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Post by admin on Mar 5, 2009 9:16:22 GMT -6
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Post by twhl on Mar 5, 2009 10:51:03 GMT -6
From a supporter of Sue Rasmus:
District 204 Neighbors/Friends,
I am emailing you about the upcoming School Board Election. The election may be in April, but now is the time to get informed. There are 13 candidates running for 4 positions. Four of those candidates are running as a "package deal" from the south part of the district... I am personally concerned that these seats are not being vied for individually - coincidentally, 4 seats make up the majority on our board.
Two of the other candidates running live in Oakhurst North: Mark Rising and Sue Rasmus. Get to know what each person is running for and make your own educated decision.
Having said that, Robin Adamchik and I have gotten behind Sue Rasmus's campaign and have formed a group called Friends of Sue Rasmus. We are close to putting up info at susanrasmus.com and susanrasmus.net. You will additionally be able to view her info on Facebook within the next couple of days. I have added key facts about her below; we are behind the fact that she is the ONLY candidate out of the 13 actively on a PTA board.
We are in need of volunteers who want to be a part of helping Sue become a new member of the school board so she can implement the successes she has had at Young on a district-wide level.
We are in need of campaign contributions to cover promotional costs as well as event planners, etc, etc!. If you are able to help in any way, please contact myself at sandracoyner@yahoo.com or Robin Adamchik at Adamchik@sbcglobal.net. Please forward this info on to any Dist 204 voters you are able to.
Sue will be at the Waubonsie Valley HS Candidate Forum along with the other candidates on Tuesday March 3rd at 7pm.
JUST SOME SUE RASMUS FACTS:
Active member of the Nancy Young PTA for the past six years.
Served on the PTA Executive Board for four years and in 2nd year as the PTA President.
As PTA President has:
Implemented a ʽGo Greenʼ initiative that introduced recycling in our school lunchroom and piloted a program that uses recyclable baskets instead of disposable Styrofoam trays. On our 1st day of using reusable lunch baskets instead of Styrofoam trays, Nancy Young had 23 less bags of garbage. That program is now being put into action at other schools in our district and has attracted attention from schools as far as Virginia .
Run successful fundraisers that brought in a net of over $50,000 in two years.
Overseen four Fall Festivals, each year increasing family participation and totals raised. Our most recent attracted more than 20 local businesses as corporate sponsors, had donations from over 150 businesses for a silent auction and raffle, brought in local clubs for various exhibition events and had a turnout of over 1,000 people in a four hour time frame. The event raised more than $15,000, surpassing our goal of $8,000.
Helped initiate the use of a year long theme to tie together events and create a unique and memorable atmosphere.
Member of the Indian Prairie Parentʼs Council (IPPC) and, through that, meets with our superintendent bi-monthly for updates about our school district.
Last spring, began working as a substitute teacher in District 204. This has been a great opportunity to step inside our schools and see first hand what our teachers and staff face on a daily basis
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Post by Arch on Mar 6, 2009 18:21:55 GMT -6
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Post by JB on Mar 12, 2009 8:43:39 GMT -6
It's become pretty apparent over the last two forums that Sue is in step with the current district policies and decisions. As a substitute teacher within D204, I think it would be tough to do otherwise. With this existing relationship, what happens if she wins? If she fails in her bid, what happens?
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Post by treehugger on Mar 12, 2009 8:52:56 GMT -6
If she gets elected she cannot sub in the district. If she loses, of course she can.
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Post by Arch on Mar 13, 2009 0:26:25 GMT -6
Since people are throwing ethics around now like it's the new buzz word... (except of course, if you hit reply/all).
Should Sue have quit her job as a District Employee to run for the board?
I don't think she legally has to, but one could argue the 'ethics' of it.
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Post by rural on Mar 13, 2009 6:55:39 GMT -6
What would the ethical question be, Arch?
She is voicing her opinion on the different topics in public forums, not in a elected capacity. I see no conflict of interest here until after the election if she is voted to the board.
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Post by Arch on Mar 13, 2009 7:01:48 GMT -6
What would the ethical question be, Arch? She is voicing her opinion on the different topics in public forums, not in a elected capacity. I see no conflict of interest here until after the election if she is voted to the board. Trying to see where people draw the lines, that's all... A stink was raised about someone's spouse having FORMER ties to the Executive level of the teacher's union and she stepped down from that position before her husband became an official candidate.... yet, some still say that's still unethical because she's still an employee... So I'm just trying to see why another who is still an employee is not seen as unethical. Call it a bit of a double standard, if you want. |
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Post by rural on Mar 13, 2009 7:12:00 GMT -6
What would the ethical question be, Arch? She is voicing her opinion on the different topics in public forums, not in a elected capacity. I see no conflict of interest here until after the election if she is voted to the board. Trying to see where people draw the lines, that's all... A stink was raised about someone's spouse having FORMER ties to the Executive level of the teacher's union and she stepped down from that position before her husband became an official candidate.... yet, some still say that's still unethical because she's still an employee... So I'm just trying to see why another who is still an employee is not seen as unethical. Call it a bit of a double standard, if you want. Maybe I'm niave, but I truly do not see that Rasmus in her capacity as a substitute teacher having a lot of sway with the teacher's union in the same way as say someone once circling within the executive branch. But, hey, that's just me.  |
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Post by Arch on Mar 13, 2009 7:14:06 GMT -6
Trying to see where people draw the lines, that's all... A stink was raised about someone's spouse having FORMER ties to the Executive level of the teacher's union and she stepped down from that position before her husband became an official candidate.... yet, some still say that's still unethical because she's still an employee... So I'm just trying to see why another who is still an employee is not seen as unethical. Call it a bit of a double standard, if you want. Maybe I'm niave, but I truly do not see that Rasmus in her capacity as a substitute teacher having a lot of sway with the teacher's union in the same way as say someone once circling within the executive branch. But, hey, that's just me. Are you saying those currently at the top are influenced and swayed by people not at the top? |
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Post by rural on Mar 13, 2009 7:18:08 GMT -6
nope. Just saying that one once in the circle will have more access than one who never was.  |
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Post by Arch on Mar 13, 2009 7:20:24 GMT -6
nope. Just saying that one once in the circle will have more access than one who never was. Not necessarily true, but it provides for some good FUD though. |
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Post by rural on Mar 13, 2009 7:35:15 GMT -6
nope. Just saying that one once in the circle will have more access than one who never was. Not necessarily true, but it provides for some good FUD though. So, you're suggesting that Rasmus in her capacity as a substitute would be able to call an old friend at the union to get insider information as easily as say one who was once there? Wow, she really does have superpowers! Or maybe the whole substitute teacher thing is just her alter ego. ;D ETA: I don't think that came out right.  |
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Post by rural on Mar 13, 2009 7:41:54 GMT -6
What I meant was Rasmus would not have an old friend at the union to contact.
But truly this is all hypothetical, and truly we should be examining the candidates and their platforms.
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Post by Arch on Mar 13, 2009 7:42:53 GMT -6
Not necessarily true, but it provides for some good FUD though. So, you're suggesting that Rasmus in her capacity as a substitute would be able to call an old friend at the union to get insider information as easily as say one who was once there? Wow, she really does have superpowers! Or maybe the whole substitute teacher thing is just her alter ego. ;D ETA: I don't think that came out right. I'm suggesting that one does not necessarily have any more access or influence than another, whereas you are saying one does. |
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