February 2, 2013 4:49 p.m.
Sweetwater board succumbs to public outcry
I have the feeling that Brand wants to be fired in order to receive the golden handshake. I want to believe that Cartmill is going to make the effort to settle Brand down and keep us from being the joke of Ca. Even Arlie actually responded to the public for a change. But never fear Brand will find a way to throw a wrench in and cause a problem. It's like he deliberately puts the board in harms way publicly and in my opinion with the DA's office. The DA's office has to eating all this discord up. The constant controversy only reinforces their case in the publics eyes. Now that the case is in CV they board would be wise to get Brand under control. But they are the ones that allow this to occur and back Brand on these ridiculous decisions. Sorry I got hopeful for a moment.— January 30, 2013 7:04 a.m.
Sweetwater board meeting times may change
Tim Tim,thanks so much for outing the mtg. Setting yourself up as the hero was a brilliant stroke last night. Too bad it was after Bertha stated her position and informed the board and public about Brand calling her boss to try and force her to toe the line. Tim Tim did your second favorite person out you so to speak about texting during the meeting ( Mr. Payne) so you left to finish your blog. Oh, you silly boy not very clever. After reading the TRO and court transcript last night it's no wonder you hate Alex for showing you for what you are. I'm glad Jimmy has a friend in you and Pearl.— January 29, 2013 7:44 a.m.