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> What's the Armada? Are they allied with the Queen?
> What's the Armada? Are they allied with the Queen?
ANDREW why are Dave's shoes colored differently on pg. 6231 and pg. 6247?
I figure someone might be amused that I had a six page text document for this adventure on my desktop.
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Most of those notes look like you copy and pasted some of your suggestions into a text document, or maybe it's the other way around.
Edit: Im sorry lp. Ive already forgotten what I used to do before I learned to constantly hit f5 on whichever Heartstuck thread was open. I... I might have been productive once? Oh well, I'm sure it wasn't terribly important...
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What is this 'sufferer' business about?
Anyway, you prefer to stay relatively anonymous, for understandable reasons. Most refer to you as the Nameless, but that's a bit theatrical for your taste. How about your surname? Vantas.
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check that password panel again
The fireplace seems to have gone out.
>Check the fireplace. Alternatively, check out the light in the other room.
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>Hey, c'mon. We can keep a secret, man. Nobody else can hear us through the fourth wall, or even acknowledge our existence as anything more than voices in their head. Who's to know?
>But hey, it's cool. Whatever floats your boat, pal.
ANDREW why are Dave's shoes colored differently on pg. 6231 and pg. 6247?
Vantas: Who is woman who bore to you the bastardized son that would be put up for adoption under your name?
(bearing in mind that at this point in time Vantas may not have participated in Karkat's conception as of yet but depending on the exact timeframe, it's still a thing that may have happened)
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>Is that a wardrobe behind you?
>Retrieve guns from wardrobe
>Express your distaste for guns?
I get the feeling he's talking about them.
At the very least, you can see the same dark blur (potentially Gamzee?) and another ENTER PASSWORD screen behind them. They might be standing in front of an appearifier of some sort, too - I can't quite tell.
I reiterate,
>Elaborate on nature of rescuers.
Oh, the scary woman and the biker guy are trying to crack the password from the MAINFRAME ROOM.
It doesn't seem as though they're having any luck, and you can't leave until they get those FILES they need. Looks like you'll be here for a while.
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Oh, so that explains the BOOBS...alright.
>Inspect the left door, then.
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I've only had the chance to try out the two player setup for this game but I'm finding the strategy to be almost contrived when following the normal rules of play. This is especially apparent in the option to "pass" as there is really no reason to do so in a two player game. The rules state that "the player who has not passed may continue playing cards, one at a time, until he chooses to pass." So what would stop one from playing their entire hand every battle?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I imagine the general strategy element of the game is to weigh the pros and cons of playing too many cards in one battle and not saving enough for the next. But in a two player match, there's really no reason not to throw your entire hand down so that you can refresh up to your limit for the next battle. If/When your opponent passes you can just play all of your mercenaries consecutively until you run out to guarantee not only a refresh of your cards but effectively forcing your opponent to discard all but two of his hand.
Now maybe this is just part of the strategy of the two player game but it just seems kind of cheap. It also renders passing useless because if one of you were to pass early in the round to conserve cards, the other player would play his hand entirely rather than go into the next battle with less cards. Thus, in a two player game following these rules, the game loses its strategic angle and relies more on the luck of the cards.
Anybody else playing differently or am I missing something?
Conversely, playing a two player match using the "draw after each battle" variant seems to solve this problem, or at least adds a new strategic element in playing your hand carefully in order to plan ahead for the next battle. Either way, I still really enjoy the board/card design of the game and look forward to playing with more people to see how the strategy changes.
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I thought you were given enough cards to reach a minimum of 10 cards every turn. If you pass with 5 cards in your hand you can only keep two of them, minus any mercenaries, for the next turn. Then when the turn starts you are given 8 new cards from the re--shuffled deck to meet the minimum 10 cards per turn, plus another card for every territory you control. You can't take more than 2 cards with you from a previous turn into the next turn.
I'll have to read the rules again to see if we've been playing this game wrong.
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I have been playing primarily two player games.
It really depends on what cards you are given, with there being only 2 players it really boils down to what you are dealt more than strategy, but there is still an air of planning.
We have had some amazing games where a territory win was achieved through fantastic hand/card manipulation and deception…mainly with the throwing down of a scarecrow or a surrender during opportune moments and well timed bishops.
As for playing a whole hand, from my experience it is rare. You only need 1 point more to achieve victory, no sense in wasting two good cards you can keep for the next round. The only time we have ever played both our hands is during the opening, getting an early lead is nice, and when it comes down to the final victory point, where it is defeat or trying to prolong the war for at least one more battle.
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A Wade woman is facing dozens of felony charges, with many more possible, after officers linked her to a crime tn the northern part of Sampson County over the weekend.
Megan Lauren Wrench, 22, of 7147 Lee Ave., Wade, was charged with felony larceny; possession of stolen goods; 31 counts of forgery; 31 counts of uttering a forged instrument; and 31 additonal misdemeanor counts of uttering a forged instrument.
Wrench was arrested Tuesday at a residence located in the 100 block of Wrench Road, around 8:40 p.m.
According to detective Clark Wilkes, through interviews and witnesses, Wrench became the suspect in a breaking and entering that took place late Friday night at a home near Wrench Road. Taken in the crime was a lock box containing documents, cash, credit cards and checks.
"We were investigating the victim's report and found probable cause to take out the warrants for the larceny," the detective explained.
However, by Monday, the victim reported that the stolen checks and credit cards had been used. Wilkes said that is when they discovered that over 31 charges had been made to the victim's account.
"There were more," he said, "but we are still investigating those other ones."
More charges could filed in the case, he added.
Wrench was placed under a $47,500 secured bond and a trial date of Aug. 3 was set.
According to the North Carolina Department of Corrections, she has no previous convictions.
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Patch wants to celebrate the summer Olympics, and all the games that go with it!
To do that, we're inviting you to share your favorite photo of you (or your kids, your friends, your neighbors, heck, even your pets!) participating in a sport that is part of the Summer Olympics.
So whether it's sailing or fencing, swimming or gymnastics, archery or kayaking (or any of the 26 sports in the games)—please share your photo! You can post a photo to this article until 5 p.m., July 30.
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photo 57 Credit is Demetrius Webb, University City High School Swim Team Photographer 2011. Caption UCHS Girls swimmer and Water Polo Player, Ariel Neely preparing for championship competition. submitted by Coach Mary Nani Lhotak
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Since it is after 5 PM July 30, I assume the current 61 photos are all that will be considered? Strange that there is still an active Upload button. Looks like some great entries, good luck to everyone!
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9:50 pm on Monday, July 30, 2012
Yes, we'll only be considering the ones uploaded up till 5 p.m....but we won't say no if anyone wants to share more photos!
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Kurt, since this is such a timely event, and submission deadline was Monday, I was wondering when the next round is slated to begin. Thanks so much!
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Hey, Earl. The next round began this morning. See the article here: http://patch.com/A-w60X


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At the direction of two city commissioners, city engineers and transportation staff will begin looking at redirecting funding from two Ringling Boulevard roundabouts to a roundabout at U.S. 41 and 10th Street.
Vice Mayor Kelly Kirschner and Commissioner Terry Turner introduced the possibility of a "test" roundabout at U.S. 41 and 10th Street during a June 16 meeting on the bayfront connectivity plan. They called it a "test" roundabout, because the intent would be to see how drivers react to bayfront roundabouts.
The plan currently calls for the designing of several roundabouts during Phase A, which would last three years.
"Instead of designing several things for three years, how about designing and building one at 10th Street," Kirschner said. "Tenth Street is an important gateway, and it could get traffic off U.S. 41."
But Susan Montgomery, city transportation planner, said moving the $1.5 million in funding assigned to roundabouts at Ringling Boulevard intersections at Palm and Pineapple avenues would mean that the city could be throwing away $125,000 in design work already completed on the Palm Avenue roundabout.
Montgomery also said there is another potential hurdle. Because FDOT already has the Palm Avenue roundabout on its work schedule, the city will have to get permission from FDOT to move the funds to the 10th Street roundabout.
Montgomery said receiving that approval is not a sure thing.
"Staff's point of view is (the Ringling roundabouts) are part of the master plan," Montgomery said. "But the commission may be changing its priorities and saying that connectivity is more important now."
Kirschner implied that could be the case. He said in his time on the commission, he has never heard a complaint that the Ringling and Palm intersection is dangerous or a traffic problem.
"With all the fiscal challenges we have, Ringling and Palm may not be our top priority," he said.
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We are an all female run business who value opportunities to promote other females who are making a difference in their communities and in their own lives. Inspired and motivated by the idea of helping young impoverished girls specifically, we sought out to connect with an organization whose mission we can really stand behind. BRAC's ELA program is dedicated to empowering poor young women. They believing that with the right tools, women can play a crucial role in bringing about changes within their families and their communities. We support this approach of empowerment – helping women to help themselves.
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Chalo Dilli is upcoming Bollywood movie of Lara Dutta and Vinay Pathak. Chalo Dilli is drama movie which is under production and we can expect a good show from Lara Dutta who is very serious about her career as film producer. We have to wait to see if Lara Dutta will be successful producer at the release of movie on 29 April 2011.
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The premise is simple. Mihika is heading back home from Mumbai to Delhi (to her banker husband who lives and works there), and misses her flight and encounters Manu Gupta, a podgy and loud ' Ladies Cut-piece' merchant who has a small 10 by 10 shop at Karol Bagh Delhi.
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As fate (and the script) would have it… Mihika lands up in a situation where she and Manu are stuck together for the rest of the journey to Delhi.
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Budget outlook
So one way or another there is going to be a substantial hole in the budget.
What should we do about it? Craig has started the process by asking the staff to bring forward suggestions for places to cut. The administration will go through the various options and prioritize them then bring them to the board for discussion.
Approximately 80% of the district's spending goes into salaries and benefits which means that any significant savings can only be achieved at the cost of reducing staff. I am loathe to see anyone layed-off in the current economy, so I hope that staff reductions can be minimized. Of course some savings can be found in other areas but there just isn't that much there to begin with.
I can't speak for the board or administration, but personally I would choose to focus on preserving efforts to improve core academic achievement. I've been in organizations that try to save money by trimming a little bit out of everything, but this is a quick road to mediocrity where nothing is done well. We should admit we can't do everything, pick the things we want to do and provide the resources to do them well.
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Does the board/administration know how many staff will retire at the end of the year?
While I imagine this is done anyway, it is a good time to restructure positions and hire people who think of the job with a clean slate. - February 5, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Are there any numbers on what closing Maywood would save/cost?
- February 5, 2009 at 11:05 AM
- Peter Sobol said...
I think retirements are included into the budget models with replacements with new teachers. I don't know what the numbers are at this point.
I know that the administration is compiling numbers on costs of various programs and activities including the consolidation of Maywood & Winnequah. I don't think that number is put together yet but we will probably see it at the next business services or the March board meeting. I expect there will be substantial savings. - February 5, 2009 at 11:24 AM
I completely agree that the focus needs to be on core academic areas. Here are some places that I think need to be examined.
I would like us to look at closing up Nichols. There are empty classrooms at Winnequah, and some room could probably be found at the high school. The central admin folks could work out of the schools we already heat, clean,etc. In addition, the administrators would be closer to the inner workings of a school- which would be good. The library at Winnequah would be fine for board meetings, in fact a larger and nicer space than the current board room.
I also wonder if we can build some bridges with some other groups in both communities to better use the buildings. It seems that the buildings could be used after school and at night for lots of things that would earn us money.
I would like to see a very stringent examination of money spent on sports and music at the high school level. I know that those are very strong and vocal constituencies, but I also think that there is some money that can be cut there.
It seems all of these things can be examined and looked at before we do things like raise class sizes, and cut programs that directly effect student acheivement.
I think it is a good first step to ask the staff for thoughts-- they probably know best-- - February 5, 2009 at 3:08 PM
"I know that the administration is compiling numbers on costs of various programs and activities including the consolidation of Maywood & Winnequah. I don't think that number is put together yet but we will probably see it at the next business services or the March board meeting. I expect there will be substantial savings."
What a shame. This was predicted a few years ago, but was forecasted to happen in the next decade, cetainly not the next few years.
I've heard that Cottage Grove parent groups favor "smaller, neighborhood schools" and in that view would like another building.
When will the interests of the elementary students in Monona be addressed? - February 5, 2009 at 4:03 PM
What needs of Monona elementary students aren't being addressed?
- February 5, 2009 at 4:51 PM
I have three kids who are currently or have gone through elementary school in Monona. Never have I felt that their needs were not met. I think the teachers, the school size and the class size has been just perfect. I cannot imagine a better public education for them. So, if your kids individual needs are not being met, I encourage you to go talk to Ann or your teachers- as I have found all staff members to be totally responsive and open.
- February 5, 2009 at 5:31 PM
In the interests of the common good, the board will need to disappoint some very persistent constituencies. We shall see which board members have the courage to disappoint people who have supported them in the past, and we shall see if we have any who will merely pander to the people who supported them when they ran for office. I like the idea that across the board cuts are not appropriate. But this approach carries the biggest risk for political fallout, so I wish you well in having the courage to do the right thing as you view it. A thankless task if ever there was one!
- February 6, 2009 at 2:33 PM
One thing to add....can the board ask administration to summarize the research regarding class size? It has long been a sacred cow in this district, but what does the research tell us?
- February 6, 2009 at 4:20 PM
" has long been a sacred cow in this district, but what does the research tell us?"
What is your point? I really have NOT seen it as a sacared cow as my child had to deal with large classes size in elmentary 24 to 27 w 4 to 5 kids who have special needs and 2 or 3 who English is a second language and no aide.....
Perahps, a special class size existed for you child, but not mine. - February 6, 2009 at 5:22 PM
I too would like to see the research on class size. Compared to other things, it may be one of the best solutions to our issues. And I have no idea where the above poster goes to school, but in Monona, I am always totally amazed at how many aides there are and how much time they spend on the special needs kids. It is really amazing, and my kid gets really individualized attention from his teacher. If raising class sizes by 2 or 3 kids could help, and the research shows that it is insignificant, then I say go for it.
- February 7, 2009 at 8:26 AM
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- February 7, 2009 at 1:42 PM
"Your kids class not mine."
Well, there we have it in an nutshell, huh? - February 7, 2009 at 4:25 PM
- Peter Sobol said...
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- February 7, 2009 at 5:45 PM
- Peter Sobol said...
I looked through the class size literature last year, and this is my interpretation of it:
Smaller class sizes make a significant improvement in achievement, but only in certain circumstances:
1) Effects are significant only for the youngest students, most notably the first contact year. Although the improved performance is persistent throughout the student's career, small class sizes do not continue to have a cumulative benefit beyond the gains made in K-1 grades. In other words small class sizes are no longer a significant benefit by 3rd grade.
2) In order to see a measureable improvement you need a large reduction in class size to 15 students or so. No studies show a significant difference between 22 and 24 or 14 and 16 - the effect is just too small.
3) Effects of small class size are most notable in students with low socio-economic status.
4) Class size for lower elementary students is not the most significant factor in achievement. The qualifications and training of the teacher have the potential to have a much bigger impact on achievement than class size.
The Odden study for example indicates the effect size of a single teacher training program, Classroom instructional coaching, is 5 to 10 times the effect of reducing class sizes to 15.
I believe the WI "Sage" program is an appropriate approach. Sage targets funding to schools with low socio-economic status to lower class size K-3 to 15 students. This is placing the money where it will have maximum effect, in other areas it is more important to prioritize money to teacher training over class size. - February 7, 2009 at 10:46 PM
Our school district has indeed actually experimented with this very same thing.
Peter, just a few years ago, the Board decided to reduce the 2nd grade classes from 3 sections (in Monona) down to 2 sections, effectively increasing class sizes by 50%, with significant special education and low income student population concerns.
Can you please tell us how the student test scores (standardized testing only, please) compare, from year to year, for the students who were second graders in year 2006-2007 - then third graders in 2007-2008 and now, for this year, 2008-2009??
I know that there was a large contingent of Monona parents concerned about this particular cohort. Please comment on their progress, as a group, over the past three years.
Did our school district's experiment to increase class sizes among challenged classes succeed?
If so, we can immediately start increasing the class sizes in other areas, including our counterparts in Cottage Grove. That should save us significant budget dollars right out of the gate.
We should be fine, speaking from a budgetary standpoint, under that model, right?
Please shed some light. Short of following this model, I fail to see how our school district can survive under the current financial model.
Thank you again for the great amount of time that you devote to the very important issues of our school district. - February 8, 2009 at 9:28 PM
Not sure this would be valid "research" and doesn't qualify as an "experiment". N is pretty small (not enough data), there was no control group and whole host of other issues with drawing conclusions based on this one cohort. Best to go with large, longitudinal studies that have been statistically validated.
- February 9, 2009 at 5:05 PM
- Peter Sobol said...
The situation described above was this: The 2nd grade class at Maywood had approximately 48 students. Our district class size policy puts an upper limit of 24 students in 1st and 2nd grades with a goal of 20, and 25 students from 3rd grade with a goal of 22. Based on this policy these students were in 3 sections of 15 or 16 student in K-2 and 2 sections from 3rd grade onward. Analysis of the student population also showed no significant differences in special ed or low income in this group compared to district norms, however additional aide time was assigned to help with some of the special needs in 3rd grade. On average our K-2 class sizes are about 21-22 students, so the low class sizes in K-2 for this group were what was unusual here, if there was an "experiment" here it was the experiment of very low K-2 class size for this cohort.
I haven't looked at the test scores from this cohort of students, nor would I publicly discuss them if I had (all the district data I have looked through has been randomized to protect student identities.) But I can tell you such an analysis won't be fruitful - the variability in the data due to other factors such as student ability and teacher effectiveness make this too small a sample to draw statistically meaningful conclusions. That observation is based on the time I have spent crawling through our data.
I have however inquired of the teachers and Principal about these students. I still recall verbatim a response I got: "We're having a great year!" Individual experience may vary (its impossible to meet all the unique needs of every child), but there was no unusual cause for concern raised about this group compared to others by the teachers or the principal.
One of the things that we need to remember in the class size debate is that the teachers are not simply interchangeable parts, quality matters. – California spent a billion dollars to learn that lesson the hard way. I really don't think it should be to first order about class size, but be about the efficacy of the teachers. I would rather (and I think the data backs me up) that my kid was in a class of 25 with an excellent teacher than a class of 15 with an average one. - February 9, 2009 at 8:45 PM
Bad answer. Did test scores drop from year to year?
This must be answered as we move closer to mandatory compliance with the No Child Left Behind Act.
The data IS available by grade.
Check it out. I don't like it when you try to talk your way around a real answer because the answer might make you look bad. - February 10, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Sobol's answer makes him look like an scientificly minded person. He's saying that other research (including a much larger sample) indicates the change would not have an effect.
His answer also states that there are other variables that can affect test scores (a small sample does not let you correct for these variable either). From a scientific standpoint, Sobol is being very accurate with his answer.
Many people are not scientifically minded, but I feel the quote from the staff to be comforting to me. I think the teachers would notice a drop quickly and let the principal/board know. I applaud Sobol for getting contact from the principal, instead of basing judgement only upon numbers.
I wish there was finantial support in this district to keep class size at 15, but I realize that is impossible. If the board has to increase classes, I hope they continue the proscess described above: Use research to make a best guess, and evaluate the decision afterwards to verify the research findings. - February 10, 2009 at 2:31 PM
"Sobol's answer makes him look like an scientificly minded person."
While-I agree with Peter in the majority. I fail to understand you post overall
"Sobol's answer makes him look like an scientificly minded person."
I think the whole district know Peter's a scientist....
"the board has to increase classes, I hope they continue the proscess described above: Use research to make a best guess, and evaluate the decision afterwards to verify the research findings.
And you are fearful that might do something else....like consider people in their response? The district is not some kind of machine or grand experiment. - February 10, 2009 at 11:52 PM
Of course Peter's answer is completely right on. We are talking about 47 kids, for goodness sakes. There is no way to look at their test scores and decide that the sole reason for any changes is due to the larger classes. There have been changes in the make up of that class- kids have left, others have come. The teachers talent and skill comes into play. Again, the teachers both third grade and fourth grade, have said that this is not an issue. The kids are doing fine. I would really like to see some of the folks who are complaining about this instead, let's really talk about how to cut a million dollars out of the budget.
- February 11, 2009 at 9:28 AM
re:" Sobol's answer makes him look like an scientificly minded person."
I had two points in my post. First as a response to the post: "Bad answer. Did test scores drop from year to year?"
I felt Sobol's answer was a good one, but it was a scientific answer, and not the emotional one the poster wanted. I think the poster was frustrated by the data, but hearing a response you don't want to hear does not make it a "Bad answer."
Second, I've seen some general criticism on this blog, that the board doesn't think about, nor care about Monona's Schools. I don't agree with the criticism, and beleive the way to argue against it is with clear data behind the decision process, and personal interaction with staff and parents.
While that may be obvious to some, some posts show it is not obvious to all. The board and Sobol should be reassured that their process is a good one. - February 11, 2009 at 10:36 AM
"Bad answer. Did test scores drop from year to year?""
Well. Yea. I agree about the response.... May I ask... have you seen the Air Force's... how to and when to respond to comments in a blog? It may prove very useful for you.
"The board and Sobol should be reassured that their process is a good one."
Oh. Now you have gone a little far for my taste. What process do they have except yelling for data or are they working under a certain set of criteria or process principals?...Say BPR? It has been my observation that they do not-they already have the answer and then find the data to fit their answer(s). Now, I do think Peter is smarter than that one.... Here is sure wishing that you do NOT spend all of your day staring at numbers. - February 11, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Can you please give us an update on the facilities ad-hoc. I have heard from some parents that the options have been narrowed. Seems to me all we can do is decide which one is the least expensive given the cuts we have to make. What is the situation right now, and is there a better place to get updates than on this blog? - February 14, 2009 at 10:12 AM
Exactly. For goodness sake, there is a million dollar-plus budget hole! In light of the budget situation, the board needs to pull the plug on the drama this committee has created before it gets any worse. And much, much worse it will get with ideas like bussing 4th/5th graders from CG to Monona in order to make room for Monona 6th graders at the new school and fulfill the not very well hidden agenda of keeping Maywood open.
- February 14, 2009 at 2:54 PM
"and fulfill the not very well hidden agenda of keeping Maywood open.
Hey smarter pants-what do you think there are like 2 kids in Monona? - February 15, 2009 at 12:35 PM
- Peter Sobol said...
I believe that I am obligated to respect the committee process, so I am reluctant to post on the issue of the ad hoc grade configuration committee here. I may from time to time make basic informational posts, but to do more risks being accused of attempting to improperly influence the committee process. Regardless of how one feels about the operation of a particular committee, the structure is how the board gets things done and I need to respect that process if I expect to hold others to the same standard.
When the committee reports to the board it is our responsibility to ascertain that the process by which the committee operated was thorough, robust and appropriate and that the conclusions make sense. Hold us accountable if we don't.
I know some will consider this a cop-out, sorry 'bout that. - February 15, 2009 at 5:59 PM
I know some will consider this a cop-out, sorry 'bout that.
Nope, I appreciate you thoughts.
However, any chance you could post the reamaining 5 options wo comment? - February 15, 2009 at 6:20 PM
This is not much, but there are minutes from the meeting before the last meeting posted on the district website. It shows the original list and the first rounds of eliminations. It has gone down from there. Also, Candidate Jason McCutchin has comments and thoughts posted on his blog. He is on the committee.
http://jasonmccutchin.blogspot.com/ - February 15, 2009 at 8:01 PM
How to help your budget:
1) Cut all district salaries (teacher, administrator and support staff) by 10%. Keep all employed, if they want to stay. Otherwise, fire them and hire someone else that finds our new salary structure acceptable.
2) Cap the district share of employee health cost at $100/month. Let the employee select whatever health care plan they want, but they pay everything over $100/mo.
3) End employer contribution to employee retirement accounts. Offer employees a tax-deferred compensation plan only. Let them save their own money for their own, often early, retirement. Why should the working stiffs who can never afford to retire pay for these school folks to retire at 55? Is it the the exceedingly dangerous, strenuous work they do for a whole 9 months out of the year that qualifies them for an early retirement? I don't get it???
4) Utilize existing district facilities to accommodate existing district enrollment. We cannot afford to build ANY new facilities while we have vacant, available space in our district. I don't care who gets bussed where or not. Use what we have first! Remember, we are one district, not two.
That should fix your budget hole. - February 28, 2009 at 5:32 PM
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- February 28, 2009 at 5:43 PM
The suggestions above about employee salaries and benefits above are interesting, but the district is obligated by law to honor union contracts and negotiate with the unions. If they can't reach agreement, they are also obligated to arbitrate the settlement, and not likely for an arbitrator to find in favor of such draconian cuts. By law, the teachers are also guaranteed minimum raises.
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KABUL, Afghanistan — On a recent afternoon here in the Afghan capital, 14-year-old Fawad Mohammadi stood shivering on a muddy corner, scanning the street for customers who might buy one of his maps. But his thoughts were elsewhere: the Oscars.
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Fawad, a slim boy with a quiet maturity, had never seen a buzkashi match before filming began. But in other ways, the tale reflects his life growing up in one of the world's most war-torn countries.
Like the boys in the film, Fawad started working at a young age, peddling maps, dictionaries and chewing gum on Chicken Street, where foreigners go to buy hand-woven carpets, lapis jewelry and other souvenirs. And like them, he has big dreams. He wants to be a pilot. (Although now that he has tried acting, he said he'd enjoy making another film.)
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Fawad shared stories about working to help support his mother, five brothers and a sister. His father died of an illness several years ago.
French, 36, who has directed numerous short narrative films as well as documentaries, music videos and commercials, said he made "Buzkashi Boys" because he wanted to show another side of Afghanistan than the one portrayed in news reports.
A Philadelphia native, he moved to Kabul in 2008, in pursuit of a woman who was starting a job at the British Embassy. "I thought I'd be dodging bullets every time I stepped out my front door," he said.
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He formed the nonprofit Afghan Film Project to help revive a fledgling local movie industry, ravaged by three decades of war and by the Taliban, which torched film reels, regarding most forms of entertainment as un-Islamic. "Buzkashi Boys," which was filmed over 16 days in the winter of 2011 and clocks in at just under 30 minutes, was a product of that initiative.
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