tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186797.post112670606323981617..comments2023-12-29T05:24:43.830-06:00Comments on Kay Brooks: Stunning.Kay Brookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06073075957511329333noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186797.post-1126734287684402022005-09-14T16:44:00.000-05:002005-09-14T16:44:00.000-05:00The couch was a donation, as stated in the article...The couch was a donation, as stated in the article and my comment. However, it still speaks volumes in that a leather couch in a lounge is more of a priority than computer equipment, lab equipment, etc. They could have said that's a really generous donation, but we really need X more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186797.post-1126732751261052492005-09-14T16:19:00.000-05:002005-09-14T16:19:00.000-05:00And everyone knows that you can't really be a prof...And everyone knows that you can't really be a professional or do a quality professional job without a leather couch. How have I managed all these years without one? :-/<BR/><BR/>Seriously, I didn't see the article but it may be that the couch was a donation. If it was purchased specifically for the school, I would have thought an investment in books, or chalk or cleaning supplies would have been a wiser move. <BR/><BR/>What a sad state of affairs when folks actually believe that appearance and stuff is this important.Kay Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06073075957511329333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186797.post-1126726706202744192005-09-14T14:38:00.000-05:002005-09-14T14:38:00.000-05:00Although I'm sure they were written well before th...Although I'm sure they were written well before the results of yesterday's referendum were in, the timing is propitious for two articles on McGavock in today's East Davidson edition of Davidson A. M. Even though donated, the expensive looking leather couches and chair and, although only a slivver is visible, the apparently large TV in the school's Hall of Fame speak volumes about the school's priorities. McGavock Cluster Parent Group president Steve Glover said "It gives(McGavock) a professional place for when you hold a meeting or talk about school busines." Like your next illegal distrubution of campaign liteature?<BR/>As if this weren't enough, another article reveals these buried gems. McGavock has a student/teacher ratio of 18.9. McGavock also has one guidance counselor for every 342 students. While I'm sure they will point to the remarkable job they are doing with such limited resources, my admittedly small private high school(PDS) originally had a combination guidance counselor, teacher of two classes of Chemistry, and assistant principal for 12 grades. I guess the workload wore him out; his replacement dropped the Chemistry. Note he was also assistant principal. How many assistant principals does McGavock have. More resources or just effective use of existing resources?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186797.post-1126715257010755732005-09-14T11:27:00.000-05:002005-09-14T11:27:00.000-05:00Thanks for your kind comments, George.And you're a...Thanks for your kind comments, George.<BR/><BR/>And you're absolutely right. We need to start the budget process MUCH sooner. And that whole, if we don't pass a budget the mayor gets his, isn't right. I was listening to Phil Valentine this morning and I like what he said: if we don't pass a budget it needs to default to the last year's budget. There's bound to be some problem with that, but the discussion has to start somewhere.Kay Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06073075957511329333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186797.post-1126712336789326772005-09-14T10:38:00.000-05:002005-09-14T10:38:00.000-05:00Excellent commentary(as always)!When the budget wa...Excellent commentary(as always)!<BR/>When the budget was first before the council I attempted, as you, but was overwhelmed by the task of sorting through the propaganda in the hope(vain?) of finding any meaningful data. We now have about 9 months, so let's roll up our sleeves and get to work. What about it Nathan, Bob, Blake, and Ben? Where and when? I'd also welcome members of council, if open meetings requirements don't preclude; But then let's have the press and anyone else--Bring it on!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com