Valley Voices Boundary chatter good for laughs

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OK folks this thread is about the valley voices article.

We have a thread going on the future of the school board members in the topic.

[doctorwho]

steckmom said:

warriorpride said:

What bothered me is that the SB did make some tweaks, likely based on feedback, but I don't recall many/any body giving them any credit for addressing what many people pointed to as the most significant issues. They were simply accused of not doing enough, and having ulterior motives and back door deals behind the changes they made. Talk about a no-win situation.

I'm one of those who thought they didn't do enough. I am sympathetic to the SB in that it's certainly is not a job I would want, and I do believe that they think they are doing what is best for 204.

However, the meeting did seem like it was just a rubber stamp. Did you see the board members faces? Dash's comment about 'entitlement' was completely obnoxious, clearly the sentiment of the SD administration.

For me personally, I got what I wanted. But many of my neighbors were quite upset with the new middle school. (I know, I know, many have it much worse). My neighbors did have a point though. And they were willing to move to MV. I read the emails circuilating through the neighborhood that were sent to the board.

So the SB, instead of addressing a potential move to switch Steck and/or McCarty north (a change which many areas suggested), accuses those who suggest it of racism--anyone remember MM's remark about 'color of skin?'

Okay, so they didn't want to use achievement balance as a factor. Fine. But they did last time around. So now when someone tries to use it, they are accused of racism?

So no, I don't think they did enough. It may have been no win for the SB, but it was also no win for many who had legitimate concerns with the boundaries.

No they did not - and some areas concerns were not addressed on any level - not even discussed.

the horrible commute of Brighton Ridge was addressed ( as it should have been )- yet literally a few minutes to the north - Watts could not even get a mention, let alone a fix. I guess the Dash forgot to write it down - and they got plenty of mail on it also. You be the judge as to why

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doctorwho said:

steckmom said:

I'm one of those who thought they didn't do enough. I am sympathetic to the SB in that it's certainly is not a job I would want, and I do believe that they think they are doing what is best for 204.

However, the meeting did seem like it was just a rubber stamp. Did you see the board members faces? Dash's comment about 'entitlement' was completely obnoxious, clearly the sentiment of the SD administration.

For me personally, I got what I wanted. But many of my neighbors were quite upset with the new middle school. (I know, I know, many have it much worse). My neighbors did have a point though. And they were willing to move to MV. I read the emails circuilating through the neighborhood that were sent to the board.

So the SB, instead of addressing a potential move to switch Steck and/or McCarty north (a change which many areas suggested), accuses those who suggest it of racism--anyone remember MM's remark about 'color of skin?'

Okay, so they didn't want to use achievement balance as a factor. Fine. But they did last time around. So now when someone tries to use it, they are accused of racism?

So no, I don't think they did enough. It may have been no win for the SB, but it was also no win for many who had legitimate concerns with the boundaries.

No they did not - and some areas concerns were not addressed on any level - not even discussed.

the horrible commute of Brighton Ridge was addressed ( as it should have been )- yet literally a few minutes to the north - Watts could not even get a mention, let alone a fix. I guess the Dash forgot to write it down - and they got plenty of mail on it also. You be the judge as to why

Dr Who,

You know the answer to that question, right? The Watts community doesn't have a board member looking out for your community's best interest.

It was OBVIOUS to me that the board was self motivated. Pretty much something "for everyone" on the board. Blech... yuck. I still have a bad taste in my mouth after watching that in action....

Very disappointing to me. I knew going in that Owen East would be a major discussion point during the meeting (and that a "fix" was eminent), it was. Why no mention of the Watts commute, no empathy, etc?

Watts had a comparable commute to Owen East (difference is pretty minimal). Nobody on the board gave a hoot about those kids/families. Why???

Uh... Duh, pretty obvious to me.

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I wouldn't doubt that those 'watts trouble makers' may have factored into it too.

They received plenty of substantiated documentation and suggestions with plenty of homework to justify those.... but no.. no mention.

Job security says that it would probably be rather embarrassing to put forth ideas from volunteers that better meet the criteria than some people in house pulling 6 digit salaries.