I agree....find him in contempt of court! They are the party of privledge so they see themselves as above the law. And so much for democracy - what does that say about the Republicans that they want to limit access to the ballot box? It tells me that know they're in trouble. Unpopular, out of touch millionaire who took forever to garner enough votes for the nomination and had to re-image himself to minimize a radical platform and appear more human---and still no bump in the polls. lt is why idiots like Husted have to do what theyl do
Once again legislators try to mandate what to do vs allowing educators to decide. Foolhardy....retaining them vs intervening causes them to turn 18 before they graduate, which allows them to drop out. There is also a high correlation between retention and later incarceration in prisons. You can either frontload your money in education or backload it in prison and welfare costs. The anti-education platform is coming out of the National Governors Assoc. It is easier to assign blame than to fix the poverty that affects kids' reading readiness in the first place.
This is a federal issue as it is a Presidential election year, dingbat! I, for one, am appreciative of the ruling as I travel during the week for work and return to my home on weekends. DeWine was never very cerebral, but to use the rationale that early voting on those days is just for the military is moot as they can still vote early as well with Economus's ruling which still includes them and was based on the public interest. Give me a break...it had nothing to do with him being a Clinton appointee, although Clinton was a hell of a lot smarter than Bush who spent billions per week on a useless war in Iraq and blamed it on 911 when al queda was elsewhere.
Why are Republicans so afraid of giving access to more voters in Ohio? Because even after a week of trying to re-image the unpopular Romney, they fear giving up the power of privledge that only the rich are used to having -to commoners. This is all about social class and access and the judge was wise to cite the masses of Ohio voters who voted early in his decision. I believe it will be upheld in the public interest.
People need to really be asking why Republicans are about denying access to the convenience of early voting vs questioning the integrity of the good judge. That diversion is simply a cop out, as was DeWine's inference that access would somehow minimize our respect of those serving in the military.
I forgot to mention that this woman who everyone wants to protect later resigned in order to become the Director of Learn and Lead. How fishy is that when the whole reason the district even lost money to the vouchers was when EJ Blott's scores dropped under her leadership ? And was it even ethical for her husband to appoint her friend as Superintendent when he was on the Board? All of that mess manifested this one. The other Superintendent candidate would have fired vs promoted her, not creating a new administrative position for her and then still having to hire someone to replace her at the taxpayers expense.
Yes, I concur. I think the Board, however,has acted responsibly. They are not the targets here. Why weren't photos of the Treasurer, Tracy and former Principal-turned Curriculum Director Kathy Carlisle, who was conveniently promoted vs fired when Blott's scores fell into the toilet and who created the whole mess on the front page? This goes way back. Parents hated her so much they picketed the school but her husband was on the school board and protected her. He even orchestrated Mark Lucas becoming Superintendent as he knew Mark would protect his wife.Lets get to the root of the problem here. A Board Member even resigned over it because she knew the most qualified applicant who had the majority of support on the Board was passed over. Protecting Kathy Carlisle was the name of the game and Lucas would do it as she was an Assistant under him. Why did the Vindy protect her?
The new adults who have been appointed by The Kasich Administration would be wise to allow the progress to continue. Changing the plan mid-stream will only create upheaval and chaos. For once something is being implemented with fidelity. Give it a chance. Realize that Kasich and his appointees are not friends of public education, period. He wants to create more for- profit charter schools for his campaign contributors. The district just moved up a rating so something must be working. Heffner minimized it but should realize that all progress is incremental. So, new adults appointed, no upheaval please. Just because Kasich won Ohio doesn't mean there should be chaos created for children who are making progress. He and his appointees won't be here much longer....they have already done enough damage. Give the recovery plan time to work vs. changing plans again so soon. I agree with Hathorn 100%.
Just read these posts to see how divisive an issue this is ..... Great leadership, Ka-sick. You've got the whole state fighting with each other and begrudging public employees of their worth. Real leadership. What a jerk. Can't wait for the election results to put him and the rest of the jealous haters who follow him in their place. No on Issue 2 will send more than 1 message to this pompous ass and the entire country. The far right has gone WAY too far this time. GOP Politicians who want re-elected will soon be distancing themselves from Ka-sick. Can't wait!
Whether GOP state leaders want to admit it or not, Kasich will have egg all over his face if this polling is correct as it will verify that his attack on public employees is out of sync with what his own constituents want and believe. He doesn't even realize that his right-wing antics are so far right that he is helping OBAMA win re-election in Ohio.
The school district doesn't transport High School kids to its own high schools, do they? If not, they technically are not responsible for even reimbursing parochial school parents. Busing is expensive and takes away resources that could be impacting instruction for children. If parents want to send their kids to private schools let THEM worry about how to get them there. Busing should not be an entitlement.
Obama campaign asks judge to force early voting
Husted is in contempt of court. He is also an idiot. Arrest him!
September 6, 2012 at 1:57 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Husted defies order on early voting
I agree....find him in contempt of court! They are the party of privledge so they see themselves as above the law. And so much for democracy - what does that say about the Republicans that they want to limit access to the ballot box? It tells me that know they're in trouble. Unpopular, out of touch millionaire who took forever to garner enough votes for the nomination and had to re-image himself to minimize a radical platform and appear more human---and still no bump in the polls. lt is why idiots like Husted have to do what theyl do
September 5, 2012 at 3:36 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Schools prepare for third-grade reading guarantee
Once again legislators try to mandate what to do vs allowing educators to decide. Foolhardy....retaining them vs intervening causes them to turn 18 before they graduate, which allows them to drop out. There is also a high correlation between retention and later incarceration in prisons. You can either frontload your money in education or backload it in prison and welfare costs. The anti-education platform is coming out of the National Governors Assoc. It is easier to assign blame than to fix the poverty that affects kids' reading readiness in the first place.
September 4, 2012 at 8:16 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Judge Economus grants Obama request to restore days for early voting
This is a federal issue as it is a Presidential election year, dingbat! I, for one, am appreciative of the ruling as I travel during the week for work and return to my home on weekends. DeWine was never very cerebral, but to use the rationale that early voting on those days is just for the military is moot as they can still vote early as well with Economus's ruling which still includes them and was based on the public interest. Give me a break...it had nothing to do with him being a Clinton appointee, although Clinton was a hell of a lot smarter than Bush who spent billions per week on a useless war in Iraq and blamed it on 911 when al queda was elsewhere.
Why are Republicans so afraid of giving access to more voters in Ohio? Because even after a week of trying to re-image the unpopular Romney, they fear giving up the power of privledge that only the rich are used to having -to commoners. This is all about social class and access and the judge was wise to cite the masses of Ohio voters who voted early in his decision. I believe it will be upheld in the public interest.
People need to really be asking why Republicans are about denying access to the convenience of early voting vs questioning the integrity of the good judge. That diversion is simply a cop out, as was DeWine's inference that access would somehow minimize our respect of those serving in the military.
September 1, 2012 at 9:09 a.m. permalink suggest removal
State probe of school projects in Liberty needed for closure
I forgot to mention that this woman who everyone wants to protect later resigned in order to become the Director of Learn and Lead. How fishy is that when the whole reason the district even lost money to the vouchers was when EJ Blott's scores dropped under her leadership ? And was it even ethical for her husband to appoint her friend as Superintendent when he was on the Board? All of that mess manifested this one. The other Superintendent candidate would have fired vs promoted her, not creating a new administrative position for her and then still having to hire someone to replace her at the taxpayers expense.
January 29, 2012 at 8:13 a.m. permalink suggest removal
State probe of school projects in Liberty needed for closure
Yes, I concur. I think the Board, however,has acted responsibly. They are not the targets here. Why weren't photos of the Treasurer, Tracy and former Principal-turned Curriculum Director Kathy Carlisle, who was conveniently promoted vs fired when Blott's scores fell into the toilet and who created the whole mess on the front page? This goes way back. Parents hated her so much they picketed the school but her husband was on the school board and protected her. He even orchestrated Mark Lucas becoming Superintendent as he knew Mark would protect his wife.Lets get to the root of the problem here. A Board Member even resigned over it because she knew the most qualified applicant who had the majority of support on the Board was passed over. Protecting Kathy Carlisle was the name of the game and Lucas would do it as she was an Assistant under him. Why did the Vindy protect her?
January 29, 2012 at 7:51 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Despite cost, Hathorn defends academic-recovery plan
The new adults who have been appointed by The Kasich Administration would be wise to allow the progress to continue. Changing the plan mid-stream will only create upheaval and chaos. For once something is being implemented with fidelity. Give it a chance. Realize that Kasich and his appointees are not friends of public education, period. He wants to create more for- profit charter schools for his campaign contributors. The district just moved up a rating so something must be working. Heffner minimized it but should realize that all progress is incremental. So, new adults appointed, no upheaval please. Just because Kasich won Ohio doesn't mean there should be chaos created for children who are making progress. He and his appointees won't be here much longer....they have already done enough damage. Give the recovery plan time to work vs. changing plans again so soon. I agree with Hathorn 100%.
January 29, 2012 at 7:26 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Kasich: Issue 2 helped with budget passage
Just read these posts to see how divisive an issue this is ..... Great leadership, Ka-sick. You've got the whole state fighting with each other and begrudging public employees of their worth. Real leadership. What a jerk. Can't wait for the election results to put him and the rest of the jealous haters who follow him in their place. No on Issue 2 will send more than 1 message to this pompous ass and the entire country. The far right has gone WAY too far this time. GOP Politicians who want re-elected will soon be distancing themselves from Ka-sick. Can't wait!
November 1, 2011 at 6:23 p.m. permalink suggest removal
What’s next if SB 5 repeal is OK’d?
Whether GOP state leaders want to admit it or not, Kasich will have egg all over his face if this polling is correct as it will verify that his attack on public employees is out of sync with what his own constituents want and believe. He doesn't even realize that his right-wing antics are so far right that he is helping OBAMA win re-election in Ohio.
October 27, 2011 at 7:31 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Parochial parents, city schools at odds over busing
The school district doesn't transport High School kids to its own high schools, do they? If not, they technically are not responsible for even reimbursing parochial school parents. Busing is expensive and takes away resources that could be impacting instruction for children. If parents want to send their kids to private schools let THEM worry about how to get them there. Busing should not be an entitlement.
October 25, 2011 at 6:59 a.m. permalink suggest removal