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Post by southsidemom on May 29, 2008 21:10:42 GMT -6
I don't think Owen East would have gotten the last minute reprieve if John Stephens didn't live in Brighton Ridge. Do you? I think the question should be this. Where would ALL of Owen of be going to HS IF John Stephens lived in the Villages of Meadow Lakes? Now let's hear the answer to that question! Let's get real though.....you always look out for your own. Human nature. |
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Post by doctorwho on May 29, 2008 21:11:33 GMT -6
I think the question should be this. Where would ALL of Owen of be going to HS IF John Stephens lived in the Villages of Meadow Lakes? Now let's here the answer to that question! How about this...create a STANDARD set of criteria for establishing the boundaries and STRICTLY follow them. Period. you mean common sense ones like don't bus HS kids to the furthest school from their homes ? 4 ES's now facing that. |
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Post by steckdad on May 29, 2008 21:12:38 GMT -6
The problem, in my opinion, is today's ruling stated that voters (despite how educated they are) can be easily deceived.I don't believe for one second that the majority of voters in 2006 thought that the location would change. From now on, I'm sad to say, I will find it hard to trust any "language" in any referendum district 204 puts out to voters. Any future referendum will have to be ridiculously specific for me to vote yes. Bingo!!!!! what I got from popejoy was ignorance of the law when voting is not deception per se.... |
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Post by concerned2 on May 29, 2008 21:26:47 GMT -6
Again, I will NEVER be a yes voter. I hope the boundaries do change and that they change to avoid long commutes and splits. They are unneccessary and not good for any kids.
As for the Eola site, the district will pay in the long run. The south is where the growth is and with gas prices as they are we will be paying for all this bussing.
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Post by southsidemom on May 29, 2008 21:29:39 GMT -6
what I got from popejoy was ignorance of the law when voting is not deception per se.... But at the end of the day what our voters get is if you say no to the vote then you won't run the risk of being deceived. |
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Post by ru4real on May 29, 2008 21:32:24 GMT -6
I think the question should be this. Where would ALL of Owen of be going to HS IF John Stephens lived in the Villages of Meadow Lakes? Now let's hear the answer to that question! Let's get real though.....you always look out for your own. Human nature. Selfish nature,,,at it's best. If one thought humanly, you would always but always rally for the weakest link.. THAT is real |
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Post by ru4real on May 29, 2008 21:35:03 GMT -6
How about this...create a STANDARD set of criteria for establishing the boundaries and STRICTLY follow them. Period. you mean common sense ones like don't bus HS kids to the furthest school from their homes ? 4 ES's now facing that. This record is broke I cannot wait to see the DR. back from Benet after his grand exodus/hiatus, when the boundaries are in his/her favor wait a minute, he/she never left. |
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Post by steckdad on May 29, 2008 21:36:26 GMT -6
what I got from popejoy was ignorance of the law when voting is not deception per se.... But at the end of the day what our voters get is if you say no to the vote then you won't run the risk of being deceived. hope not southside.... |
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Post by doctorwho on May 29, 2008 21:39:27 GMT -6
But at the end of the day what our voters get is if you say no to the vote then you won't run the risk of being deceived. hope not southside.... How can we trust anything we are told here going forward ? The decision was nothing was illegal, I am willing to bet if there could be a ruling on unethical/untruthful, the decision would have been different. |
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Post by Arch on May 29, 2008 21:41:25 GMT -6
HEY here's a new fun game. Who thinks the boundaries will change again before MV opens. I'll start. Me, I do. Especially if John Stephens and Jeanette Clark lose their seats. I'm hearing they aren't going to run in the Spring anyway. When JS leaves Owen East will go back to MV. ETA - it just doesn't make sense to pack WV when Gold closes. They'll pull more out because MV won't be full. Wow - I hadn't even thought that far out, but it sounds very plausible that we could play some more Name That Boundary Game or is it Deal or No Deal? Truth or Consequences??? Wow - I'm getting my seat for this one ... alot can happen between now and then. A lot will. |
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Post by jftb on May 29, 2008 22:13:43 GMT -6
D204 must clean house. So much unrest, so much chaos. I will be happy, as always, to vote yes for education.....but I do not trust a single member of this school board. We chatted yesterday about the need for Jim Caudill of Naperville Central to step down for the good of his school. I feel the same about our school board members. They should not run again when their terms expire. Although some are happy, many are not, and if not for the mismanagement and snappy mistreatment of certain areas, the rift would be easier to mend.
So, we will be yes voters again.....once 204 has a new board.
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Post by Arch on May 29, 2008 22:22:41 GMT -6
Let's get real though.....you always look out for your own. Human nature. Momma Lioness  |
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Post by d204mom on May 29, 2008 22:24:21 GMT -6
I think the question should be this. Where would ALL of Owen of be going to HS IF John Stephens lived in the Villages of Meadow Lakes? Now let's hear the answer to that question! Let's get real though.....you always look out for your own. Human nature. After Owen East was pardoned at the boundary meeting, I just had to go back and watch John Stephen's passionate oration from the 1/22 meeting about bunco and "having to look out for 197 subdivsions, not just Brighton Ridge." |
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Post by doctorwho on May 29, 2008 22:30:47 GMT -6
D204 must clean house. So much unrest, so much chaos. I will be happy, as always, to vote yes for education.....but I do not trust a single member of this school board. We chatted yesterday about the need for Jim Caudill of Naperville Central to step down for the good of his school. I feel the same about our school board members. They should not run again when their terms expire. Although some are happy, many are not, and if not for the mismanagement and snappy mistreatment of certain areas, the rift would be easier to mend. So, we will be yes voters again.....once 204 has a new board. Not a bad criteria -- for me that will be too late as a parent in the district, but still plan to be a resident/voter. |
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Post by southsidemom on May 30, 2008 7:58:37 GMT -6
D204 must clean house. So much unrest, so much chaos. I will be happy, as always, to vote yes for education.....but I do not trust a single member of this school board. We chatted yesterday about the need for Jim Caudill of Naperville Central to step down for the good of his school. I feel the same about our school board members. They should not run again when their terms expire. Although some are happy, many are not, and if not for the mismanagement and snappy mistreatment of certain areas, the rift would be easier to mend. So, we will be yes voters again.....once 204 has a new board. I would not count on that. For many it comes down to 4 letters - CASH. Unfortunate but true. And we must respect that. We work hard for it and to turn it over blindly based on the word of our SB (even with new members) will be a tough one. Our only hope is once M2 is GONE! While he is still in the picture it will be an automatic NO for many. Seems he is able to use these other SB members like puppets and may do the same with those to come. I just am not sure and need to see ALOT of change. Words mean nothing. |
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