School Board Meets Sept 26th
Upwards of 90
were in attendance during the Sept 26th Clayberry School Board
meeting held at Big Otter Elementary School. For decades it
was normal for the Sch Bd to hold meetings at the five schools
in the county. Those days are long gone until something
important comes along, like, when they need parent help.
The important thang is passing a five year Excess Levy to give the folks at the Pentagon more $$$. At over $2.5 million extra, it's important. After the same Levy failing just 9 months ago, this vote, the last one they can push down our throats for another 2 years, this one is important.
The important thang is passing a five year Excess Levy to give the folks at the Pentagon more $$$. At over $2.5 million extra, it's important. After the same Levy failing just 9 months ago, this vote, the last one they can push down our throats for another 2 years, this one is important.
Big Otter
Elem under the direction of Anthony Boggs pulled out all the
stops with food, drinks, and great tunes by the students. One
problem. Even with a hand held mic up front, it was hard to
hear any discussions from anybody that didn't have that one
mic.
And the star of the
show was Superintendent Joe Paxton who came front and center
with a plea to support the excess dollars coming into their
pockets and out of your wallets. Colorful brochures were
handed about. A slide show enhanced the atmosphere.
Something changed since the last attempt to fleece the people. Instead of arm twisting and telling parents what would be taken away (mostly fibs by the way), the new and improved approach was to tell you everything on earth and more would be provided your ward if the Levy would pass.
According to Paxton, having a Levy would be the best thing since canned soup!
Also in that new approach, leadership changed things around to highlight how much school security would be increased. There was no mention about the $9 million High School upgrades with lots of brand new windows, none of which are bullet proof.
Paxton paced around the floor during his 30+ minute oration. In truth his words were cut and dry minus any great enthusiasm. At a previous Board meeting, Paxton told the assembled, this time around they would have to tell the truth without the normal electioneering stuff.
After the meeting, we talked with one feller who better explained why Paxton was NOT rip roaring taunting the advantages of taking more taxes from the citizenry. That guy provided: Heck he doesn't care what happens, Paxton plans on leaving this pasture and heading to greener grass. In support of that premise, the feller said Paxton didn't like having the new boardsters asking questions and demanding of him what they wanted to see happen.
Glad to hear from that taxpayer but our view is a little different.
With the dismal, I mean reaaaaaaaaaaaal dismal test schools, fourth worst in the state this year and the lowest position we've EVER had, Paxton might be leaving while the getting is possible, before the truth sinks in.
Something changed since the last attempt to fleece the people. Instead of arm twisting and telling parents what would be taken away (mostly fibs by the way), the new and improved approach was to tell you everything on earth and more would be provided your ward if the Levy would pass.
According to Paxton, having a Levy would be the best thing since canned soup!
Also in that new approach, leadership changed things around to highlight how much school security would be increased. There was no mention about the $9 million High School upgrades with lots of brand new windows, none of which are bullet proof.
Paxton paced around the floor during his 30+ minute oration. In truth his words were cut and dry minus any great enthusiasm. At a previous Board meeting, Paxton told the assembled, this time around they would have to tell the truth without the normal electioneering stuff.
After the meeting, we talked with one feller who better explained why Paxton was NOT rip roaring taunting the advantages of taking more taxes from the citizenry. That guy provided: Heck he doesn't care what happens, Paxton plans on leaving this pasture and heading to greener grass. In support of that premise, the feller said Paxton didn't like having the new boardsters asking questions and demanding of him what they wanted to see happen.
Glad to hear from that taxpayer but our view is a little different.
With the dismal, I mean reaaaaaaaaaaaal dismal test schools, fourth worst in the state this year and the lowest position we've EVER had, Paxton might be leaving while the getting is possible, before the truth sinks in.
The Pentagon Team
Having a
school improvement council (LSIC) was a good thing when that
was invented 15 years ago. Now, with the administration
leading the pack, it's just one more way to provide an avenue
to get the Pentagon's wants out in front of the public.
With failing test scores wouldn't you think the LSIC would come up with some kind of slam bam thank you request? Something to grow education? Something to give the ankle biters a better foundation for growth? Maybe books, maybe more puters, maybe teacher back ups, etc. Not so.
At Big Otter Principal Anthony Boggs made the ask. Of all things that are needed to teach the yard apes, number one was new basketball poles and court. Number two on the list for improving edumacation, they need an outdoor shelter erected so students can sit in the shade.
With failing test scores wouldn't you think the LSIC would come up with some kind of slam bam thank you request? Something to grow education? Something to give the ankle biters a better foundation for growth? Maybe books, maybe more puters, maybe teacher back ups, etc. Not so.
At Big Otter Principal Anthony Boggs made the ask. Of all things that are needed to teach the yard apes, number one was new basketball poles and court. Number two on the list for improving edumacation, they need an outdoor shelter erected so students can sit in the shade.
Stereotypical Mascot
Next meeting
of the traveling dog and pony show will be held at H E White
Elementary School on Oct 10th, most likely at 6:30pm.
AW