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Post by drdavelasik on Mar 8, 2009 16:16:18 GMT -5
Agreed; This behavior towards a parent has tarnished our school board. Without MM's removal from the board it will be difficult for this family (and others in this district) to move forward with confidence. I noticed you said "removal" warriormom. Does this express doubt that he will resign? I think we all have to put our minds around the fact that MM might be with us for 2 more years. While I admire people for speaking out and signing petitions as a means to express their feelings, IMO that will not produce the outcome they want. And the 10 SB candidates that wanted MM gone may find that it is not so easy to "impeach" an elected official, even if that is what everyone wants. I could be wrong about that but if the state has to get involved, then I'm pretty sure that won't happen. I'm very glad he stepped down as president and I don't think he should ever be elected to that position again. I think CB would make an excellent president. Now I need to find 4 people that will work well with MM, even when they don't agree with him. We don't want to have to hire policemen to escort our SB members out of the meetings, do we? Why does everyone have to work well with MM? You must be kidding. Perhaps he must learn to work with those that may not agree with him. As for police escorts, no worries because if this was a possiblity MM shoyuld have been removed from a meeting or two.
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Post by southsidesignmaker on Mar 8, 2009 17:47:11 GMT -5
The Sun can print all the editorials they want, sometimes I feel they are incapable of printing much of relevance. My concern has much more to do with the message sent by the IPPC recently, as this organization is one I take notice of. With the message sent "as strongly worded as it was", it would appear that there is much to be concerned about.
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March 3, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For information, contact: Robin Church, President, Indian Prairie Parents’ Council rhmchurch@comcast.net Statement to the Indian Prairie School District 204 Community The Indian Prairie Parents’ Council (IPPC) Executive Board today issued a response to the recent behavior of Indian Prairie School District 204 Board President, Mark Metzger. The Board said that Mark has failed his leadership responsibilities by exhibiting a complete lack of compassion toward a parent in our community whose only goal was to advocate for his child. Mr. Metzger’s disgraceful conduct and vulgar reference demonstrate contempt for parent advocacy, and therefore, he does not embody the spirit of the working relationship between the School Board and the community that the IPPC Executive Board works so tirelessly to foster. The mission of the PTA is to advocate for every child and, as stated in the Illinois PTA Bylaws, to promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship. PTA further encourages all of its leaders to develop united efforts that will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages of physical, mental, social and spiritual education. In light of our mission, the Indian Prairie Parents’ Council Executive Board does not condone nor accept Mr. Metzger’s behavior and attitude. “We fully expect any discourse within our community to maintain a civil and respectful tone; anything less is simply unacceptable,” said IPPC Council President Robin Church. # # #
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Post by momto4 on Mar 8, 2009 17:58:48 GMT -5
The Sun can print all the editorials they want, sometimes I feel they are incapable of printing much of relevance. My concern has much more to do with the message sent by the IPPC recently, as this organization is one I take notice of. With the message sent "as strongly worded as it was", it would appear that there is much to be concerned about. **************************************************************************** March 3, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For information, contact: Robin Church, President, Indian Prairie Parents’ Council rhmchurch@comcast.net Statement to the Indian Prairie School District 204 Community The Indian Prairie Parents’ Council (IPPC) Executive Board today issued a response to the recent behavior of Indian Prairie School District 204 Board President, Mark Metzger. The Board said that Mark has failed his leadership responsibilities by exhibiting a complete lack of compassion toward a parent in our community whose only goal was to advocate for his child. Mr. Metzger’s disgraceful conduct and vulgar reference demonstrate contempt for parent advocacy, and therefore, he does not embody the spirit of the working relationship between the School Board and the community that the IPPC Executive Board works so tirelessly to foster. The mission of the PTA is to advocate for every child and, as stated in the Illinois PTA Bylaws, to promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship. PTA further encourages all of its leaders to develop united efforts that will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages of physical, mental, social and spiritual education. In light of our mission, the Indian Prairie Parents’ Council Executive Board does not condone nor accept Mr. Metzger’s behavior and attitude. “We fully expect any discourse within our community to maintain a civil and respectful tone; anything less is simply unacceptable,” said IPPC Council President Robin Church. # # # FWIW, this message was from the few people who make up the IPPC executive board without informing or getting consent of the IPPC membership.
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Post by Arwen on Mar 8, 2009 17:58:49 GMT -5
The Sun can print all the editorials they want, sometimes I feel they are incapable of printing much of relevance. My concern has much more to do with the message sent by the IPPC recently, as this organization is one I take notice of. With the message sent "as strongly worded as it was", it would appear that there is much to be concerned about. **************************************************************************** March 3, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For information, contact: Robin Church, President, Indian Prairie Parents’ Council rhmchurch@comcast.net Statement to the Indian Prairie School District 204 Community The Indian Prairie Parents’ Council (IPPC) Executive Board today issued a response to the recent behavior of Indian Prairie School District 204 Board President, Mark Metzger. The Board said that Mark has failed his leadership responsibilities by exhibiting a complete lack of compassion toward a parent in our community whose only goal was to advocate for his child. Mr. Metzger’s disgraceful conduct and vulgar reference demonstrate contempt for parent advocacy, and therefore, he does not embody the spirit of the working relationship between the School Board and the community that the IPPC Executive Board works so tirelessly to foster. The mission of the PTA is to advocate for every child and, as stated in the Illinois PTA Bylaws, to promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship. PTA further encourages all of its leaders to develop united efforts that will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages of physical, mental, social and spiritual education. In light of our mission, the Indian Prairie Parents’ Council Executive Board does not condone nor accept Mr. Metzger’s behavior and attitude. “We fully expect any discourse within our community to maintain a civil and respectful tone; anything less is simply unacceptable,” said IPPC Council President Robin Church. # # # We have a thread about that here: www.ip204.proboards92.com/index.cgi?board=inthenews&action=display&thread=2416
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Post by southsidesignmaker on Mar 8, 2009 18:15:58 GMT -5
Thanks momto4 and Arwen for the clarification. It should be noted that when press releases like these are sent out, many in the district may attach much importance because of the source. Our district is in a very volatile time period, I hope those "in a position of power" are very aware of this.
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Post by steckdad on Mar 9, 2009 1:00:03 GMT -5
Thanks momto4 and Arwen for the clarification. It should be noted that when press releases like these are sent out, many in the district may attach much importance because of the source. Our district is in a very volatile time period, I hope those "in a position of power" are very aware of this. SSSM...regardless of what your views on MM and the SB are, newspaper editorials carry no more weight than a post here on green IMO. the platform is just a larger one...
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Post by asmodeus on Mar 9, 2009 11:32:25 GMT -5
Isn't that a contradiction? Many people look to newspaper editorials for guidance and many will actually bring the endorsement page into the voting booth. (I've been known to do this for judge elections.) This is common for people who haven't followed the issues closely, but feel that their opinions are closely aligned with a particular newspaper.
Of course, it doesn't mean the author(s) are right.
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Post by steckdad on Mar 9, 2009 23:49:20 GMT -5
Isn't that a contradiction? Many people look to newspaper editorials for guidance and many will actually bring the endorsement page into the voting booth. (I've been known to do this for judge elections.) This is common for people who haven't followed the issues closely, but feel that their opinions are closely aligned with a particular newspaper. Of course, it doesn't mean the author(s) are right. Might be a contradiction, but the truth IMO. who knows what agendas or biases the editorial staff at the paper have?
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Post by asmodeus on Mar 10, 2009 1:42:11 GMT -5
True, but it is noteworthy that the Sun has long been accused of being blind supporters of MM and the SB, so this editorial was kind of surprising (for them). And again, I'm not saying the editorial boards have no biases...they actually are designed to, and it's largely the reason for their existence. Many people tend to think of themselves as either a "Tribune guy" or a "Sun-Times gal" for their respective political leanings and look to them for guidance on issues they don't have the time or inclination to follow themselves.
If The Sun began printing radical editorials that didn't match the target audience's beliefs on most issues, it would soon find itself out of business. To that extent you could say their message on MM is probably closer to the community's consensus than not.
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Post by hgf on Mar 10, 2009 23:44:51 GMT -5
People the test is going to come the 1st board meeting after the election. When all 4 new board members ask him to resign. The board is never going to work together if MM is across the table on April 13.
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Post by hgf on Mar 10, 2009 23:49:50 GMT -5
MM better hope the Slate does not win. He will be able to control everyone else but the Slate!!! MM you have 672 hours to keep controlling the board so enjoy the time left!!!
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Post by eb204 on Mar 11, 2009 0:12:47 GMT -5
People the test is going to come the 1st board meeting after the election. When all 4 new board members ask him to resign. The board is never going to work together if MM is across the table on April 13. This is exactly why I am voting for 4 candidates who can work together with ANYONE on the board, with or without MM. I want 7 independent thinkers. Whether MM remains on the board or not, I want to know what the candidates will bring to the table, not who can get someone to resign the quickest. Wow, this group of 4 sounds like a bunch of bullies. Haven't we had enough of that? If these for get voted in, it will be "much of the same". Again, haven't we had enough of that? So, so far the group of 4 has one candidate who can't think of anything positive to say about the district when asked and one who can't spell or use proper grammar/ punctuation in a sentence. That leaves a spouse of a teacher (conflict of interest during contract negotiations??) and Mr. Hepburn. If I were Mr. Hepburn, I would have run on my own.
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Post by eb204 on Mar 11, 2009 0:18:03 GMT -5
MM better hope the Slate does not win. He will be able to control everyone else but the Slate!!! MM you have 672 hours to keep controlling the board so enjoy the time left!!! Sounds like some super villain team..."the SLATE". News flash...he's not controlling the board anymore, remember? Another news flash...he doesn't read here. School board members usually have more sense than to read these boards.
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Post by we4 on Mar 11, 2009 5:18:23 GMT -5
MM better hope the Slate does not win. He will be able to control everyone else but the Slate!!! MM you have 672 hours to keep controlling the board so enjoy the time left!!! Sounds like some super villain team..."the SLATE". News flash...he's not controlling the board anymore, remember? Another news flash...he doesn't read here. School board members usually have more sense than to read these boards. Several school board members do/did read these boards. Not sure if they read this one, but they do read the blue board.
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Post by warriorpride on Mar 11, 2009 6:12:04 GMT -5
MM better hope the Slate does not win. He will be able to control everyone else but the Slate!!! MM you have 672 hours to keep controlling the board so enjoy the time left!!! I think people need to have a different focus/perspective. How about voting in 4 people that have good qualifications, unique perspectives and will focus on nothing but making 204 be as best as possible? We've heard from people that talk about MM "controlling" the SB (which I don't believe), and how awful that is - now you're talking about the slate of 4 "controlling" the SB - why is this different/better?
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