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Post by blankcheck on Feb 13, 2010 9:53:15 GMT -6
Check out page 4 of the Daily Herald. I looked on-line, and for some reason the article does not appear. They have a picture of the sign in front of Brookdale with a banner over it that says:
"State of Illinois owes District 204 $7.8 million".
What is interesting in the article is that Rep. Rep. Darlene Senger said Friday "They can keep the signs up as long as they think they need to, but the money is on its way".
Further in the article Dem. Rep. Linda Chapa La Via of Aurora chairs the House Appropriations Committee for elementary and secondary education;she hope the signs don't give the wrong message. "I get why they feel the need for the signs, but I'm afraid it makes us look like we don't want to give them the money". She goes on "We'd love to be in a situation to give it to them, but we can't give what we don't have".
So which way is it???
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Post by brant on Feb 13, 2010 11:26:22 GMT -6
Gotta love the signs being posted on our schools - "State of Illinois owes District 204 $7.8 million". Are they seriously doing that (I haven't checked yet). Lovely and low-class. These political statements do not belong in the schools. Once again, using the kids as pawns in their game of politics and money, to get out of a situation that they themselves designed while accepting no responsibility of their own. Pathetic. Truly, truly pathetic. It is really good stratagy on KBs part. Deflect where the blame really lies. Everyone who sees the signs believe the state is responsible and forget about our SB using the taxpayers money like an ATM machine that never ends. An old political trick. People will still believe it is the states fault when our programs, etc are cut and the SB ineptness is all but forgotten. |
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Post by EagleDad on Feb 13, 2010 11:29:58 GMT -6
Check out page 4 of the Daily Herald. I looked on-line, and for some reason the article does not appear. They have a picture of the sign in front of Brookdale with a banner over it that says: "State of Illinois owes District 204 $7.8 million". Oh, Brookdale... Never mind I'd expect such a thing there given some of the PTA/parents   |
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Post by Arch on Feb 13, 2010 12:15:14 GMT -6
Gotta love the signs being posted on our schools - "State of Illinois owes District 204 $7.8 million". Are they seriously doing that (I haven't checked yet). Lovely and low-class. These political statements do not belong in the schools. Once again, using the kids as pawns in their game of politics and money, to get out of a situation that they themselves designed while accepting no responsibility of their own. Pathetic. Truly, truly pathetic. Would this be the PTA conducting politics again? |
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Post by doctorwho on Feb 13, 2010 12:36:15 GMT -6
Check out page 4 of the Daily Herald. I looked on-line, and for some reason the article does not appear. They have a picture of the sign in front of Brookdale with a banner over it that says: "State of Illinois owes District 204 $7.8 million". Oh, Brookdale... Never mind I'd expect such a thing there given some of the PTA/parents OK- a few things come to mind - aside from pathetic pandering to the children of our district creating a really lousy learning environment. 1/ This is a public school-- how is this allowable ( I am sure they checked with our crack legal support) -. Once this type of 'solicitation' is allowed is it not now open season to advertise whatever someone wants ? These signs could be considered subversive, anti-government. I wonder what now is allowable. What if someone doesn't want their child exposed to this type of behavior - lawsuit ? 2/ How much damn money did we spend on these signs ? 3/ No surprise that the Herald covered this with a picture and that it would be Brookdale -- I see JC's hands all over this 4/ Once again I pray that all this nonsense in upsetting students and teachers- as well as blaming the state 100% for our issues - when we have whizzed away $150M we didn;t need to brings a slew of auditors from Springfield for a complete accounting of what has gone on here the last 5 years. We need to demand such -- and a few well placed phone calls might stir a hornets nest that will really open some eyes.. Leadership in this district - how very very sad. I don't think I've ever been embarassed to live here- until now. |
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Post by doctorwho on Feb 13, 2010 14:28:29 GMT -6
Are they seriously doing that (I haven't checked yet). Lovely and low-class. These political statements do not belong in the schools. Once again, using the kids as pawns in their game of politics and money, to get out of a situation that they themselves designed while accepting no responsibility of their own. Pathetic. Truly, truly pathetic. Would this be the PTA conducting politics again? it is the right ' gang -- er I mean PAC --er.... group |
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Post by doctorwho on Feb 13, 2010 14:33:31 GMT -6
OK-- now it is on the 204 home page also-- I suggest calls to ur local reps - starting with Darlene Senger to complain about the blatant solicitation of opinion on our PUBLIC schools.
Anyone willing to bet this strategy was come up with as a return for our $17,000 check to that wonderful consulting firm who split the district last time- this time will split us from our state government. Oh that's right- our Super says they haven't even talked about referendums-- someone needs to reign this outlaw bunch in.
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Post by EagleDad on Feb 13, 2010 14:47:33 GMT -6
Yes, I'm contacting all of my state politicians as well, they really should not be using taxpayer monies to drive an agenda on the school district website.
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Post by doctorwho on Feb 13, 2010 14:50:10 GMT -6
Yes, I'm contacting all of my state politicians as well, they really should not be using taxpayer monies to drive an agenda on the school district website. or spending that money foolishly as usual - when is crisis mode. The advertising / solicitation angle also needs a look at-- do not leave the AG out of the calls. Have someone looking into the solicitation angle - if now allowed maybe we should construct a sign for the HC Center |
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Post by SouthernWolf on Feb 13, 2010 16:28:28 GMT -6
I am sure a big referendum is being cooked up!!  |
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Post by casey on Feb 13, 2010 16:59:45 GMT -6
Before they go crazy cutting curriculum, programs, staff, etc. they should take a look at some of their expenditures. We went to all the trouble of putting together a Citizens Financial Committee (or whatever they're calling it now) surely there are places that cuts can be made. IMO all items should be explored. None of these are major cuts and they certainly aren't going to solve a deficit crisis but items should be looked at line by line. Every little bit helps. While playing around in BoardDocs from the most recent SB meeting I looked at Agenda Item F Business and Financial Items Accounts Payable approved February 8, 2010. Here's a couple that were interesting.... membership dues: $10,000 Naperville Development (what benefit?) membership dues: $495 (why so much less than Naperville Dev.?) Naper settlement professional services: $9,961.84 (huh? for what?) In addition, I know none of these are negotiables but nonetheless I find them interesting to point out: Preschool monthly rent: $18,152.01 Frontier Monthly rent: $74,551.98 PMA Financial Network monthly lease (  ): $10,486.54 Canna & Canna legal services: $10,911.58 We're in a world of hurt, folks! |
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Post by overtaxed on Feb 13, 2010 21:53:44 GMT -6
Oh my gosh, Naperville wake up...
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Post by EagleDad on Feb 14, 2010 12:15:33 GMT -6
Personally, I'd like to see an accurate and complete accounting of the budget on Metea to date, and a projection of the remaining expenses before the District Administration and Board starts pointing fingers elsewhere (at the state, or the economy). This does not seem unreasonable to ask - how can one know they have a deficit and need cuts, or that the state owes them if they don't know first what they've spent.
I they spent half as much time managing what we have before whining about what we don't, they might not be in this situation.
So, to Birkett, Holm and the Board, produce and accurate accounting of expenditures on Metea to date, and projection of the remainder. This is a very simple thing to do, and if it can not be done, we should seek new management in this area.
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Post by doctorwho on Feb 14, 2010 12:29:11 GMT -6
Personally, I'd like to see an accurate and complete accounting of the budget on Metea to date, and a projection of the remaining expenses before the District Administration and Board starts pointing fingers elsewhere (at the state, or the economy). This does not seem unreasonable to ask - how can one know they have a deficit and need cuts, or that the state owes them if they don't know first what they've spent. I they spent half as much time managing what we have before whining about what we don't, they might not be in this situation. So, to Birkett, Holm and the Board, produce and accurate accounting of expenditures on Metea to date, and projection of the remainder. This is a very simple thing to do, and if it can not be done, we should seek new management in this area. And not some out of skew powerpoint nonsense- one that will pass GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley etc.. |
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Post by rew on Feb 14, 2010 16:40:26 GMT -6
The message is up at Neuqua as well. I heard, from a 204 teacher, that all the schools were asked to put it on their signs. Some of the HS teachers were talking about it to students and already telling kids what's going to be cut. The teachers seem to want the kids to cry and the parents to panic.
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