Comments on: Lots of blame, but less accountability with state’s School Improvement Grants

By: Is the SAUSD scrambling to comply with School Improvement Grant mandates? | New Santa Ana

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:17:19 +0000

[...] In March, the federal government sent representatives to three districts that received School Improvement Grants to see how the money was being spent. The visits revealed that many schools had not done what they promised, such as replacing principals or other staff, increasing instruction time for all students and providing time for teachers to collaborate on lesson plans and other improvement strategies, according to the Contra Costa Times. [...]

By: Doctor J

Doctor J — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 01:16:41 +0000

@Theresa, no wonder they are having a hard time figuring out how they need to correct their PRACTICES and GRANT LANGUAGE. All they had to do was turn on their computers and watch a free webcast.

By: Theresa Harrington

Theresa Harrington — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 01:03:14 +0000

Rose Lock told me that no one from MDUSD attended the meeting.

By: Doctor J

Doctor J — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 01:01:07 +0000

State Board of Education webcast reply is now on-line. If you watch the several segments on the SIG funds you will appreciate the BOE. Check the agenda first and then you can pick which segment you want to watch. It is also useful to see what a fair and balanced school board meeting looks like. You will also appreciate the great video and sound system. Enjoy ! http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/ag/ag/sbewebcastarchive.asp

By: g

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:19:35 +0000

Speaking of where MDUSD vehicles are spending their time… at 9:15am this morning there were (7) seven MDUSD official cars and trucks lined up at Holbrook Elementary, and (8)eight private vehicles. How many people is Measure “C” Solar really paying for?

It’s starting to look like we should call it Pedersen Incorporated.

By: Doctor J

Doctor J — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:39:26 +0000

@MDUSDBW, Maybe someone can clip one of the GPS units to his car and we can see where he is spending his time. Probably would be better to drop one in the bottom of his golf bag. Anyways, MDUSD burns, and Lawrence fiddles.

By: MDUSD Board Watcher

MDUSD Board Watcher — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:16:19 +0000

Dr. J.,

When you get paid as much for doing as little as Lawrence does, it takes lots of time to spend that money.

By: Doctor J

Doctor J — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:19:20 +0000

So where is Lawrence ? MDUSD is in crisis mode and the Supt is no where to be found. What is with that ?

By: Theresa Harrington

Theresa Harrington — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:01:40 +0000

I can’t let rumors like that go unanswered.
I am certainly trying to follow up on the budget and SIGs.
On a positive note: There is now a sign outside Northgate HS explaining to the public what is going on in the parking lot. I assume the same is true at other solar construction sites, but I haven’t checked.

By: Doctor J

Doctor J — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:57:42 +0000

Theresa, I think post #61 was being funny. However, post #59 might be serious. I hope you get the scoop on the story, and pics to go with it.