tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post4256834286408545147..comments2024-03-26T08:29:17.507-05:00Comments on another blog about school: Some things you should know about Karen WoltmanChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07559356125770114400noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-13045980753957545512017-09-01T14:07:02.182-05:002017-09-01T14:07:02.182-05:00The University of Iowa, who employs Chris Liebig, ...The University of Iowa, who employs Chris Liebig, also has contracts with the ICCSD.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-82295647384304064162017-08-29T13:06:04.559-05:002017-08-29T13:06:04.559-05:00I asked the Iowa State School Board regarding Jane...I asked the Iowa State School Board regarding Janet Goodwin's employment with ACT, and they said it was an interesting question. They recommended I hire a lawyer to figure it out, the state statues on conflict of interest are very legalistic. Also, at the state level, you should know they think our district is completely dysfunctional. <br /> <br />No, I am not hiring a lawyer on this today, but if Janet freaking manages to get on the school board, I may have to. No way am I cool with letting the fox to guard our hen house.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-42166097665788168002017-08-29T09:21:56.831-05:002017-08-29T09:21:56.831-05:00Is there a conflict of interest with Janet Godwin ...Is there a conflict of interest with Janet Godwin serving on the board? Does iccsd have contracts with ACT in place?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-3364529836580863072017-08-29T09:07:14.275-05:002017-08-29T09:07:14.275-05:00First, how do we know that post was from Julie Eis...First, how do we know that post was from Julie Eisle? Whoever wrote that comment is beyond delusional and seriously may need some help. Hopefully that is just some troll posting to stir the pot and an actual human doesn't believe that because that is some backwards thinking. Who cares who Karen's husband voted for - her husband is not on the ballot. She has her own brain, right? I will be voting for Karen. I don't know Karen personally but I hope she gets elected. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-6093250007669403102017-08-29T00:06:03.337-05:002017-08-29T00:06:03.337-05:00Utterly bizarre. Why is Julie like this? Remind me...Utterly bizarre. Why is Julie like this? Remind me again what she's actually for? <br /><br />I dealt with HSAP when I was looking into homeschooling my daughter. It's very much part of the district. That's the point of it. Sometimes a child has an issue or needs something that the classroom can't provide and the parent can, but you don't want to go sailing off away from the general track of the curriculum or whatever standards the other kids are working to, plus you need to stick with state requirements. I found HSAP staff to be a bit scattered but otherwise very helpful and good teachers themselves.<br /><br />Also, mildly insane comment there about how Karen and her husband spend their money. I couldn't live with a Steve King supporter myself, but that's her business, not mine. I also hear that married people are allowed to be individuals. <br /><br /><br />amynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-77000558298270408052017-08-28T18:54:09.219-05:002017-08-28T18:54:09.219-05:00Julie Eisle--is that the only thing that you have ...Julie Eisle--is that the only thing that you have to complain about this great candidate? I'm not sure if you're aware but we're not in the 1950's anymore and women can and do think differently than their husbands. My husband and I share a household bank account that we both contribute money to but we maintain our own individual accounts and spend the money independently out of our OWN accounts. Contributions to candidates comes out of my OWN account. I get that Bobby and Steve King are awful people but as mentioned above, Karen has supported and worked with democrat candidates and the democrat party. I have relatives that have supported some shitty candidates but I'm not guilty by association because of who they support. You've done nothing but try and run this women's name through mud. Have you ever even spoken to her? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-32425827728904914072017-08-28T16:45:00.967-05:002017-08-28T16:45:00.967-05:00She does send her kids to public school. Full tim...She does send her kids to public school. Full time after 6th grade and about 40% worth before that with the Home School Assistance Program. You won't find a more ardent defender of public education than Karen. <br />You also won't find a more informed candidate than her on school finance, board governance, state level education issues including curriculum considerations; and the issues in this district since she attends so many board meetings. In short, Karen is hands down the best candidate!<br /><br />The fact that she is happily married to a Republican indicates to me that she is able to remain reasonable amid disagreement on major issues. That is something we also desperately need on our board. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-19047761635725158232017-08-28T15:04:29.628-05:002017-08-28T15:04:29.628-05:00Should have said
Also SEND your kids to public el...Should have said<br /><br />Also SEND your kids to public elementary schools if you want to serve on our school board. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-87648853667982806652017-08-28T15:03:06.135-05:002017-08-28T15:03:06.135-05:00Its okay to give money to political candidates but...Its okay to give money to political candidates but when your spouse give $$ to Steve King, how about NO!!!!!!!!! Also giving to republican state lawmakers who vote against teachers and public education, thats not okay. It means zero that the $ is in her husbands name. Most likely a joint account and if she has no say in 10s of thousands going from the family account to republican politicians thats messed up right there. Also your kids to public elementary schools if you want to serve on our school board. And yeah, this is all political. She even says school boards are political on her mom blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-25444521880730068382017-08-26T23:55:19.629-05:002017-08-26T23:55:19.629-05:00If her many comments here hadn't already sold ...If her many comments here hadn't already sold me, I'd be sold. I'm glad she's running. amynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-81301094468717034662017-08-26T18:30:38.220-05:002017-08-26T18:30:38.220-05:00She also helped Amy Nielsen get elected. Hopefull...She also helped Amy Nielsen get elected. Hopefully Amy will endorse her too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-91002379788808175142017-08-26T16:39:15.473-05:002017-08-26T16:39:15.473-05:00I'm hearing really good things about Karen: su...I'm hearing really good things about Karen: super smart, respectful, calm, and full of integrity. This district DESPERATELY needs that. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-81080655252685410902017-08-26T13:40:58.558-05:002017-08-26T13:40:58.558-05:00Another point: Karen’s dissent from the Smarter Ba...Another point: Karen’s dissent from the Smarter Balanced recommendation required her to push back against a process that appeared to have been designed to reach a predetermined outcome. I wrote about that process <a href="http://ablogaboutschool.blogspot.com/2015/03/foregone-conclusion.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Afterward, when the legislature sent the Department of Education back to the drawing board, the Department’s director <a href="http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2017/03/30/frustrated-lack-progress-iowa-education-board-member-calls-ending-state-tests/99835160/" rel="nofollow">recognized</a> that he needed to take steps to ensure that “people don’t point at the department (and say), ‘You were in the bag for vendor X from the beginning.’” Karen’s ability to maintain her independence throughout that process is very much to her credit.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559356125770114400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-62885205399853736382017-08-26T13:39:45.904-05:002017-08-26T13:39:45.904-05:00Anon -- Thanks. Yes, she has served on the Democr...Anon -- Thanks. Yes, she has served on the Democratic county committee, and has helped run her precinct's Democratic caucus.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559356125770114400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-25556789281777315582017-08-26T13:36:58.113-05:002017-08-26T13:36:58.113-05:00I am really excited about this candidate. She clea...I am really excited about this candidate. She clearly has a passion for public education given all she has done; with strong democratic values since she has served on the democratic central committee too if I recall correctly. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-43915872679572568272017-08-26T13:24:33.579-05:002017-08-26T13:24:33.579-05:00It’s worth noting that in October 2015 our school ...It’s worth noting that in October 2015 our school board <a href="http://anotherblogaboutschool.blogspot.com/2015/10/iowa-city-community-school-district.html" rel="nofollow">voted unanimously</a> to oppose the adoption of the Smarter Balanced Assessments, for many of the reasons that Karen had previously articulated in her dissent.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559356125770114400noreply@blogger.com