MSBA Notes 3 – The right to remain stupid January 20, 2015 I had a good long drive down to the MSBA convention on Wednesday and plenty of time to catch up after my week out… Continue Reading
MSBA Notes 2 – The Incredible Shrinking School District January 18, 2015 I have the terrible gift of prophecy where the Duluth Schools are concerned. Much that has happened since the uber ambitious Red Plan was… Continue Reading
MSBA Notes 1 – My Heart of Darkness January 17, 2015 At the end of this rumination I will post two emails sent after my long posted warning to MSBA members about engaging the legal… Continue Reading
Censure is infectious January 11, 2015 Our Attorney, Kevin Rupp, belongs to a law firm that has become expert in the sanctioning wayward school board members. They were behind what… Continue Reading
Harry on the Hot Seat January 5, 2015 Loren Martell Chronicles my Censure. I’m glad he mentioned the following because the Trib had one of my severe faces on its front cover… Continue Reading
11-14-14 ALL CAPS, PART 4 – 5TH GRADE SNOWBALL FIGHT November 14, 2014 Readers of this blog may recall that I was planning on attending two school board meetings on Monday which were eventually canceled due to… Continue Reading
Mum’s the word November 4, 2014 November 3, 2014 School Board Members 215 North First Avenue East Duluth, MN 55802 Dear School Board Members: Enclosed for your review please find… Continue Reading
Tenterhooks Pt. 3 – “That woman” October 25, 2014 You will want to begin reading this at Tenterhooks Part 1A I’m no saint An image I just googled in case you were wondering,… Continue Reading
Tenterhooks Pt. 1B – I’m no saint October 25, 2014 You will want to begin reading this at Tenterhooks Part 1A I’m no saint So, last night after a second day playing with automobile… Continue Reading
Q: Why don’t sharks attack lawyers? July 17, 2014 A: Professional courtesy. Think attorneys representing school boards are all smart and public spirited? Think Again! From the mighty Timberjay’s coverage of the ongoing… Continue Reading
I got off easy July 16, 2014 I was wrung out after nearly two hours of being interviewed by Attorney Mary Rice. Art Johnston spent five hours with her today. That’s… Continue Reading
Along came Mary pt. 3 July 15, 2014 I ended by telling Mary that I thought the big unspoken issue in this investigation is the provocation of Art Johnston. I spell it… Continue Reading
Along came Mary pt. 1 July 15, 2014 Attorney Mary Rice interviewed me for nearly two hours this afternoon. She was cordial and as we went into the office behind the School… Continue Reading
Stupidity Insurance July 8, 2014 We had a new reporter at yesterday’s Human Resources and Business meetings. When I saw John Myers instead of the vacationing Jana Hollingsworth I… Continue Reading
2:35 AM, Fourth of July July 4, 2014 After four lovely days with my grandsons playing in the Wisconsin Dell’s water parks I’m back in Duluth where a short time ago I… Continue Reading
WW III – Editorial reaction June 13, 2014 The Tribune’s editorial today is well justified. What the Dickens is the School Board and Administration doing by turning a low level spat into… Continue Reading
“It is, what it is.” March 12, 2009 Today’s Trib story lays out a preliminary debate between the School District and the taxpayers. According to the School Board’s pricey lawyer, Kevin Rupp,… Continue Reading