tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post7229992775143466775..comments2024-03-26T08:29:17.507-05:00Comments on another blog about school: Change versus more of the sameChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07559356125770114400noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-58116241923458955222017-09-07T11:17:52.443-05:002017-09-07T11:17:52.443-05:00Finally something both sides can agree on that wil...Finally something both sides can agree on that will truly benefit all of our schools. Sign me up for getting rid of SM. He is toxic to our district. What can we do to help get this done?Franknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-23805255883721939302017-09-07T10:24:42.863-05:002017-09-07T10:24:42.863-05:00I fully agree--I would probably vote yes for this ...I fully agree--I would probably vote yes for this bond if SM was not there. I have serious trust issues with his leadership how he has conducted himself with the Board.Brad Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04186075695942909466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-49675411038883941142017-09-07T10:00:05.700-05:002017-09-07T10:00:05.700-05:00How long does SM contract go through? Is there an...How long does SM contract go through? Is there anything in the contract that he has broken that we could terminate him for? This should be looked into. I too would support the bond if SM was gone. I will not support a bond while he is in charge. I don't trust him at all and I think he has really divided our community. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-29601294034699070532017-09-06T21:35:02.955-05:002017-09-06T21:35:02.955-05:00To add to the previous question, and specifically ...To add to the previous question, and specifically to Chris since he's an attorney, what would it cost the district by way having to pay out the remainder of SMs contract?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-13713079184170741452017-09-06T15:18:26.583-05:002017-09-06T15:18:26.583-05:00From everything that I have read on blogs, Faceboo...From everything that I have read on blogs, Facebook, opinion pieces, it seems like there is one commonality that almost everyone agrees on. This is that Murley and possibly other administrators need to go and we need new leadership, especially if the bond passes. I am not hearing much support for Murley, even from those who support the bond. I would prefer the bond be smaller and more focused on a/c and capacity needs, but I would be okay with it as is IF we knew we could get rid of Murley or at the very least hold him accountable for his actions (something we currently are not doing). I would be interested in hearing the board candidates opinion on firing Murley and would definitely vote for any in favor. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-31215699016154494272017-09-06T10:52:57.162-05:002017-09-06T10:52:57.162-05:00I am also voting NO on the bond and I think it is ...I am also voting NO on the bond and I think it is great that so many others are voting no. Regardless of what happens (either way it won't be over when the votes are counted) the "group" that is selling the bond and district agenda for the last 10 years is being exposed. Personally I'm a little surprised that West High and North Liberty continue to show any support for the current agenda. <br /><br />City High and the shrinking east side minority who have assumed control of the district the last ten years have been motivated by fear. They are afraid of falling behind Liberty and becoming a run down and forgotten area of town. They want shiny sports facilities, new housing developments and they are convinced it will up their real estate value and quality of life. At this point it's fair to say the combined tactics they have employed have done more harm than good. Their funneling of massive amounts of funds to the east side might get them their baseball stadium and excess capacity but look at the culture they have created in the process. No real estate developer or school administration is going to be able to correct the harm they have done themselves.<br /><br />The real tragedy in all of this is I don't think anyone has a problem with the east side getting a bump in funding, they are an aging area of the district. But they way they have gone about their power grab is downright offensive. They have crossed more ethical lines than I ever imagined. Voting No is better than not voting or voting yes. The sooner this group gets reeled in the better we will "ALL" be. <br /><br />Wortman<br />Westemeyer<br />Claussen<br />and Eastman will all be getting my vote! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-71756973271500257392017-09-06T08:43:32.298-05:002017-09-06T08:43:32.298-05:00I will be voting NO on the bond. Unfortunately, I...I will be voting NO on the bond. Unfortunately, I think we all know how this will almost certainly play out. We have all see the endorsements for the board seats, the writing is on the wall. There is just too much momentum, power, money and influence working here. The bond will pass. Godwin, Malone and Eyestone will be elected to form a new power majority on the board. Godwin will most likely take over for Lynch as the dictator of the board. New board majority will continue working the reign of power that iccsd commands and will bow down to Murley and administration's every demand. Murley will continue to get huge raises by his own machine that he has created. Murley will continue to do lucrative side "consulting" work on our dime while returning the favor to his buddies in our district (who even knows how much he is making on this). Money flows into building up East side Iowa City schools and banks and developers get rich. Hills and Lincoln eventually close because they aren't worth the money to make viable and capacity is not needed where they are - removed from bond. Old Hoover closes and a big parking lot is made at City High. Board and admin remaining squander money on east side projects. North Liberty schools all have 700+ kids and are crammed into temporaries or are bused to Iowa City. Sad, but true.... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-90006900060817929282017-09-05T20:37:22.618-05:002017-09-05T20:37:22.618-05:00If this was over an "emotional support dog&qu...If this was over an "emotional support dog" then I think it is well known that there are MANY people who abuse that "title" in order to:<br /><br />Bring a pet on an airplane with them (chickens and lizards have been allowed on planes for these reasons!)<br /><br />Rent where they want with their dog that has no special training. <br /><br />Perhaps as landlords they learned a lesson in a technical legal matter, but it is getting so absurdly abused that the law needs to be changed. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-35776547242070717452017-09-05T19:37:16.080-05:002017-09-05T19:37:16.080-05:00The RENTER had "personal issues?" The re...The RENTER had "personal issues?" The renter won the case and Westemeyer has a civil rights violation on her record. Also why and how did she send her kids to schools they were not assigned to attend. I'd hope that any board candidate believes all our schools are good enough for their own kids. :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-62880454175191478862017-09-05T11:51:47.332-05:002017-09-05T11:51:47.332-05:00The legal case referenced above had to do with a r...The legal case referenced above had to do with a renter who had personal issues. <br />It was resolved. <br />Enough said. <br />The fact Laura Westmeyer started and built a VERY successful business serving the special needs children in our community, makes her 1000% more knowledgeable in how to manage money, meet financial and disability laws, and how to reach consensus than most of the other candidates. She will be fantastic as a school board member. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-75991884833292326682017-09-05T11:18:08.856-05:002017-09-05T11:18:08.856-05:00Laura is a great person who cares passionately car...Laura is a great person who cares passionately cares about children. It's unfortunate you are relying on a "friend" who may have her own flaws. Running a business isn't easy, and I can tell you Laura has had a lot of long term employees and is well respected by many people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-90910658153251705942017-09-05T11:04:57.522-05:002017-09-05T11:04:57.522-05:00HO.LEE. CRAP. I don't think Paul Roesler is th...HO.LEE. CRAP. I don't think Paul Roesler is the horrible person here.... Oh the IRONY!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215876249171130248.post-90033100804333904712017-09-05T10:27:29.290-05:002017-09-05T10:27:29.290-05:00I'm for supporting all but one candidate you n...I'm for supporting all but one candidate you name and that's Laura Westmeyer. A friend from our special ed community shared concerns about her when she owned her company and how she treated employees. Plus, someone else shared this link with me so, I'll only vote for three but trust that those will off set Paul Roesler who is a horrible person and has no sympathy for our kids! <br /><br />https://icrc.iowa.gov/document/chapman-v-cct-holdings-llcAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com