Tuesday, September 29, 2009

New Super

talk about it here

127 comments:

Anonymous said...

Saint Stellar

Anonymous said...

Why leave big town fame 2 come here to Burke County??? INTERESTING.....

I do hope he does some good here. We'll see....

Anonymous said...

maybe Tracy needs a saint so she can say Bless me Father for I have sinned and be forgiven.

Anonymous said...

I thought it was funny when the media asked him about his life insurance

Anonymous said...

Exactly what did Mrs. Stroup do in Caldwell County?

How many times has she been married?

Anonymous said...

back on topic ... Stellar does not have a Stellar record. It is easy to see. They want him, just to do as much damage as possible. He seems to be an AXE man. As in clean house, get rid of all the principles and administrators, and all anti Stellar teachers.

Anonymous said...

Exactly what did Mrs. Stroup do in Caldwell County?

How many times has she been married?

Anonymous said...

11:17 and 11:39 blogger...the topic here is new super. Take your ADHD medication and stay on topic.

However if you really want to go off topic one could ask how many homes has Norman as wrecked. Or would could inquire about the alledged affair between Buff and Norman.

That's what I thought, you don't really want to go there.

Anonymous said...

Susan Stroupe was the principal at Hildebran Elementary and then Glen Alpine. She also was at Table Rock for a while I believe, in addition to working in Caldwell School System. Now, what the hell does it matter how many times she's been married you idiot?

Anonymous said...

Exactly what did Mrs. Stroup do in Caldwell County?

How many times has she been married?

Anonymous said...

Superintendent David C. Burleson welcomes you to the Burke County Public School System. Mr. Burleson leads the 2,500 plus school system employees as a strong proponent of each student’s worth and as an innovator in exploring a variety of opportunities to reach each student’s potential. Working diligently with all staff, he sustains attention to the components of successful schools – curriculum, school organization, educational philosophies, instructional practices, family and community involvement. He recognizes all of the above as powerful tools in unleashing the power for student success.
A graduate of Appalachian State University with an EDS. in Administration, Mr. Burleson, an Avery County native, high school valedictorian and Magna Cum Laude honoree, came to Burke County in l982 where he began his career at Freedom High School as a math teacher and coach. He served as assistant principal of that school from l989 through 1991 until becoming the principal of what was then Oak Hill Junior High School. He returned to Freedom as principal in l992 and remained in this capacity until moving into the associate superintendent’s position in l996. Mr. Burleson became superintendent in 2000 and has been a pioneer in education from pre-k to grade twelve and beyond. Under his leadership, the school system recently was awarded the prestigious National Magna Award of Excellence for its pre-k mobile education on wheels. His unparalleled list of accomplishments include the following: helped develop the Burke County Public Schools Drug Policy, developed the first PTO at Freedom High School, created summer camps for students, procured millions of dollars in grant monies to address student need/creative programming, and realized alternative educational programs for those who need a different approach to education. Also, during Mr. Burleson’s tenure as superintendent, the county has experienced the lowest drop-out rate in the public school system’s history.

Professionally, he has received local, regional and state Principal of the Year Awards, Burke County Educational Office Personnel Administrator of the Year Awards for four years, 2001 North Carolina Middle School Association Superintendent of the Year Award as well as acknowledgement for several published articles and innovative presentations.

Very active in church and in community affairs, David has a litany of volunteer and leadership accolades including church member, deacon, Sunday school teacher, and active participant in the Morganton Rotary Club, Tar Heel Association of Principals, National Association of Secondary School Principals, Burke County Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, the North Carolina Standards Board as well as serving on several local community boards and committees for a better Burke County. He has a broad spectrum of other interests which mainly involve being a Civil War enthusiast and spending time with his wife, Beth and two children, Heather and Shannon.

Anonymous said...

http://www.hmleague.org/stellarvita.htm

Anonymous said...

You need to go to the above post.
It sure kills David Burleson's resume. This guy has had national acclaim and, serves as chairman of the National Dropout Prevention Committee of Educator's.
We are getting a steal folk's.
His children and, wife already have their respective degree's.

Anonymous said...

Exactly what did Mrs. Stroup do in Caldwell County?

How many times has she been married?

Anonymous said...

Where is Tracy sleeping tonight?

Anonymous said...

I think the more important question 4:32 is what the HELL has your CURRENT Burke County BOE done for you??? And our educational system???

Susan Stroup cares about our children's education with passion and commitment to excellence...

Whereas Tracy doesn't appear to give a hoot about education... she certainly appears to be on a mission to ensure high schools lose accrediation!!! Why would someone do this to our children??

Hopefully, the new Super will not bow to her. At least he can say Massachusettes!!!

Anonymous said...

Tracy is the Queen.

Get use to her, because she's going to be around for a while.

Anonymous said...

Yeah - we hear she's been around.

Anonymous said...

Exactly what did Mrs. Stroup do in Caldwell County?

How many times has she been married?

Anonymous said...

Which district does Tracy Norman really reside in?

Anonymous said...

Tracy resides in Burke County.

She is Queen of the Board of Education.

Haven't you figured that by now?

And don't give us that "just wait until November" crap, because I, I mean, SHE accomplished her mission.

Have a nice day.

Anonymous said...

Steve Ohnegshore or whatever is the neighbor to Mrs.Edna Weller.Now we know why he has pumped David Burleson up as a saint.There was hardly any mention of Dr.Stellar on the newscast.Steve after looking at his resume I would be embarassed if I was a David Burleson supporter too.Steve you better stick to Friday Night Football,and weather reports.

Anonymous said...

Tim's song to Tracy......your the Queen of my doublewide trailer park.

Anonymous said...

Yeah your Queen is such a refined, well educated, liked and respected person...............NOT.

Anonymous said...

NOVEMBER 3rd....Queen no more.

Anonymous said...

TO 5:22 pm

don't give us that "just wait until November" crap, because Tracy accomplished her mission.

LONG LIVE THE QUEEN!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Queen of....

lying

cheating

dented can world

butchering the English language

moving map lines

emptying the fund balance

losing court cases

whining

hiring the joker

not living in district

tight black pantsuit

dissing SACS CASI

She's a real winner!!

Anonymous said...

You are right.

She is the QUEEN.

Queen of accomplishing what she set out TO DO!

November 3rd ?

WHO CARES!!!!!!!!!!

Misson Complete.

Anonymous said...

You know - its kinda funny if you go to http://www.dropoutprevention.org/ndpcdefault.htm

there is NO MENTION of Art Steller/Stellar every being involved (even as past staff/president)
Hmm?
It says that Stuart Udell is the chairperson. Did they check of his resume? Seems fishy to me!

Here is the Board

http://www.dropoutprevention.org/about/people/netexec_board.htm

where is Dr. Stellar?

Anonymous said...

One would think Schwartz would have completed a thorough background check.

If he didn't, surely the NCSBA would have checked all those items listed on Stellar/Steller's resume.

Did we spend a lot of money for nothing?

Anonymous said...

I think the guy is scum but he wasn't lying about the dropout thing.
http://tinyurl.com/yako6s7
This is a pdf of the annual report. It lists him

Anonymous said...

5:16 I would be embarrased to be a SWAT supporter as well. I truly have never seen "civilized" people act so uncivilized. I know, I know, they are mad. That doesn't give them the right to make complete fools of themselves. I've talked with quite a few people, and thats not just my opinion.

Anonymous said...

@4:10, 4:14, and 5:16
If his CV was so great, then why did at least 15 other district decide NOT to hire him?

http://www.wickedlocal.com/taunton/news/x737349183/End-of-tenure-for-schools-superintendent

and this was posted Jun 29th.

Anonymous said...

at 10:59

nice generalization

Too bad I am not buying what you are selling.

Anonymous said...

I will never be embarassed to support Stroup, Wilkinson, Armour and Thomas.

November 3rd will be our finest day yet!!

Anonymous said...

What is embarassing is the current BOE chairperson.....Can Jimmy help her with the pronunciation of Massachusetts?

Anonymous said...

November 3rd ?

WHO CARES!!!!!!!!!!

*** Misson Accomplished ***

Anonymous said...

and that is what we will say on Nov. 3rd.....Mission Accomplished.

Get your hat, your coat and
L E A V E!

Na na na. Na na na
Hey hey goodbye.

Anonymous said...

Okay.

But remember, Burleson left first.

Took his hat, took his coat, now

L E A V E!

Na na na. Na na na
Hey hey goodbye.

Anonymous said...

You mention above about Dr.Stellar never staying in one place long enough.He was able to get those jobs.Why could the past super not bag a big new gig?

Anonymous said...

Why did Eddie Grindstaff get escorted out of the meeting by the police?

Anonymous said...

Eddie Grindstaff ????


who cares about Eddie Grindstaff?

WHAT does he have to do with the Burke County Board of Education?

Anonymous said...

"But remember, Burleson left first."

Yeah with a check for $140,000.

Anonymous said...

WHO CARES!!!!!!!!!!

Obviously you do. I mean you keep posting it

Anonymous said...

Grindstaff allegedly threatened a young girl at the Board Meeting when super was named. Who knows if he did or not.. I wasn't there to see it. Many claim though he a huge supporter of Norman. If that's true...I was thinking of buying another house and I will not be using his services.

BTW - Allegedly Tracy's campaign ads are soon to air on the Big Dawg!!!! Did she record saying Massachusettes????

Anonymous said...

Now, this site is DEAD.

Anonymous said...

If your "mission" was to:
fire someone without cause at a huge cost to taxpayers, successfully gerrymander voting lines, violate open meeting laws on numerous occasions, lie to the press and then get caught (State demanded the meeting? NOT)align yourself with a fellow BOE member who forwarded racist comments, create more positions and subsequently fulfill them them via nepotism, ignore a principal who violated confidentiality by taping a CONFIDENTIAL meeting, "win" a whopping $20 thousand after spending out at least 1/4 million in legal fees, and manage to put SACS accreditation at stake, you're right, MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! Talk about being proud.....

Anonymous said...

Uh, Yeah.

That was our mission.

Just wait until I take Mr. Rob Hairfield's seat.

It's good being Queen.

Anonymous said...

I don't think dead means what you think it means

Anonymous said...

Just clicked on the BCPS website. The November BOE meetng has been changed from Nov. 2nd to Nov. 16th.

Was it changed to accomodate Ms. Norman? In case she doesn't get re-elected it still gives her time to pull her little switch-a-roo with Hairfield?

Anonymous said...

that's exactly what it is honey.

do you have any idea how difficult this is for me to respond here & hold a meeting at the same time?

;-)

just hold on. this is gonna get good.

Anonymous said...

Tracy is so big now her seams are ripping on the black pantsuit.

Anonymous said...

Exactly what did Mrs. Stroup do in Caldwell County?

How many times has she been married?

Anonymous said...

I don't know, but I heard that Mrs. Stroup and Mr. Armour were seeing the same psychiatrist.

Anonymous said...

Stroupe accuses Norman of threatening her !?!?!

WHAT HAPPENED ?

News Herald, were you there when this happened?

1:08:40

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2295782

Anonymous said...

REF: Susan would be the first to request us to 'stick to the issues'.


YEAH, THAT'S WHY SHE WOURLD BE SO RUDE TO INTERUPT MS. MINICH & YELL, "FOLKS, SHE JUST THREATENED ME"

JUST ANOTHER SWAT LIE.

IF TRACY THREATENED YOU, WHAT HAPPENED ?

WAITING.

Anonymous said...

REF: "If Susan wants to let it go, we need to let it go"

THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED TO DO, SINCE NOTHING HAPPENED & THIS WOULD JUST MAKE SUSAN LOOK LOONEY...KINDA LIKE WAVING HER MAGIC WAND.

Anonymous said...

Tracy go take care of your boys. Oh yeah they don't want you. We don't want you near our kids either you piece of low life shit.

Anonymous said...

9:20...a typical SWAT supporter.

Anonymous said...

10:22 - a typical buffoon

Anonymous said...

5:47 PM




Naw, too easy.

Anonymous said...

CHICKENS

Anonymous said...

Tracy did write a character threat to Susan during the forum. Tracy also repeatedly wrote "Liar" on her yellow notepad and should it to Susan. I was there it was clear Ms. Norman was shoving notes in Susan's face. However, being the classy lady she is Susan will let the voters decide on Nov. 3rd Ms. Norman's BOE fate and did not want to press character threat charges against Tracy.

Anonymous said...

Tracy DID not threaten Ms. Stroup in any many, way, shape or form.

If she had, don't you think the media would've been all over it??

DUH???????????????????

Anonymous said...

She did - watch the video of her sliding her legal pad over to susan. PLEASE quit laying to make your LIAR Chair seem better. She is fat, and ass, got mental problem, doesnt understand marriage, or how to raise her kids. enough said!

Anonymous said...

Tracy DID not threaten Ms. Stroup in any many, way, shape or form.

If she had, don't you think the media would've been all over it??

DUH???????????????????

Anonymous said...

Saw Tracy's ad in the paper today. What kind of low-life would use her dead father to try to get votes?

Anonymous said...

Don't forget, everybody, that even after November 3rd, our real problem is Tim Buff, the mastermind behind everything. Tracy, Rob? They're just puppets on a string. It's going to be hard to clean house when someone's next to you kicking the dirt piles.

Anonymous said...

Tracy DID not threaten Ms. Stroup in any many, way, shape or form.

That my friends, is the truth.

Anonymous said...

No she didnt "threaten" she was going to blackmail her about shoving her son the a closet for behavorial issues. and he was sitting at the closet dorr NOT IN THE CLOSET. Tracys kids have behavior problems all the way through school. And yes - she shoved notes infront of my friend susan several times during the meeting, calling her a liar and saying i will tell them what you did to my son. To me - that is a dirty no good leader. How ethical and mature is that normam supporter and THAT IS THE TRUTH. ASK SUSAN YOUR YOURSELF. OR BETTER YET WATCHT HE VIDEO HOW SHE ACTS. Tracy has backed on the pounds, broke up a marriage - several for that matter- stolen table clothes from Morganton Church of God, was removed from Pleasant Ridge church for gossiping and stirring up rumors and having inappropriate behavior on church trips and functions, was asked to leave burkemont as well. what does this say about a person? she has no higher education, she got a g.e.d. and he answer to what qualifies a person to serve - just by getting voted qualifies you. You at the mess we are in since she was chair. sorry norman buff supporters, talk to charlotte buff, or todd norman, or former pastors... you will find out the truth. Thats what i did.

Anonymous said...

and my typos above - who give a rats ass! you get my point!

Anonymous said...

to 11:02 PM,

That's a bunch of typos?

Anonymous said...

The News Herald didn't report any "threats" upon Ms. Stroup


The Big Dawg didn't report any "threats" upon Ms. Stroup

Just more SWAT propaganda

Anonymous said...

So many type-O's could hardly follow what she was saying. Maybe you should get your kids to proof it before hitting post.

Anonymous said...

The News Herald didn't report any "threats" upon Ms. Stroup


The Big Dawg didn't report any "threats" upon Ms. Stroup

Just more SWAT propaganda

Anonymous said...

Get the truth here...


http://tracynorman4schoolboard.com/

Anonymous said...

The front page on Norman's website looks very professional however when you click on the tabs for issues and biography nothing is there.

Anonymous said...

Went to the norman website to get the truth. Nothing there.

Anonymous said...

The News Herald didn't report any "threats" upon Ms. Stroup


The Big Dawg didn't report any "threats" upon Ms. Stroup

Just more SWAT propaganda

Anonymous said...

I am sure susan or caroline thomas made this page to look like tracy did it. RIGHT? Get a grip you tracy lovers - she dont even have the brains to build a blog! GED MY ASS!

Anonymous said...

Any ol' fish can float downstream,

but what kinda fish can get elected & clean house ???

Anonymous said...

11:02 you have accurate information. One of her sons was also caught in a dark room taking liberties with another girl. We really can't blame the boys. They just didn't fall far from your big rear end. She told dirty jokes during a valentine's dinner. She told dirty jokes on a women's retreat. Todd lived in hell until she left. She became obsessed with one of Todd's old girlfriends from many years ago. She then started going to the church that the former girlfriend was attending. This low-life has no business around our children.

Anonymous said...

Too bad Tracey couldn't talk any of her living family members into backing her.

Anonymous said...

sad but true, last blogger.

Anonymous said...

Tracy will win.

Just like she did before.

THANK you Burke County.

Anonymous said...

Tracy has a better chance of growing a 3rd eye than winning this election again.

Anonymous said...

What's ol' Dave Barnard up to these days?

Boy, he sure did his best to help Burke County, didn't he?

Anonymous said...

Isn't it interesting that Kristie and Andy Hodges' address is listed as the address of the inventor of Tracy's website. This was revealed on the MNH's blog. Word is Kristie or her momma (Libby Cooper)called Welker and threatened a suit, but the address is public record and the cat's out of the bag. Who wouldn't be ashamed to be associated with TN or Timmy or Karen or Rob?

Anonymous said...

The Tim and Tracy train think they are the only smart people in the county - which makes these rogues anything but smart. How do you explain Tracy's name above the address 700 Carolina Street, Valdese, NC? Every time you do a search on the GIS, whose name shows up?

Anonymous said...

found this on the whois database...so where is it that tracy is 'suppose' to be living?

the burke county school board shows her as:
207 Brittian Drive
Morganton, NC 28655

but the address below is different..Tracy are you lying about your address again?


Registrant:
Tracy Norman
700 Carolina Street
Valdese, North Carolina 28690
United States

Registered through: Automattic
Domain Name: TRACYNORMAN4SCHOOLBOARD.COM
Created on: 04-Oct-09
Expires on: 04-Oct-10
Last Updated on: 04-Oct-09

Administrative Contact:
Norman, Tracy joeltown48@yahoo.com
700 Carolina Street
Valdese, North Carolina 28690
United States
8284135849 Fax --

Technical Contact:
Norman, Tracy joeltown48@yahoo.com
700 Carolina Street
Valdese, North Carolina 28690
United States
8284135849 Fax --

Anonymous said...

I have heard that tracy is counting on the people near timmy's parents house for votes..that is the Hilderbran and South Mountain area. SWAT needs to get some signs or reps down there to educate those folks on how she has screwed up the schools in Burke.

Anonymous said...

Any ol' fish can float downstream,

Anonymous said...

I live near Hildebran - I haven't talked to a soul that supports Tracy.

More signs wouldn't hurt at all.

Anonymous said...

What's ol' Dave Barnard up to these days?

Anonymous said...

I understand that the Old 18 area near Rhoney Road and fire station is peppered with SWAT signs. I have asked, and it seems the 2000+ SWAT signs are pretty much all given out. A hot commodity. Is Tracy living at Wayne Buff's house (on Mt. Gilead Church Rd.) most of the time now?

Anonymous said...

So, if any ol' fish can float downstream, and Tracy claims to be a fish with a backbone, is she a carp? Jellyfish are invertebrates, but you won't find one in a stream. Most fish you find floating downstream are dead. The salmon only swims upstream to spawn and then it dies and floats back downstream. So, Tracy, what are you saying - that YOU have a backbone? That YOU have successfully gone against the current? What did you gain?

Oh, yes. I forgot. Your trip upstream earned you the worst defeat in school board election history.

Anonymous said...

Signs don't win elections.

VOTES do.

Anonymous said...

I hope Tracy is not swimming up stream to reproduce. The courts are very busy with two of her homeschooled boys. We sure don't need anymore Tracy Stamey's floating down stream

Anonymous said...

Maybe Jimmy Crack Korn Jackumen is keeping her up now.

Anonymous said...

"Signs don't win elections.

VOTES do.

October 16, 2009 1:12 PM"

You are so right! Oddsmakers are giving SWAT an 8:1 edge. With almost 1700 votes in so far - not counting absentees - I'd say Tracey could have used a sign or two.

Anonymous said...

8:1? Is that all? It won't be a good win unless SWAT is favored 12:1!!! So get out there and vote, people. Send the message to Tim and Karen and Rob that you are waiting on THEIR election

Anonymous said...

I DON'T CARE WHAT THE MARGIN IS, AS LONG AS S.W.A.T WINS...


GO SWAT!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

What's ol' Dave Barnard up to these days?

Anonymous said...

"What's ol' Dave Barnard up to these days?"

I guess he's filling in that big ol' sinkhole of his at his town home on Collett Street. SWAT workers at the History Museum poll said he would not take any SWAT literature. "I know how to vote," he said.

Thank you, Barnyard, for resigning so we could take back our schools in 2009 from the dumbasses still in control!

Anonymous said...

Saw Stellar in Teeters yesterday - incognito, no less. But he was easy to recognize. So tiny.

Anonymous said...

Barnyard took an oath to do what was best for burke county's children.

by resigning, he did just that.

thank you david...

Model 10 said...

Here's a suggestion to you folks who want to return-to-sender their Tracy cards. Put B&S Discount Foods as the return address and inundate the dented can store with her crap. After all, Timmy paid for all of it.

Anonymous said...

Can we get a list of Trashie's donors?

Anonymous said...

SOS broke the law!

Anonymous said...

Just HOW did SOS break the law?

Anonymous said...

Exactly what did Mrs. Stroup do in Caldwell County?

How many times has she been married?

Anonymous said...

Where did Tracy move those map lines?

Anonymous said...

Anyone seen the August and September bills from Rich(er) Schwartz yet?

Anonymous said...

Exactly what did Mrs. Stroup do in Caldwell County?

How many times has she been married?

Anonymous said...

Schwartz was worth every penny.

WHO CARES?

it's just tax payer money, & i don't pay taxes

Anonymous said...

Does anyone know why Ric has to drive Saint Stellar aound to the schools. Is he navigationally challenged?

Anonymous said...

'Exactly what did Mrs. Stroup do in Caldwell County?
How many times has she been married?'

Well, first of all Tracy, she worked at a real job. How many times has she been married? At least she's married.

Anonymous said...

How many times has Tracy wore the black pantsuit?

How many times has Tracy been caught in a lie?

What did Tracy do in Burke County? She moved the lines after she left her family.

Anonymous said...

How many more days before that dead fish floats over the damn?

Anonymous said...

Tracy is NOT like a fish floating downstream.... more like a beached WHALE!!

Anonymous said...

Ahhhh, poor whales.... why you want to insult them?

Anonymous said...

Just a few days until the election... prediction SWAT wins in LANDSLIDE!!! Na, Na, Na hey hey goodbye ... old majority

Anonymous said...

Tracy I think Burke County has figured out you are full of fish shit.

Anonymous said...

Word on the street is that Tracy was in a wreck this weekend and totalled her (Tim's) new car. The accident occurred on Hwy 18 South. Does anyone have any further details?

Anonymous said...

1 week until Nov. 3rd!!! I can hardly wait!!! Approximately 4500 people have voted... Go SWAT!

Anonymous said...

thus far, SWAT 4999

the others, 1

Anonymous said...

Rifleman and Stamey say that SWAT's signs look better than theirs.