tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post1440298050262454839..comments2023-10-23T09:23:22.051-04:00Comments on Your Schools: School board chair defends CMS reformsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-83389084313920504552011-09-01T10:53:17.813-04:002011-09-01T10:53:17.813-04:00Try http://www.swannfellowship.org/
Scroll down...Try http://www.swannfellowship.org/ <br /><br />Scroll down to "The Candidates" and click on any of the underlined names. Unlined candidates' videos aren't up yet. <br /><br />For whatever candidate you choose you will see a series of videos, one for each question. Question 6 is the one in which I hear the most coaching from the interviewers--they are very determined to get a commitment from candidates to revisit assignment issues. And as I said, more than one candidate seems willing to oblige them, despite saying something else on the Meck Ed information board or on their own websites. Question 9 about "allies" is often interesting as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-50711935057959650342011-09-01T09:55:28.108-04:002011-09-01T09:55:28.108-04:00Anon..
Your first link was truncated...Anon..<br /><br />Your first link was truncated...Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-50758604767594387532011-09-01T07:59:02.366-04:002011-09-01T07:59:02.366-04:00Don't know if anyone is watching this blog any...Don't know if anyone is watching this blog anymore, but for anyone who is--check out Mary McCray interview with Swann/Meck ACTS: http://www.swannfellowship.org/Archive/2011/110831McCray.htm<br /><br />Her attitude is extremely divisive and seems to be encouraged by the interviewers (particularly in question 6 and question 9). There is no way this woman should serve as an at large rep. She even states that her "allies" (a term Swann has come up with--that's helpful, isn't it) will be district 2,3,and 4 reps. <br /><br />Of course Ms. McCray spins a different story on her fact sheet for MeckEd (http://www.mecked.org/index.php/education/mary-t-mccray/).<br /> <br /><br />No question that Swann/Meck ACTS are looking for in a candidate. And no question that several candidates are eager to tell them what they want to hear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-82417035130682455592011-08-31T07:27:29.664-04:002011-08-31T07:27:29.664-04:00What have you see at Garinger?
Give specifics and...What have you see at Garinger?<br /><br />Give specifics and perhaps even call or email Eric or Ann and tell them so they can help. <br /><br />Unless we bring out the ideas and suggestions we have nothing will change.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07977808657926308272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-57343746293334347062011-08-30T18:20:52.134-04:002011-08-30T18:20:52.134-04:00WHAT EVER HAPPEN TO THE DEPT OF EDUCATION dealing ...WHAT EVER HAPPEN TO THE DEPT OF EDUCATION dealing with WADDELL HIGH SCHOOL.WE SEE WHAT HAPPEN CLOSE THEM DOWN AND MAKE HARDING A TITLE ONE SCHOOL.<br /><br />GARINGER IS STILL A HOT HOT MESS.A NEW DUMPING GROUND FOR LOW ACHIEVERS WITH A LOT OF NEW HIRE TEACHERS.YOU HAVE SET THEM UP TO FAIL AGAIN...DONT' SEND YOUR CHILD THERE. PLEASE...... TAXPAYERAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-16882609275104020062011-08-30T18:13:53.634-04:002011-08-30T18:13:53.634-04:00garinger hs is a total mess,no visitor sign,no dir...garinger hs is a total mess,no visitor sign,no direction,security well what security,too many teachers in rooms together,the students are running the school,too many new teachers.this school is set to fail again and again.they need help real bad and i do mean real bad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-90665017804888751412011-08-30T16:39:41.074-04:002011-08-30T16:39:41.074-04:00Wow. Again I am sorry.
I did well in business an...Wow. Again I am sorry.<br /><br />I did well in business and want to show our Kids how to handle people who are a challenge, that is why I can assure you have thicker skin than a set of two thousand dollar luggage.<br /><br />But I also can read people and if you feel I have not handled your concerns I want you to know that I am open to hearing what it is you are saying. I know you are very intelligent and have many great ideas. Anyone on this site would value your ideas and we look forward to seeing more of them.<br /><br />So again I ask for your understanding as try to continue on. I am not asking anything from you and hope you do not impede my desire to help our Children all over Charlotte. <br /><br />Thanks.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07977808657926308272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-79990670556701216152011-08-30T16:20:07.034-04:002011-08-30T16:20:07.034-04:00Good grief.
"Off your back?"
I've ...Good grief.<br /><br />"Off your back?"<br /><br />I've never been on it. If I had been, trust me, you would know it.<br /><br />All I have said in the past is I disagree with your stance on charter schools and deconsolidation.<br /><br />YOU are the one running for an at-large seat on the BOE. If you can't handle an opposing view and have such thin skin, then maybe you shouldn't be running.<br /><br />Furthermore, YOU made the snide comments to me related to a comment I made back to TROTS about what I saw on the blog page. I wasn't even talking to you.<br /><br />Even after your first condescending comment to me, I said my opinion carried no more weight than yours or anyone else, to which you replied with another snarky comment.<br /><br />Now, who is on whose back?Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-27873719731989592622011-08-30T15:34:41.703-04:002011-08-30T15:34:41.703-04:00I am so sorry....
I need to pay you what ever it ...I am so sorry....<br /><br />I need to pay you what ever it is you feel I owe you so you will get off my back.<br /><br />I tried several times to make amends but it seems that you have already made up your mind and all I can do it to apologize that I do not fit into your ideals. <br /><br />And here I felt you were growing as you said everyone had opinions and body parts etc. and now looking back and rereading it I now am beginning to believe you meant it in a way other than I took it as constructive.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07977808657926308272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-7590970932925902452011-08-30T14:21:37.846-04:002011-08-30T14:21:37.846-04:00Larry,
You might want to clarify as to who "...Larry,<br /><br />You might want to clarify as to who "you" refers to and who "the growth" is directed at.<br /><br />If it is to me, I accept your apology. Otherwise, go look in a mirror.<br /><br />Thank you for being so condescending...Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-87946314287530949582011-08-30T13:36:27.210-04:002011-08-30T13:36:27.210-04:00And sometimes we get more than our fair share from...And sometimes we get more than our fair share from just a few them on this site. <br /><br />So you of all those would understand how a negative attitude would put a stench on an open discussion that enlightens and allows the movement of free and open ideas.<br /><br />So it is great to see such movement and growth on your part and to see that you are being more heads up. <br /><br />Thanks for being so great.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07977808657926308272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-35329974504731850412011-08-30T10:15:49.725-04:002011-08-30T10:15:49.725-04:00Larry,
My opinion carries no more weight than you...Larry,<br /><br />My opinion carries no more weight than yours.<br /><br />It's just one opinion.<br /><br />As the old saying goes, "opinions are like ____, everybody has one."Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-80142325620101737042011-08-30T06:39:54.674-04:002011-08-30T06:39:54.674-04:00Well as long as you are approve I am sure thing wi...Well as long as you are approve I am sure thing will be OK. <br /><br />They often depend on your insights. <br /><br />If you see it again, be sure to go to the the top left side and drop down the save page as web page that way you can have it for all us as a graphic. Or better yet just hold down ctl and press print page then go to say notepad and press ctl and then v that will paste the entire page into the page. You can save it as a graphic.<br /><br />Then you have it for the rest of the world from now on. See the kind of thing we want our kids to be able to do with out even thinking about in the future. <br /><br />And with this new attitude we may just see a few more candidates be willing to come forward on this site, perhaps? <br /><br />All the best.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07977808657926308272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-82770751689720221342011-08-29T21:57:36.904-04:002011-08-29T21:57:36.904-04:00There was no banner AD at the top and in the top l...There was no banner AD at the top and in the top left corner where the banner AD would be in Times New Roman type in about 12 font was "No Candidates!".<br /><br />How it got there, where it went I have no idea.<br /><br />I know what I saw.<br /><br />Personally, I could care less how many candidates post here.Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-17343090232756485342011-08-29T21:01:01.369-04:002011-08-29T21:01:01.369-04:00As an example one could quickly change their name ...As an example one could quickly change their name to just about anything and post to this blog.<br /><br />That is why I find is so interesting that we take so much to heart from those who post under assumed names and offer nothing but denigration and ill will. <br /><br />I hope we all understand how I want to help our Children understand how to stay ahead of the curve and not wallow as our country has been doing in the past.<br /><br />Why if we continue to do so then we are going to end up with too many corporations like the one publishing company I purchased at 1.76 and it was down to 1.61 today. And it has been lower. I had sold it about a year ago at 5 and made some money so I said why not try it again just for the fun of it.<br /><br />So as an Observer here in Charlotte I just want to thank all of you for supporting the freedom of speech for everyone as I do.<br /><br />Larry BumgarnerCharlotteObserverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13408996181417898483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-90766273237551298202011-08-29T20:21:43.493-04:002011-08-29T20:21:43.493-04:00I wonder how they would enforce that no candidates...I wonder how they would enforce that no candidates?<br /><br />I mean I am the only one who seem to post here under my name.<br /><br />And with the anonymous postings or one could just make up a crazy cartoon name and the like.<br /><br />So it is silly to think this not a great exchange of ideas. I just wish we had more Candidates on this site, but would we have people denigrating them as well for their valuable ideas, I hope not? <br /><br />We all should value each other and not try to destroy the valuable insights we all bring to the discussion and fresh air we bring to many lives on this site.<br /><br />I for one would hate to see anyone voice silenced and the views of just one person or one group the major view. Why that would harken back to a very dark time in our history.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07977808657926308272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-22859099782217420142011-08-29T17:57:16.856-04:002011-08-29T17:57:16.856-04:00...just curious...even refreshed the page three ti......just curious...even refreshed the page three times...it's gone now...Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-84552894144600308362011-08-29T17:52:08.615-04:002011-08-29T17:52:08.615-04:00I do not see that WC other than seeing "no ca...I do not see that WC other than seeing "no candidates" once so many of these have been flip flopping, saying one thing on their web site and then backing down when this sorry excuse for social engineers want to keep manipulating the public education system. The US is rapidly becoming a dependent nation. Once all the American corporations have changed to overseas, the giverment will no longer have anything to tax.therestofthestorynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-51842990489074659952011-08-29T17:25:20.147-04:002011-08-29T17:25:20.147-04:00Is it me or does anyone else see "No Candidat...Is it me or does anyone else see "No Candidates!" at the top of the Your Schools page?Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-30314079856897770722011-08-29T16:38:12.843-04:002011-08-29T16:38:12.843-04:00I hope none of these above are mine.
Here is my r...I hope none of these above are mine.<br /><br />Here is my response. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKxREjCBhc<br /><br /><br /><br />I am 100 percent for Neighborhood Schools with Charter Schools as Competition. <br /><br />And if we have miscreants bothering our Professionals in our Schools I would be happy to do WHAT EVER IT TAKES to remove or jail them to protect our most valuable assets. <br /><br />Thanks for bringing up this very serious subject.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07977808657926308272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-70797331443001502692011-08-29T13:26:29.665-04:002011-08-29T13:26:29.665-04:00Anonymous 7:20 AM
Take a look at Keith Hurley'...Anonymous 7:20 AM<br /><br />Take a look at Keith Hurley's website (http://www.keithhurley.com/about-keith-hurley.php) , see what he "strongly supports"--major item is "neighborhood schools".<br /><br /> Then listen to his response to question # 6 from Swann/Meck ACTS Question 6 as printed on their webpage does not mention busing but with each candidate the interviewers quickly make it clear that commitment to push for busing if elected is what they're after. Mr. Hurley obliges them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-15960373112780819092011-08-29T11:13:52.082-04:002011-08-29T11:13:52.082-04:00Larry, the problem with your approach is that what...Larry, the problem with your approach is that what a lot of these "out-ot-town" folks will know will be the rose colored glasses version of the news the Charlotte Observer adn other "lame" street media outlets print. They will not see the huge criminal activity issue, the large number of assaults against teachers and staff that are not punished, the "asylum being run by the inmates" uneducated mamas, etc.<br /><br />The best we can hope for si for someone to get hold of all the incidents through the FIA and pose this data and questions how the candidates would deal with these issues at the public meetings. You simply have "bad" administrators violating the approved Disciplanary Policy Handbook and sabotaging the authority of the teachers in their classrooms.therestofthestorynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-82071699313011454372011-08-29T07:20:57.417-04:002011-08-29T07:20:57.417-04:00So it looks like busing might be in the works with...So it looks like busing might be in the works with at least a few of the new people running for school board. Not all the interviews are up yet but this will give you the views of those who do seem to want it. <br /><br />http://youtu.be/MKNmTfXZ5LU<br /><br />http://youtu.be/_K6M_9ZQ5Tg<br /><br />http://youtu.be/VElOSK_JGsY<br /><br />Check out the rest on the Swann Fellowship Site http://www.swannfellowship.org/<br /><br />And the rest as they come online.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-16528375309926110372011-08-26T11:39:30.414-04:002011-08-26T11:39:30.414-04:00My ideas on the next Super is different.
I don...My ideas on the next Super is different.<br /><br />I don't think we should create the monster and then find someone that can keep it from ravaging the town.<br /><br />My idea is that we has an excellent opportunity and challenge that any one with drive would love to take on.<br /><br />They should be will to do homework and come to us with their ideas and tell us what our structure and operation should look like with their vision. We should not inflict our monster on them from the start. <br /><br />Then we as a board look at the top candidates, not those who we have stolen as the top talent from other systems, but perhaps the supporting and real talent from those other systems.<br /><br />That has been my success in finding people. Most often you see the real talent is just below the visible head operations. Perhaps we have that here in Charlotte. I invite all of that to come out and we may have some innovative ideas.<br /><br />But if you want me to decry honesty and the like I can not do that. <br /><br />Someone is going to be honest or they are not. Telling you they are is not going to change that. We just have to hope we all get back to the basics of trust and honesty.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07977808657926308272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-30926885248488268822011-08-26T10:43:11.036-04:002011-08-26T10:43:11.036-04:00Larry, there in has been my push for the next supe...Larry, there in has been my push for the next superintendent to be highly focused on efficiency, effectiveness and integrity.<br /><br />I know the BOE should be setting those "values" and I know the issue in the past has the lack of leadership of those values by most BOE members.therestofthestorynoreply@blogger.com