Friday, February 1, 2008

Failed 5 - 2

Another Burke County Principal goes up and gets voted down.   



God made the Idiot for practice, and then He made the School Board.
-Mark Twain

35 comments:

Anonymous said...

We've now had 2 months of the monkey's running the zoo and the quality of this school system has already taken a hit. When you have a drunk, a disgruntled former employee, a grocery store manager, a mute/puppet, and what else can I say other than "Tracy" running things, what more can you expect? I feel sorry for Mr. Rhoney, Mr. Burleson, Ms. Lowman, the Draughn H.S. community, and the rest of the school system employees who will have to endure the difficult days that lie ahead.

Anonymous said...

What is unfortunate is that we have 22 more months to endure the incompetence of 1 of the board members and 46 months for the remaining 4. I can't begin to imagine what the state of our school system will be before we have the opportunity to vote these idiots out of office. I fear losing master teachers to our neighboring school systems that not only support and respect their educators, but also pay a higher supplement. Tim Buff has continously demonstrated his lack of knowledge about school board procedures, precedence, and guidelines. His vice chair is one of his employees that also rents from him. The two of them eat lunch together weekly at Tri-City, go to events such as the turkey federation annual dinner, etc. There is an obvious conflict of interest. Somewhere in all of this, there has got to be a way to impeach him as Chair. For the sake of our children, their education, and their future, we can't wait until the next election to remove some of their control and power. We also need a superintendent who will stand up to these individuals and do what is best for the students and educators of Burke County. If Mr. Burleson thought Rexanna and Doug were the best choices, he should have stood by them.

Anonymous said...

I am deeply saddened by the antics of this school board. It seems that only two members really care about the students. Sam and Buddy are to be commended for what they've tried to do. I'm sure Mike Kenney is a good man, but we'll have to wait to see if he can lead a new high school.

Anonymous said...

I think Mr Burleson is a very nice man, but I also think he needs to toughen up and become more out-spoken. So come on, give me your wallet, Mr. Burleson. If you don't stand up, the board will force you out of a job, so you might as well give me the money (a raise) while you can.

Anonymous said...

I would like to add to the list of Tim and Tracy sightings posted by a previous blogger. They do eat lunch weekly at Tri-County (for those of you that don't know, it's a bar far, far away from town, go to church together and go deer hunting together. Seems like quite a lot of togetherness.

Anonymous said...

I just listened to the BOE audio files from the last meeting and some previous ones. Tracy, have you thought about taking a grammar class? I'm sure there's one a WPCC. Karen, I guess you can't do anything without cue cards. Hairfield, do you remember "Harper Valley P.T.A.?" I guess our "moral" school board members haven't realized how the song parallels their situation. A drunk, adultery, hipocrisy . . . it's a catchy little tune.

Anonymous said...

Blake Norman's court date is coming up in a few days. Carrying a concealed gun, possession, open container, etc. Yep, the Norman family does set a great example for all the kids in Burke County!

Anonymous said...

Ahhh! togetherness. That sounds alot like AFFAIR to me. I absolutely can not stand the sight of Tracy Norman. She makes me sick! Does anyone know what we can do to kick her you know what out of the board, county or heck even the state? I know there is something we can do to get her kicked off the board. I also think that Mr. Buff needs to get kicked off the board. I wish we could have a recount. I also think Mr. Burleson should have stood up for his first two choices. I just want to say this to Mrs. Lowman, You are one wonderful teacher and Principal. We all know that when anyone writes anything about you that is negative, that these are the kids or parents who have either been in trouble with your school, friends who got into trouble with you or siblings who got into trouble and you had to show them some dicipline. They deserved it in the first place. I bet half of them who wrote in to the paper were Ms. Norman herself, haha! But seriously, I would really like to move into your school district so I know that my kids will be diciplined if they need to be. To Mr. Rhoney, Your wife was right on the money. Tim and Tracy did not want you in there because they knew they could not control you either. I can't believe all the people that have been blind sided by the two idiots.

Anonymous said...

This is in response to the people who have said that David Burleson needs to "stand up" and "toughen up." What do you suppose he does? Need I remind you that the superintendent works FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD. He is thier employee. What would you have him do? He is trying his absolute best to keep our school system from falling into the hands of these 5 who now thing they run it. At Friday nights meeting, Mr. Burleson fought for Doug Rhoney for an hour, but ultimately it is not his decision. It comes down to the school board (or should I say the 5 that now run it's) vote. If you add the number of votes, 5-2, you will realize that equals 7, the 7 members on the school board. This does NOT include Mr. Burleson, therefore he does NOT have a vote. The new high school could not open without a principle and it was only obvious that the board was not going to approve ANYONE that Mr. Burleson recommended. I do not understand what you would expect him to do. Obviously he is incapable to bringing forth a suitable canidate seeing as how he is a former principle of the year and has worked diligently in our school system for 8 years. Mr. Burleson's hands are tied. Maybe people should of realized who the were giving the power to back in November and we wouldnt be in this mess. So for you who thinks Mr. Burleson is not doing all that he can, please - tell me how you would do it differently.

Anonymous said...

He could have appointed Rexanna Lowman as the principal of Draughn. That is a lateral move and does not require board approval. She could have worked in a dual roll (much like Mr. Kenney claims he is going to do)maintaining the principalship at EBHS while making decisions about staffing, scheduling, ordering, etc... for Draughn. Her fellow administrators would have supported her and helped her in any way to keep both schools running smoothly. As a team, they would have made sure Draughn was on schedule and ready for her to take the helm come May 1 when the state will pick up the principal salary for Draughn. What a smooth transition our kids would have had. The only reason her name would have had to have been taken before the board would have been for them to agree to pay the principal salary from what would have been January through the end of April.

Anonymous said...

I feel sorry for Randy Sain most of all. Can you imagine being married to Karen? He's a principal in our county. We all know most of the principals don't agree with this idiotic board. A loving wife wouldn't have ran. She must just want to piss him off. Why did she run for the Board of Education in the first place? Evidently it is only to a be a third vote for high school grad Tim and GED Norman. They are a joke!

Anonymous said...

Im sorry that rexanna lowman queen of the gypsy people thought she actually had a chance at becoming principal. Doug is a nice guy but intrenched in david's rats nest so it was not to be. This board deserves a gold star for telling the good ole boys to hell with you. Keep it up!

Anonymous said...

This board deserves a "gold star" for placing a principal who openly campaigned for the "new board"? If that's not the ultimate hypocrisy, I don't know what is.

You sound like another disgruntled ex-employee with an axe to grind to me.

Anonymous said...

What's the deal with the "good ole boys" comments? Are you people that crazy? It's almost as if some on the board and some citizens dislike people who give their lives to education. Everyone who has an axe to grind against educators they either are jealous of or have envy towards showed up to vote. The change that has occurred with this new board is supported by people who have no idea what it takes daily to educate and help our children grow into the leaders of tomorrow. They are all about revenge against those they "think" have treated them unfairly. It makes me sick that BCPS educators, especially on the Eastern end of the county, are having to put up with the nonsense of this board and some of our citizens.

Anonymous said...

You dumbasses keep refering to Mr. Buff as the grocery store owner when one of your very own Joel Abee just sold out his gas station to abunch of foriegners. What a way to boost our economy! Thanks alot selling local marts to foriegn rag heads. And about Mrs. Rhoney.. If I ever had the nerve to complain in behalf of my husband not landing his "dream job" to write a letter and whine about his lack of credentials. What employer would even take the time to read such a letter?! At first glance of the letter I was immediately taken back to my first job. We were told that if any of our parents called in reference to being disgruntled about treatment that we might as well quit. They didnt want to hear from our mommies and daddies.. And in the same situation no one wants to hear from the wife. Maybe instead of quarelling about Mr. Rhoney not getting the job attention should be turned to why Mr. Burleson broke confedientiality by telling the community about the reference for principle. If it wasn't for this act maybe the Patriots wouldn't have taken such a hard hit.

Anonymous said...

FYI-Joel Abee is not on the school board telling Mr. Burleson how to do his job so the grocery store owner naturally gets most of our attention. Also, if you will read Mrs. Rhoney's letter and attempt to comprehend it, you will discover that she did not state Mr. Rhoney's "lack of credentials". She did list his qualifications for the job of principal(not principle) and express her anger at the "fradulent five" for their single-minded quest to get someone into the high school they can control. I really must take issue with you for writing Mrs. Rhoney and whine in the same paragraph. I have known Mrs. Rhoney for a number of years and I can assure you, whine is not in her vocabulary. Finally, if you are going to get picky about confidentiality, let's begin with the grocery store cashier's recording of a closed session meeting.

Anonymous said...

As a concerned parent and educator, I am asking "Glen" to please consider removing skoolbored.blogspot. Now that the site has been publicized in the paper, children across this county and others will have access to all of the comments on this board; vulgar language, slanderous remarks, disrespect, etc... I assure you this will spill over into the classrooms for teachers and administrators to deal with. In the interest of our children, let's cease and desist.

Anonymous said...

Hey Tim and Tracy, enough with the
cease and desist comments. Are you worried that school personnel are involved in something you cannot control?

Anonymous said...

Dave Barnard, um, why were you moved from TRMS? You were a sub right? When did you get your teaching licnese?

Anonymous said...

Maybe Tracy needs a new hunting partner. How about Dick Cheney?

Anonymous said...

I've never seen such a piss poor excuse for losers and whiners in my life. Anyone who disagrees with what you say either has an axe to grind or is a disgruntled employee. Has it occured to any of you that you are the ones with the axe to grind. The county was sick of the criminal rich running the school board and voted for some real people who were not afraid to admit that they made mistakes in their lives. I would rather be led by someone who can admit they have made mistakes than someone who wants you to assume that they are perfect.

Anonymous said...

It's only because you give off all the distinct signals (of an axe grinder, etc.) when you write...and the only real whining I see here is yours!!

If you want to be "led around" by this board, that's your business. Not everyone is as impressed as you seem to be by the current group's integrity level.

Anonymous said...

Tell Mr Burleson to allow hiself to be investigated for past investigations. If the feds do it and he gets through clean he should be exhonerated. If he does not he should be courtmarshalled!

Anonymous said...

Mr. Burleson did nothing wrong. Dont try to pin Mrs. Norman's almost lawsuit on him. She runs her mouth not Mr. Burleson. She got almost burnt cause she set the whole thing up. Every one knows it.

Anonymous said...

I have a question. How do Tim and Tracy walk around town, eat together, sit together, and not know how the majoriy of peopel are talking about them and the affairs rumors. Why doesnt the board try to show integitry and not be a stubling block. Isnt Tim a Christian? Does he not read the book of proverbs? Tim if you read this, well... actually if any of the board reads this, please read the book of proverbs. Repent, and things will start getting better for you once you walk the walk.

Anonymous said...

I have a question. How do Tim and Tracy walk around town, eat together, sit together, and not know how the majority of people are talking about them and the affairs-rumors. Why doesnt the board try to show integitry and not be a stumbling block. Isnt Tim a Christian? Does he not read the book of proverbs? Tim if you read this, well... actually if any of the board reads this, please read the book of proverbs. Repent, and things will start getting better for you once you walk the walk.

Anonymous said...

I am sick and tired of everyone bashing our school board. Tim has a high school diploma, Tracy a GED, David a reputation of not being able to run a classroom at TRMS, and Rob an individual whose editorials are second to none(at least he would write the News Herald prior to his election for awesome comedy material). These people are more than capable of running our board and Burkemont Baptist. When you elect a God fearing high school educated idiot to run the show it is humurous.

Anonymous said...

To the idiot above who defended Burleson. Why was Adam hastings allowed to cut and run? In any court you can face your accuser why should Mrs.Norman not have the oppurtunity? Second` I still wish all of this could go to court in Raliegh we would see some wild things. You could be right we may find out things about Tracy and the old board members that would supprise us. What would the man of the year look like? I say let all of them get put through the wringer and may justice prevail!

Anonymous said...

Ditto, I myself would like to see all of them in court and may the truth come out. Our present board and past are no saints, but the administration is the root of the problem. I believe Burleson should be held accountable for lying against the sherrif's department just as martinat did. Thank God John T Mcdevitt told the truth that his department had nothing to do with this. Makes you wonder doesnt it?

Anonymous said...

I don't understand the anger against Adam Hastings. He just reported precisely what a student publiclytold him-and others. It was his DUTY to report this. I admire his honesty and courage-especially having to go up agoinst the ruthless Tracy. Did you ever wonder how the student knew EXAVTLY what was said then and when it was said. Surely no one doubts he heard the taped conversations of the closed session-which IS illegel. Everybody knows Tracy was lying-the attorneys, the other board members, and GOD!!! What goes around comes around!

Anonymous said...

Courageous Adam got the hell out of dodge before the hearing. Why? Stand up if it was the truth and stand your ground. Why did the old board not pursue it! They should have raided tracys home to look for the tape.No they were afraid of tracy's attorney pure and simple and what he would have brought out about everything.

Anonymous said...

Tracy Norman is a WHORE!

Anonymous said...

Burleson is a criminal! Buddy is a warped individual!

Anonymous said...

Burleson a criminal? Hmm, we all thought Buff Norman set up the video in a public bathroom FELONY, showed it at her home FELONY, had a teen lie and take back his words on hearing it OBSTRUCTION. Man, burleson is bad huh? And mr. burleson has one wife, not two, thats bad of him too isnt it! Was burlesons kids in court for drinking, and drugs, I am trying to find it on the court docit website, just coming up with a norman. Maybe burleson should be a better parent too since he is so bad.

Anonymous said...

I would leave obstruction out of this one. You know David is guilty of that one.Their was a female principal in sc who had a cheerleading coach who gave alcohol to miners last year around the time billy andersons debacle took place.She told the students they would be suspended for talking about the issue.The police arrested this principal for obstruction and took her home computer as well as school office computer.David and Rexanna are guilty of obstruction no question.If tracy did something illegal file charges.I would love for everything to be opened up in raliegh and I guarantee you we may see the whole past board and administration in a lot of hot water! You know in your nimble mind that is why tracy will not be charged nor the kids because what Burleson did will come into question and we could not have that could we? You are beating a dead horse and you know it, all you can try to do is persuade people to believe it was the kids and tracy who got anderson in trouble.Well I say again charge people if you or someone has the testicles to do so. Remember David Burleson will get questined and investigated.We know that's what scares you.You do to!