Well folks the new school year is approaching very fast but we wanted to just provide a review of what has been and more than likely continue to be the dark cloud over FWISD
While we can debate many things happening prior to the Ramos Presidency, one point that was made before he took over is that this was the perfect dictatorship. Think about North Korea and the image portrayed to the world is not exactly what people are living in reality. FWISD has begun that phase and the tiny bit of hope left is almost completely erased. The one person that may surprise us if any is who they choose as superintendent and how the person either stands up or is just sucked up like the rest.
Think about it, administration started making changes and hiring the people they wanted so that they could entrench themselves before the new person arrived, making it seem like the team is in place to support the new person. Interestingly enough the people that are hired are people who have connections to someone in the district which goes along with the district mission: We want you as long as you know someone on the inside. For example, ironic that Cherie Washington left for Dallas and in two years has risen to ASST. SUP level without showing any proof that she was effective. Boyd was shown the door when his results weren't up to par but that doesn't go with the likes of the favorites sons and daughters of the FWISD. So then Washington brings in Deborah Traylor from Dallas ISD which was a principal she supervised in her division in Dallas. Deborah Traylor is another Sherry Breed, the rules apply to everyone else but them. Mark my word, teachers or administrators who are under her, she can dress nice and profess she is about many things but the truth is she is a bully and breaks the rules to suit her and/or family. Our source tells us that Traylor had a son at one of the magnet high schools in Dallas. Her son could do no wrong because mom knew the policies and would find technicalities to get what she wanted. For example, her son forged signatures on absence notes, left school when he wanted and when caught mom dared to tell the administration that they had no right to discipline her child. Let's just say the name Traylor is cemented at the high school and hers as well. So like we said the administration hires like minded people that are sucking up space rather than being effective. Thank Cherie Washington, Tobi's child, for hiring trash. Of course more creation of positions at the Director levels and central office just keeps on getting fatter and classrooms more crowded.
At least the North Side is happy with Ramos since he is bringing home the bacon for them. Tobi doesn't care about the East Side which is dry.
A lot of you have commented on Dr. Sutherland and the hope of at least someone continuing the fight for openness in the district. The perfect dictatorship has swallowed her up and it was a very strategic way that it was done. The Ramos message of bringing everyone together seemed pretty good on paper but in reality it was a way to shut the voices down while they are hiring a new superintendent. Remember last time we were all over their shady process and now, not even Sutherland speaks. So we wonder if the policy of having an agenda items placed by a vote of two members, was it really a ploy to then give Sutherland what she wanted and that's that. The comment made by Sutherland regarding Palazzolo kind of indicated to us that it was the case. The district will not discuss the case until all legal matters are resolved which means that the tactic of doing nothing for as long as possible will never bring the case to executive session. So basically Dr. Sutherland, they did play you really well because you got what you wanted and then they told you yes we will discuss it but until we decide and you were fine with it. Also we knew the FEDS were about to begin to investigate FWISD and not just the issue of the agenda item but everything else and you Dr. Sutherland told them things were fine. So in effect you allowed them to silence you for whatever gain you thought was enough.
We didn't get to view the board meeting which some of you have commented how idiotic it was. The one thing left out completely is what the results of the district were, unless they did present them or as Moss indicated, are we ready?
The point is unless people are willing to voice the wrongs be it here anonymously or in other ways things will not change. The voters are apathetic unless they lose money and so teachers were are left to fend for ourselves. As the year approaches take the opportunity to let us know what it going on inside because otherwise no one on the outside will know.
Friday, July 24, 2015
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
TARRANT DA SAYS: TASB HAS COMPLETE POWER OVER THE PEOPLE'S ELECTED BODY IN THE FWISD
The Tarrant County District Attorney Sharon Wilson provided a response to a request regarding the legality of the appeal for the Palazzolo case. The question has been how TASB moved ahead with the appeal without a board vote. You can read the letter following the link but in summary:
*The TASB contract with FWISD back in 2010 when the issue ensued is valid until the case is resolved all together. In layman terms, TASB can drag this case out for as long as it wants because it has full control of the case. The Board does not have to vote on anything they do.
*DA Wilson states that due to the clauses in the contract the board has no say in what TASB does because in layman terms it sold it's soul to the devil.
Never in our life would we have thought that in the United States of America who prides itself in the rule of law and representation would we think that one entity, TASB, would have power over an elected representative body the FWISD Board of Trustees. Taxpayers are funding the legal matters of the FWISD and the board cannot stop the process in any manner according to the district attorney. Foremost that there is no violation of the open meetings act.
We have an authoritarian mentality in every aspect of the Board, the District, the City and looks like the state. You swear to protect the constitution and yet the values professed do not protect the people who elected the board to work in the best interest of those it represents. In this case there is no representative government whatsoever because the contract stipulates and is interpreted one sided.
We do need the TOMA suit to proceed so that we can get a second opinion from a different court or perhaps a jury if possible. Brings to mind when you retain an attorney, they represent and do what they need but with your knowledge. Yet you can break the contract when you feel your rights and best interests are not being represented. How then can a body created by the State of Texas and given power to rule be dumbed down by one lawyer from TASB?
So much for one person, one vote.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B58nQYNsVgwwQjVKUkdXQ0JhMUwtelRzUEt1UkpLSkdaS2VJ/view?usp=sharing
Thursday, June 25, 2015
PALAZZOLO APPELLATE BRIEF: REFUTING FWISD APPEAL
Makes you wonder how FWISD lawyers got their degrees.
The brief is excellent and shows how corrupt the entire process is and how the board can allow this to continue.
Happy Reading
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B58nQYNsVgwwd0RndHg1NXBNYVk/view?usp=sharing
The brief is excellent and shows how corrupt the entire process is and how the board can allow this to continue.
Happy Reading
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B58nQYNsVgwwd0RndHg1NXBNYVk/view?usp=sharing
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
DR. SUTHERLAND OPTIMISTIC ABOUT BOARD DIRECTION
We just wanted to post Dr. Sutherland's comment about last night's meeting. We hope she is right and that everything will be corrected as it should be. We will give credit to President Ramos for a good start!
Good to hear that Dr. Sutherland will be on the audit committee and she is right that we need to clean up things. We also hope that the Palazzolo case is settled soon so we can save money and move on.
What was your take? let us hear from you
Good to hear that Dr. Sutherland will be on the audit committee and she is right that we need to clean up things. We also hope that the Palazzolo case is settled soon so we can save money and move on.
What was your take? let us hear from you
Monday, June 22, 2015
BOARD UPDATES IN THE NEWS: QUESTION ARISE ON AGENDA ITEM CHANGE AND TAX INCREASE
Well some big items made the paper, which we know is unheard of, not like Dallas where you know everything by the minute.
POLICY CHANGE FOR BOARD AGENDA ITEMS
So it was reported that this step may be tabled at the meeting tomorrow since we do have at least two board members who are against it and feel that it may be against the law to some degree but most of all that it keeps voters disenfranchised and without representation. We appreciate Trustee Sutherland and Trustee Paz for standing up for the voices on this issue. We cannot allow the current administration and other trustees to silence the voice of thousands of voters for personal feelings towards fellow trustees. We ask for the leaders to lead on this issue.
http://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/editorials/article24505609.html
TAX INCREASE
As the district dips into the reserves to cover what they call expenses based on growth. We all know that it is not the only reason, they have given raises to the top, hired more people and teachers are only getting 3%. So the taxpayers are asked for 3 cent tax hike to pay off some.
How nice!!! Guess we can't give our 2 cents here or else they will take them.
http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/education/article25076050.html
WHAT WILL BECOME OF THE TRUANCY COURT NOW?
Governor Abbott signed the bill decriminalizing truancy. While TEA will provide the rules on how to deal with truancy, we sure need to know if we will save 300,000 now that we won't need the court. Will we stop feeding the city?
https://www.texastribune.org/2015/06/19/texas-decriminalize-truancy-after-abbott-signs-bil/
ON THE SIDE
Here we have our taxpayer dollars at work in helping our youth make gang signs with our YAP program. YEP folks.. that's how comfortable individuals are when the President is your ally and they only have 89 more students to train. This is the 200,000 or more price tag.
POLICY CHANGE FOR BOARD AGENDA ITEMS
So it was reported that this step may be tabled at the meeting tomorrow since we do have at least two board members who are against it and feel that it may be against the law to some degree but most of all that it keeps voters disenfranchised and without representation. We appreciate Trustee Sutherland and Trustee Paz for standing up for the voices on this issue. We cannot allow the current administration and other trustees to silence the voice of thousands of voters for personal feelings towards fellow trustees. We ask for the leaders to lead on this issue.
http://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/editorials/article24505609.html
TAX INCREASE
As the district dips into the reserves to cover what they call expenses based on growth. We all know that it is not the only reason, they have given raises to the top, hired more people and teachers are only getting 3%. So the taxpayers are asked for 3 cent tax hike to pay off some.
How nice!!! Guess we can't give our 2 cents here or else they will take them.
http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/education/article25076050.html
WHAT WILL BECOME OF THE TRUANCY COURT NOW?
Governor Abbott signed the bill decriminalizing truancy. While TEA will provide the rules on how to deal with truancy, we sure need to know if we will save 300,000 now that we won't need the court. Will we stop feeding the city?
https://www.texastribune.org/2015/06/19/texas-decriminalize-truancy-after-abbott-signs-bil/
ON THE SIDE
Here we have our taxpayer dollars at work in helping our youth make gang signs with our YAP program. YEP folks.. that's how comfortable individuals are when the President is your ally and they only have 89 more students to train. This is the 200,000 or more price tag.
WHERE ARE THE STAAR SCORES?
Have we missed something? Did the district ever talk about the scores even to celebrate them?
Maybe it's on the Good presentations they will make and get their gold seal from the board on how great they perform. Ms. Moss we need you to ask SOrum if we are ready and how ready are kids were this year.
Sunday, June 21, 2015
TUESDAY BOARD MEETING: LOTS AT STAKE
The show on Tuesday will be very interesting as Ramos takes the seat and thus mark the Perfect Dictatorship.
Dr. Sutherland has been crucial in listening and voicing much of our concerns. Let's not forget that she is but one member. The rest of them are working closely to run the mill as they want and forget the many ailments of the district.
What we have found out in regards to how we treat and compensate employees is that the Board ceded most of the powers to the administration. This truly makes sense when it comes to the decisions that have been made and how in the dumps we are as a district. Administration gives itself raises without needing approval, people with no education make more than the people who are required to be degreed and certified. No business or agency would hire someone with a GED at 60,000 without asking for more education. Big corporations want an educated workforce and one that continues to grow beyond the normal requirement. We at FWISD, don't care much about that because we keep the same people in their positions and give them raises without them gaining anymore knowledge through Continuing Ed. Yet the same individuals say that they are about children and College and Career Ready but don't practice it themselves. Even people who enter the workforce have to be trained and earn a certificate beyond a GED and then require future training just as teachers are required to have continuous training.
So we have very low standards for teachers but we forget that it's who you know.
Also Dr. Sutherland points out that the truancy court, our taxpayer money, is being sent to the city to try our students as criminals plus the fees they charge. So our students are being treated as collateral which sounds to us more like servitude and slavery in its own right. We allow the criminal system to define their future and lest we forget the prison pipeline, FWISD is the starting point.
Another big items is the reorganization which is presented as a means to centralize the PD for staff. As mentioned it is telling teachers how to teach and when. The TOP DOWN APPROACH
See what Dr. Sutherland has posted as agenda items and let your voice be heard.
Dr. Sutherland has been crucial in listening and voicing much of our concerns. Let's not forget that she is but one member. The rest of them are working closely to run the mill as they want and forget the many ailments of the district.
What we have found out in regards to how we treat and compensate employees is that the Board ceded most of the powers to the administration. This truly makes sense when it comes to the decisions that have been made and how in the dumps we are as a district. Administration gives itself raises without needing approval, people with no education make more than the people who are required to be degreed and certified. No business or agency would hire someone with a GED at 60,000 without asking for more education. Big corporations want an educated workforce and one that continues to grow beyond the normal requirement. We at FWISD, don't care much about that because we keep the same people in their positions and give them raises without them gaining anymore knowledge through Continuing Ed. Yet the same individuals say that they are about children and College and Career Ready but don't practice it themselves. Even people who enter the workforce have to be trained and earn a certificate beyond a GED and then require future training just as teachers are required to have continuous training.
So we have very low standards for teachers but we forget that it's who you know.
Also Dr. Sutherland points out that the truancy court, our taxpayer money, is being sent to the city to try our students as criminals plus the fees they charge. So our students are being treated as collateral which sounds to us more like servitude and slavery in its own right. We allow the criminal system to define their future and lest we forget the prison pipeline, FWISD is the starting point.
Another big items is the reorganization which is presented as a means to centralize the PD for staff. As mentioned it is telling teachers how to teach and when. The TOP DOWN APPROACH
See what Dr. Sutherland has posted as agenda items and let your voice be heard.
Friday, June 19, 2015
MAKING SENSE OF RAMOS SUDDEN PRESIDENCY, GED IS THE NEW NORM
Tuesday it's going to get interesting at the board meeting, well we expect it to!
While the Ramos following is high fiving and celebrating the elevation to the throne many wonder how it was so sudden and what was behind it.
Well it so happens that due to the TOMA suit coming soon, our dear Norman Robbins who was presiding during the time of the entire debacle he can be held personally liable in both criminal and civil aspects. He violated the Open Meetings Act when they set to appeal the Palazzolo case without a public meeting and vote as required. In a previous post we provided the summary of judgement being sought and also the FWISD appeal. So the board had to remove him quickly because of this and well the only puppet left is Ramos. So they know they can control him enough that he was the quick scapegoat.
This Tuesday the board has the Palazzolo case on the agenda. Things are getting heated and there is no one to blame but the board who continues to delay and not meet head on the responsibility it has. So robbins:
Then the board continues to delay releasing the documents of the payments to the attorneys which once again they filed a brief on June 18 to the Attorney General asking to not have them released because it is attorney client privilege. So now they want to make everything they talk about in session confidential even when it applies to taxpayer money. Just release how much you have paid, no one is asking what you discussed just the amounts paid for services rendered. They are sure hiding something! Taxpayers should demand transparency. The AG has already told you what you need to release and yet you keep stalling and paying more money to lawyers outside of the city.
FWISD APPEAL
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B58nQYNsVgwwUzBHQkJxazNfYXc/view?usp=sharing
GED NATION
So we continue to set the bar high for our districts requirements of educational standards.
We thought how can the district do so but then we have someone that is an example for all.. need we say more:..
While the Ramos following is high fiving and celebrating the elevation to the throne many wonder how it was so sudden and what was behind it.
Well it so happens that due to the TOMA suit coming soon, our dear Norman Robbins who was presiding during the time of the entire debacle he can be held personally liable in both criminal and civil aspects. He violated the Open Meetings Act when they set to appeal the Palazzolo case without a public meeting and vote as required. In a previous post we provided the summary of judgement being sought and also the FWISD appeal. So the board had to remove him quickly because of this and well the only puppet left is Ramos. So they know they can control him enough that he was the quick scapegoat.
This Tuesday the board has the Palazzolo case on the agenda. Things are getting heated and there is no one to blame but the board who continues to delay and not meet head on the responsibility it has. So robbins:
Then the board continues to delay releasing the documents of the payments to the attorneys which once again they filed a brief on June 18 to the Attorney General asking to not have them released because it is attorney client privilege. So now they want to make everything they talk about in session confidential even when it applies to taxpayer money. Just release how much you have paid, no one is asking what you discussed just the amounts paid for services rendered. They are sure hiding something! Taxpayers should demand transparency. The AG has already told you what you need to release and yet you keep stalling and paying more money to lawyers outside of the city.
FWISD APPEAL
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B58nQYNsVgwwUzBHQkJxazNfYXc/view?usp=sharing
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REMINDER FROM THE PAST
The district lawyers denied early in 2010 that the Department of Education had any investigation into AHHS and yet the DOE sought information and had Palazzolo working with them. Flat lies and here is the proof.. the FWISD letter and then the DOE letters.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B58nQYNsVgwwcUhzU2o5UGZvQm8/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B58nQYNsVgwwallOWE1KNUp5V1U/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B58nQYNsVgwwWE9WR2pVZ0xTek0/view?usp=sharing
REMINDER FROM THE PAST
The district lawyers denied early in 2010 that the Department of Education had any investigation into AHHS and yet the DOE sought information and had Palazzolo working with them. Flat lies and here is the proof.. the FWISD letter and then the DOE letters.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B58nQYNsVgwwcUhzU2o5UGZvQm8/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B58nQYNsVgwwallOWE1KNUp5V1U/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B58nQYNsVgwwWE9WR2pVZ0xTek0/view?usp=sharing
GED NATION
So we continue to set the bar high for our districts requirements of educational standards.
We thought how can the district do so but then we have someone that is an example for all.. need we say more:..
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