tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post2594951114347084054..comments2023-12-21T15:01:42.037-05:00Comments on Aberdeener: MARSD Gets an "A" on Latest Financial AuditUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-55802527803311204022008-11-15T20:50:00.000-05:002008-11-15T20:50:00.000-05:00I love my job as a teacher of students with "...I love my job as a teacher of students with "different" learning abilities in the MARSD. I enter school with a smile & leave with one as well. The best part of my day is spent with my students. Thanks MARSD!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-23105616471348704762008-11-03T04:18:00.000-05:002008-11-03T04:18:00.000-05:00Ok- I agree,but if they aren't doing their job-the...Ok- I agree,but if they aren't doing their job-then whose job is it to make sure they do?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-55315835088093546112008-11-02T14:09:00.000-05:002008-11-02T14:09:00.000-05:00Isn't it the responsibility of the High School Adm...Isn't it the responsibility of the High School Administration team to handle issues related to student dress and security? The High School has a team of highly paid administrators, from the principal on down, and I would expect that it is in their realm of responsiblity to address issues at the High School.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-28358403768119890002008-11-02T12:13:00.000-05:002008-11-02T12:13:00.000-05:00The high school was going in the right direction. ...The high school was going in the right direction. What changed? O'Malley?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-9673031032938189552008-11-02T10:33:00.000-05:002008-11-02T10:33:00.000-05:00You wouldn't be talking about the great and powerf...You wouldn't be talking about the great and powerful oz, would you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-24059851348444141022008-11-01T23:54:00.000-04:002008-11-01T23:54:00.000-04:00Wow! Couldn't agree more ... or have said it bett...Wow! Couldn't agree more ... or have said it better. Well done!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-5095339864163772412008-11-01T23:23:00.000-04:002008-11-01T23:23:00.000-04:00I agree with the above posting. What is happening ...I agree with the above posting. What is happening with this year's administration in the High School? I was surprised by some of the costumes I saw leaving school on Friday and I have to say, I'm not a fan of other attire I've seen students wearing to school this year, including slippers, flip flops, and instances of too much exposure on some of the young ladies (skirts and shorts that are too short, jeans that are too low and plunging necklines). I thought our district had a dress code. Seems to be a problem with enforcement and that needs to be addressed. Also, is the Administration trying a new, liberal approach with students this year? Why are students in the High School not required to wear their ID cards...they just need to be able to present it when asked. I'm sorry, but with the sad recent history of High School & College campus violence and massacres, I think this district needs to stick to the security plan that was formulated, and put into place, to safeguard each and every person in a district school building...PERIOD. <BR/>To the High School Administration, I ask you to enforce the dress code and enforce the safety plan by ensuring that students wear their ID cards. Yes, it means more work in terms of referrals to the office and discipline, but that is part of the job description. <BR/>On a different note, can someone explain why a high ranking member of the Athletic deparment parks their shiny, new status car in a handicap parking spot, when clearly that individual is not hancicapped. Just because you can obtain a hanicap placard and place it on your rear view mirror, clearly that doesn't give you the right to park in the closet spot to the door...one intended for a person with a disability. Nothing aggravates me more than to see able bodied individual abuse a handicap parking placard for their own selfish use. It's an abuse of authority and it is shameful. How you don't feel ashmaed of yourself for abusing the handicap parking placard...I don't know. I hope this individual realizes that he is sending the wrong message to students in terms of beating the system, just to have a "primo" parking spot for his macho car. To that individual I say, park in an appropriate parking spot and remember that as an administrator and coach, you need to be a positive role model and it starts with taking responsibility when doing something that is clearly unjustifiable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-74376593898379290412008-11-01T19:17:00.000-04:002008-11-01T19:17:00.000-04:00What is going on at the high school. My daugter c...What is going on at the high school. My daugter came home and told me kids were dressed up as french maids for halloween. Where is the adminsitration?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-50694010772911361152008-11-01T19:15:00.000-04:002008-11-01T19:15:00.000-04:00You folks have got to be kidding. why don't you st...You folks have got to be kidding. why don't you stop complining and get involved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-8264803816232471962008-11-01T16:39:00.000-04:002008-11-01T16:39:00.000-04:00PTO moms have a mind of their own. Their is an oxy...PTO moms have a mind of their own. <BR/><BR/>Their is an oxymoron in their somewhere we can be sure.<BR/><BR/>PTO is nothing more than the mean girls all getting together and doing exactly what the Zavorskas MONSTER tells the to. <BR/><BR/>So much for independent thought.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-77589585346945467512008-11-01T15:47:00.000-04:002008-11-01T15:47:00.000-04:00Amen!Amen!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-11991955664383856592008-11-01T11:46:00.000-04:002008-11-01T11:46:00.000-04:00Anon. above,Exactly, I couldn't have said it bette...Anon. above,<BR/>Exactly, I couldn't have said it better myself!!!<BR/>You feel like you're back in H.S. with that crowd. A bunch of petty, catty women following the "popular" girl. They all need to grow up, and have a thought of their own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-49479567158535184352008-11-01T10:42:00.000-04:002008-11-01T10:42:00.000-04:00Yes, maybe we should get a life while the PTO moms...Yes, maybe we should get a life while the PTO momsters spend all of our gift wrap money on a night out.<BR/><BR/>How exactly is that helping our kids or community?<BR/><BR/>Free dinner? Dang, maybe I SHOULD join the PTO. <BR/><BR/>Except every time I've shown up for anything, the momsters stand together in a clinch and ignore the non committee members and make you feel like you aren't wanted there. <BR/><BR/>And they make all the decisions at the executive meetings. It's not like showing up at the public meetings does anything. They tell you what they are going to do and expect you to show up and help them do it. And then ignore you.<BR/><BR/>Yes, I want to spend more time with them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-79291870646216978632008-11-01T08:23:00.000-04:002008-11-01T08:23:00.000-04:00Maybe none of the PTO people read this blog? Maybe...Maybe none of the PTO people read this blog? Maybe they don't feel they need to answer you? Maybe you should get a life?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-84828556276392524142008-10-31T16:51:00.000-04:002008-10-31T16:51:00.000-04:00What you have just described is the exact process ...What you have just described is the exact process that created the Zavorskas MONSTER. <BR/><BR/>Be warned as freaks come out at night! PTO meetings are at night. Right?<BR/><BR/>These little clicks are for the typical STEPFORD MOMS. STEPFORD MOMS who all dress the same, look the same and think exactly as they are told. It is all about self importance, and once again it is all appearance rather than substance.<BR/><BR/>If anyone has noticed none of the PTO people have responded to our questions or examples. <BR/><BR/>That is because BARZA must be away on vacation in that far away land of misfit board members. <BR/><BR/>Yes we are very pissed off at leadership that fails its public. <BR/><BR/><BR/>BARZA is that supposed leadership.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-74217314892474478882008-10-31T12:06:00.000-04:002008-10-31T12:06:00.000-04:00I've tried to go to PTO meetings several times, th...I've tried to go to PTO meetings several times, they're certainly not welcoming. They only put out enough chairs for the committee people, or hold the meetings in the smallest possible room, look at you strangely when you show up as if to say you don't belong, or roll their eyes if you ask a question.<BR/><BR/>All PTO members are not this way, but I feel many of them are there to show face, and to advocate on their childs behalf.<BR/><BR/>Now before the attacks begin, both myself and my husband are very active and volunteer in this district, this community and in our church. I'm not in it for my children to get special treatment, I'm in it to teach my children values, and for them to learn to give of themselves.<BR/><BR/>The "What's in it for me attitude" around here is overwhelming. Then you wonder why leadership in this community is so corrupt!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-86633572688913773502008-10-31T07:45:00.000-04:002008-10-31T07:45:00.000-04:00Correction. I meant to say pre-Kindergarten progra...Correction. <BR/><BR/>I meant to say pre-Kindergarten programs in my last post, as to test scores versus costs to a community. It is as though our school districts are becoming overly involved, almost raising children for parents from 3 years old in these pre-K programs. <BR/><BR/>The costs to taxpayers and especially couples who do not have children, taxpayers who choose to pay for private schools coupled with of course our senior citizens, should not be footing the bill for child care services. <BR/><BR/>The 3 R's of schooling did not include children prior to the age of Kindergarten years ago and we are OK. <BR/><BR/>But of course with all of the "No child left behind" and "It takes a village" positioning, without funding same, it adds greatly to a districts expenses and of course is un-funded and passed on to all taxpayers for the most part. <BR/><BR/>We cannot be all things to all people. The time of the phrasings on the Statue of Liberty "Give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free" is far too expensive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-38259434982270005492008-10-31T06:46:00.000-04:002008-10-31T06:46:00.000-04:00They think they have that much power? In the past ...They think they have that much power? <BR/><BR/>In the past they did because Quinn was easily swayed and moved around by BARZA. <BR/><BR/>Things have changed and BARZA's pissed off. <BR/><BR/>Nobody cares but their political cronies and those who got the jobs they doled out as rewards for their PTO cronies. <BR/><BR/>The truth is a terrible thing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-62194606608768183622008-10-31T06:42:00.000-04:002008-10-31T06:42:00.000-04:00I am the person who wrote that the PTO's have been...I am the person who wrote that the PTO's have been misusing their power. <BR/><BR/>I was not trying to imply that all volunteers are corrupt. There are plenty of people who volunteer to make a difference. I applaud those people. <BR/><BR/>But when things are pointed out to the district that corrupt things are going on with the PTO, what happens? <BR/><BR/>NOTHING.<BR/><BR/>I even know of a case where one of the current PTO leaders threatened to make sure a child was left out of activities (in writing!) over a disagreement with the child's mother. The letter was forwarded to the principal of the school and the current superintendent. Nothing was done, besides a quick phone call to the parent stating that no child would ever be left out of activities.<BR/><BR/>That woman is still a co-leader of the PTO.<BR/><BR/>When things like that and the misappropriation of PTO funds happen, surely people loose faith in the system.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-71011990910408609982008-10-31T03:16:00.000-04:002008-10-31T03:16:00.000-04:00The school district may not like to do budget fore...The school district may not like to do budget forecasting but I do. So, here's a fun question - This year, the daily operations budget grew 6.4%. At that rate, in how many years will our total annual budget surpass $100,000,000? 8 years.<BR/><BR/>As for those relying upon the 4% cap to slow them down, I wouldn't. Next year, there will likely be a huge pension shortfall and, at some point, we'll need another referendum for capital spending.Aberdeenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14593197510549429078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-72919356372211041892008-10-30T22:47:00.000-04:002008-10-30T22:47:00.000-04:00I agree it is a good start to clean up the busines...I agree it is a good start to clean up the business office but lets not get carried away. This district has been on a spending spree to inprove test scores and only time will tell if that works. Our scores are so dismal they have to improve, but at what cost. Cuts need to be made somewhere before we all can't afford to live here anymore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-18731808499469327902008-10-30T22:10:00.000-04:002008-10-30T22:10:00.000-04:00I have seen it here before- cannot find the info -...I have seen it here before- cannot find the info - or dont have the time to look truthfully....<BR/><BR/>consider this:<BR/><BR/>The total payroll of CENTRAL OFFICE administration, the BM, directors of accoutability, and a few other specialized jobs = over 1.1 million dollars alone and that is before principals and teachers......... there is a good start.......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-49557540751300620662008-10-30T21:05:00.000-04:002008-10-30T21:05:00.000-04:00I agree with 4prevposts. Education is expensive. B...I agree with 4prevposts. <BR/><BR/>Education is expensive. But so too is ignorance. <BR/><BR/>The proof of costs being out of control due to pet projects, special needs students being sent out of district rather than starting a comprehensive in district program, has also cost taxpayers excessively. <BR/><BR/>Changes soon to come may help control costs when these students who used to be sent away are taught in district. They are our students and those that can be taught in district should be. Certainly extreme needs or students with medical conditions or multiple handicaps need special instruction and care, and they should get the best available. But this district used to just push all such students out to very expensive schools with expensive transportation requirements, when a good majority could have stayed in district. Leadership?<BR/><BR/>Similarly Bruce Quinn pushing all day kindergarten could have been eased in after a special needs program start up, was under way. <BR/><BR/>All day kindergarten is great but it should not be a baby sitting service. The results are years away if that works or not, but the costs are now. <BR/><BR/>Our districts priorities have been to say the least misguided and easily swayed with very negative effects. Very expensive effects.<BR/><BR/>Once again all of this money for special programs, construction, football fields and much more over the past ten years, and still test scores for the most part remain deplorable. <BR/><BR/>I apologize for my truthful opinion. Attack away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-69225518357764119812008-10-30T20:40:00.000-04:002008-10-30T20:40:00.000-04:00The last post was PERFECT and also the one thing t...The last post was PERFECT and also the one thing that politicians and PTO's hate. <BR/><BR/>It was THE TRUTH. <BR/><BR/>F BARZA LIVES!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-78832328272419993132008-10-30T20:01:00.000-04:002008-10-30T20:01:00.000-04:00The previous four postings are:Just defensive mech...The previous four postings are:<BR/><BR/>Just defensive mechanisms of the first political lesson. <BR/><BR/>DENY <BR/><BR/>DENY <BR/><BR/>DENY <BR/><BR/>Whether they be misused and all too eager to suck up PTO members or just house fraus who feel self important as a PTO MOMMY. Nop one cares about the PTO'S. Don't forget their monies collected and used for the PTO's are also something to be questioned, no different than the school budgets purchase orders and receipts.<BR/><BR/>PTO defenders are No different than our elected officials as you PTO people defend yourselves in the same manner, BUT YOU NEVER ANSWER THE CRITICS QUESTIONS. <BR/><BR/>Answer just one question or deny the cost overruns and out of control taxes due to our school leadership. The school taxes now account for 70% of your tax bills.It used to be 65%. <BR/><BR/>Education is expensive but out of control spending has crippled this communities citizens. FACT! <BR/><BR/>JUSTIFY THAT? YOU CAN'T! YOU WON'T!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com