http://www.star-telegram.com/2014/10/07/6182614/despite-rising-costs-school-district.html
The biggest part that caught our eye is the use of the word "transparency" from North Side member Mr. Ramos. As you read the article a bright shining light from above seems to indicate that perhaps constituents will be finally getting information on what goes on at the district level when it comes to decisions.
Then we reality hits us in the face as we reflect on it. It's funny how now because they know that they messed up, they are using the, "we are giving what we promised" excuse to justify the higher cost of the school. No one is against building a school that the voters approved but yet again we have incompetent people not budgeting correctly or projecting cost increases. It seems that everything comes out after the fact and then they stick it to us by saying this is what you approved and so "we have to do what you said" for this time. So the initial thought is a 40,000 sq ft. size school and now that they posted a 59,000 sq ft facility on the website, it must go. Tell me how you missed that? How do you not read the bond? How dod you not follow it? The bond committee has told you enough times that you are not following it. Typical of the district to give us the finger!
FWISD TO THE TAXPAYERSSo Mr. Ramos since you opened the discussion on transparency, we expect it from now on. Be open about what occurs that is not attorney-client issues, so that means everything else should be public knowledge. This goes for the rest of the board, don't just sit there and think we are not watching and not expecting all of you to explain yourselves. You are elected to serve, don't forget that!
This bring us to another issue that we have had and that is upper management raises. We are waiting for confirmation but we got news that Sorum has possibly increased the income of Arispe, Creel and Sheffield. We are asking for transparency on this matter because our teachers can't get laptops on time, furniture and the basics but yet they bask in money that our children need.
I think Betty Brink characterized the FWISD School Board correctly when she called them "The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight." They are still as deceitful and corrupt as ever. Even having an attorney in the mix has done nothing to improve their ability to make sound decisions for children, employees or the community. We are the ONLY ISD in Texas INCREASING the frequency and number of standardized tests in defiance of the State. And they continue to make back room decisions which should be made in the light of day - blowing and going with taxpayer money on endless litigation.
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