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| To SOS- another cost saving measure: suspend the mentoring program and stop paying the teacher that runs it Last edited on Sat Apr 11th, 2009 12:29 am by Miss Manners
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whocaresanymore wrote: Well, the music teachers that were there last year were given the option of get out or we're gonna fire you or so I've heard. The one was tenured and was told the exact same thing.
I guess someone in the office didn't like the fact that the 2 guys last year were trying to get things together and make things go the way "THEY" wanted it to go and not his way. Kids liked the teachers last year for the most part from what I've heard.
I think the new guys that are there stand a fighting chance, if they've played by the book, but even then, who's to say that the higher ups don't have people that they are waiting on to give jobs to that deal with music. Remember, certain admin have very close ties to DSU....
That's the problem!
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Well, the music teachers that were there last year were given the option of get out or we're gonna fire you or so I've heard. The one was tenured and was told the exact same thing.
I guess someone in the office didn't like the fact that the 2 guys last year were trying to get things together and make things go the way "THEY" wanted it to go and not his way. Kids liked the teachers last year for the most part from what I've heard.
I think the new guys that are there stand a fighting chance, if they've played by the book, but even then, who's to say that the higher ups don't have people that they are waiting on to give jobs to that deal with music. Remember, certain admin have very close ties to DSU....
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| well not since it has beem hard to keep music teachers there. how many have they gone through and are still going through? how long before the current ones quit? Last edited on Wed Apr 8th, 2009 10:35 pm by SeafordParent
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SeafordParent wrote: it was a nonsene comment. i was just picking on what has been pointed out as the most disappointing area of the high school other than most sports teams. i know i cannot happen.
Sarcasm is hard to pick up on when reading over the internet!!! LOL!!!! I wouldn't say the music has been the most disappointing. It's been the best thing that has survived facing who is in charge of the school!!!
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If you look around SSD, it does not look like anyone is trying to make budget cuts. I hope their (administators) answer to balancing the budget is not by cutting teachers. WE survived when the lights were cut, the heat was cut, and the hot water was cut. WE need to buckle down like other states and communities have in order to balance the budget: Some of these ideas are:
- Administrators teach one to two classes per semester,
- Pay a fee for sports
-Assistant principals also wear the hat of Athletic Director
-Coaches volunteer
-Lab and supply fees
-Pay or discontinue Driver's Education programs
- Parent volunteers for para and media centers
- All teachers can teach an extra course-no planning periods
-4-day weeks
-No summer school
-No fleet cars
-No field trips - do everything virtually!
-Cut administrators in half and share responsiblity with teacher
- Cut the district office in half
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Posted: Tue Apr 7th, 2009 11:16 pm |
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| it was a nonsene comment. i was just picking on what has been pointed out as the most disappointing area of the high school other than most sports teams. i know i cannot happen.
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SOS wrote: SeafordParent wrote:
really? no kidding? why dont they just cut music and save some trouble.
First of all, state curriculum requires music and art in the high school curriculum. This is the norm throughout the United States. The arts, vocational programs, and core courses shape young people for the future. Yes, I believe there are people in Seaford who do not understand the importance of courses other than the three R's. There have been several studies that show that students who have had music (especially Mozart) programs from K-12, do better in math and math related courses than students who have not shared that same experience.
The majority of the parents in the Seaford School District would not provide music and art for their children, so the schools have to do it. What are we talking about, most of our students' parents do not provide a suitable home life for their children, nor do they model basic life skills.
We do not need to cut anything out, but we should focus on making each of these areas better and strive for excellence. Our district is a little top heavy, so let's shave off a little from the top.
Ok, cut music? Riiight. Take a look at your music program in Seaford. Look at the real reason it is in shambles. I'm very good friends with people who are close to the past directors there, and it's not the fault of the directors. They tried to do everything they could. They were promised anything and everything they needed by the administration (certain ones with MUSIC backgrounds) and then when they needed it, they were denied the help!!!! The students aren't stupid. They saw how bad the teachers had it down there and then to top it off, the students were scheduled into AP classes the same period as their ensembles were. The jazz band would've been bigger last year had AP Chem not been in the way!!!
As for cutting music, go ahead, take away one of the last freedom's the kids have in the building. Every student needs a chance to get out of core classes and use the talents they have, whether it be cooking, computers, music, art, or even watching grass grow!!!! They need the chance to learn these things!!! How about cutting out ROTC or something like that? Or cutting back on other core things? How about no sports...
If you get rid of the sports, you're saving how much per year? No buses, uniforms, equipment.... Sounds like a good idea!!!
Think about it, get rid of that music dept. and you'll be one of the first one's b**ching when there's no band in the parade and Laurel and Woodbridge take the Best Band awards!!! Even though you say cut music, a Holiday concert is always appreciated, a band at the football games is expected. The jazz band was always out and about at different venues... Sometimes the only positive PR the school received was from the music dept.!!!!!!!
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When you look at salaries of other professions, the amount of education required, the cost of tuition (med school and/or law school) and the hours worked - teachers in Delaware are fairly paid. It is also a profession that you are only required to work approximately 185 days with great holidays. You have summers to either get another job or work on advanced degrees for salary increases. We have teachers in the high school that have worked for the school district 25+ years and have not completed the requirements for a masters degree. Yeh! They are complaining, but the ball was in their courts and they did nothing about it. No excuse, school district provides tuition rebursement and UD offers summer classes for under $50. Really, it is not bad deal
What is a bad deal for the teachers is weak administrators who cannot manage anything from students, finances, materials, personnel issues, time management, and just basic manners expected of professionals. Not just SSD, but in most school districts across this country, teachers do not have administrators to support them. It is frustrating, exhausting, and annoying - then you feel totally underpaid.
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| An 8% decrease in pay for state workers is sad. teachers are already paid too little for what they do.
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really? no kidding? why dont they just cut music and save some trouble.
First of all, state curriculum requires music and art in the high school curriculum. This is the norm throughout the United States. The arts, vocational programs, and core courses shape young people for the future. Yes, I believe there are people in Seaford who do not understand the importance of courses other than the three R's. There have been several studies that show that students who have had music (especially Mozart) programs from K-12, do better in math and math related courses than students who have not shared that same experience.
The majority of the parents in the Seaford School District would not provide music and art for their children, so the schools have to do it. What are we talking about, most of our students' parents do not provide a suitable home life for their children, nor do they model basic life skills.
We do not need to cut anything out, but we should focus on making each of these areas better and strive for excellence. Our district is a little top heavy, so let's shave off a little from the top.
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SOS wrote: The state is in a crisis. Budget cuts everywhere. Teachers will lose jobs in some districts if that is what it takes to balance the budget. Basically, the 8% decrease does not protect anyone. In the Seaford School District, it is never thought of to cut an administrator. Why? It is sad how weak SEA is and how they have not saved anyones job in a long time.
Explain to me how the high school is funding a new ag program. Major equipment purchases and the erection of a new building (greenhouse). A lot of money for a program that is going to teach students to mow grass. Where are the students going to get their practical experience. Del Tech's program has most of those slots and Sussex Tech has Heretage Shores golf course. Salaries are low. Who picked this program? Who approved this program? Who wants it?
Why didn't we explore opportunities in automovie or construction? Does anyone have a voice in the district. What about culinary arts or hospitality? With our student profile, the greenhouse will have to be monitored very closely because of what the students might chose as the money crop. Just look at some of the classrooms in the school. The music department is horrible. The rooms are shot. Most of the classroom furniture is so outdated and not the type of furniture needed for today's teaching methods. Most of the classroom furniture is not big enough for our large students.
really? no kidding? why dont they just cut music and save some trouble.
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The state is in a crisis. Budget cuts everywhere. Teachers will lose jobs in some districts if that is what it takes to balance the budget. Basically, the 8% decrease does not protect anyone. In the Seaford School District, it is never thought of to cut an administrator. Why? It is sad how weak SEA is and how they have not saved anyones job in a long time.
Explain to me how the high school is funding a new ag program. Major equipment purchases and the erection of a new building (greenhouse). A lot of money for a program that is going to teach students to mow grass. Where are the students going to get their practical experience. Del Tech's program has most of those slots and Sussex Tech has Heretage Shores golf course. Salaries are low. Who picked this program? Who approved this program? Who wants it?
Why didn't we explore opportunities in automovie or construction? Does anyone have a voice in the district. What about culinary arts or hospitality? With our student profile, the greenhouse will have to be monitored very closely because of what the students might chose as the money crop. Just look at some of the classrooms in the school. The music department is horrible. The rooms are shot. Most of the classroom furniture is so outdated and not the type of furniture needed for today's teaching methods. Most of the classroom furniture is not big enough for our large students.
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| And when the state gets rid of the Federally mandated testing they will lose the 2-3% of Federal funding as well. Guess who will have to cough up that money it won't be the state.
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| The members of this forum would not know how to function without a daily dose of your sarcastic attitude.
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| The government isn't even responsible, get a life.
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| In the eyes of the government, we are responsible.
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| well now that the state is finally getting rid of these tests they realized that they were the wrong measure to begin with setting our kids up for failure. frankly a school should be doing the right thing and ship out all the kids who refuse to succeed. we cannot be responsible for those kids' shortcomings that should be their parents' problem!
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The students that we are talking about not caring about the tests are the products of individuals who can't read or write, usually do not know that we are testing, and really do not care if their children attend school or not. These students' parents are not even aware that the school district has a school calendar. These are the students who put their heads down and refuse to take the test. It is not uncommon to have to call for an administrator because you have two or three students per room refusing to take the test. These students do not care because they are just waiting to get their driver's licenses before dropping out.
The students that you are talking about voice their opinions. These students are usually middle-class students where both parents at least graduated from high school. Yes, their parents are not pro-test, but you can reason with them and their children. It is impossible to reason with ignorance. Hopefully the new changes in measuring student success will be easier to market to all populations. We have been looking for the right instruments since A Nation At Risk was released.
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whocaresanymore wrote: Bluesman wrote: The students got those scores through hard work with their teachers. The teachers satyed focused on educating the students not pissing and moaning and groaning. Maybe you should educate a bit harder and b**ch a bit less, if you can't do your students a favor and move on to a different profession.
This is only part way true.
The teachers had to work their butts off to get the students to learn the material, that is a fact. BUT, it is the STUDENTS that take the tests. The students in Woodbridge obviously care about the tests and know that they need to score well.
"The students got those scores through hard work with their teachers."
I was not implying the students didn't hold their end up when I used the word "with" it was meant as in conjunction with, both teachers and students worked hard.
I believe the belief and message "the only way to get ahead is with an education" is received better by the students in Woodbridge.
It has also been my experience that students complaining, and or doing poorly on the tests, usually have parents that are very vocal in opposition to the tests as well.
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Bluesman wrote: The students got those scores through hard work with their teachers. The teachers satyed focused on educating the students not pissing and moaning and groaning. Maybe you should educate a bit harder and b**ch a bit less, if you can't do your students a favor and move on to a different profession.
This is only part way true.
The teachers had to work their butts off to get the students to learn the material, that is a fact. BUT, it is the STUDENTS that take the tests. The students in Woodbridge obviously care about the tests and know that they need to score well.
From my time in Seaford, the teachers did do their end of the work. The students were the ones that dropped the ball. The kids didn't care for the tests. They openly and willingly admitted that they either rushed through it or just made patterns on the bubble sheets, and that's for a decent percentage of the kids that even showed up to take the tests.
I know that there are bad teachers in every district, but you can't lay the blame on all of the teachers all of the time. At what point do we finally hold the kids accountable??? There are kids that know their career paths (drug dealing, dropping out, jail time, etc) and they dont care what happens with their test scores.
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Some of the statements about SHS have been harsh, but unfortunately; they are fairly accuratel. I have been a fellow reader and try to decide what is factual and what is emotional. Blogs are not for cowards, but they are opportunities to vent.
The Seaford High School has leadership and organizational problems. The leadership seems to jump before working through the procedures for problem solving. Rarely is input asked from the faculty and staff. When other employees are asked for input, it is usuallly from a small population and does not include the entire staff. Other departments (maintenance, cafe, nursing, wellness center, and athletic director). All the players help to operate the school. The entire staff needs to have opportunities for winning awards such as employee of the month or serving on committees. The high school needs to pull together and work towards the same goal, improving the climate of the school and respect each other.
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SOS wrote: Any ideas where we should cut expenses?
eliminate you
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SOS wrote: I just heard today that Woodbridge came in first on their Science and Social Studies DSTP tests. I have not checked or verified this. If that is true, maybe we should consolidate with the Woodbridge School District. With only 8 miles between us, we would only need the district office located in the old state police barricks. Just a thought.
Woodbridge wouldn't tolerate someone who is so negative like you. My wife worked there 2 years before moving to Cape this year. It is a good school district but the Administration has it's problems there as well. You say you could "bail like other teachers, but you're not a quitter" yet you want to merge with Woodbridge because they received the best scores on DSTP.
The students got those scores through hard work with their teachers. The teachers satyed focused on educating the students not pissing and moaning and groaning. Maybe you should educate a bit harder and b**ch a bit less, if you can't do your students a favor and move on to a different profession.
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| cant you all just get along? d**n. Theres a board meeting monday, lets all show up
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| Errrr wrong, try again (fyi, 19 year olds cannot be staff members/teachers, at least in this country the last time I checked)! From what I read of you here, you seem to need a life cause you live in these forums like a troll! Last edited on Sat Mar 7th, 2009 02:26 am by SeafordCO2008
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| Let's see, if you are Seaford Class of 2008, you are about 19 and if you're still hanging around the high school you need a life.
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| SOS, if you work with me at the high school, you better get your purple sheet back and sign it as "not returning" cause that seems to be the better course of action for you. The only support to the status quo I give is to not be as negative as you!
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 It is okay to be deaf, dumb, and blind. My mother was born deaf and has been blind for the last five year.
I am courious, what brought you out? Where did you come from? Oh, I forgot, the trenches.
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SeafordCO2008 wrote: Listen, could you folks really stop all this? Come in and complain if you have a problem and bring more people with you if you want to make a difference!!! All you are, for the moment, are a bunch of lone nuts who are considered cowards by those who you defame.
No, I am in the trenches, repeating this for those of you who are deaf dumb and blind
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| We are not defaming anyone. Facts are facts and yes, the truth does hurt. Grow up. What have you done to help this situation. Oh, you may be an administrator, a politician, but you live in the outer limits if you don't think most of the individuals on this forum have spoken up. The community and district are deaf.
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| Listen, could you folks really stop all this? Come in and complain if you have a problem and bring more people with you if you want to make a difference!!! All you are, for the moment, are a bunch of lone nuts who are considered cowards by those who you defame.
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Why does the high school need three administrators. When the school was over a thousand students, we had three administrators. Now that the school is just over 800, still three administrators. The administrators could do more. For example as I stated in an earlier post, one of the assistant principals could handle the athletic director's responsiblities.
We are a small school district. When was it decided that all the elementary schools would have two administrators per building. If everyone truly putsin their time, they could accomplish a lot more than they are currently doing. "Larry" does not seem to break a sweat because he delegates everything to Curly and Moe.
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You have already shared that your expertise is finance. You could be an asset to the SSD, schools, and this forum.
I hope that you are not another talented and gifted person who has tried to help and now you have given up. If that is the case, I wish that you would try again.
You have so much to offer, please share and guuide.
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| Oh goody, the inmates are in charge of the asylum.
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Good news today out of Govenor Markell's office for education. He is proposing that the state will examine individual school district budgets to assure that the proper percentage of funds are being spent on instruction-related activities as opposed to administration. In addition to the above, school districts will be required to post check registers on-line, and the school districts will be required to set up district level citizen financial oversight committees. We need to make sure that these committees are not hand picked and riding around in the rear pockets of the school board and the "super". The taxpayers will have the opportunity to be the watch dogs if handled properly.
He also proposes that DOE will now sign off on all local school district budgets. This is another attempt to show taxpayers that dollars are spent properly. We need to keep in-school politicians off this committee.
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Based on the information shared at the beach Friday evening, Seaford teachers should not worry about layoffs. See below:
Delaware will receive about $211 million in additional education funding from the federal stimulus package, which will prevent teacher layoffs, larger class sizes and eliminated programs, said Sen. Ted Kaufman, D-Del., the former Biden aide appointed by former Gov. Ruth Ann Minner to fill Biden's seat. Kaufman also addressed the group.
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In the scheme of things, what are the main things that the district needs. That is where we should all start. According the the federal government, the "S" money can only be used for academics. Does the district really need media specialists? All the teachers could share in that responsiblity. All teachers have access for research through the Internet. Does the district need drivere's education? Should sports be free? Teachers could pay for supplies? Assistant principals or the secondary curriculum director could pick up the responsibilities of the athletic director. Coaches could volunteer instead of being paid.
I know that you all have some ideas, please contribute and submit them to the board first.
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Playing the Game: It is not about retracting, but it is about understanding. Once I understand where the person is coming from, I have the right to re-evaluate the comment.
I have always been a man of my word and I have also tried to admit when I am wrong. I have also made a practice of knowing when to apologize. In my opinion, those are qualities and traits that the Seaford School District need: cover-up does not work.
I don't have a problem looking into a mirror.
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SOS wrote: Several states have elilminated drivers education in the public schools. Students and their families will pay; look at the list of Seaford students who pay over $400 to take driver's ed at Sussex Tech. What does Seaford do, they purchase a new car for a failing superintendent who received an award from the Chamber last year for his contributions to technology. The man can't even put together an appropriate presentation. He believes new age technology is an overhead projector.
oh it's worse than that, they bought a car for a super who crashed his car, INTO A DRIVER'S ED CAR!!!! cause he wasnt paying attention or was prolly drunk.
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Posted: Mon Mar 2nd, 2009 10:15 pm |
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| Pull out that mirror SOS. You have blasted evry one who has a different opinion from yours and have had to retract most of your comments. Maybe your attitude is why Seaford has a difficult time recruiting and retaining talented teachers and administrators.
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Posted: Mon Mar 2nd, 2009 05:40 pm |
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 Sorry, whocaresanymore! You deserve an apology and now I am jealous. It nice to know that there is a world outside of Seaford like the ones we thought about when we were preparing for our professions.
I was hoping that this topic would enlist ideas for assisting with the budget and maintain teaching positions. The high school functions somewhat on the lean side. There is only one para that is not involved with the OH program. This para's salary is funded by federal funds for the Home Ec department. In most of the classes the student teacher ratios are high. Area school districts are seeking input from their faculty, staff, and community. Seaford only believes that their "administrative council" has ideas. What is sad is that their ideas are limited to the resources of Wilmington University and the Doc!
Yes, we have advisory committees and councils. These are in title only and they are needed for the paper trail for audits and accreditations. These people are told what to do and when they can get a word in, the word or words fall on deaf ears.
Yes, we all have to give a little. For example; Mildford School District will not have tuition reimbursement next year. Other districts are getting corporate sponsors, one teacher sells ads on his course handouts to pay for the paper, bring the custodians in earlier in the day in order to shut the buildings down earlier, focus only on academics, and eliminate inservice days in order to shut the buildings down earlier in the summer. For a couple of years, stop all the fun and fluff. When things are better, we can get it back.
Several states have elilminated drivers education in the public schools. Students and their families will pay; look at the list of Seaford students who pay over $400 to take driver's ed at Sussex Tech. What does Seaford do, they purchase a new car for a failing superintendent who received an award from the Chamber last year for his contributions to technology. The man can't even put together an appropriate presentation. He believes new age technology is an overhead projector.
We need contributions and ideas. This community and district community has a wealth of talented people, but they have been beaten down by the administration and poor union leadership. It is ok to think and contribute.
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Posted: Mon Mar 2nd, 2009 04:54 pm |
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SOS wrote: This is for Whocaresanymore: Are you sitting home waiting for the world to come to an end? I think you need professional help.
HA, no, I'm actually teaching in a good district. I have wonderful students and administration. There's no bullsh*t going on between the admin and staff. I'm absolutely thrilled to be where I am!!!
We have good people all around where I am now... Thank you Seaford for opening my eyes!!!
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Posted: Sun Mar 1st, 2009 10:53 pm |
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| This is for Whocaresanymore: Are you sitting home waiting for the world to come to an end? I think you need professional help.
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Posted: Sun Mar 1st, 2009 04:02 pm |
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See my username? Any idea what that references? You are so far off base with your post, you have no idea.
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Posted: Sun Mar 1st, 2009 02:41 am |
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IamMyKidsMom wrote: Great suggestion. I wish this forum had the "ignore" option like other forums do. Then, we wouldn't even have to be subjected to the nonsensical ramblings and insults. *shrugs*
You're just pissed because this guy actually does have a say in what is going to happen with the money that goes into the district and you've been defeated. Your kids are the exact same way in the d**n classrooms!!!!!
They don't get their way or they get proven wrong and they pout about it!!!! Grow up and face the fact that this guy is well educated and the fact that you're pissin him off isn't helping anything. He's getting to see all the raw numbers and such and when he drops the hammer on the district, it won't be because of this board... it will be because of the job he was brought to the State of Delaware to do...
Opt not to ignore... you do that enough with your school district and probably your kids.... if you had a much more involved life and time, there would be no need for playing the game to even be here... ever think about that?
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Posted: Fri Feb 27th, 2009 01:17 pm |
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Great suggestion. I wish this forum had the "ignore" option like other forums do. Then, we wouldn't even have to be subjected to the nonsensical ramblings and insults. *shrugs*
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Posted: Fri Feb 27th, 2009 01:12 pm |
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Maybe if we don't respond to playing the game it'll go away. It thrives on negativity, so please just ignore it, as I've done when it replied to my comments.
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Posted: Fri Feb 27th, 2009 01:44 am |
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Actually I work for a Division that creates revenue for your group to spend. Be careful in what you assume SOS. I am not a career State Employee, I was brought in to serve a purpose.
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Now I understand why the financial status of the state is so screwed up. You are probably as valuable to the state as you are to this blog. What a waste of our tax dollars.
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