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Post by doctorwho on Jul 17, 2008 7:23:54 GMT -6
Did not donate for the first time since I've lived in district 204. However, after living through the last 6 months, I can't bring myself to donate towards any district 204 program. The district made it clear that they don't give a hoot about me nor my opinion. In fact, I clearly got the message they have disdain towards me and my family. I would move if I could sell my house. I have sent my charitable donation money to other organizations instead of district 204. I will also redirect my volunteer efforts away from district 204 towards those groups that don't trash their volunteers publically. I think there are many non-profits that do a much better job of making sure the money is spent wisely and that volunteers are appreciated. I'm done with "hey you are a jerk but we need your money and your time". Unfortunately, that's the message I've received from the board and the superintendent. Wow, Sluggo! You're speaking my tune man. That's absolutely 100% how I feel. In the past I have donated (both financially as well as through countless hours of volunteering). I'm finished with that. Granted I will still help in my child's classroom (as well as anything else that will directly benefit him) but as far as doing anything to promote and support 204, no way! There are so many persons I know that feel the exact same way and I just don't see the SB and SD recovering from their crazy mistakes anytime soon. There is simply a lot of anger, frustration, disbelief, you-name-it, around here. I have not heard one single SB cheerleader speak out around this area in a LONG TIME. Believe me, there have always been many at Fry/Scullen/NV that have stood by and supported our SB no-questions-asked (in fact I used to be one way back when). That has changed - especially evidenced by the fact that they still can't get a person to fill the PTSA President spot at Scullen! People have very simply "had it" and they're not going to be out supporting 204 as they had in the past. The SB is fooling themselves if they think that parents will rally around for the good of the kids. I just don't see that happening anytime soon. It will be interesting to see the outcome of this mess. A full new SB would be a good start as well as a new Superintendent. Of course you areb both exactly correct, and it is little different here in Watts. Of course you will have posters tell you they talked to so and so in your area and they are just fine with everything. When fall 09 rolls around they will realize just how many pissed off people they have in these areas - not that they really seem to care anyway. They have managed to tick off even the most involved of people, from PTA presidents (multiple) to those who literally are at schools almost every day helping out/ organizing etc.... We'll see if those people that I hear are just fine with everything will replace that amount of time and $ and energy. I doubt it highly. This does not even count those who have put their kids in private school and now will not be involved at all - I'lltake 6 of 7 newSB members and a new super. Also an apology to the district for the mess that has been created and a promise to look to see if anything can be done to be more equitable in what we are going to get. Bad enough we put the school west of the tracks that now will have about 40 more trains a day - read severely affected commutes and bus times for those who already have sucky ones coming. I am glad there are 4 happy communities- but the last I looked the district was made up of 21. |
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Post by specailneedsmom on Jul 17, 2008 7:35:16 GMT -6
Just thought it would be helpful to see who the individuals are who are involved with the IPEF. Many people who have dedicated a good part of their lives to helping this district. I hope they are aware of the climate, both economic and demographic, that faces them today.
Board of Directors
J. Alan Fry
Chairman
Robert Biedron
Vice Chairman
Susan Schreiber
Vice Chairman
Kent Duncan
Treasurer
Mary Anne Castro
Secretary
Dawn Anderson
Kathleen Baldwin
Barbara Bibbs
Sandra Charles
Stephen Daeschner
Peggy Ehrisman
Bruce Glawe
Board of Education Representative
Karen Sharpe
Terrence Sullivan
Owen Wavrinek
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Post by doctorwho on Jul 17, 2008 8:10:34 GMT -6
Just thought it would be helpful to see who the individuals are who are involved with the IPEF. Many people who have dedicated a good part of their lives to helping this district. I hope they are aware of the climate, both economic and demographic, that faces them today. Board of Directors J. Alan Fry Chairman Robert Biedron Vice Chairman Susan Schreiber Vice Chairman Kent Duncan Treasurer Mary Anne Castro Secretary Dawn Anderson Kathleen Baldwin Barbara Bibbs Sandra Charles Stephen Daeschner Peggy Ehrisman Bruce Glawe Board of Education Representative Karen Sharpe Terrence Sullivan Owen Wavrinek recognize more than a few people on here- those I recognize are aware ( or in some cases should be aware ) |
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Post by slp on Jul 17, 2008 10:07:52 GMT -6
What bothers me is how the SB never tried to stop the bad-mouthing and name calling of White Eagle and Tall Grass residents. Only CV said ANYTHING at all.
What I find disturbing is NOT so much that the eventual boundaries are what they are (in as much as they don't make sense for the long term of the district based on the location of the 3rd high school....but that's another story!) but instead that the attitudes of some people in the north over the placement of White Eagle at WVHS is very spiteful and as though it is "pay back". The attitudes that I have encountered regarding White Eagle attending WVHS are sad to say the least. They (mainly Brookdale folks that I have personally heard this from) feel that WE should never have gone to NV in the first place, they feel that they "deserved" a new high school too; not White Eagle getting one AGAIN. Give me a break!
It is the motivations behind the attitudes that have me upset these days , NOT attending WVHS. I have been there quite a bit this summer and am very excited for my kids to have a great experience there.
I think that the "payback" mentality of many on the SB and those who voted NO originally are what caused all COMMONSENSE to fly out the window with regards to site location and boundaries. That has become more and more clear to me with each passing day!
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Post by d204mom on Jul 17, 2008 10:15:55 GMT -6
Bruce Glawe Board of Education Representative Thanks for the reminder to close our account at Oxford Bank. I've been meaning to do it! |
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Post by blankcheck on Jul 17, 2008 10:27:59 GMT -6
I know many of the names on the list. Bob Biedron worked with Pam Suebold on the referendum for "vote yes twice". Boy was I dupped.
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Post by specailneedsmom on Jul 17, 2008 10:44:16 GMT -6
D204mom, you would not be the first to close out your Oxford acct. Regarding WE going to WV, I have met very few people in my subdivision that mind having their kids attend WV. On the contrary, there are many people I know who had kids at both schools and a few that were very disappointed when NV opened and they had to move their students years back. The label that people in the north place on WE is their label, not ours. They own those feelings.
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Post by slp on Jul 17, 2008 11:05:06 GMT -6
D204mom, you would not be the first to close out your Oxford acct. Regarding WE going to WV, I have met very few people in my subdivision that mind having their kids attend WV. On the contrary, there are many people I know who had kids at both schools and a few that were very disappointed when NV opened and they had to move their students years back. The label that people in the north place on WE is their label, not ours. They own those feelings. I couldn't agree more. |
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Post by twhl on Aug 30, 2008 7:01:31 GMT -6
The WV Booster Pres should get a clue too. Because what he was hoping would be a rain of $$ isn't going to happen either. Fees are crazy, $25 here $45 here $20 there and multiply that times 3 or 4 and in addition to the tax $$ going in to the black hole, they tag you with $400-$500 in fees. Don't get it but I'm sure many are scaling back especially their time and $$ contributions to IPEF and other D204 programs. Wonder if BG has time for this or is he officially gone here too ?
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Post by Arch on Aug 30, 2008 7:22:31 GMT -6
The WV Booster Pres should get a clue too. Because what he was hoping would be a rain of $$ isn't going to happen either. Fees are crazy, $25 here $45 here $20 there and multiply that times 3 or 4 and in addition to the tax $$ going in to the black hole, they tag you with $400-$500 in fees. Don't get it but I'm sure many are scaling back especially their time and $$ contributions to IPEF and other D204 programs. Wonder if BG has time for this or is he officially gone here too ? When a PTA comes asking for dues and fundraiser help while they are sitting on top of a very sizable dollar balance year after year, they can look elsewhere too... |
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Post by twhl on Aug 30, 2008 7:32:54 GMT -6
The WV Booster Pres should get a clue too. Because what he was hoping would be a rain of $$ isn't going to happen either. Fees are crazy, $25 here $45 here $20 there and multiply that times 3 or 4 and in addition to the tax $$ going in to the black hole, they tag you with $400-$500 in fees. Don't get it but I'm sure many are scaling back especially their time and $$ contributions to IPEF and other D204 programs. Wonder if BG has time for this or is he officially gone here too ? I also never got when the teachers send home a wish list for supplies, what gives with that ? You mean to tell me that the District cant pony up a few hundred bucks to get our kids supplies for the classrooms ?? Can you imagine how many bottles of glue $5m would have bought ? Whose watching the hen house ?? Maybe we could buy edible school supplies and supplement the $80k for the lunch consultant. Any time I hear consultant I think of bounds of paper, useless reports and time and $$ wasted. When a PTA comes asking for dues and fundraiser help while they are sitting on top of a very sizable dollar balance year after year, they can look elsewhere too... |
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Post by doctorwho on Aug 30, 2008 7:49:23 GMT -6
The WV Booster Pres should get a clue too. Because what he was hoping would be a rain of $$ isn't going to happen either. Fees are crazy, $25 here $45 here $20 there and multiply that times 3 or 4 and in addition to the tax $$ going in to the black hole, they tag you with $400-$500 in fees. Don't get it but I'm sure many are scaling back especially their time and $$ contributions to IPEF and other D204 programs. Wonder if BG has time for this or is he officially gone here too ? After the comments that were made at orientation while those of us being thrown out were there with our kids - this doesn't surprise me. It was like someone gave him the keys to Fort Knox. |
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