TOCCO VOTES TONIGHT

The reality tonight is that the past seems to repeat itself no matter how much stamping of approval from current board members it gets... plain and simple unethical individuals, breaking even the simplest of rules, this from a source:

In Aug of this school year Linares and Vicki Burris had the Board approve an ADDITIONAL construction procurement process which this board did for this upcoming bond program because of the 1999 shortcomings which the methodology was on what they call (CSP) Competitive Sealed Proposal, because the district could use best value.
Understand this was researched a year by the past bond leader Dansby along with a group of architects and engineers. It was highly successful for the 2007 bond issue.
However, you must have a highly qualified staff to compete with CSP. AS YOU REMEMBER, it Avila and Manning who requested the change thru Linares, Burris, and Needham. The ultimate and most importance reason was that Avila DID NOT QUALIFY under CSP because of fact that all of his veteran staff WALKED OUT after he became CEO! Therefore, a need to add the procurement methodology of (CMR) Construction Manager at Risk. This is how Avila qualifies under Turner Construction with their approval.
(2) Although the argument MAY BE legal, the perception as the FWST article states, is a horrible indictment of the Board, the District, future bond programs which you all seem to have enough trust issues especially after the Supt fiasco. You really need to understand who Linares really works for and why the need to drag feet for her to stay. The MAIN ISSUE which bothers taxpayers and citizens knowing a little about the law is the statement Paz made as quoted ”He’s (Avila) been very forthright and transparent about this situation” but unfortunately by law if he has talked to ANY Board Member about his interest in any project involving this District it is AGAINST the law because of influence and conflict of interest. Paz just let the cat out of the bag.
(3) This guy Andrew Wheat is exactly right as “With the trouble that has come before why go there”! You all are glutons for punishment and this could be a HUGE PUNISHMENT for all the board if this keeps happening. Always keep in mind thatAvila was selected to run against Martinez by whom???? Isaac Manning and their group? Who is Isaac Manning but head of bond steering committee!!!! You must certainly know that it was Manning and his group along with Needham and Jackson who pushed Speer to run against YOU!! It is also common knowledge with FWISD followers that Dansby told Avila several times he would not be on the Bond Management Team. We know REALLY why Dansby is gone and I guarantee you most Board Members don’t want to go there.

I truly believe if this passes that the entire board will held accountable and could be headed for another FBI investigation. A Board Member should ask at this time for an external audit of the process used to select them and also Linares, Burris, Needham, and especially Manning as control. CAN YOU SEE THE REALLY BIG PICTURE?????

So PAZ what do you say now?

http://parentadvocates.org/nicecontent/dsp_printable.cfm?articleID=4691

THE CONTRACT IS $55 MILLION to AVILA's FIRM

So the mere number was not disclosed nor alot of information as it normally happens with our board.
What we are reading is that PAZ is ok with it because AVILA has been up front about it.  PAZ it is unethical to even consider it regardless.  What did you get in return for this?  Well let's not forget that Avila's father contributed to campaigns back in 2013 and more than likely that last ones.

Guess there are favors being given and this is a complete shame.  The STAR quotes Sims not happy with it and so those not in favor should vote no.

How many bids were given?  How was his firm better than any other?  Come on folks..

CORRUPTION, CORRUPTION and those voting in favor are Corrupted as well.
Here it's called the good old boy system.  TOCCO is walking the halls of FWISD!

http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/fort-worth/article21625674.html?fb_action_ids=10206985399541870&fb_action_types=og.comments

SMILING TO THE BANK!

THE CORRUPTED ROBIN HOOD

I am sure he may get the school named after him or his father

TRUSTEE AVILA'S FIRM UP FOR CONTRACT

Sutherland has reported on her blog that the board agenda includes an item for Byrne, a firm headed by Avila up for a contract.

It seems cronyism is alive and well and we knew this would happen.  It's not secret and it doesn't seem to bother anyone.  So now the games begin on who will be making money from our district.

Wouldn't surprise us if he votes for it but even then he has the votes to get it approved from the Mafia Gang.

Will Ramos and Paz go along with it?

We shall see.

CORRUPTION ALIVE AND WELL IN FWISD

THE POWER STRUCTURE IN FWISD

Tell me if this does not look like the system we have in place now!

Play place a name by the bird !

THE POWER THAT BINDS AND CRIPPLES US

We see many people commenting on the corruption, nepotism and unethical parts of our district.  We see injustices, workplace bullying and overall bad business being shown by every leader from the Board to Central Admin.  

We know politics plays a big role as we noticed in the recent elections and so we are bound by the people who run this city and ultimately the school district.  Nothing happens without their consent as we noticed with the AHHS scandal and others.  Also how contracts are handled and so forth.  The answer lies deep underground.

Below is an article by D Magazine back in 1995 that still rings true to what our city is and what the picture below shows.. A Cartel living amongst us....

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B58nQYNsVgwwNy14QmdDUDRrRk0/view?usp=sharing

http://www.thecartelmovie.com/

BIG RAISES BRING NO DIRECT EXPERIENCE

We had to ponder on the newly selected assistant superintendents, which were just, washed a bit and made shiny.  But we all know it was all a ploy to sell us people who have no direct experience at all levels of education.  Interestingly enough when assistant principals are chosen they must have a principal certificate to be considered.  Yet our new assistant superintendents do not have a superintendent certificate... but yet are in positions that have a direct effect to our students.  Yet when you look at their experiences they have no other experience than their respective certification.  Some will say Washington has all levels but yet no one can provide the successes created that will help us.

THOSE OF YOU WHO MAY KNOW,  TELL US WHAT THESE INDIVIDUALS HAVE DONE TO IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT!

Arispe moved to Asst Super for Academics?  What does she know?

IN THE AGE OF DEFICITS, MORE RAISES FOR THE TOP

So the votes, if we watched correctly, 6-3 to give raises to administrators and a new hire.  No surprise that the gang voted together.

So the change that Tobi Jackson stated is empty because the House of Cards continues it's doing.

Tell us how this is logical to be giving more money to the people at the top and when we are in need of teachers we are not even being competitive.  Tell us Board Members where teacher raises will fit in when you vote on the budget next month?  I am sure that you will have an excuse not to give teachers a raise because there is no money.

The other side is hiring or promoting when you have no plan in place going forward nor goals nor anything.  There is a leadership vacuum that is being taken advantage of by Linares and Company.  Those of you who voted in favor have no dignity.  You keep on with the same people that have brought us where we are and you are fine with it.

What a shame....

Thank you Dr. Sutherland for your stance and once we have the video available we will post it.  Thank you to Trustee Ramos and Paz for joining the crusade....

UEA are you eating crow now?  your beloved Jackson has completely brought on an administrator that uses a bull horn to chide students and anti-teacher.  Shame on you as well.