tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post301739503888509901..comments2024-03-28T02:21:17.452-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: Board RetreatMelissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-66833537502277561802013-03-04T11:07:26.651-08:002013-03-04T11:07:26.651-08:00Sorry LittlePeeps, I'm not a sucker for a bet....Sorry LittlePeeps, I'm not a sucker for a bet... : )mirmac1https://www.blogger.com/profile/10183460709639638172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-77264498714461277412013-03-03T17:16:10.841-08:002013-03-03T17:16:10.841-08:00Can we start a gambling pool on which reformie toa...Can we start a gambling pool on which reformie toadie will be out with an article crying how there isn't civility and there isn't consensus because there are school board members who are more than bobbleheads for the latest reformie garbage? <br /><br />will it be Publicola or the Seattle Times or Crosscut ?? <br /><br />I'd say there is a 90% chance of an article by Tuesday, 99% chance of an article by Friday. <br /><br />LittlePeepsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-87518751973784792392013-03-03T17:09:23.317-08:002013-03-03T17:09:23.317-08:00My criteria for replacing Mr. MGJ Rubber Stamp Pet...My criteria for replacing Mr. MGJ Rubber Stamp Peter were: 1. not carrying a bible and ranting, 2. not drooling. <br /><br />Sharon is really on the side of us <br /><br />LittlePeeps Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-78223088308342701212013-03-03T13:44:49.253-08:002013-03-03T13:44:49.253-08:00Why do we need a facilitator? What goes in a Boar...Why do we need a facilitator? What goes in a Board retreat that requires all the velvet glove treatment? Do we need padded rooms? Maybe they should hire Jon Greenberg instead since he has experience teaching young adults provocative subject matters outside their comfort zone and getting them to think and interact appropriately at the same time.<br /><br />I don't know why we need all the fancy set up. I respect my Board members (even the ones I disagree with) and the Superintendent as professionals who are able to communicate with each other and get things done without all this fluff! (Frankly, ditch the professional emcee and order a couple of martinis instead if you need to loosen up.) <br /><br />too much dramaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-51839267219264670252013-03-03T10:19:15.729-08:002013-03-03T10:19:15.729-08:00"Director Smith-Blum and Mr. Banda -- if you ..."Director Smith-Blum and Mr. Banda -- if you are reading this. Please get this under control. Voters -- the ones who pass your levies, and parents -- the ones who volunteer in your schools and man the PTAs, are beyond tired of the overweening influence"<br /><br />I agree. Although, Banda pointed out he wanted the meeting to be about the board. It sounds as if he is trying to make healthy boundaries.Watchingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-85833987193562360882013-03-03T10:11:33.237-08:002013-03-03T10:11:33.237-08:00Actually, I was the only press so probably no one ...Actually, I was the only press so probably no one would know except our readers. <br /><br />But there was some other tension and I'll write up a thread today.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588239576000641336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-44434972096390700562013-03-03T07:29:17.572-08:002013-03-03T07:29:17.572-08:00What would have happened? All hell would have bro...What would have happened? All hell would have broken loose in the press -- with claims of hysteria, a broken board, people who can't work with others, etc. <br /><br />Director Smith-Blum and Mr. Banda -- if you are reading this. Please get this under control. Voters -- the ones who pass your levies, and parents -- the ones who volunteer in your schools and man the PTAs, are beyond tired of the overweening influence, and the smell of cronyism that pervades virtually everything the Alliance now does with the District. You are the deciders here. I realize you have to be polite -- but restore the Alliance to its fundraising/supporting position, and stop allowing them to push the District around. We didn't elect them -- and we don't want them running things.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09923777229601243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-60321558577223384762013-03-02T20:42:38.269-08:002013-03-02T20:42:38.269-08:00Honestly, I wonder what would have happened if Dir...Honestly, I wonder what would have happened if Director Peaslee had simply walked out at that point.Charlie Mashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17173903762962067277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-63466482683145315122013-03-02T20:41:23.094-08:002013-03-02T20:41:23.094-08:00Curious, you can find the members of the Alliance&...Curious, you can find the members of the Alliance's Board of Directors on their web site <a href="http://www.alliance4ed.org/aboutus/directors.asp" rel="nofollow">here</a>.<br /><br />Many of these people, like Superintendent Banda and Board President Smith-Blum, are serving ex officio. That means that they are put on the Alliance Board as part of their job, not as individuals chosen for the role. They are filling the seat reserved for their company.Charlie Mashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17173903762962067277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-42767505003544029472013-03-02T19:42:33.054-08:002013-03-02T19:42:33.054-08:00Is it true that El Centro de La Raza is on the All...Is it true that El Centro de La Raza is on the Alliance's Board of Directors? Along with City Year? Didn't El Centro actually sign on as a party to challenge I-1240??? <br /><br />- CuriousAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-84759481872559471462013-03-02T19:33:08.185-08:002013-03-02T19:33:08.185-08:00I have to admit that I don't know the facilita...I have to admit that I don't know the facilitator. The Alliance could not raise money without positioning themselves as boosters for the Seattle Schools. If they want the to budget a certain amount to give to the Board for the retreats, that would be fine. However, this money should be then in the hands of the Seattle School Board. The Board should write the checks and plan the retreat without the Alliance being involved. Maybe it already works this way.joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-87901597671727473712013-03-02T16:05:16.224-08:002013-03-02T16:05:16.224-08:00Sharon AWESOME Peaslee!!!Sharon AWESOME Peaslee!!!Chris S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17016898261120819596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-20477718877752656302013-03-02T15:13:51.347-08:002013-03-02T15:13:51.347-08:00The Alliance didn't have TIME?! What?! Too bu...The Alliance didn't have TIME?! What?! Too busy rolling those cocktail wienies? Catching powder at Mazama? Sorry, that strains credulity!mirmac1https://www.blogger.com/profile/10183460709639638172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-61060561646929422232013-03-02T13:00:47.161-08:002013-03-02T13:00:47.161-08:00WOW--"They said they "tried" to tal...WOW--<b><i>"They said they "tried" to talk to everyone but didn't. "</i></b><br /><br />So how long did the Alliance try?<br /><br />How many emails were sent to each director?<br /><br />How many phone messages were left?<br /><br />My BS detector reports BS on the claim of "tried".<br /><br />-- Dan DempseyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-12458866977081433542013-03-02T12:13:19.714-08:002013-03-02T12:13:19.714-08:00This is, if not criminal, then certainly undemocra...This is, if not criminal, then certainly undemocratic.<br /><br />The Alliance has to go.seattle citizenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16724175257161649500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-5450784672671202622013-03-02T12:06:20.313-08:002013-03-02T12:06:20.313-08:00District Watcher, the Alliance DOES pay for a faci...District Watcher, the Alliance DOES pay for a faciliator. That's who Bob Ness is. He is very good and I don't sense an agenda from him but he works with and is hired by the Alliance. Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588239576000641336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-72555980519588230132013-03-02T11:24:28.623-08:002013-03-02T11:24:28.623-08:00So they shaped the agenda for the past 5 years - n...So they shaped the agenda for the past 5 years - nicely coinciding with the superintendent Sara Morris heavily backed. So what? The board can do what it wants this year or any year. <br /><br />What I'd like to see is the Alliance pay for a leader facilitator. One with no agenda other than moving conversation along. That is a helpful expenditure of private dollars.<br /><br />But then the Alliance should butt out.<br /><br />DistrictWatcherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-5628020513189923882013-03-02T11:22:41.533-08:002013-03-02T11:22:41.533-08:00That is unclear as they did not speak up. I know ...That is unclear as they did not speak up. I know they did speak to Smith-Blum.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588239576000641336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-79761328043636695402013-03-02T11:04:06.413-08:002013-03-02T11:04:06.413-08:00Did the Alliance consult with Patu, Carr, Smith-Bl...Did the Alliance consult with Patu, Carr, Smith-Blum and Martin Morris? If so, to what extent did the consultations shape the agenda.<br /><br />Thank you Director Peaslee!!Watchingnoreply@blogger.com