The pot and the kettle July 22, 2009 At last night’s School Board meeting during the time for public comment one spectator signed up to speak about the topic of “ethics.” He… Continue Reading
It should have been so easy July 17, 2009 NOTE – THIS IS ANOTHER POST THAT IS SO LONG I MAY NOT BOTHER EDITING IT BUT I MIGHT CHECK IT LATER TO CORRECT… Continue Reading
Ordean interior demolition postponed June 9, 2009 This letter from an LDV spokesman sent to local politicians all the way up to Governor Pawlenty may be one reason why. June 4,… Continue Reading
An anecdote May 15, 2009 Back before School Board member Tim Grover jumped ship and joined the majority of Red Plan supporters I had encouraged him to run for… Continue Reading
Why do people keep insisting on attending meetings? March 25, 2009 There was a packed room of 50 people at the Harrison Community Club tonight to hear the District extol the virtues of the new… Continue Reading
The legal advisory committee’s mtg February 27, 2009 The Spelling Bee lasted until 4:30. After handshakes with the top spellers I slogged off through the snow and slid down Mesabi Ave past… Continue Reading
Collateral damage February 16, 2009 Community Action Duluth weighs in on rental prices asking that the State not repeal the “renters credit” which helps the poor keep their housing… Continue Reading
Tim’s restraint January 13, 2009 I didn’t stick around to hear Gary Glass’s presentation to the Board about our Plan B. Neither did the Tribune’s education reporter, Sarah Horner…. Continue Reading
A despicable act January 3, 2009 Gary Glass opined about eminent domain and Dr. Dixon’s method of “hoodwinking” the school board in Today’s Trib. One paragraph: “Authorizing eminent domain to… Continue Reading
Best Show in Town December 17, 2008 Last night’s school board meeting was the first I’ve attended in years that seemed like a real school board meeting with real adults who… Continue Reading
“I waited until she left.” December 11, 2008 At the recent marathon meeting this week The Trib’s reporter Sarah Horner slogged through four or so hours of discussion but left fifteen minutes… Continue Reading
New Testimony for the State Ed. Dept. October 18, 2007 I am not the only one sending in new testimony to the MDE (Minnesota Dept of Education) I haven’t read anyone else’s testimony but… Continue Reading
More Money for the Board? May 17, 2006 The last time the School Board raised its pay was the year before I was sworn in. Evidently the Board is considering whether to… Continue Reading