Comments on The Woodland Journal: More on the school board: Foursome is scolded

9:42

If you are so convinced that we have o...

2008-03-21T15:48:00.000-07:00

9:42

If you are so convinced that we have other issues that need "focus", then spell them out and step up. It would be great if these issues you speak of do not need money because the current FOUR "yes" members have already obligated the majority of any district money to have the Kingdom the Supt wants.

It is correct that the best process is that the four board members admit

Oh please...I am not a board member nor am I an ar...

2008-03-19T21:42:00.000-07:00

Oh please...I am not a board member nor am I an ardent defender of the board, quite to the contrary, but I believe that a recall is a waste of time, money and focus. We have more important issues to worry about.

I have also payed for far too many of Dudley's pet causes over the years, he and his ilk which apparently includes you. Nice threats. Let's hope you can back them up.

Here come the "wasting tax payer Money" arguments ...

2008-03-19T18:16:00.000-07:00

Here come the "wasting tax payer Money" arguments from the board members.

Don't defend their wasting of millions of dollars. Don't defend their rubber stamping.

The money this group of idiot will cost this district is all too great.

Anything less than a $1,000,000 recall is a net savings.

The recall is automatic. Once the signatures are collected, it is over.

What recall? Does one exist? Are the proponents ...

2008-03-19T10:53:00.000-07:00

What recall? Does one exist? Are the proponents going to reimburse the taxpayers for the cost of the election?

Papa Bear,

Not sure where you're headed wit...

2008-03-15T14:33:00.000-07:00

Papa Bear,

Not sure where you're headed with that... but I'll bite. Yes, I think having a background in law would be beneficial as a trustee. I also agree with Rogelio's position on the Blue Shield building issue, as do many others - that's why he won't be subject to the recall.

Rogelio is attorney right? He has his juris doctor...

2008-03-15T14:21:00.000-07:00

Rogelio is attorney right? He has his juris doctorate degree, so is he not qualified to be on the board. I think he saw someting that was not right from the get go. Thats why he voted against it. Don't underestimate him, he made a sound decision based on what he was given and the laws that applied to such a purchase.

I can confidently say that my expertise in educati...

2008-03-15T13:22:00.000-07:00

I can confidently say that my expertise in education exceeds that of the editorial staff of the Daily Democrat - which is why I can poke holes in their idiotic statements. Other than that, I'm not sure how much of an expert I am.

I have concluded from my experience in education, however, that the state system needs a complete overhaul at all levels. We desperately need massive reform at

Dino, you must be the expert in educational issues...

2008-03-14T16:04:00.000-07:00

Dino, you must be the expert in educational issues. We need your expertize.

Good one!

Does the D.D. have an advisory bo...

2008-03-14T06:58:00.000-07:00

Good one!

Does the D.D. have an advisory board? If so, I wonder who's on it?

It's obvious what the editor's position is on school the Blue Shield issue... but it would be interesting to learn the opinions of the advisory group (if they have one).

Thanks for laugh.

Grammer and spelling errors were not on purpose bu...

2008-03-13T22:25:00.000-07:00

Grammer and spelling errors were not on purpose but fit story well.

Dino, I think you should start an editorial board,...

2008-03-13T22:14:00.000-07:00

Dino, I think you should start an editorial board, only one member needed... you. Then pick a subject like.... The local paper.

At issue: Local paper opponents will never be satisfied.

Opinion: Niether will their supporters due to lack of local stories and stories that change every day as they get correct information from local blogs and update as needed. You have better get

2:29

I agree with you. And it's not limited...

2008-03-13T21:33:00.000-07:00

2:29

I agree with you. And it's not limited to this situation. Whenever I see a D.D. opinion on anything related to education I just shake my head. No clue whatsoever.

Nice opinion in the Democrap. You can obviously t...

2008-03-13T14:29:00.000-07:00

Nice opinion in the Democrap. You can obviously tell they do not have the slightest clue about the situation. They even got the length of the financing wrong. Just another way to try to pipe in on a subject they know little about, or only one side. Their reporter does not even stay for the meetings. Probably just has Jacki call her afterwards to fill her in on what went on. At least the "Dr

1:42

Why would I make excuses? He's the one...

2008-03-13T14:14:00.000-07:00

1:42

Why would I make excuses? He's the one who lost, probably for a variety of reasons. And of course I'm biased when I vote for someone... what are you, some kind of idiot?

Nice of you to slip in your prognostication of the recall to stay on topic. Hey, are you up from your nap already?

Dino, if your candidate was so highly qualified wh...

2008-03-13T13:42:00.000-07:00

Dino, if your candidate was so highly qualified why didn't he participate in the public forums? Why was he afraid to face the voters? You are just making excuses for your bias.

The recall will fail.

Check out the opinion of the Daily Demopalm's edit...

2008-03-13T13:31:00.000-07:00

Check out the opinion of the Daily Demopalm's editor:

http://www.dailydemocrat.com/editorial/ci_8559741

School district opponents won't be satisfied
Article Created: 03/13/2008 09:38:47 AM PDT

At Issue: Woodland school district trustees decide to lease old Blue Shield building.

Our Opinion: Opponents of some school trustees as well as the Woodland

What has been debunked?

Talk about making u...

2008-03-12T22:11:00.000-07:00

What has been debunked?

Talk about making unfounded statements.

First of all, it is far from clear that anything n...

2008-03-12T22:00:00.000-07:00

First of all, it is far from clear that anything needs to be done. Many of the charges launched against the school board have turned out to be false. One of the reasons people don't ardently stand up and defend them is simply the degree to which the current Supt. and her aides are unpopular. They have bullied or tried to bully almost everyone and, as a result, no one feels much affection for

So how much money does a public official have to w...

2008-03-12T20:38:00.000-07:00

So how much money does a public official have to waste, before it is acceptable for their constituents to ask for their removal?

I agree with a earlier post- I never see anyone actually defending this groups ability to make decisions, nor its purchase of the building.

Nothing at least that holds up to a candle light's worth of scrutiny.

An argument for lease vs. buy

What IS appropriate for this situation? Go with th...

2008-03-12T19:57:00.000-07:00

What IS appropriate for this situation? Go with the flow?

I won't support the recall. I don't believe it is...

2008-03-12T19:16:00.000-07:00

I won't support the recall. I don't believe it is appropriate in this situation and I know the people behind it and don't trust them.

Adult ed is not the same as teaching in the public...

2008-03-12T17:42:00.000-07:00

Adult ed is not the same as teaching in the public schools. Not even close.

Actually the only educator on the board is Frank G...

2008-03-12T17:40:00.000-07:00

Actually the only educator on the board is Frank Glover. He taught school for years and I believe he also has an administrative credential.

I am glad he is there, otherwise, I have no idea what might get past this board.

4:05

Whereabouts in Asia? In Beijing's Span...

2008-03-12T17:19:00.000-07:00

4:05

Whereabouts in Asia? In Beijing's Spanish Town?

No doubt he could have used you as his "campaigned" speech writer (also note your grammar "there IS no qualifications").

Michael Blackwood is a teacher - not an administrator - and yes, that gives him insight to keep people like Jacki Cottingim in check.

As a refresher for you, English Major, here's a

yes , he taught ESL to adults somewhere in Asia fo...

2008-03-12T16:05:00.000-07:00

yes , he taught ESL to adults somewhere in Asia for a few months.
He never showed up to any of the forums nor did he campaigned. he was not serious about his candidacy. there is no qualifications that you must be an educator to run for the board. The reason we have lay boards is because there is a need to balance their control of the system. Look at the current issue. The educators control