Swords/Plowshares 28 – Fear Mongering – Special Education March 31, 2016 Disclaimer Opponents of the Central Sale are suggesting that Edison is sticking it to ISD 709 because of Special Education. Judy Seliga-Punyko is the… Continue Reading
Swords/Plowshares 28 – Fear Mongering – Fair Price March 31, 2016 Disclaimer Opponents of the sale of Central are pulling out the stops to spread worst case scenarios that beggar belief. It was suggested at… Continue Reading
Swords/Plowshares 26 – The people’s will March 30, 2016 Disclaimer It isn’t just the 9 to 1 lead in the School Board’s email in-basket. It isn’t just the 2,300 likes and 600 shares… Continue Reading
I have 180 emails yet to go through as of now March 30, 2016 I try to reply to each person emailing me. This is exhausting but very informative. I don’t know which other Board members are reading… Continue Reading
SWORDS/PLOWSHARES 25 – PRO-CON EMAIL SENT TO THE SB MARCH 26-27 March 30, 2016 Disclaimer These are the Key sentences in the email sent to the Board re: the Central Sale on March 26 & 27th Sell emails… Continue Reading
S/P 24 One very personal reply to a Don’t sell email – with an important correction at the end March 30, 2016 Disclaimer I’ve mentioned that my daughter works at the DPSA in several posts. That is why I was particularly keen to show this email… Continue Reading
Swords/Plowshares 20 – A wall of letters March 30, 2016 Disclaimer The Sell Central message is not only on Facebook and email being sent to the School Board. Today a wall of sell Central… Continue Reading
Swords/Plowshares 19 – Pro-Con email sent to the SB March 24 March 29, 2016 Disclaimer These are the Key sentences in all the email sent to the ISD 709 School Board re: the Central Sale on March 22nd… Continue Reading
Swords/Plowshares 18 – Ignorance is not bliss March 29, 2016 An Email Board Member Oswald sent to our Facilities Head five days ago: Hi Kerry, (Annie please see my request at the bottom of… Continue Reading
Swords/Plowshares 17 – Transparency and Truth March 29, 2016 I’ve just looked at a handout I picked up at last night’s Public Forum. Like the rush of union leaders for the microphone it… Continue Reading
Loren Martel’s take on District Budget Cuts March 29, 2016 Doing Your Duty. From the latest Duluth Reader. Here’s a taste: Recently the school board was forced to call a meeting with the express… Continue Reading
Art Johston’s Poll – Sell Central or not March 29, 2016 To add your two cents press here. Continue Reading
Swords/Plowshares # 16 – A post meeting text conversation March 29, 2016 Disclaimer My cell phone just notified me that I’ve gotten 27 new new email messages this morning. I was already 80 or 90 behind… Continue Reading
Swords/Plowshares # 15 – The retired Board March 29, 2016 Disclaimer In addition to the 17 ISD 709 staff who rained on Edison’s parade we had three recently self retired School Board members weigh… Continue Reading
Swords/Plowshares # 14 – A Civil exchange March 28, 2016 Disclaimer The effect of tonight’s public forum was a tie. I don’t think it will change the minds of Board members. I took copious… Continue Reading
Swords/Plowshares # 13 – Alanna’s Email Tally March 28, 2016 Disclaimer Alanna Oswald was keeping track of the pro-con email count to the School Board up through last night. We’ve probably gotten another 70… Continue Reading
Swords/Plowshares # 12 Trib Editorial, Chairwoman’s plea March 28, 2016 Disclaimer On tonight’s 6:30 meeting to hear from the Public: The Editors: An offer has been made. A pretty generous offer, too: $14.2 million… Continue Reading
Swords/Plowshares # 11- Mern’s email and Denfeld fears March 28, 2016 Disclaimer Since I got this particular email this morning 50 more have filled my in basket. Great! Of course, I haven’t had time to… Continue Reading
Just because you’re paranoid, Good Friday, and other stuff March 28, 2016 My bunny Max looked more like the leaning tower after a week in the sun. He wasn’t so big that a roll down the… Continue Reading
Swords/Plowshares # 10 – A charter critic comes round March 27, 2016 Disclaimer I’ve often lauded East High Graduate Karl Schuettler’s insights. We often take a different tack on issues facing the Duluth Schools but I… Continue Reading