Lindenhurst School Board

[Concerned Lindy Mom]

Can't seem to find the old posts, so I guess we will start a new one. Anyone know if the three incumbents are running for re-election? Is the community satisfied with the job they are doing for us?

[Conceerned Lindy Mom]

Since no one has responded from the 40 people who have read this post, looks like everyone is happy with the "sports board" that we have. Wonder what the next athletic improvement will be?

[4 the Sports Bd]

I'm happy with the sports board. They care more about childreen than teachers. Get over yourself.

[Soccer Ma]

Thats funny I always thought instruction was more important than athletics? Whats the point if your kids can throw a ball and run fast if they can't read for God sakes?

Amen to that. I live in a district where athletic parents are unhappy that we kept full day kindegarten instead of sports. Can you believe that!?

[educationcounts]

why do you say its a sports board, because of the lights (no cost) and the field (will pay for itself)? what about the improved performance on state exams? what about the course offerings? and why don't you believe that sports are an important part of education?

SHE DOESNT LIKE SPORTS BECAUSE HER KIDS ARE IN DRAMA OR PLAY THE CHELLO

Um........you mean the

CELLO?

LOL

[Concerned Lindy Mother]

Education counts... please tell me how you think the field is going to pay for itself? We will be paying for that field for the next 35 years and the field before it was in the previous referendum........ so we will be paying twice. And the free lights, we still pay the electricity and they are left on in the rain, snow storms and bitter cold. Not very cost effective.

you should seek counseling for your issues with sports. Its not that serious. Relax. Go bake some brownies.

NO YOU RELAX... THERE RIGHT THE DISTRICT IS JUST THROWING OUR TAX DOLLARS OUT THE WINDOW . IS THERE A REASON WHY THE FIELD SHOULD BE LITE UP IF THERE NOT USING IT.. WASTE OF MONEY. AS FAR FOR THE FIELD TO PAY FOR ITSELF HOW STUPID THIS FIELD DOESN'T MAKE ANY MONIES BY ITSELF ITS THE TAXPAYERS MONIES THAT TAKE CARE OF IT. AND FOR SOME REASON THIS FIELD IS MAKING MONIES WHY AREN'T TAXPAYERS IMFORMED OF THIS. SO THAT ALSO MEANS THERE SHOULD OF BEEN TAX BREAK INSTEAD OF INCREASE. I BELIEVE THIS BOARD IS BEEN THERE TOO LONG AND ITS TIME FOR SOME NEW BLOOD WITH THE FUTURE IN MIND AND MOST IMPORTANTLY THE MINDS OF OUR CHILDREN. EDUCATION FIRST THEN SPORTS OR MUSIC/ ARTS I'M NOT BASHING THESE COURSES BUT NOT PRIORITY THE MINDS OF OUR CHILDREN ARE. MATH/ SCIENCE/ENGLISH THESE WILL BE THE EVERYDAY TOOLS OUR CHILDREN NEED. SO NEXT BUDGET THAT COMES LETS NOT BE BULLIED BY SPORTS PARENTS OR ANY OTHER GROUP LETS THINK EDUCATION EDUCATION

[Concerned Lindy Mom]

NO YOU RELAX... THE'RE RIGHT THE DISTRICT IS JUST THROWING OUR TAX DOLLARS OUT THE WINDOW [i]etc etc etc

Very well put...nice to see that there are people who are concerned about education as well extra activities

[New Guest]

Hasn't anyone ever heard of a well rounded child? Why does it have to be an either or discussion? Can't sports be a part of education? I know for a fact that the children that I know do better in school when they participate in a sport than when they don't. They are more focused and less likely to occupy their minds with garbage. A well rounded student will make a well rounded citizen.

[lindy parent]

1. as far as "wasting" money on lights, residents use the facilities at night, therefore protection and safety! Lights are on timers.
2. have you noticed that our students scores have increased. our students education cames first! and yes extra activities and sports make our children well rounded. helps when applying to colleges.
3. a sports board NOT, take a count.
4. it is ironic that parents ONLY come to board meetings when they have a personal interest. (removal of a coach/teacher, graduation off grounds, etc.) not because of education issues.
where are our parents at budget meetings?
meet the teacher?
Parents NEED to get involved in our district, know the facts not hear say.
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YES IT IS A WASTE OF TAX DOLLARS. TO LIGHT A FIELD THATS NOT BEING USED. OK SOME PARENTS USE IT. LAST TIME I CHECKED SCHOOL GROUNDS WERE OFF LIMITS AFTER SCHOOL HOURS YOU NOW ARE A INSURANCE RISK TO THE DISTRICT. WALK AROUND YOUR NEIBORHOOD.


I BELIEVE SPORTS PARENTS HAVE REALLY GOTTEN THEMSELVES SO INVOLVED WITH THIER CHILDREN SPORTS THAT THEY FORGET ABOUT THE SUBJECTS THAT MATTER. YES A WELL ROUNDED IS GREAT BUT ITS NOT BECAUSE OF SPORTS I HOPE ITS BECAUSE OF THERE HOME LIFE AND UP BRINGING. COME ON EVERYONE LETS FACE IT NOT EVERY CHILD THAT PLAYS SPORTS IN THIS SCHOOL DISTRICT IS GOING TO THE NFL (ETC).


AGAIN I'M NOT TRYING TO BASH ANYONE BUT ITS YOUR GRADES THAT GET YOU INTO COLLEGE NOT YOUR BATTING AVERAGE.


TO THE SCHOOL BOARD LETS FOCUS ON THE IMPORTANT ISSUES THE CHILDREN AND THE SCHOOL. LETS GET THESE CHILDREN READY FOR THE REAL WORLD . NOT THIS CRAP THEY WATCH ON TV. THIS ALSO GOES FOR THE PARENTS AS WELL IF NOT MORE.

[Concerned Lindy Mom]

TO THE SCHOOL BOARD LETS FOCUS ON THE IMPORTANT ISSUES THE CHILDREN AND THE SCHOOL.

This would be wonderful, but now we have one board member who is physically attacking and verbally threatening another board member in front of other board members.

Are we turning into another Roosevelt????? Children it is time to grow up!!

[GOOD /BAD]

:oops:

I,M SORRY I,VE MUST OF MISSED SOMETHING . PLEASE REFRESH MY MEMORY WHAT BOARD MEMBER IS THREATENING ANOTHER BOARD MEMBER. THIS WE CAN NOT STAND FOR IF COUNTIUE TO LET THIS HAPPEN WHATS NEXT TEACHERS FIGHTING IN FRONT OF STUDENTS PLEASE LETS TRY TO GET SOME CONTROL.


TO MY FELLOW PARENTS I THINK ITS TIME FOR A CHANGE THIS BOARD HAS GOTTEN TO COMFORTABLE . WE NEED SOME NEW BLOOD WITH FRESH IDEA,S AND MOST IMPORTANTLY THE CHILDREN IN MIND FIRST. SO NEXT ELECTION LETS REMOVE SOME OF THE DEAD WOOD AND HELP REBUILD OUR SCHOOL .

[lindy parent]

"dead wood" was voted in this past year. you know whatt you have don't know what you're going to get. this board has done very well with our children look at scores. things are getting done without a circus performance as in the past. attend board meetings, STOP listening to hear say!

[Intervention]

Can't the school district attorneys intervene in this situation? They appear knowledgeable and could probably handle arbitrating some conflict resolution in the school district.

[School attorneys]

Good point. Lamb & Barnosky is one of the premiere education attorneys in the state. They have in my opinion been very good for the school district, and have been here for the best and worst of times to make sure the school district made smart and legal decisions.

[I agree.]

School attorney I find to be very professiona, courtesous and responses to the needs of the community.

[sleeperz]

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[wake up 222]

DON'T FORGET TO SET YOUR ALARM! SORRY THAT DIALOGUE ABOUT THE FUTURE OF OUR CHILDREN AND THEIR EDUCATION PUTS YOU TO SLEEP!? FOR ME, I'M STAYING INVOLVED AND STAYING ALERT SO I CAN MAKE SURE THE RIGHT DEICSIONS ARE BEING MADE!

[Informed in Lindy]

DON'T FORGET TO SET YOUR ALARM! SORRY THAT DIALOGUE ABOUT THE FUTURE OF OUR CHILDREN AND THEIR EDUCATION PUTS YOU TO SLEEP!? FOR ME, I'M STAYING INVOLVED AND STAYING ALERT SO I CAN MAKE SURE THE RIGHT DEICSIONS ARE BEING MADE!

How can you stay informed when all the real decision are made behind closed doors and nothing is ever discussed publically. This Board meets in private all the time, the Board and the Superintendent like it that way. Never any substantive debate on issues, never any real controversial items discussed in open session, its all about smoke and mirrors and they are probably the most poluted group in over forty years of school board watching.

You ALL whine about how it's supposed to be for the kids, but there is not one board member left who has the guts to bring things out before the public and fill you in on how they are ripping you and your kids off. I've been to the Board meetings and those in attendence are a bunch of lemmings. Bring in the State Auditors time to shake up these fools who think they own those Board seats.

[Concerned Lindy Mom]

How can you stay informed when all the real decision are made behind closed doors and nothing is ever discussed publically. This Board meets in private all the time, the Board and the Superintendent like it that way


I agree one hundred percent with you, Informed in Lindy. A few years ago discussions were held in public on issues (except personnel, contracts, litigation and individual students) as they were supposed to be done. The past few years though, discussions and decisions... like moving graduation from Lindenhurst, have been held in closed sessions. All discussions except executive session, as outlined about, should be held in "open session" in front of the community.

It took took many years to get over the damage that TAXPac had done to our district, I just hope that we never find ourselves in that situation again.

For those who are interested, the next Board of Education (BOE) meeting is Wednesday, August 31st at 8pm at the McKenna Administration building. Would be nice to see a lot more faces there, besides we regular ones. Become involved, it's your child's education that could be suffering.

YEAH........................... I SAY REMOVE THEY ENTIRE BOARD . NO ONE WORTH ANYTHING

[Grow up!]

on what grounds?

what controversial issues is there no substantive dialogue on?

You know why you all are mad? Because there is less for you to bitch and complain about. You dont care about solutions you just want to be part of the arguing and fighting and bickering. When its peaceful, and productive and not dysfuncional you don't know what to do with yourselves.

Grow up!

SO TRUE TO THE PREVIOUS POSTER WELL SAID.

is not!