Brach/Brodie Trial is Over

[gatormom]

I agree, cut and run but to not build Metea is very short-sighted. If we do not build on BB, somebody will and that will add students to our district. But that is okay I guess, some of us will be gone before that happens.

[lacy]

bob said:

Run not Walk Away from BB. Then send that area to Peterson. Depress their land price anyway possible.

Get our money back for the 25 acres

Call Macom if he hasn't moved his price, buy it.

If he increases it , then don't build a third HS and send Ashwood to WV.

RUN LIKE THE WIND!!!!

This is exactly what some of us were afraid of - and how thankful I am that they didn't get quick take.

The SB needs to look at all options. Where are the enrollment numbers? Can we build a middle school on the 25 acres and add onto NVHS and WVHS - expand the Frontier concept? Buy the Macom land?

If a referendum is required to AC the schools, then a new referendum should be required to approve land that is DOUBLE what the district planned for. They should NOT do this without voter approval.

[bob]

RUN LIKE THE WIND!!!!

And I got such a long way to go.
To make it to the border of Mexico.
So I'll ride like the wind.
Gonna run like the wind.


A little Christopher Cross this morning..

[harry]

lacy said:

bob said:

Run not Walk Away from BB. Then send that area to Peterson. Depress their land price anyway possible.

Get our money back for the 25 acres

Call Macom if he hasn't moved his price, buy it.

If he increases it , then don't build a third HS and send Ashwood to WV.

RUN LIKE THE WIND!!!!

This is exactly what some of us were afraid of - and how thankful I am that they didn't get quick take.

The SB needs to look at all options. Where are the enrollment numbers? Can we build a middle school on the 25 acres and add onto NVHS and WVHS - expand the Frontier concept? Buy the Macom land?

If a referendum is required to AC the schools, then a new referendum should be required to approve land that is DOUBLE what the district planned for. They should NOT do this without voter approval.

I so agree this is a new development that needs to be decided on by the tax-paying community NOT a few voices. Anyone know the legalities of a new referendum???

Give us the enrollment numbers NOW

[harry]

bob said:

RUN LIKE THE WIND!!!!

And I got such a long way to go.
To make it to the border of Mexico.
So I'll ride like the wind.
Gonna run like the wind.


A little Christopher Cross this morning..

Ba da da da,,da da da da.. Ba da da da,,, da da da da ;D

[rew]

bob said:

I heard that the judge was quite surprised by the number

I was surprised aswell....seems if the Rt 59 property just sold for $571/acre for commercial property and the land was worth $257/acre in 2003, it does not seem reasonable to ask the school board to pay $561/acre (with damages) in 2005?

Can the SB put the $31mil in escrow, start building the school and appeal??

[bob]

I so agree this is a new development that needs to be decided on by the tax-paying community NOT a few voices. Anyone know the legalities of a new referendum???

Give us the enrollment numbers NOW

The referendum never budgeted of how much goes where. So we have a problem. If they decide to pay, which I hope to God they don't, and MV runs over budget then the SB risks a second MV referendum and the 09 operating referendum of both not passing.
Now they have a tough job ahead and that is what we elected them to do.

The enrollment numbers should be out before they make a decision of BB. They have 30 days to decide so they should use the full amount of time to make the decision.

If the enrollment numbers increased, what are our possiblities

If the enrollment numbers decrease, do we need a third HS?

[blankcheck]

Use the land we already own for a middle school and add onto NVHS. Reboundary to balance enrollment at both high schools. I agree, if they want to go the route of purchasing the land, it should be put to a vote by the taxpayers. Makes 2009 referendum look like an enormous amount.

The Macom land - After everyone sliced & diced this guy, do you really think he will want to deal with the SD again?

[sam2]

The decision has already been made.

The voters approved the referendum. The administration has repeatedly stated they could build despite a higher land cost. ( remember the shortcuts at Nequa?)

The administration has repeatedly proclaimed that no other parcel is suitable. They've boxed themselves in and we will pay the price.

In my opinion, that was the reason for the rush for quick take. If they had succeeded, the cost over run would have been BB's fault. Now, the administration will have to accept responsibility, but they will still spin it as if they are innocent victims of the BB estate.

Anyway, isn't the extra cost less than the cost of air conditioning? Only pennies a day..

It's unfortunate, but not at all surprising to me.

[bob]

harry said:

bob said:

And I got such a long way to go.
To make it to the border of Mexico.
So I'll ride like the wind.
Gonna run like the wind.


A little Christopher Cross this morning..

Ba da da da,,da da da da.. Ba da da da,,, da da da da ;D

That song will be stuck in my head all day.

This guy swept the Grammy's in 1981.

[rew]

Does anyone know the answer to my question...can they start building and appeal??

[doctorwho]

gatormom said:

I agree, cut and run but to not build Metea is very short-sighted. If we do not build on BB, somebody will and that will add students to our district. But that is okay I guess, some of us will be gone before that happens.

Unbelievable -- a few thoughts strike me and this is a forum to vent them I guess so I wish to issue congratulations all around:

1/ Congratulations to the jury, who proved once again that one can never underestimate how badly a decision can go -- case in point OJ / Phil Spector to name a few high profile ones.

2/ Congratulations to the attorneys at BB for being able to convince 12 people that the land at BB is worth $250K per acre more than Lehigh Station down the block at the same sales time. ( assuming the jury grasped that concept ). Maybe they got confused on the bus ride as to where they were.

3/ Congratulations to those who voted no the first time ( or didn't bother to vote at all ) - you got what you wanted - kids be damned
As new homes go up on that land and more kids are stuffed into our schools, and programs and classrooms are overcrowded, some classes less available - remember we saved a few bucks

4/ Congratulations to the heirs at BB who will get all that extra money from someone -- oh that's right , there are no heirs.


I'll wait and see what direction the SD-SB comes up with before my opinion ( for the 2 cents it's worth) is formed as to what the next best course of action is -- I only see one loser in this, and unfortunately they are too young to vote.

[harry]

sam2 said:

The decision has already been made.

The voters approved the referendum. The administration has repeatedly stated they could build despite a higher land cost. ( remember the shortcuts at Nequa?)

The administration has repeatedly proclaimed that no other parcel is suitable. They've boxed themselves in and we will pay the price.

In my opinion, that was the reason for the rush for quick take. If they had succeeded, the cost over run would have been BB's fault. Now, the administration will have to accept responsibility, but they will still spin it as if they are innocent victims of the BB estate.

Anyway, isn't the extra cost less than the cost of air conditioning? Only pennies a day..

It's unfortunate, but not at all surprising to me.

Boxed themselves in?

Hardly

Macom is still available and viable and CHEAPER!!!! Much closer to $257/acre arrogant price they came up with in the 1st place

Here goes Dr, W,,,it is the SB's fiduciary responsibility to weigh in on Macom now that they have to ask the taxpayers for a bunch of money!!!

[bob]

I tell you why Macom would still sell because he hasn't built a thing on it and his million dollar homes are not selling.

[harry]

Dr. Isn't that land zoned as commercial, not residential??