Swords March 31, 2016 This will take some time to compose. No it won’t. I just needed a good night’s sleep to shake off a disappointing night. I… Continue Reading
Swords/Plowshares 31 – Public Employee Unions are cracking the whip March 31, 2016 Disclaimer First the Unions in Duluth pushed the Red Plan for construction jobs at the eventual expense of a hundred teaching jobs. Now the… Continue Reading
Swords/Plowshares 30 – How did the DPSA get here in the first place? March 31, 2016 Disclaimer The letter sent to the Duluth School Board today by the Superintendent of Schools back in 1996: School Board Members, I would like… Continue Reading
Public comment will be welcome tonight March 31, 2016 At 7 O’clock. Sign up quick before the union critics of our receiving $14.2 million for our children hog the first hour. Continue Reading
Swords/Plowshares 29 – Fear Mongering, Destroying Denfeld March 31, 2016 Fox News just did a story about Rep Erik Simonson’s letter warning that taxpayers will pay for the Central Sale. Yup. State tax payers… Continue Reading
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 27 – News Tribune View: “Waive policies, negotiate sale” March 31, 2016 Disclaimer Despite spirited arguments offered to the DNT’s Editorial Board against selling Central by Superintendent Gronseth and Board Chair Harala yesterday the verdict of… 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 23 – PRO-CON EMAIL SENT TO THE SB MARCH 25 March 30, 2016 Disclaimer These are the Key sentences in the email sent to the Board re: the Central Sale on March 25th Sell emails are bolded… Continue Reading
Sword/Plowshares 22 – When blindness is preferred March 30, 2016 Disclaimer I’m fearful that DPSA’s generous and life saving proposal to buy Central High School will fail because of our four union-endorsed School Board… Continue Reading
Sword/Plowshares 21 – Correcting wild innacuracies March 30, 2016 Disclaimer If you can get into Facebook you will see how Bonnie Jorgenson calmly addressed the many wild accusations leveled at the Duluth Public… 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
