Who's buddy is Jay Gaither? How did Norman and Buff find him? For an educated man, he surely doesn't understand the definition of pornographic. Why does he think the students who read that would be encouraged to "act out"?
A year ago, Buff and Norman would have been raising holy hell if the "old board" tried to seal closed-session general accounts.
Now that those two are in the cat-bird seat, they intend to not let the public know what they have an absolute right to know. All a closed session is is an exclusion of the public during part of the scheduled open meeting. The public is still entitled to a general accounting of what went on during that session minus student names, employee names, and minus any personnel particulars.
While Buff claims he is all about learning, how does he explain why the vice-chairman was allowed in a session evidently designed for board chairmen? According to the NCSBA website, a special session was held for board chairmen only. That session occurred the day before the Personnel Law Conference began. So that means the taxpayers got to pay for her room an extra night, plus her meals, plus incidentals plus the cost of the session. How much EXTRA did that little NCSBA session cost the taxpayers?
All of those expenses are public record. Any one who asks has a right to see them for each board member attending that Raleigh conference. Get involved. Ask to see what each board member spent on that Raleigh trip.
Jay Gaither is just another who came and commented WITHOUT reading the book....by his own admission he talked with FOUR other people....another comes forward to comment without having read the book!!! READ THE BOOK PEOPLE or keep your comments to yourself!
I cannot believe DA Gaither was so compelled to make a bee-line to the school board meeting because he was concerned for the well being of Burke County's young, impressionable minds. Anyone in attendance saw him talking to Buff long before the meeting began.
Does he visit a different convenience store each evening on his way home checking to see who bought nudy magazines that day? Give me a - no, give us ALL a break!
Listening to Jay Gaither was humorous. It was obvious that he HAD NOT read the book. Was he a "planned speaker" by Tim and Tracy???? Come on!!! Anyone that listened to him could tell he was rambling....he had not read the book and had no idea what he was talking about. What a joke!!!! Sorry Tim and Tracy, Jay was NOT convincing at ALL - Guess you will need to find another speaker for your cause!!!!!!
I think I heard the Superintendent say on the audio that the FHS Media Review Committee had completed their work yesterday, and their decision is forthcoming. Let's hope the report is favorable so Ms. Dobson can take her appeal to the next level. When she gets to the LAST level, we'll see if the new majority has the guts to pull TKR. Because by then, Oprah and Jerry Springer will have wind of it. And the ACLU will have rented a room at the Comfort Inn.
I also found out that the school did NOT pull the book after the Feb. 18 board meeting. Why? It's against board policy.
Oh, goodie. It looks like we will get to witness Mr. Burleson make a decision rather than ride the fence. Unless the administration can figure out a way they can maneuver around the Media Policy, DB will have the opportunity to write his formal recommendation on what to do with TKR.
Here are my predictions on the following Media Policy Reconsideration steps.
(#2 - Freedom's committee will give an A+ to the book and tell us we just can't educate without it.)
#3 - Dobson will appeal Freedom's decision to use the book.
#4 - System MTAC will give an A+ to the book and tell us we just can't educate without it.
#5 - In an attempt to make everyone happy, DB will approve the use of TKR, but on the condition that the parents are made aware of its contents.
A reverse permission slip will be issued, meaning that parents only have to return it if they don't want their children to read it. That way the students can throw the permission slip/ informational letter in the trash can if they so choose.
Not that it matters, but the informational letter will not specify the "what a tight little sugary cunt she had"; "It's just so fucking unfair"; "one big fucking lie", etc. tidbits of profanity which the author could not leave out of his great work of fiction. Because, that's real life, you see, and it must be included. And, it must be read by our high school students. Because... we are so progressive, sophisticated and wise.
#6 - Board will decide -- ??? I guess we'll all stay tuned!
BCPS Media Policy 3. If the complainant is not satisfied with the school-based decision, he/she may appeal the decision to the System-Wide Media/Technology Advisory Committee by filing a Request for Reconsideration of School-Level Recommendation with the district Media Coordinator within ten working days after formal notification of the decision.
4. Upon receipt of the completed form, the System-Level MTAC will be convened to:
a. review the challenged material b. survey appraisals of the material using professional reviewing resources c. weigh the value of the material as a whole, not just on isolated passages d. prepare a written recommendation to the superintendent.
5. The superintendent will review the recommendations of the System-Wide MTAC and RENDER A WRITTEN DECISION TO THE COMMITTEE AND TO THE COMPLAINANT.
6. Either party may appeal the SUPERINTENDENT'S DECISION to the Board of Education within five business days of receiving the SUPERINTENDENT'S DECISION. The local School Board has final authority and discretion to determine whether a challenge has merit and whether challenged material should be retained or removed.
Are you saying YOU read the book? Or just the pages that Ms. Norman dog-eared for you?
It's obvious to me that if you did read the book, you should have had a trained professional educator help you get through it so you would not be missing the key talking points of the text.
Who spoke those words regarding the specified female anatomy? Who were those words describing? WHY were those words used when other words could possibly have sufficed?
Surely as a wannabe writer, you can answer those simple questions. If not...
Maybe you should take an advanced English course at one of our high schools so you will recognize and appreciate the use of key points, literary phrases, and dialog content. There is a right way and a wrong way to study literature. I'm offering you an opportunity to learn how to do it correctly. And you're welcome to bring your skeptic friends along.
Let's see... would it be them soldiers who was taunting Hassan about his Momma and that one booger used them thar naughty words because none of them is nice guys?
So, if a book had characters using this very same profanity in a great award-winning book with an awesome storyline of redemption, forgiveness and love, and it was written for the 5th grade reading level, would you jump at the chance to introduce this the 7th graders? How about 5th graders? Why or why not?
What is the magic age and how do you know?
I'm not a wannabe. I'm not. I'm not. I'm not a wannabe writer. And, I don't have any friends - skeptic or otherwise.
That wasn't Jay Gaither. It was actually an gay, orthodox Jew impersonator. Buddy found him while he was in Raleigh, paid him to come here to say what he said just so we could bash him on the best blogsite on the internet. The real Jay Gaither is much taller... and I think his nose is thinner.
Just because literature is good does not mean that it is good for you. I propose a simple solution to this impasse. If the News Herald will publish the offending "pornographic depictions" (to accurately quote Gaither) then there should be no problem for our students. However, if the passages are too offenses for are liberal press to put on their pages then there is a problem.
I am sorry that you don't have any friends. Try reading a good book. You can live vicariously.
Also, you've proven your ability to understand basic, literal plotlines; however, your explication of the deeper themes inherent in the novel is lacking. Your writing is repitious to say the least.
Your overall grade for you miniscule book report is D-. I'll give you some credit for trying.
By the way, no one ever said the language was appropriate for fifth graders; that analogy is ridiculous and a waste of keystrokes. If you think that tenth graders aren't mature enough to discuss the novel and the power of languag, then you are sorely underestimating our youth.
Have you read the book, or are you waiting for the newspaper to publish those excerpts so that you won't have to read the whole thing? Call Tracy. She can tell you the page numbers for all the "dirty stuff."
To the idiots who want to know about who jay gaither is friends with, who cares? John Ervin came and spoke to the board and he is a paid speaker who does nothing for free. The DA had the right to come express his views and he like everyone else is able to express their opinions. Buddy Armour is an idiot. He tried to get closed session minutes brought out but years before would have never have tried such.Aycock told him the way they do it is in compliance with open and closed meeting laws.He is a baby who needs to resign.Idiot. And it has come to my knowledge that some people were blogging during the live school board meeting about what was taking place. Was scott smith streaming live? If so he should get canned. He should have been gone.
Rob told Armour like it was. Buddy probably drew the lines on the map at the board of elections.That is why he wants them ratified.When does his stupidity reach its peak? Scott Smith can give us a diagnosis he is a Doctor.Scott please seek Buddy mental help.
Why is it not appropriate for 5th graders? How about 9th graders? 7th graders? Who should make that determination, and what do they base the decision on?
Isn't this decision being made subjectively?
And, why were the parents of these 10th graders not consulted?
But, back to the original premise of the 11:18am post, it will be interesting to read Mr. Burleson's decision on the use of TKR in his high schools.
One last thing.. I can't resisit. "Your writing is repitious to say the least." Did you mean repetitious or rapacious?
All interpretations of the English language are subjective, so what's your point? The arbitrary banning of any book you wish to choose is also subjective in nature.
While some situations present clear-cut choices, others create plenty of "grey area", as this particular text has. In the end, it's not about what you or I think as individuals, but what the whole of a society will accept, whether it's here in Burke County or in Kabul, Afganistan.
As for what is acceptable at a certain level in school, textbook selection is generally a collaborative effort between educators and the community. In fact, I seriously doubt that TKR was selected in a vacuum. It was likely available in state-approved high school book lists, and was also likely brought up at a multitude of educational conferences, etc.
As for why parents aren't involved in every decision made about books, would you, as a parent be willing to read every text introduced in the classroom or in the library every year to ensure the "level of quality" you imply? There are literally dozens, if not hundreds of new texts reviewed each year for use in our school system. Do you see the potential logistical issues involved? Anyone who has ever served on a committee will tell you this is not the most efficient method of doing anything, much less reading and critiquing full-length texts. Hence, we "manage by exception" when objections arise.
Yes, it will be interesting to see which way the political wind blows on this issue. However, if we start down the slippery slope of censorship, where does it end? How much more in unnecessary funds will utlimately be spent fighting the ACLU or some other "free speech" group when the lawsuits start. If we are all naive enough to think these people aren't watching this situation and just waiting to pounce, then we will get what we deserve. This isn't fear-mongering. This is fact, and these people just love to make the evening news with this type of situation.
Is all this fighting really worth it, or could this have simply been settled with a request to the teacher to provide an alternative assignment?
As for being three hours behind a computer friend of mine is trying to track the location of the host site.They are working hard and have found it is through 2010 that this blog site is paid for. That's when scott smith loses his contract with bcps.Hmm could it be scott is the originator of this blog.Maybe we can ask jay gaither to help us track the host with some of his political and legal pull.
Your friend doesn't know much about computers. The host of this blog is Google. You don't have to pay to have a blog. You can make your own for free. The blogger domain expires in Jun 22 2011. I am sure Google will renew. And I am pretty sure Google doesn't even know/care about Jay Gaither.
You make me laugh. Trying to "strike fear into the blogger masses", are we?
As for finding out who we are, now that's a challenge, not that I give a flip whether you find out or not. You see, Google can be sued big time if they give out anonymous posters' ID's, especially if it results in monetary damage to those posters. They won't give you the time of day for that reason alone, and if they did, we'd all retire off the lawsuit money.
Thanks Scott for the technology info. You will still lose your job which you should because you are worthless and a cocksucker. Thanks for the blog though.
I do not care about the kite runner.Seriously who gives ten owl shits about towel heads running around flying kites? The books should all be nonfiction.That would give real account of the taliban.
I would love to know why people feel that Scott Smith deserves to be called such names. If these people knew Dr. Smith, they would find that he is a nice, hard-working, good-humored, intelligent man with a great family. Also, sorry to burst bubbles, but he was NOT hired by David Burleson; he was hired by Dr. Stewart. Sadly, I guess there is no point in trying to find out the real truth about people. Hell, people in this county can't get past the dirty parts of a book so that they may draw their own conclusions from it. Ignorance is a choice
7:23 really when did you see this and if you did maybe you whould go to the board meeting and let everyone know about it, hell maybe it can even be voted on 5-2
From all accounts it may be scott lambert who becomes draugn's football coach.Jerry baker and company will like this because they will get someone who will do what they want.I think the draughn booster club needs new members the one's they got now think they run the show. About june one of the high profile booster member's will get a surprise.It will put him in his place.
Scoot Smith does what for the system besides kiss ass? He needs to go. By the way does anyone ever see randall show his ass with the new board? The answer is no!Randall may think he intimidates people but he has been seen shaking before and his voice quivering when being questioned or when the heat is on.I would love to see him snap back at Barnard or Hairfield he would get his ass handed to him and he knows it. Randall why dont you or Scott Smith get into a debate at the board meetings with board members?Show them you run the show.
Oh yes, David Barnard is a real scary brute - one who cannot seem to get his stories straight. Remember his report on the "buzz bars" at Patton? The ones that supposedly cost $50,000 apiece? Mr. Brackett held his tongue and got the FACTS before he responded. Turns out the buss bars cost $1400 apiece (installed) and will be invaluable in terms of flexibility of use for the vocational building.
And who will ever forget his famous civics lesson? Yes, Barnard is a real intimidator. However, he needs to mumble a little further from the microphone. We don't care that he needs a beer every time he gets antsy.
Oh, and Hairfield is also a terror. Yes, he sure put Mr. Armour in his place a couple of times. Turns out old Rob can't read a statute or understand what the word "population" means. His two policy change proposals bit the dust before even getting a first reading. And his pals hung him out to dry on the let's-fire Sam-Aycock fiasco. No question about it, he represents Burke County very well. A real force to reckon with.
4:38 Why don't you join the Draughn Booster club if you don't like how things are being handled. You sound like a 7th grader, all complaint and no hint of a solution to offer. When you join the Draughn boosters, then you too can run the show. I hope you will like your new basketball coach, Andy Hodges, and word is Charlotte Buff is in line for the data managers job.
Scott thanks for the info.Brackett should tell the board to go to hell and you should to.Maybe you can stop charlotte from getting that job.We know how buddy got you yours.Scott dont worry rob is to stupid to read statutes but maybe he can ask for you to get fired.Rob knows a little about statutes he worked in probation.Ive heard buddy quote them when they help his cause but he cringes when they do not support his stupidity.Scott quit getting mad when people slam you on here.Seek counseling.
Yeah maybe rob dont read the statutes verbatim but buddy can not seem to realize the board cant ratify the map he drew because their is no defenitive line which shows wher the western district is.It seems buddy wants to do something even sam aycock does not consider to be legit.When will buddy realize his days are numbered?
To 8:31, Now that you opened the door, the operative phrase here is "WORKED in probation". Why isn't he still supervising probates? Personal reasons? Job dissatisfaction?
8:36, When a person's days are said to be numbered, that usually means he only has a short time to live. Surely you are not communicating threats against an elected official? There are statutes that discourage such behavior.
To the above idiot, no I did not mean buddy was going to die he will be voted off the school board and their is already talk the good ole boys want to run robert patton.As for the comment above that about rob not still being in probation why did scott smith not keep the job he had before burke county?Why did all the deadbeats from the bakery lose their jobs and find paradise island in the burke county schools? The thing about the good ole boys club is they do not realize the changes that will begin to take place around june at the end of the fiscal year. There will be some that wantknow what hit them til the last day.Tim and Tracy are going to start feeling the heat from their own supporters if they dont get off the pot and do something.Naming the principals was just a start to what they had better do.As for keepingthe heat on this board yes we should because there were some promises made that certain individuals would not be here in fall 2011 when the new majority will or may seek re-election.It is time to move through bcps like water running over a dam.
Barnard,Karen and Sain do not attend Burkemont Baptist and I think bashing churches is absurd.Does that mean if people go to Martinat's church they condone not paying your bills or money owed to people? No.Or, if you go to Burleson's church you condone lying in the middle of an investigation?I think not. Leave the church's out of this.Burkemont does have a lot of members I wouldnt want to tick them off come election time. We are both bigger than church bashing,at least I am.
I didn't say anything about Burkemont Church or anyones church. I thought it was an area of Burke county. I was just repeating what I have heard. Change it to the Fraud five if you want. The question still remains, what is the difference?
Because they havent been corrupted as the old group has. Question to you.Did Any Brandon,Ray Martinat,Jerry Yoder not run with promises to gid rid of Dr Stewart and make Burleson the Superintendent? They delivered on that promise and here we are today with people who promise to change the friends and family tour that has plauged our system for so long. The sta t board has two systems who have rampant neopotism in their schools.Where do we rank on the list number two.They are thinking of disolving the other system and letting the state run it til there is an election to see if change is made.This system was on the verge of the same thing. people like Scott Smith, Robert Bonner,Charles Cook, and I could go on and on.Deadbeats is the defenition of those folks.
Charles Cook and Robert Bonner are good people just ask them.Better yet ask Buddy Armour and Steve Demiter. Steve is related to Bonner.Funny that at one time Demiter,Cook,Setzer and Bonner all worked for the bakery.I do think Demiter and Setzer have a tough job now but the other two waist taxpayer money.Minimize them make them work as regular maintenence or custodians and see how long they stay.
Ok, so the plan is to get rid of the "deadbeats" and the nepotism. Which from reading this blog, is pretty much every administrator and teacher who does not agree with the school board. Last I heard, there is a shortage of good teachers and administrators.
I also have read about the current nepotism. Karen Sain getting elected and her husband getting a promotion. Tim Buff's wife in the running to get promotion to DHS. And the various other you rub my back, I'll rub yours rumors out there. But keep telling yourself they are not corrupted and they are honest politicians. Don't forget to thrown in a "doing it for the children".
Meet the new board, same as the old board.
I am not from Burke co and really don't have a dog in the fight, but I do like a good fight. From what I can tell, your school board personally helping surrounding counties and systems solve their teacher shortage. Keep up the good work.
Karen's husband did get a promotion which the superintendent said he made the move.I believe the superintendent made this move to make the board lay off his back and get his way with draughn where he could name all the coaches and everyone would be happy.Burleson has learned if you cant beat um join um.I just hate that the board is to stupid to realize what took place.Scott Lambert was david's choice for football coach no matter what.They worked at Freedom together.How many more deals will david cut? Now we know why tim took karen to file for school board. He had to have two women who would believe everything he said.I am ashamed of this board because I have not seen the law layed down yet.When will it happen?
To the above comments about teachers and administration I have no problem with teachers and their is a major shortage.Adminstrators are a dime a dozen.David Burleson needs to go elsewhere and prove every one wrong that he does have a backbone and can do the right thing.He cant here because he is to into making everyone happy. If you hate the new board I dont care, they had better do what they promised the people.The only one trying is Rob and Tim needs to get out of his way. Get a new attorney not one that protects Burleson's backside.
As an outsider to Burke county looking in, there is no way you can avoid accusations of nepotism. Burke County just doesn't have a lot of people moving in or moving out. You have the same families. There is going to be nepotism, no way around it. In addition to family relations, you also have church families. This just adds fuel to the fire.
Now there just happens to be two different sides accusing the other side of the same offense. The new board needs to realize they have some good people working for your schools and that they don't have to agree with you. They are the ones really helping the children, not the board.
Maybe we shouldn't let politicians run the schools.
The board should look very carefully at reducing some of the jobs which are a burden on the taxpayers.They should look to increase teacher and staff salary's anually and hold off on giving central office adminstration any raises. Randall Brackett needs to be put out to pasture. The old board did everything it could to self destruct. Will the new board settle in and let things go the way they were or will they make impacting changes to bcps?
Governments reduce certain positions sometime. Example Troy Houser use to be the county's public information officer when the commisioners decided that job was no longer needed troy was told and given a few days to leave.Its called a reduction in force and Robert Bonner and Charles Cook, and Bill Woody are a few examples of what should be reduced. If they have tenure in Mr.Woody's case make him teach in the classroom.Mr.Cook should be a head custodian or custodian and let the principals hire and fire custodians.Bonner does not have tenure so he could be told you have 30 days to seek employment elsewhere. This is not being mean or crude but with the loss of jobs in the county overall the county,schools,and city or town governments should look to relieve the taxpayers expense on salary's.
10:33 I would have to agree with you in the case of Bonner and Woody. However, unless the principal is given the supervision of custodians, then Mr. Cook's position is needed.
Before Mr.Cook had his position the principals were in the supervision of custodians.The late Maynarnd Reese previously held this position. I think the principals should hire the people to be in their school across the board. I certainly do not mean to fire everyone and it can be done in a way that is proffesional but as I see it for now these are some moves that should be made. And if Mr. Cook has his position lifted I do not think he should recieve the same salary just to suffice him.He should be compensated for years of service and entry level position if this was done and he chose to stay.
If there is a teacher shortage in Burke County, which I don't believe there is, it exists because of the politics of individual schools and not the school board. The daily routines of our classrooms are largely determined by principals and vary greatly from school to school. Teachers don't choose a school or a system to work in because of the board.
Actually, the routines in the classrooms are dictated primarily by the NC Standard Course of Study and content is driven by the No Child Left Behind Act. While principals have a great deal of influence on day-to-day operations of the schools, it is Board of Education policy and actions which shape the bigger picture, when it comes to recruiting teachers.
Teacher turnover has ranged from 8-12% in Burke County (100-150 teachers per year) for the past 10 years. Many of these teachers are hired from outside the state because NC universities just aren't turning out enough new teachers to satisfy this demand (along with all the other systems in NC). After a few years, many teachers opt to leave to return to their home state for better pay, or just decide teaching isn't for them. Many teachers move to other districts with better supplements and less perceived political instability. Some will simply move on due to perceived insecurity of their jobs.
Who the heck wants to work in a system that "rules by fear"? Why would anyone want to work for a system where your personnel records can be accessed freely by board members who just might have a personal vendetta against them? Do you really think we don't need to "sell" our entire school system to these people and show them they are entering a stable work environment?
If you want to recruit the best people for any job, you have to present the image of stability, and integrity. Anything less is unacceptable.
Is it true that the Turkey Federation ban Tim and Tracy? If so that is classic....run out of the Turkey Federation but allowed to be school board members...how comic is that?
Yes, it's ironic that the turkey federation can police itself while the BOE cannot.
Tony Robinson has featured Tim and Tracy a couple of times in his journalistic masterpieces. I recall one article about Tim and Tracy rabbit hunting together in a neighboring county. And who could forget Tracy's first turkey kill that was plastered all over the News Herald? There was another story about the duo demonstratng turkey calls at a community house function. Then the paper featured Tim decorating his Christmas tree with turkey feathers. Every event -a true Kodac moment and Pulitzer-worthy entry.
I guess the newspaper thinks our chairman and vice chairman don't get enough recognition for their many educational contributions to our system. I'm just all swollen up inside with pride. Er, false alarm. It was just gas.
Who is sick of seeing David Burleson in every week's edition of the news herald? Is someone trying to tell us that it would be a mistake to get rid of him? There is no reason he should be given that much pr no matter who he is. Tim and Tracy promised there would be changed when they had a new majority. Has Burleson and his minions got to these two and cut deals with them? Time will tell but many are thinking this board has let David settle back in to his comfort zone.That's not what the electorate ordered.
I Bet Rob has more support than any Board member right now. He has tried to do things but the other pussy's want. I hear they are keeping Aycock around til he gets his name engraved on Draughn then they will cut him. Also, Randall has rumored to people that he will retire when this school is open. We can only pray. Rob keep up the good work.
2:18pm Are you kidding me with that Rob comment? You must believe like he does that he invented latitude and longitude. What a moron. You are right, he is trying to do stuff and if you consider stupid stuff the way to go then I guess he is your man. Since you brought him up with all his self rightous harping on fair play, why did his grandson get to give his speech at the school board meeting. Only the first place winners were supposed to perform and the grandson came in second. I'm sure a lot of other second place winners would have liked to be recognized but their gramps isn't on the school board. Sounds like a little perk to me. Rob can't have it both ways, he can't cry nepotism when others get favors and look the other way for the grand kids to get little perks.
I agree! I haven't seen a single fact, just name calling. They also seem to think he is the only one that knows anything about computers. Say something technical and they will call you Scott.
So far my favorite reason to fire him is because he is a pussytoad. What a joke.
"no post since yesterday? have all the babies run out of things to whine about?
March 24, 2008 7:25 PM"
Believe me, we "babies" are just getting started. This new board is and will be under the greatest scrutiny in Burke's history. It took a Pearl Harbor to wake America up to the imperialism of Japan. It took a 9-11 to wake us up to the evil reality and intentionality of international terrorism. And yes, it has taken the election of The Four plus One to wake this county up to those who would threaten the stability and effectiveness of our school system.
"Whine?" I do not care what you call the revealing of truth or the exposure of stupidity. But this I do care about: Our students are not going to be short-changed by the Fab Five or their ilk. Not without a fight.
So whether it is through "Glen's" blog or by some other means, the assalt on education by this new majority and their disciples will not go unnoticed!
Fire Dr. Scott Smith? Since his contract is public record, I discovered that with his 2006 renewal, he received NO additional money beyond what the state salary schedule permits. So the only raises he will get are what the legislature dictates, and that money will come from state funds. And guess what folks? According to the minutes, Mr. Buff and Ms. Norman STILL voted against his contract.
So are you nay-sayers upset because of his performance? You seem to know little or nothing about his performance. Or are you just jealous because he is smarter than any collective ten among you?
Wait. I know what it is. Even while in "constant counseling" and 'medicated to the max", Mr. Armour can still find school system personnel more qualified for available positions than you could ever conjure up or imagine. Certainly more qualified for their jobs than the Big Five are for theirs.
Many educators in raliegh have thought for years Burke County's school system is one of the most troublesome because of the friends and family tour. Scott Smith is paid with tax dollars theirfore he can be questioned or talked about. He and other friends of the administration have gotten their jobs through sucking up. You may hate the new board and that is fine.Many who voted for them are disgusted because they have not done their jobs. Not in the way you gutless wanders think but they have some reshaping that had better take place soon with certain positions. If Scott Smith, David Burleson or any other people were so valuable,why is other system's not beating our doors down for them? Scott can and will face srutiny just as you profess the board will and we will all be happy. You people need to think what will happen if this board starts doing what it promised the people.It will not be paradise island for those who have had it so well in the past.
David applied at Avery and got turned down. One of the Board members of Avery saw to that. As for S Smith I do not know if he was offered a job and must take your word for it. David applied at Ashville-city schools and was not considered either. Maybe they could get in another system and should try.They are to comfortable here.I have always wanted to see what David could do in another system.He is ruined here he owes to many people. If he can go to another system he should try.
10:14am What do want to see David do in the county that is not being done? I would say that every system in the country has the "friends and family tour". Why did Rob's grandson get to give his speech at the school board meeting. Only the first place winners were supposed to perform and the grandson came in second. I'm sure a lot of other second place winners would have liked to be recognized but their gramps isn't on the school board. Sounds like a little perk to me. Why are you not up in arms about that. It starts small and grows from there. Did you really think this board would be different? Why do you think everyone got their jobs sucking up? Maybe they were really the best person for the job. After all, the current board has proved time and time again that the most qualified is not necessarily the best person for the job. Maybe the old board used the same criteria.
First, in the case of Rob's grandson did he invite him or did Mr.Burleson? And , both grandson's gave the speech's so I did not pay much attention to who came in first or second. I will be upset if Charlotte Buff gets a job at Draughn. I am concerned about David Burleson sitting in on interviews for Draughn.Is he influencing the decisions? Has the majority of the board made a deal with administration where they both come out smelling like a rose? The only thing Burleson has not got was a principal he chose.He helped name the football coach and him and the booster club have their noses to intwined in Draughn so much they are now getting what they want. What are you upset about? No they are doing some of the things the old board did and that is not going to bode well with the electorate.
fwaTo 11:05am About the grandson, it was the last speech given and Mr. Burleson did not invite him up to speak. It was an awkward moment and the kid stepped up and began his speech. Grandpa did not stop him. I was responding to some previous blogger concerning family and friends of the previous board getting jobs in the system. Some people seem to be in a constant state of aggitation because Scott Smith works in the system. I have yet to hear why they don't want him in the job except that he is a friend of Buddy's. Should less qualified people be put into jobs, as in the case of Mike Kinney, because they aren't friends with or relaives with someone in the system. Personally, I would rather have the more qualified person. To answer your quesion, I am not upset about anything. I want to use this blog as it was intended, for discussions, not name calling and sour grapes rants. I agree with you about Charlotte Buff. I believe a lot of people will be upset if she is hired at Draughn.
for the record... david b never applied to avery county. But was asked several times to submot a resume. get the facts straight. Where have tracey or tim been asked to submit their resumes? Bilo? The Mighty Dollar?
Avery County would roll out the red carpet to get David Burleson as well as many other counties. You can name call and whine all you want but the facts are the facts....David Burleson cares about children. David Burleson talks with students....he is a very visable figure in all of the schools. As a parent I see David Burleson at MANY community and school functions. David Burleson has childrens' best interest at heart....I have personally witnessed David Burleson give his own money to help a family in need. So please don't throw stones at David Burleson....if this county loses the leadership of Mr. Burleson it will be a very sad day for the Burke County School System.
Mr. Burleson does care about children but playing the political game the way he has in the past does not bode well for the future! People can be replaced. I challenge you to read Dean Smith's book The Carolina Way. It talks about people and change. Change is good but many are afraid.We get into a comfort zone when their is no change. Every one needs to be challenged. David needs to be challenged
David is well-known across the state. All he has to do is let it be known he is looking for a move. The offers will materialize - no question about it.
Burke County Schools has done many innovative things for students that have become the model for other systems across the state. Two that quickly come to mind are Senior Projects and Burke Alternative to Suspension. Burke County was the first system to assign Senior projects to ALL seniors - not just honor students as did Mecklenburg. The SBOE took our model and ran with it.
Yes, my contacts across the state will tell you that presently, David Burleson and his administration are the only assets this school system can claim.
Our new school board is now notorious as well. It is the laughing stock of the state - worse than CMS. Ms. Norman's antics and Mr. Buff's arrogance are becoming famous - or is the word "infamous". Yes, people, our Big Five have made quite an impression already on many education people throughout this state - and none of it is good.
Who do you talk to? I talk to people on the state board of education and they have not been amused at past board antics. When Christopher Cambpell got involved in the false removal of tracy norman he wanted and wished he had never had anything to do with it. Again you will say Tracy and the students broke the law, and they could have.But, I and many others would love to see how our administration would fare as well inside the courtroom on this matter.It would not hurt me who got in trouble be it Tracy Norman,David Burleson ,Billy Anderson or any kids who may have been involved.
If Mr.Burleson can get another job so easy why dont he? Or, is it he has to finish his doctorate before he can be taken seriously? David has seen his fun in the sun and it is time to move on.
What qualifies Rick Sherrill to be called a Hell of an educator? I know, it is his ability to know what he wants!! Let me see now, is it a Principal at East Burke or an assistant superintendent in Alexander, or Principal at East Burke or an assistant superintendent in Catawba, or a superintendent in Pamlico or an associate in Burke County? What a joke!!! He does not even deserve to have his name mentioned in the same sentence as a good educator. The only thing he is noted for doing is having extra-marital affairs with any one that wears a skirt!!
IF LAWS HAD BEEN BROKEN, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN IN LOCAL PAPER OR ON THE RADIO. THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WOULD HAVE BEEN INVOLVED AND AN INVESTIGATION WOULD HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.
if an advanced degree is the requirement for being taken seriously, then everyone should pretty much ignore what the chairman and vice-chair of the school board say, correct?
So if Mr. Burleson's "fun in the sun is over", why did your fellow board members - including your chairman and vice-chairman - openly deny that there is an adversarial relationship between the board and the administration?
Do YOU know something the rest of us do NOT know? Are you saying that your election winners are not truthful?
Looks to me like John Ervin knew exactly what he was talking about. He apparently isn't the only one who has followed the career of Col. Sherrill.
Yeah, well, the VOTERS are not infallible. They put George Bush back in the White House.
And apparently, the VOTERS that put this bunch on the school board are having regrets. So, I believe there is a brewing adversarial relationship in VOTER paradise.
In response to anonymous 3-31, it is a well known fact that ole Rick has had an ongoing affair with Betty Terrell that started when she was his Principal at Liberty. It would be nice and cozy for them if they both had offices at the central office. What a wonderful role model for the community, the students and the employees!!!!
It makes me happy that everyone is making false accusations against Mr.Sherrill.It proves people are really afraid he will get the job and guess what? He has worked in many different systems and knows how a system should be ran.He does not take crap from no one!I guess randall is more afraid than anyone because he knows rick will tell him what street to walk on. Now, David Burleson and Rexanna Lowman have been seen numerous times together.Is there something going on there? Rick would be a tremendous asset to BCPS and we need to hire him.David Burleson needs someone like him with strong leadership. He was the best principal to ever run East Burke High and he is doing a fantastic job in Pamilco as Superintendent.Andy Anderson was accused of havung affairs in Caldwell County before he came here.We do not need to travel that road. Mr.Wilkinson also had a lady friend at EBHS he was seen chasing around quite often. Need any more affair accusations? I can write a book if need be. Thanks for your continual stupidity.
I heard shanda macfarlin ran off another coach at patton.Now I know why kids wanted to stay at freedom.I guess if jk dont wint the conference next year he will be next.
Anonymous 4-7 who do you think you are kidding about Rick Sherril's ability as a principal? He is not qualified to carry Danny William's jock strap much less be compared to him as a principal!! When you talk about a lot of experience, you are really saying that he is so unstable that he cannot decide what he wants to do. He took a promotion in Alexander County and lasted a total of two months before he came crawling back to East Burke. As far as his job at the coast, East Burke High School has more students than the entire system at Pamlico. A middle school student could run that little one room school system. You seem to be justifying his whore hopping because other people do it. A school system leader should have morals above reproach. After all, they are role models for the students and employees. If you doubt that he is guilty, just ride through Caldwell County about any weekend and you can see it yourself.
Thanks to the above for pointing out ricks flaw's.Andy Anderson did a lot of moving from school to school in caldwell county.It shows you are afraid of rick and afraid he will take over if david does not get his contract renewd. David has got to quit stalling the board in posting the associate superintendent's position or some repremand should be placed in his file.
Anyone notice the New Patton logo? Infringement number two. It looks exactly like Orlando Predators arena football team. It is funny that we do not encourage students to be artistic and draw the logo and let the students vote on it.I hope Draughn is more creative and allows all students to draw a logo and then vote on them.
Theres alot of flaws at patton.Starting with the principal who runs her own mafia over there.I have heard from students and parents of students who go there about how she treats the kids over there.She basically treats the students like complete crap and treats them like they are little kids.
Shanda really does treat her students like they are dogs. I had a child her had her as a principal in middle school.Every time I would try to talk to her about certain things, she was so UNGODLY RUDE and acted like she didnt care to her what I had to say.She wants all the power she can get and does not want to know any one else opinion about anything.Thats why alot of students who were supposed to go to patton decided to stay at freedom is because of the way they were treated by her in middle school.she also sent letters telling lies about some coaches who are freedom and made alot of slanderous comments due to the fact that kids wanted to stay at freedom.I know for a fact there were better candiates for that job.Now that comrade mcfarlin is at patton,she has turned things in a huge communist party and ive heard this from several people who have kids who did decide to go to patton.I also havent forgotten how she showed her butt at the freedom-patton basketball game.yelling and screaming saying freedom was running up the score so then orders the coaches not to schedule freedom next year in basketball.Then she runs off the girls basketball coach because they only won one game and then runs off an assistant football coach and then runs off the softball coach because she thought he was too hard on them.she also hired a teacher assistant who has had court issues over hitting a handicapped student.That teacher also does not have the same last name that he did at the time of the accident,plus he also teaches in the ec department at patton.I guess the don of the mafia there gets everything she wonders why students didnt come there.Its mainly because of her.It will be a cold day in hell before any of my kids every have her for a principal again.She needs to ran out of town and take her underbosses with her.
Shanda McFarlin is an awesome principal. She is a caring professional that expects the best from her students. The students at Patton High have risen to the challenge and soon that school will be one of the best high schools in the state. One of my children graduated from Freedom and the other attends Patton. The difference is night and day. Mrs. McFarlin is an incredible leader and I am thankful my child has the opportunity to attend a school under her direction.
I have also had problems with shanda.I would try to talk to her several times to talk about how to help my child do better in school and it took her a month to finally return my call.When she did finally returned it, she acted like she didnt care that my child was struggling in school and was very rude.I guess if had my child been a straight A student for came from a rich family she would have help or if they would have been a member of the little league all star team.My child is now at freedom where they have a great principal who is willing to help everone.Brian Oliver is 3 times the principal shanda is.My child isnt an athlete but I dont blame them kids one bit for wanting to stay at freedom.Better principal and better teachers.
Fact. Steve Demiter will be an Asst. Superintendent for Catawba County Schools. That will be one more Central Office salary the new majority can divide among the TA's.
Now Tim's personnel committee can put their plans to do all the recruiting, hiring, and firing into motion.
We'll let them organize and work the Job Fairs, travel to all the universities, and work directly with principals and supervisors to find the people they will need. Of course, someone will have to explain to at least two committee members what a university is.
And Tim and Company are going to need plenty of new faces in the classrooms because Mr. Demiter's exodus is just the beginning. Who is going to want to work for a school board like ours?
Tim and Rob and Tracy had better get a teaching degree and license. Plus they can put Barnard back in the classroom.
Whoever said last November's election was good for the surrounding counties knew what they were talking about.
Losing Mr. Demiter will devastate Burke County, and lead to an even more desperate teacher shortage. But I am happy for him; at least he is free of this maliciousness now.
Well steve is one of the ones i wish would stay, but burke county can and will find someone to do the job.Steve will have teachers in another county to rent apartments to now.
(AP)Tracy Norman, Burke County School Board Vice Chairman, killed a trophy turkey earlier this week. The killing took place just off the Wolf Pit Road north of Lake James where her vehicle has been spotted on numerous occasions. When asked if she was hunting alone, she declined to comment. A favorite stalking place for the bearded goober, I mean GOBBLER, the Wolf Pit area is frequented by many hunters in search of that elusive (turkey) tail.
Yes, it's relevant. Board members should be visible - and not just when there's an academic program.
I see Sam Wilkinson and Buddy Armour at student sports events all over this county. They are there cheering for the kids on the field or on the court. I've seen them.
I've also seen Mr. Armour eat lunch at our school. I've seen him BRING lunch for some of the kids at my school.
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Has Oprah donated money to Obama's church? Just wondering…
Who's buddy is Jay Gaither? How did Norman and Buff find him? For an educated man, he surely doesn't understand the definition of pornographic. Why does he think the students who read that would be encouraged to "act out"?
Was Gaither's statement politically motivated? When is he up for re-election? I know he's a Republican . . .
Buddy,
Thank you for challenging Buff and Norman! What are they trying to hide? Especially if names have been left out of those minutes in the past.
Norman is right about one thing: Burke County is a mess. She and the fab 5 have made it that way!
A year ago, Buff and Norman would have been raising holy hell if the "old board" tried to seal closed-session general accounts.
Now that those two are in the cat-bird seat, they intend to not let the public know what they have an absolute right to know. All a closed session is is an exclusion of the public during part of the scheduled open meeting. The public is still entitled to a general accounting of what went on during that session minus student names, employee names, and minus any personnel particulars.
While Buff claims he is all about learning, how does he explain why the vice-chairman was allowed in a session evidently designed for board chairmen? According to the NCSBA website, a special session was held for board chairmen only. That session occurred the day before the Personnel Law Conference began. So that means the taxpayers got to pay for her room an extra night, plus her meals, plus incidentals plus the cost of the session. How much EXTRA did that little NCSBA session cost the taxpayers?
All of those expenses are public record. Any one who asks has a right to see them for each board member attending that Raleigh conference. Get involved. Ask to see what each board member spent on that Raleigh trip.
Jay Gaither is just another who came and commented WITHOUT reading the book....by his own admission he talked with FOUR other people....another comes forward to comment without having read the book!!! READ THE BOOK PEOPLE or keep your comments to yourself!
I cannot believe DA Gaither was so compelled to make a bee-line to the school board meeting because he was concerned for the well being of Burke County's young, impressionable minds. Anyone in attendance saw him talking to Buff long before the meeting began.
Does he visit a different convenience store each evening on his way home checking to see who bought nudy magazines that day? Give me a - no, give us ALL a break!
Listening to Jay Gaither was humorous. It was obvious that he HAD NOT read the book. Was he a "planned speaker" by Tim and Tracy???? Come on!!! Anyone that listened to him could tell he was rambling....he had not read the book and had no idea what he was talking about. What a joke!!!! Sorry Tim and Tracy, Jay was NOT convincing at ALL - Guess you will need to find another speaker for your cause!!!!!!
Sure is strange how all of the opponents to TKR are just too lazy to read the whole work.
I ASSUME its laziness and not incapacity.
I think I heard the Superintendent say on the audio that the FHS Media Review Committee had completed their work yesterday, and their decision is forthcoming. Let's hope the report is favorable so Ms. Dobson can take her appeal to the next level. When she gets to the LAST level, we'll see if the new majority has the guts to pull TKR. Because by then, Oprah and Jerry Springer will have wind of it. And the ACLU will have rented a room at the Comfort Inn.
I also found out that the school did NOT pull the book after the Feb. 18 board meeting. Why? It's against board policy.
Hello TKR Lovers!
Oh, goodie. It looks like we will get to witness Mr. Burleson make a decision rather than ride the fence. Unless the administration can figure out a way they can maneuver around the Media Policy, DB will have the opportunity to write his formal recommendation on what to do with TKR.
Here are my predictions on the following Media Policy Reconsideration steps.
(#2 - Freedom's committee will give an A+ to the book and tell us we just can't educate without it.)
#3 - Dobson will appeal Freedom's decision to use the book.
#4 - System MTAC will give an A+ to the book and tell us we just can't educate without it.
#5 - In an attempt to make everyone happy, DB will approve the use of TKR, but on the condition that the parents are made aware of its contents.
A reverse permission slip will be issued, meaning that parents only have to return it if they don't want their children to read it. That way the students can throw the permission slip/ informational letter in the trash can if they so choose.
Not that it matters, but the informational letter will not specify the "what a tight little sugary cunt she had"; "It's just so fucking unfair"; "one big fucking lie", etc. tidbits of profanity which the author could not leave out of his great work of fiction. Because, that's real life, you see, and it must be included. And, it must be read by our high school students. Because... we are so progressive, sophisticated and wise.
#6 - Board will decide -- ???
I guess we'll all stay tuned!
BCPS Media Policy
3. If the complainant is not satisfied with the school-based decision, he/she may appeal the decision to the System-Wide Media/Technology Advisory Committee by filing a Request for Reconsideration of School-Level Recommendation with the district Media Coordinator within ten working days after formal notification of the decision.
4. Upon receipt of the completed form, the System-Level MTAC will be convened to:
a. review the challenged material
b. survey appraisals of the material using professional reviewing resources
c. weigh the value of the material as a whole, not just on isolated passages
d. prepare a written recommendation to the superintendent.
5. The superintendent will review the recommendations of the System-Wide MTAC and RENDER A WRITTEN DECISION TO THE COMMITTEE AND TO THE COMPLAINANT.
6. Either party may appeal the SUPERINTENDENT'S DECISION to the Board of Education within five business days of receiving the SUPERINTENDENT'S DECISION. The local School Board has final authority and discretion to determine whether a challenge has merit and whether challenged material should be retained or removed.
Who's buddy is Jay Gaither?
Maybe Rob Hairfield found him. According to Gaither's site his "office has one of the highest DWI conviction rates in the State of North Carolina."
http://www.jaygaither.com/index2.html
OK 11:15 am,
Are you saying YOU read the book? Or just the pages that Ms. Norman dog-eared for you?
It's obvious to me that if you did read the book, you should have had a trained professional educator help you get through it so you would not be missing the key talking points of the text.
Who spoke those words regarding the specified female anatomy? Who were those words describing? WHY were those words used when other words could possibly have sufficed?
Surely as a wannabe writer, you can answer those simple questions. If not...
Maybe you should take an advanced English course at one of our high schools so you will recognize and appreciate the use of key points, literary phrases, and dialog content. There is a right way and a wrong way to study literature. I'm offering you an opportunity to learn how to do it correctly. And you're welcome to bring your skeptic friends along.
Let's see... would it be them soldiers who was taunting Hassan about his Momma and that one booger used them thar naughty words because none of them is nice guys?
So, if a book had characters using this very same profanity in a great award-winning book with an awesome storyline of redemption, forgiveness and love, and it was written for the 5th grade reading level, would you jump at the chance to introduce this the 7th graders? How about 5th graders? Why or why not?
What is the magic age and how do you know?
I'm not a wannabe. I'm not. I'm not. I'm not a wannabe writer. And, I don't have any friends - skeptic or otherwise.
Dothe school mantainance get to drive county vehicles home? If so why?
That wasn't Jay Gaither. It was actually an gay, orthodox Jew impersonator. Buddy found him while he was in Raleigh, paid him to come here to say what he said just so we could bash him on the best blogsite on the internet. The real Jay Gaither is much taller... and I think his nose is thinner.
It was all a set-up.
6:31,
Were you trying to be humorous or ironic? Did you think that comment was witty or intelligent? If so, then you missed your mark.
Just because literature is good does not mean that it is good for you. I propose a simple solution to this impasse. If the News Herald will publish the offending "pornographic depictions" (to accurately quote Gaither) then there should be no problem for our students. However, if the passages are too offenses for are liberal press to put on their pages then there is a problem.
6:17,
I am sorry that you don't have any friends. Try reading a good book. You can live vicariously.
Also, you've proven your ability to understand basic, literal plotlines; however, your explication of the deeper themes inherent in the novel is lacking. Your writing is repitious to say the least.
Your overall grade for you miniscule book report is D-. I'll give you some credit for trying.
By the way, no one ever said the language was appropriate for fifth graders; that analogy is ridiculous and a waste of keystrokes. If you think that tenth graders aren't mature enough to discuss the novel and the power of languag, then you are sorely underestimating our youth.
J,
"Are" is a verb. "Offenses" is a noun.
Have you read the book, or are you waiting for the newspaper to publish those excerpts so that you won't have to read the whole thing? Call Tracy. She can tell you the page numbers for all the "dirty stuff."
To the idiots who want to know about who jay gaither is friends with, who cares? John Ervin came and spoke to the board and he is a paid speaker who does nothing for free. The DA had the right to come express his views and he like everyone else is able to express their opinions. Buddy Armour is an idiot. He tried to get closed session minutes brought out but years before would have never have tried such.Aycock told him the way they do it is in compliance with open and closed meeting laws.He is a baby who needs to resign.Idiot. And it has come to my knowledge that some people were blogging during the live school board meeting about what was taking place. Was scott smith streaming live? If so he should get canned. He should have been gone.
Scott Smith is a fat pussytoad!
Buddy Armour looks like a rabid squirrel! I believe these are two full fledged morons!
Rob told Armour like it was. Buddy probably drew the lines on the map at the board of elections.That is why he wants them ratified.When does his stupidity reach its peak? Scott Smith can give us a diagnosis he is a Doctor.Scott please seek Buddy mental help.
To 8:11,
Just a minor detail...FYI.
If you haven't noticed, all posting times are PST (3 hours behind us), and the meeting was over before 8:00 PM local time.
So much for posting during the meeting (that goes for those of you accusing teachers of bloging on school time too).
Why is it not appropriate for 5th graders? How about 9th graders? 7th graders? Who should make that determination, and what do they base the decision on?
Isn't this decision being made subjectively?
And, why were the parents of these 10th graders not consulted?
But, back to the original premise of the 11:18am post, it will be interesting to read Mr. Burleson's decision on the use of TKR in his high schools.
One last thing.. I can't resisit. "Your writing is repitious to say the least." Did you mean repetitious or rapacious?
To 6:27,
All interpretations of the English language are subjective, so what's your point? The arbitrary banning of any book you wish to choose is also subjective in nature.
While some situations present clear-cut choices, others create plenty of "grey area", as this particular text has. In the end, it's not about what you or I think as individuals, but what the whole of a society will accept, whether it's here in Burke County or in Kabul, Afganistan.
As for what is acceptable at a certain level in school, textbook selection is generally a collaborative effort between educators and the community. In fact, I seriously doubt that TKR was selected in a vacuum. It was likely available in state-approved high school book lists, and was also likely brought up at a multitude of educational conferences, etc.
As for why parents aren't involved in every decision made about books, would you, as a parent be willing to read every text introduced in the classroom or in the library every year to ensure the "level of quality" you imply? There are literally dozens, if not hundreds of new texts reviewed each year for use in our school system. Do you see the potential logistical issues involved? Anyone who has ever served on a committee will tell you this is not the most efficient method of doing anything, much less reading and critiquing full-length texts. Hence, we "manage by exception" when objections arise.
Yes, it will be interesting to see which way the political wind blows on this issue. However, if we start down the slippery slope of censorship, where does it end? How much more in unnecessary funds will utlimately be spent fighting the ACLU or some other "free speech" group when the lawsuits start. If we are all naive enough to think these people aren't watching this situation and just waiting to pounce, then we will get what we deserve. This isn't fear-mongering. This is fact, and these people just love to make the evening news with this type of situation.
Is all this fighting really worth it, or could this have simply been settled with a request to the teacher to provide an alternative assignment?
Think about it....
As for being three hours behind a computer friend of mine is trying to track the location of the host site.They are working hard and have found it is through 2010 that this blog site is paid for. That's when scott smith loses his contract with bcps.Hmm could it be scott is the originator of this blog.Maybe we can ask jay gaither to help us track the host with some of his political and legal pull.
Your friend doesn't know much about computers. The host of this blog is Google. You don't have to pay to have a blog. You can make your own for free. The blogger domain expires in Jun 22 2011. I am sure Google will renew. And I am pretty sure Google doesn't even know/care about Jay Gaither.
Thanks for playing
4:19,
You make me laugh. Trying to "strike fear into the blogger masses", are we?
As for finding out who we are, now that's a challenge, not that I give a flip whether you find out or not. You see, Google can be sued big time if they give out anonymous posters' ID's, especially if it results in monetary damage to those posters. They won't give you the time of day for that reason alone, and if they did, we'd all retire off the lawsuit money.
Nice try.
Just wondering how much money Oprah has donated to Obama's church?
Thanks Scott for the technology info. You will still lose your job which you should because you are worthless and a cocksucker. Thanks for the blog though.
I don't know and don't care. Unless she starts giving to Burkemont Baptist, you probably won't see anything about it on this site.
"Some of the stuff thats been said on here could lead up to some huge lawsuits."
I do not care about the kite runner.Seriously who gives ten owl shits about towel heads running around flying kites? The books should all be nonfiction.That would give real account of the taliban.
Yeah if scott can prove who wrote it. Leading to lawsuits.Scott does aycock tell you this shit? You know you are a sleazebucket. Cocksucker
Trying to "strike fear into the blogger masses", are we?
Welcome to the brave new world of politics, where no one is ever satisfied...and there's always something or someone to complain about.
A year ago, Buff and Norman would have been raising holy hell if the "old board" tried to seal closed-session general accounts.
I would love to know why people feel that Scott Smith deserves to be called such names. If these people knew Dr. Smith, they would find that he is a nice, hard-working, good-humored, intelligent man with a great family. Also, sorry to burst bubbles, but he was NOT hired by David Burleson; he was hired by Dr. Stewart. Sadly, I guess there is no point in trying to find out the real truth about people. Hell, people in this county can't get past the dirty parts of a book so that they may draw their own conclusions from it. Ignorance is a choice
6:43, obviously you have not read the book.
Ms Norman wears thong panties and Tim Buff flosses his teeth with them. Thats sick.
Obviously, Ignorance IS a choice.
7:23 really when did you see this and if you did maybe you whould go to the board meeting and let everyone know about it, hell maybe it can even be voted on 5-2
It's truly amazing what you can do with cut and paste on this blog. I'm certainly enhancing my vocabulary too...
It's truly amazing what you can do with cut and paste on this blog. I'm certainly enhancing my vocabulary too...
It's truly amazing what you can do with cut and paste on this blog. I'm certainly enhancing my vocabulary too...
It's truly amazing what you can do with cut and paste on this blog. I'm certainly enhancing my vocabulary too...
when are they gonna announce the football coach for draughn
From all accounts it may be scott lambert who becomes draugn's football coach.Jerry baker and company will like this because they will get someone who will do what they want.I think the draughn booster club needs new members the one's they got now think they run the show. About june one of the high profile booster member's will get a surprise.It will put him in his place.
Scoot Smith does what for the system besides kiss ass? He needs to go. By the way does anyone ever see randall show his ass with the new board? The answer is no!Randall may think he intimidates people but he has been seen shaking before and his voice quivering when being questioned or when the heat is on.I would love to see him snap back at Barnard or Hairfield he would get his ass handed to him and he knows it. Randall why dont you or Scott Smith get into a debate at the board meetings with board members?Show them you run the show.
Oh yes, David Barnard is a real scary brute - one who cannot seem to get his stories straight. Remember his report on the "buzz bars" at Patton? The ones that supposedly cost $50,000 apiece? Mr. Brackett held his tongue and got the FACTS before he responded. Turns out the buss bars cost $1400 apiece (installed) and will be invaluable in terms of flexibility of use for the vocational building.
And who will ever forget his famous civics lesson? Yes, Barnard is a real intimidator. However, he needs to mumble a little further from the microphone. We don't care that he needs a beer every time he gets antsy.
Oh, and Hairfield is also a terror. Yes, he sure put Mr. Armour in his place a couple of times. Turns out old Rob can't read a statute or understand what the word "population" means. His two policy change proposals bit the dust before even getting a first reading. And his pals hung him out to dry on the let's-fire Sam-Aycock fiasco. No question about it, he represents Burke County very well. A real force to reckon with.
4:38
Why don't you join the Draughn Booster club if you don't like how things are being handled. You sound like a 7th grader, all complaint and no hint of a solution to offer. When you join the Draughn boosters, then you too can run the show. I hope you will like your new basketball coach, Andy Hodges, and word is Charlotte Buff is in line for the data managers job.
Scott thanks for the info.Brackett should tell the board to go to hell and you should to.Maybe you can stop charlotte from getting that job.We know how buddy got you yours.Scott dont worry rob is to stupid to read statutes but maybe he can ask for you to get fired.Rob knows a little about statutes he worked in probation.Ive heard buddy quote them when they help his cause but he cringes when they do not support his stupidity.Scott quit getting mad when people slam you on here.Seek counseling.
Yeah maybe rob dont read the statutes verbatim but buddy can not seem to realize the board cant ratify the map he drew because their is no defenitive line which shows wher the western district is.It seems buddy wants to do something even sam aycock does not consider to be legit.When will buddy realize his days are numbered?
To 8:31,
Now that you opened the door, the operative phrase here is "WORKED in probation". Why isn't he still supervising probates? Personal reasons? Job dissatisfaction?
8:36,
When a person's days are said to be numbered, that usually means he only has a short time to live. Surely you are not communicating threats against an elected official? There are statutes that discourage such behavior.
Scott lambert is not fit to be a head coach.All the kids I know at eb cant stand him.
To the above idiot, no I did not mean buddy was going to die he will be voted off the school board and their is already talk the good ole boys want to run robert patton.As for the comment above that about rob not still being in probation why did scott smith not keep the job he had before burke county?Why did all the deadbeats from the bakery lose their jobs and find paradise island in the burke county schools? The thing about the good ole boys club is they do not realize the changes that will begin to take place around june at the end of the fiscal year. There will be some that wantknow what hit them til the last day.Tim and Tracy are going to start feeling the heat from their own supporters if they dont get off the pot and do something.Naming the principals was just a start to what they had better do.As for keepingthe heat on this board yes we should because there were some promises made that certain individuals would not be here in fall 2011 when the new majority will or may seek re-election.It is time to move through bcps like water running over a dam.
I am getting confused. The old board is the good ole boys? The new board is the burkemonte mafia? What is the difference?
Barnard,Karen and Sain do not attend Burkemont Baptist and I think bashing churches is absurd.Does that mean if people go to Martinat's church they condone not paying your bills or money owed to people? No.Or, if you go to Burleson's church you condone lying in the middle of an investigation?I think not. Leave the church's out of this.Burkemont does have a lot of members I wouldnt want to tick them off come election time. We are both bigger than church bashing,at least I am.
I meant Hairfield where I put karen. Sorry, I was typing to fast.
I didn't say anything about Burkemont Church or anyones church. I thought it was an area of Burke county. I was just repeating what I have heard. Change it to the Fraud five if you want. The question still remains, what is the difference?
Because they havent been corrupted as the old group has. Question to you.Did Any Brandon,Ray Martinat,Jerry Yoder not run with promises to gid rid of Dr Stewart and make Burleson the Superintendent? They delivered on that promise and here we are today with people who promise to change the friends and family tour that has plauged our system for so long. The sta t board has two systems who have rampant neopotism in their schools.Where do we rank on the list number two.They are thinking of disolving the other system and letting the state run it til there is an election to see if change is made.This system was on the verge of the same thing. people like Scott Smith, Robert Bonner,Charles Cook, and I could go on and on.Deadbeats is the defenition of those folks.
Charles Cook and Robert Bonner are good people just ask them.Better yet ask Buddy Armour and Steve Demiter. Steve is related to Bonner.Funny that at one time Demiter,Cook,Setzer and Bonner all worked for the bakery.I do think Demiter and Setzer have a tough job now but the other two waist taxpayer money.Minimize them make them work as regular maintenence or custodians and see how long they stay.
Ok, so the plan is to get rid of the "deadbeats" and the nepotism. Which from reading this blog, is pretty much every administrator and teacher who does not agree with the school board. Last I heard, there is a shortage of good teachers and administrators.
I also have read about the current nepotism. Karen Sain getting elected and her husband getting a promotion. Tim Buff's wife in the running to get promotion to DHS. And the various other you rub my back, I'll rub yours rumors out there. But keep telling yourself they are not corrupted and they are honest politicians. Don't forget to thrown in a "doing it for the children".
Meet the new board, same as the old board.
I am not from Burke co and really don't have a dog in the fight, but I do like a good fight. From what I can tell, your school board personally helping surrounding counties and systems solve their teacher shortage. Keep up the good work.
Karen's husband did get a promotion which the superintendent said he made the move.I believe the superintendent made this move to make the board lay off his back and get his way with draughn where he could name all the coaches and everyone would be happy.Burleson has learned if you cant beat um join um.I just hate that the board is to stupid to realize what took place.Scott Lambert was david's choice for football coach no matter what.They worked at Freedom together.How many more deals will david cut? Now we know why tim took karen to file for school board. He had to have two women who would believe everything he said.I am ashamed of this board because I have not seen the law layed down yet.When will it happen?
To the above comments about teachers and administration I have no problem with teachers and their is a major shortage.Adminstrators are a dime a dozen.David Burleson needs to go elsewhere and prove every one wrong that he does have a backbone and can do the right thing.He cant here because he is to into making everyone happy. If you hate the new board I dont care, they had better do what they promised the people.The only one trying is Rob and Tim needs to get out of his way. Get a new attorney not one that protects Burleson's backside.
As an outsider to Burke county looking in, there is no way you can avoid accusations of nepotism. Burke County just doesn't have a lot of people moving in or moving out. You have the same families. There is going to be nepotism, no way around it. In addition to family relations, you also have church families. This just adds fuel to the fire.
Now there just happens to be two different sides accusing the other side of the same offense. The new board needs to realize they have some good people working for your schools and that they don't have to agree with you. They are the ones really helping the children, not the board.
Maybe we shouldn't let politicians run the schools.
Finally, keep in mind that "this too shall pass"
As a parent I care about getting good teachers and administrators. I would hope the school board would too.
I think their priorities are all wrong.
8:30am
Contrary to your unpopular belief, administrators are not a dime a dozen as you will soon realize as Draughn tries to get up and running.
The board should look very carefully at reducing some of the jobs which are a burden on the taxpayers.They should look to increase teacher and staff salary's anually and hold off on giving central office adminstration any raises. Randall Brackett needs to be put out to pasture. The old board did everything it could to self destruct. Will the new board settle in and let things go the way they were or will they make impacting changes to bcps?
10:13
Exactly which jobs are a burden to you?
Governments reduce certain positions sometime. Example Troy Houser use to be the county's public information officer when the commisioners decided that job was no longer needed troy was told and given a few days to leave.Its called a reduction in force and Robert Bonner and Charles Cook, and Bill Woody are a few examples of what should be reduced. If they have tenure in Mr.Woody's case make him teach in the classroom.Mr.Cook should be a head custodian or custodian and let the principals hire and fire custodians.Bonner does not have tenure so he could be told you have 30 days to seek employment elsewhere. This is not being mean or crude but with the loss of jobs in the county overall the county,schools,and city or town governments should look to relieve the taxpayers expense on salary's.
10:33
I would have to agree with you in the case of Bonner and Woody. However, unless the principal is given the supervision of custodians, then Mr. Cook's position is needed.
Before Mr.Cook had his position the principals were in the supervision of custodians.The late Maynarnd Reese previously held this position. I think the principals should hire the people to be in their school across the board. I certainly do not mean to fire everyone and it can be done in a way that is proffesional but as I see it for now these are some moves that should be made. And if Mr. Cook has his position lifted I do not think he should recieve the same salary just to suffice him.He should be compensated for years of service and entry level position if this was done and he chose to stay.
Has Oprah donated money to Obama's church? Just wondering.
BEST BLOG LINE YET:
"Meet the new board, same as the old board."
well, this board is not mixing its chocolate & beer, is it?
seems like the former board had a hankering for that.
dead
R.I.P.
resurrection
If there is a teacher shortage in Burke County, which I don't believe there is, it exists because of the politics of individual schools and not the school board. The daily routines of our classrooms are largely determined by principals and vary greatly from school to school. Teachers don't choose a school or a system to work in because of the board.
vitss10:37,
Actually, the routines in the classrooms are dictated primarily by the NC Standard Course of Study and content is driven by the No Child Left Behind Act. While principals have a great deal of influence on day-to-day operations of the schools, it is Board of Education policy and actions which shape the bigger picture, when it comes to recruiting teachers.
Teacher turnover has ranged from 8-12% in Burke County (100-150 teachers per year) for the past 10 years. Many of these teachers are hired from outside the state because NC universities just aren't turning out enough new teachers to satisfy this demand (along with all the other systems in NC). After a few years, many teachers opt to leave to return to their home state for better pay, or just decide teaching isn't for them. Many teachers move to other districts with better supplements and less perceived political instability. Some will simply move on due to perceived insecurity of their jobs.
Who the heck wants to work in a system that "rules by fear"? Why would anyone want to work for a system where your personnel records can be accessed freely by board members who just might have a personal vendetta against them? Do you really think we don't need to "sell" our entire school system to these people and show them they are entering a stable work environment?
If you want to recruit the best people for any job, you have to present the image of stability, and integrity. Anything less is unacceptable.
Amen!
It's tough to recruit well-educated, highly-qualified people to a county where 43% of its school board barely made it out of high school.
Through the electoral process, this county has testified as to the importance it places on education, overall literacy, and good decision-making.
Thankfully, our local Turkey Federation apparently has higher standards than this county's "moral majority".
no post since yesterday? have all the babies run out of things to whine about?
IT APPEARS SO.
Hmm...
Maybe Tracy has learned to keep her mouth shut!
boring...
Is it true that the Turkey Federation ban Tim and Tracy? If so that is classic....run out of the Turkey Federation but allowed to be school board members...how comic is that?
Blah Blah Blah
"Some of the stuff thats been said on here could lead up to some huge lawsuits."
Lawsuit's a--, your stupid, you must be a dumb a-- democrat.
Yes, it's ironic that the turkey federation can police itself while the BOE cannot.
Tony Robinson has featured Tim and Tracy a couple of times in his journalistic masterpieces. I recall one article about Tim and Tracy rabbit hunting together in a neighboring county. And who could forget Tracy's first turkey kill that was plastered all over the News Herald? There was another story about the duo demonstratng turkey calls at a community house function. Then the paper featured Tim decorating his Christmas tree with turkey feathers. Every event -a true Kodac moment and Pulitzer-worthy entry.
I guess the newspaper thinks our chairman and vice chairman don't get enough recognition for their many educational contributions to our system. I'm just all swollen up inside with pride. Er, false alarm. It was just gas.
"Lawsuit's a--, your stupid, you must be a dumb a-- democrat."
THAT'S FUNNY!!!!!!
Who is sick of seeing David Burleson in every week's edition of the news herald? Is someone trying to tell us that it would be a mistake to get rid of him? There is no reason he should be given that much pr no matter who he is. Tim and Tracy promised there would be changed when they had a new majority. Has Burleson and his minions got to these two and cut deals with them? Time will tell but many are thinking this board has let David settle back in to his comfort zone.That's not what the electorate ordered.
I Bet Rob has more support than any Board member right now. He has tried to do things but the other pussy's want. I hear they are keeping Aycock around til he gets his name engraved on Draughn then they will cut him. Also, Randall has rumored to people that he will retire when this school is open. We can only pray. Rob keep up the good work.
Retired Teacher 08
2:18,
Reitired teacher '08? You obviously didn't teach English, if you were actually a teacher at all.
Regards,
Retired brain surgeon, '08
Speaking about bullshit, did anyone read Greg Walker's letter in today's News Herald?
What a fucktard...
Any truth to Tracy preventing some first grades from going to see Horton hears a Who?
So Dr. Scott Smith, now we know what you are a doctor of. A retired brain surgeon. You Sir are a joke.
2:18pm
Are you kidding me with that Rob comment? You must believe like he does that he invented latitude and longitude. What a moron. You are right, he is trying to do stuff and if you consider stupid stuff the way to go then I guess he is your man. Since you brought him up with all his self rightous harping on fair play, why did his grandson get to give his speech at the school board meeting. Only the first place winners were supposed to perform and the grandson came in second. I'm sure a lot of other second place winners would have liked to be recognized but their gramps isn't on the school board. Sounds like a little perk to me. Rob can't have it both ways, he can't cry nepotism when others get favors and look the other way for the grand kids to get little perks.
5:16 yeah and i also heard shes going to try and get spongebob cancelled only in burke county you know how evil that little yellow guy is
Well he does live in Bikini Bottom!
Spongebob and patrick are alittle "too close" as friends.
don't get me started on Squidworth!
Scott Smith is an idiot. He has been a leach on our system since Buddy Armour got him a job.
4:42am
Who would you like to see in charge of that department?
Could someone please list the real reasons you think Dr. Smith should be let go? I see lots of insults, but I don't see the actual reasons.
I agree! I haven't seen a single fact, just name calling. They also seem to think he is the only one that knows anything about computers. Say something technical and they will call you Scott.
So far my favorite reason to fire him is because he is a pussytoad. What a joke.
"no post since yesterday? have all the babies run out of things to whine about?
March 24, 2008 7:25 PM"
Believe me, we "babies" are just getting started. This new board is and will be under the greatest scrutiny in Burke's history. It took a Pearl Harbor to wake America up to the imperialism of Japan. It took a 9-11 to wake us up to the evil reality and intentionality of international terrorism. And yes, it has taken the election of The Four plus One to wake this county up to those who would threaten the stability and effectiveness of our school system.
"Whine?" I do not care what you call the revealing of truth or the exposure of stupidity. But this I do care about: Our students are not going to be short-changed by the Fab Five or their ilk. Not without a fight.
So whether it is through "Glen's" blog or by some other means, the assalt on education by this new majority and their disciples will not go unnoticed!
March 28, 2008 2:03 PM
Fire Dr. Scott Smith? Since his contract is public record, I discovered that with his 2006 renewal, he received NO additional money beyond what the state salary schedule permits. So the only raises he will get are what the legislature dictates, and that money will come from state funds. And guess what folks? According to the minutes, Mr. Buff and Ms. Norman STILL voted against his contract.
So are you nay-sayers upset because of his performance? You seem to know little or nothing about his performance. Or are you just jealous because he is smarter than any collective ten among you?
Wait. I know what it is. Even while in "constant counseling" and 'medicated to the max", Mr. Armour can still find school system personnel more qualified for available positions than you could ever conjure up or imagine. Certainly more qualified for their jobs than the Big Five are for theirs.
Many educators in raliegh have thought for years Burke County's school system is one of the most troublesome because of the friends and family tour. Scott Smith is paid with tax dollars theirfore he can be questioned or talked about. He and other friends of the administration have gotten their jobs through sucking up. You may hate the new board and that is fine.Many who voted for them are disgusted because they have not done their jobs. Not in the way you gutless wanders think but they have some reshaping that had better take place soon with certain positions.
If Scott Smith, David Burleson or any other people were so valuable,why is other system's not beating our doors down for them? Scott can and will face srutiny just as you profess the board will and we will all be happy. You people need to think what will happen if this board starts doing what it promised the people.It will not be paradise island for those who have had it so well in the past.
You mean like Catawba County offering Scott a tech directory position or Avery offering David Burleson a super job.
You may not like them and think they suck up, but in all honesty they do a pretty good job.
David applied at Avery and got turned down. One of the Board members of Avery saw to that. As for S Smith I do not know if he was offered a job and must take your word for it. David applied at Ashville-city schools and was not considered either. Maybe they could get in another system and should try.They are to comfortable here.I have always wanted to see what David could do in another system.He is ruined here he owes to many people. If he can go to another system he should try.
10:14am
What do want to see David do in the county that is not being done? I would say that every system in the country has the "friends and family tour". Why did Rob's grandson get to give his speech at the school board meeting. Only the first place winners were supposed to perform and the grandson came in second. I'm sure a lot of other second place winners would have liked to be recognized but their gramps isn't on the school board. Sounds like a little perk to me. Why are you not up in arms about that. It starts small and grows from there. Did you really think this board would be different? Why do you think everyone got their jobs sucking up? Maybe they were really the best person for the job. After all, the current board has proved time and time again that the most qualified is not necessarily the best person for the job. Maybe the old board used the same criteria.
did
First, in the case of Rob's grandson did he invite him or did Mr.Burleson? And , both grandson's gave the speech's so I did not pay much attention to who came in first or second. I will be upset if Charlotte Buff gets a job at Draughn. I am concerned about David Burleson sitting in on interviews for Draughn.Is he influencing the decisions? Has the majority of the board made a deal with administration where they both come out smelling like a rose? The only thing Burleson has not got was a principal he chose.He helped name the football coach and him and the booster club have their noses to intwined in Draughn so much they are now getting what they want. What are you upset about? No they are doing some of the things the old board did and that is not going to bode well with the electorate.
I think deals have been cut and it is a shame.
fwaTo 11:05am
About the grandson, it was the last speech given and Mr. Burleson did not invite him up to speak. It was an awkward moment and the kid stepped up and began his speech. Grandpa did not stop him. I was responding to some previous blogger concerning family and friends of the previous board getting jobs in the system. Some people seem to be in a constant state of aggitation because Scott Smith works in the system. I have yet to hear why they don't want him in the job except that he is a friend of Buddy's. Should less qualified people be put into jobs, as in the case of Mike Kinney, because they aren't friends with or relaives with someone in the system. Personally, I would rather have the more qualified person. To answer your quesion, I am not upset about anything. I want to use this blog as it was intended, for discussions, not name calling and sour grapes rants. I agree with you about Charlotte Buff. I believe a lot of people will be upset if she is hired at Draughn.
Has Oprah donated money to Obama's church? Just wondering?
did snipers fire at hillary in bosnia?
for the record... david b never applied to avery county. But was asked several times to submot a resume. get the facts straight. Where have tracey or tim been asked to submit their resumes? Bilo? The Mighty Dollar?
Yes. I believe both she & her daughter were under attack.
Avery County would roll out the red carpet to get David Burleson as well as many other counties. You can name call and whine all you want but the facts are the facts....David Burleson cares about children. David Burleson talks with students....he is a very visable figure in all of the schools. As a parent I see David Burleson at MANY community and school functions. David Burleson has childrens' best interest at heart....I have personally witnessed David Burleson give his own money to help a family in need. So please don't throw stones at David Burleson....if this county loses the leadership of Mr. Burleson it will be a very sad day for the Burke County School System.
Mr. Burleson does care about children but playing the political game the way he has in the past does not bode well for the future!
People can be replaced. I challenge you to read Dean Smith's book The Carolina Way. It talks about people and change. Change is good but many are afraid.We get into a comfort zone when their is no change. Every one needs to be challenged. David needs to be challenged
What was Rick Sherrill doing driving around Granite Falls with Betty Terrell? Wonder if they were going on a double date with Tim and Tracy?
David is well-known across the state. All he has to do is let it be known he is looking for a move. The offers will materialize - no question about it.
Burke County Schools has done many innovative things for students that have become the model for other systems across the state. Two that quickly come to mind are Senior Projects and Burke Alternative to Suspension. Burke County was the first system to assign Senior projects to ALL seniors - not just honor students as did Mecklenburg. The SBOE took our model and ran with it.
Yes, my contacts across the state will tell you that presently, David Burleson and his administration are the only assets this school system can claim.
Our new school board is now notorious as well. It is the laughing stock of the state - worse than CMS. Ms. Norman's antics and Mr. Buff's arrogance are becoming famous - or is the word "infamous". Yes, people, our Big Five have made quite an impression already on many education people throughout this state - and none of it is good.
REALLY ???
Who do you talk to? I talk to people on the state board of education and they have not been amused at past board antics. When Christopher Cambpell got involved in the false removal of tracy norman he wanted and wished he had never had anything to do with it. Again you will say Tracy and the students broke the law, and they could have.But, I and many others would love to see how our administration would fare as well inside the courtroom on this matter.It would not hurt me who got in trouble be it Tracy Norman,David Burleson ,Billy Anderson or any kids who may have been involved.
If Mr.Burleson can get another job so easy why dont he? Or, is it he has to finish his doctorate before he can be taken seriously?
David has seen his fun in the sun and it is time to move on.
Rick Sherrill is a hell of an educator and would be an asset to BCPS!
laws were broken ???
do tell.....
What qualifies Rick Sherrill to be called a Hell of an educator? I know, it is his ability to know what he wants!! Let me see now, is it a Principal at East Burke or an assistant superintendent in Alexander, or Principal at East Burke or an assistant superintendent in Catawba, or a superintendent in Pamlico or an associate in Burke County? What a joke!!! He does not even deserve to have his name mentioned in the same sentence as a good educator. The only thing he is noted for doing is having extra-marital affairs with any one that wears a skirt!!
i can't believe laws were broken.
NO LAWS WERE BROKEN.
IF LAWS HAD BEEN BROKEN, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN IN LOCAL PAPER OR ON THE RADIO. THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WOULD HAVE BEEN INVOLVED AND AN INVESTIGATION WOULD HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.
DUH.
In response to the 2:40 comment, are you implying that someone needs an advanced degree to be taken seriously? Be careful how you answer...
...that's what I am implying. Did you need an advanced degree to figure that out?
Fun in the sun is OVER.
if an advanced degree is the requirement for being taken seriously, then everyone should pretty much ignore what the chairman and vice-chair of the school board say, correct?
i guess so...like we should ignore all the VOTERS that placed them in office...remember? they WON !! you all LOST...
So if Mr. Burleson's "fun in the sun is over", why did your fellow board members - including your chairman and vice-chairman - openly deny that there is an adversarial relationship between the board and the administration?
Do YOU know something the rest of us do NOT know? Are you saying that your election winners are not truthful?
Looks to me like John Ervin knew exactly what he was talking about. He apparently isn't the only one who has followed the career of Col. Sherrill.
adversarial relationship?
not with this board & the VOTERS who placed them in office :-)
Yeah, well, the VOTERS are not infallible. They put George Bush back in the White House.
And apparently, the VOTERS that put this bunch on the school board are having regrets. So, I believe there is a brewing adversarial relationship in VOTER paradise.
In response to anonymous 3-31, it is a well known fact that ole Rick has had an ongoing affair with Betty Terrell that started when she was his Principal at Liberty. It would be nice and cozy for them if they both had offices at the central office. What a wonderful role model for the community, the students and the employees!!!!
It makes me happy that everyone is making false accusations against Mr.Sherrill.It proves people are really afraid he will get the job and guess what? He has worked in many different systems and knows how a system should be ran.He does not take crap from no one!I guess randall is more afraid than anyone because he knows rick will tell him what street to walk on. Now, David Burleson and Rexanna Lowman have been seen numerous times together.Is there something going on there? Rick would be a tremendous asset to BCPS and we need to hire him.David Burleson needs someone like him with strong leadership. He was the best principal to ever run East Burke High and he is doing a fantastic job in Pamilco as Superintendent.Andy Anderson was accused of havung affairs in Caldwell County before he came here.We do not need to travel that road. Mr.Wilkinson also had a lady friend at EBHS he was seen chasing around quite often. Need any more affair accusations? I can write a book if need be. Thanks for your continual stupidity.
"Some of the stuff thats been said on here could lead up to some huge lawsuits."
Lawsuits a-- your full of sh--!
but you aren't ;-)
OH GROW UP PEOPLE!
YOU ARE NOT IN FIRST GRADE ANYMORE.
I heard shanda macfarlin ran off another coach at patton.Now I know why kids wanted to stay at freedom.I guess if jk dont wint the conference next year he will be next.
this blog is DEAD
It's truly amazing what you can do with cut and paste on this blog. I'm certainly enhancing my vocabulary too...
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It's truly amazing what you can do with cut and paste on this blog. I'm certainly enhancing my vocabulary too...
It's truly amazing what you can do with cut and paste on this blog. I'm certainly enhancing my vocabulary too...
It's truly amazing what you can do with cut and paste on this blog. I'm certainly enhancing my vocabulary too...
It's truly amazing what you can do with cut and paste on this blog. I'm certainly enhancing my vocabulary too...
It's truly amazing what you can do with cut and paste on this blog. I'm certainly enhancing my vocabulary too...
It's truly amazing what you can do with cut and paste on this blog. I'm certainly enhancing my vocabulary too...
It's truly amazing what you can do with cut and paste on this blog. I'm certainly enhancing my vocabulary too...
"Some of the stuff thats been said on here could lead up to some huge lawsuits."
Anonymous 4-7 who do you think you are kidding about Rick Sherril's ability as a principal? He is not qualified to carry Danny William's jock strap much less be compared to him as a principal!! When you talk about a lot of experience, you are really saying that he is so unstable that he cannot decide what he wants to do. He took a promotion in Alexander County and lasted a total of two months before he came crawling back to East Burke. As far as his job at the coast, East Burke High School has more students than the entire system at Pamlico. A middle school student could run that little one room school system. You seem to be justifying his whore hopping because other people do it. A school system leader should have morals above reproach. After all, they are role models for the students and employees. If you doubt that he is guilty, just ride through Caldwell County about any weekend and you can see it yourself.
is this a Gay blog ?
Thanks to the above for pointing out ricks flaw's.Andy Anderson did a lot of moving from school to school in caldwell county.It shows you are afraid of rick and afraid he will take over if david does not get his contract renewd.
David has got to quit stalling the board in posting the associate superintendent's position or some repremand should be placed in his file.
He should be put on probation. He is not above the rules of school personnel policy. No one has ever challenged him.
Anyone notice the New Patton logo?
Infringement number two.
It looks exactly like Orlando Predators arena football team.
It is funny that we do not encourage students to be artistic and draw the logo and let the students vote on it.I hope Draughn is more creative and allows all students to draw a logo and then vote on them.
Tracey Norman is HOT ! Tracy if you see this "Them panties are eaten" yeah baby.
Theres alot of flaws at patton.Starting with the principal who runs her own mafia over there.I have heard from students and parents of students who go there about how she treats the kids over there.She basically treats the students like complete crap and treats them like they are little kids.
Shanda really does treat her students like they are dogs. I had a child her had her as a principal in middle school.Every time I would try to talk to her about certain things, she was so UNGODLY RUDE and acted like she didnt care to her what I had to say.She wants all the power she can get and does not want to know any one else opinion about anything.Thats why alot of students who were supposed to go to patton decided to stay at freedom is because of the way they were treated by her in middle school.she also sent letters telling lies about some coaches who are freedom and made alot of slanderous comments due to the fact that kids wanted to stay at freedom.I know for a fact there were better candiates for that job.Now that comrade mcfarlin is at patton,she has turned things in a huge communist party and ive heard this from several people who have kids who did decide to go to patton.I also havent forgotten how she showed her butt at the freedom-patton basketball game.yelling and screaming saying freedom was running up the score so then orders the coaches not to schedule freedom next year in basketball.Then she runs off the girls basketball coach because they only won one game and then runs off an assistant football coach and then runs off the softball coach because she thought he was too hard on them.she also hired a teacher assistant who has had court issues over hitting a handicapped student.That teacher also does not have the same last name that he did at the time of the accident,plus he also teaches in the ec department at patton.I guess the don of the mafia there gets everything she wonders why students didnt come there.Its mainly because of her.It will be a cold day in hell before any of my kids every have her for a principal again.She needs to ran out of town and take her underbosses with her.
Shanda McFarlin is an awesome principal. She is a caring professional that expects the best from her students. The students at Patton High have risen to the challenge and soon that school will be one of the best high schools in the state. One of my children graduated from Freedom and the other attends Patton. The difference is night and day. Mrs. McFarlin is an incredible leader and I am thankful my child has the opportunity to attend a school under her direction.
I have also had problems with shanda.I would try to talk to her several times to talk about how to help my child do better in school and it took her a month to finally return my call.When she did finally returned it, she acted like she didnt care that my child was struggling in school and was very rude.I guess if had my child been a straight A student for came from a rich family she would have help or if they would have been a member of the little league all star team.My child is now at freedom where they have a great principal who is willing to help everone.Brian Oliver is 3 times the principal shanda is.My child isnt an athlete but I dont blame them kids one bit for wanting to stay at freedom.Better principal and better teachers.
Patton counselor (J.L.) is running around with twenty six year old married father of one, Josh McFalls baseball coach. How does the board like that?
Steve Demiter announced he is leaving to go to catawba county. Fact or myth?
Fact. Steve Demiter will be an Asst. Superintendent for Catawba County Schools. That will be one more Central Office salary the new majority can divide among the TA's.
Now Tim's personnel committee can put their plans to do all the recruiting, hiring, and firing into motion.
We'll let them organize and work the Job Fairs, travel to all the universities, and work directly with principals and supervisors to find the people they will need. Of course, someone will have to explain to at least two committee members what a university is.
And Tim and Company are going to need plenty of new faces in the classrooms because Mr. Demiter's exodus is just the beginning. Who is going to want to work for a school board like ours?
Tim and Rob and Tracy had better get a teaching degree and license. Plus they can put Barnard back in the classroom.
Whoever said last November's election was good for the surrounding counties knew what they were talking about.
Losing Mr. Demiter will devastate Burke County, and lead to an even more desperate teacher shortage. But I am happy for him; at least he is free of this maliciousness now.
Well steve is one of the ones i wish would stay, but burke county can and will find someone to do the job.Steve will have teachers in another county to rent apartments to now.
really ???????????????
This just in!!! Flash!!
Tracy Gets Gobbler
(AP)Tracy Norman, Burke County School Board Vice Chairman, killed a trophy turkey earlier this week. The killing took place just off the Wolf Pit Road north of Lake James where her vehicle has been spotted on numerous occasions. When asked if she was hunting alone, she declined to comment. A favorite stalking place for the bearded goober, I mean GOBBLER, the Wolf Pit area is frequented by many hunters in search of that elusive (turkey) tail.
I think it's awful that you people think you need to report the whereabouts of Ms. Norman and Mr. Buff!!
You never report the sighting of any other board members. Is that fair? Is it even relevant to the education of our students?
I seen Sam W. drinking cold beers while mowing grass. Is that cool or what.
Tracey, thats my kind of woman. Go Girl.
To 8:04 AM:
Yes, it's relevant. Board members should be visible - and not just when there's an academic program.
I see Sam Wilkinson and Buddy Armour at student sports events all over this county. They are there cheering for the kids on the field or on the court. I've seen them.
I've also seen Mr. Armour eat lunch at our school. I've seen him BRING lunch for some of the kids at my school.
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