District 204 In Damage Control

[wvhsparent]

lacy said:

d204mom said:

One other speaker stated that they have "seen emails" that have been circulating on "the SW side" and went on to bash them. Why was that allowed?

There is a double standard and the school board is exploiting it.

I think we need to send a loud and clear message that we're not going to tolerate this nonsense.

GO FOR IT!!!
I will support it too!

[lacy]

confused said:

I've lived in the district for 13 years. Yes, I know the history. My subdivision had gone to WV before they got switched to Neuqua. But every time, people take the comments of a few and apply it to the whole. It's like Jesse Jackson. He finds racism where it doesn't exist. He just wants to keep it going. That's how this district is - they take the slightest opportunity and run with it. WV claims they are sick of the disparity, but they seek to perpetuate it.

oops - I somehow put my comment in quotes - modifying.

I agree - I don't hear comments like what they are suggesting or see emails like they referenced and I've lived here a while and talk to a pretty wide swath of my area. I think it's either complete BS intended to generate a certain reaction or it's a handful of people.

I can't control what a handful or people say - and I wouldn't try. They are protected by the first amendment.

Slandering an entire area of people simply must stop. Because I know I won't subject my kid to having to deal with this.

[macy]

I'm amazed at how many here had the same impression I did last night.

I'm sick and tired of the school board telling me I'm a bad person. I've had enough of it!

[gumby]

confused said:

I've lived in the district for 13 years. Yes, I know the history. My subdivision had gone to WV before they got switched to Neuqua. But every time, people take the comments of a few and apply it to the whole. It's like Jesse Jackson. He finds racism where it doesn't exist. He just wants to keep it going. That's how this district is - they take the slightest opportunity and run with it. WV claims they are sick of the disparity, but they seek to perpetuate it.

oops - I somehow put my comment in quotes - modifying.

I'm sure all of that is true to an extent (especially the JJ part). But, can anyone deny that WV and its student population have been (and continue to be) disparaged much more than NV? I just don't think so. Read the Naperville Potluck blog. There are (were?) some pretty harsh anti-WV comments.

[lacy]

macy said:

I'm amazed at how many here had the same impression I did last night.

I'm sick and tired of the school board telling me I'm a bad person. I've had enough of it!

And because of this cr*p how will our kids be treated if they are moved? And who is directly responsible for that?

I thought they would try to heal some of the rifts from the past - not add to them.

[lacy]

gumby said:

confused said:

I've lived in the district for 13 years. Yes, I know the history. My subdivision had gone to WV before they got switched to Neuqua. But every time, people take the comments of a few and apply it to the whole. It's like Jesse Jackson. He finds racism where it doesn't exist. He just wants to keep it going. That's how this district is - they take the slightest opportunity and run with it. WV claims they are sick of the disparity, but they seek to perpetuate it.

oops - I somehow put my comment in quotes - modifying.

I'm sure all of that is true to an extent (especially the JJ part). But, can anyone deny that WV and its student population have been (and continue to be) disparaged much more than NV? I just don't think so. Read the Naperville Potluck blog. There are (were?) some pretty harsh anti-WV comments.

There are just as many harsh S-Naperville comments. I have had it with the double standard.

[slp]

gumby said:

confused said:

I've lived in the district for 13 years. Yes, I know the history. My subdivision had gone to WV before they got switched to Neuqua. But every time, people take the comments of a few and apply it to the whole. It's like Jesse Jackson. He finds racism where it doesn't exist. He just wants to keep it going. That's how this district is - they take the slightest opportunity and run with it. WV claims they are sick of the disparity, but they seek to perpetuate it.

oops - I somehow put my comment in quotes - modifying.

I'm sure all of that is true to an extent (especially the JJ part). But, can anyone deny that WV and its student population have been (and continue to be) disparaged much more than NV? I just don't think so. Read the Naperville Potluck blog. There are (were?) some pretty harsh anti-WV comments.

true, but there are also a number of equally upsetting stabs at White Eagle subdivision by someone going as 'Ann E.' She doesn't know me or what I think and I find it offensive. Go ahead and hate me without knowing me , but don't you dare bring my kids into this equation. She mentioned how prescious White Eagle kids will need a lesson in diversity training; how dare she.

Enough is enough!

[wvhsparent]

Personally I think the kids at both schools are probably better at accepting others differences than their parents are.

I would not be worried about your kids at WVHS.

[macy]

gumby said:

confused said:

I've lived in the district for 13 years. Yes, I know the history. My subdivision had gone to WV before they got switched to Neuqua. But every time, people take the comments of a few and apply it to the whole. It's like Jesse Jackson. He finds racism where it doesn't exist. He just wants to keep it going. That's how this district is - they take the slightest opportunity and run with it. WV claims they are sick of the disparity, but they seek to perpetuate it.

oops - I somehow put my comment in quotes - modifying.

I'm sure all of that is true to an extent (especially the JJ part). But, can anyone deny that WV and its student population have been (and continue to be) disparaged much more than NV? I just don't think so. Read the Naperville Potluck blog. There are (were?) some pretty harsh anti-WV comments.

Gumby

There have been some really horrible comments posted about WVHS on the sun blog. However, there have been some equally awful comments directed towards areas of south Naperville.

For example: here's one

Hey EagleDad,
If you are interested, the Citizens for Options website is available. Maybe you and TG can team up and use it to promote your White's only agenda.
We told you to Vote NO but you didn't listen.
I hope all your time, money, and effort was money well spent.
The 3rd HS will NEVER be needed and will be a massive waste of taxpayer money. If I had that extra money, I could use it for something positive like fighting the district 204 Ed Fund referendum which is right around the corner. Yes, that's right ladies and gentlement, distrcit 204 has NO money to operate the 3rd HS.
Your taxes will be going up again on the at house you can't sell.
Posted by: CFO was Vindicated | January 15, 2008 07:37 PM

This nonsense is coming from both sides and it needs to stop!

[gumby]

lacy said:

gumby said:

I'm sure all of that is true to an extent (especially the JJ part). But, can anyone deny that WV and its student population have been (and continue to be) disparaged much more than NV? I just don't think so. Read the Naperville Potluck blog. There are (were?) some pretty harsh anti-WV comments.

There are just as many harsh S-Naperville comments. I have had it with the double standard.

The nature of the comments are a little different.

[lacy]

wvhsparent said:

Personally I think the kids at both schools are probably better at accepting others differences than their parents are.

I would not be worried about your kids at WVHS.

I wouldn't be one bit worried if the SB wasn't trying their hardest to paint us all in a negative light.

[lacy]

gumby said:

lacy said:

There are just as many harsh S-Naperville comments. I have had it with the double standard.

The nature of the comments are a little different.

Nope - you're wrong about that.

[gumby]

macy said:

gumby said:

I'm sure all of that is true to an extent (especially the JJ part). But, can anyone deny that WV and its student population have been (and continue to be) disparaged much more than NV? I just don't think so. Read the Naperville Potluck blog. There are (were?) some pretty harsh anti-WV comments.

Gumby

There have been some really horrible comments posted about WVHS on the sun blog. However, there have been some equally awful comments directed towards areas of south Naperville.

For example: here's one

Hey EagleDad,
If you are interested, the Citizens for Options website is available. Maybe you and TG can team up and use it to promote your White's only agenda.
We told you to Vote NO but you didn't listen.
I hope all your time, money, and effort was money well spent.
The 3rd HS will NEVER be needed and will be a massive waste of taxpayer money. If I had that extra money, I could use it for something positive like fighting the district 204 Ed Fund referendum which is right around the corner. Yes, that's right ladies and gentlement, distrcit 204 has NO money to operate the 3rd HS.
Your taxes will be going up again on the at house you can't sell.
Posted by: CFO was Vindicated | January 15, 2008 07:37 PM

This nonsense is coming from both sides and it needs to stop!

Ooops. Okay. I will agree about that. And true, there have been allegations of racism and whatnot on both sides.

Forcing myself to think back a bit, I think I will agree that the comments were bad going either way. I'll retract my earlier comments then. Both sides need to cool it.

[fence]

mustangsix said:

fence said:

All I can say is that generally most people at NV seem very reluctant to leave, while it appears that many at WV can't seem to get out of there fast enough.

Maybe it actually is time for a changing of the guard.

This is downright MEAN!

I am a PROUD WVHS parent - my son graduates this year, my daughter will be going to high school in 2 years. I did NOT fight for the AME site, I fought for a 3rd high school. And I, unlike others, saw the writing on the wall - it was time to get this done or we wouldn't ever get there.

I wanted Brach-BRodie like most-it didn't work out. I was heartbroken.

Now we are committed to being about an entire school district and not just the "OMG I have to stay at NVHS because it is the only real school in the District" mentality. What the heck is that about ?

We happen to believe we are lucky to be in District 204; understood the volatile nature of the school assignments in a fast growing district when we moved here and have confidence that they all are fine schools. As long as they didn't outsource us to Iowa, I was good! :-)

I am truly sorry for those who don't believe in our school district and only believe in NVHS! Please don't paint us with some ugly brush of rsentment.

For heaven sake. It wasn't meant to be "mean." I know that there are people that attend WV that really like it. And some would rather stay there than move. And all of those people are given a big pat on the back for their dedication to WV.

And on the other hand, there are people that attend NV that really like it. And some would rather stay there than move. And all of those people get totally ripped on for their selfish elitist attitude and are scolded for their intolerance towards a school that doesn't look like NV.

So for the record AGAIN, I am 110% totally fine with going to WV and I am looking foward to it becoming the most kick a** school in the district. And we're not giving it back!

[twhl]

As author of the subject, my real reason for posting was to get real/accurate information from the Adm / Board and it doesn't appear that will happen. Major disappointment. Having previous coaching commitments did not allow me to attend last night, but I heard of the comments by one of the Board members about the subject of folks drafting derogatory emails of North vs. South, WV vs. NV, etc. I think better judgment can be used when bringing this subject up as it will not mitigate but provoke more ill feelings. This will not improve community spirit or perception. The attitude that some, not all folks may have toward others not in the same neighborhoods is reiterated/reinforced and exploited again and again by the Board, just stop. One can not ignore some inherent rivalries though - eg: NVHS vs. WVHS Football game. Should we eliminate the game? Of course not, in spirit it works, but this is not what I am talking about.

If the Board uses its own goals they created for themselves as a guideline, and not reserve the option of Executive session and special agendas when they are "deciding whats best for the whole district community" many ill directed perceptions could be diminished to a lonely few. By hoarding and keeping important information away from the very people that voted them in to office creates a very antagonistic attitude that should be directed at the Board and not our fellow community members. The healing process sought by JC after the referendum approval was rhetoric to "bridge the divide that exists in our district so the healing process can begin" and isn't worth the paper it was printed on. Their disregard for our input / opinion for Plan B - MV - will only perpetuate ill thoughts.

14,000 votes for / 10,000 votes against - where would the votes fall today with less information than we had before ? One can not dispute the need, but one should challenge the way we will get there. Keeping data, costs, reports, facts/figures, trends, and any other pertinent factors that have been used to form the conclusion for the "best" site needs to be shared with all voters - for or against. We can think for ourselves.

Someone please tell me what the SB has done to reduce, or eliminate the negative sentiment they continue to promote ?Seems to me like much of the same. SB wrongly convinced themselves the first referendum would pass, were wrongly convinced the Brach Brodie was a lock, how many more times can we afford them to be wrong? When I say Dist 204 is in damage control, I really mean it and that means everyone.