Cheatham Parent
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02-26-14 11:32 PM - Post#166408
Anyone have any information on Wayne Boline? Saw a post on Facebook he is running for place 6. Anyone know of any others yet?
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SB
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02-27-14 10:39 AM - Post#166413
In response to Cheatham Parent
Two seats are open and the incumbents in those seats have both filed for the election, Board President Louise Master and Board Vice President Mark Jones.
Wayne Boline has filed to run for the seat occupied by Jones.
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02-27-14 11:09 AM - Post#166415
In response to SB
Louise Master occupies place 6. Wayne Boline is challenging her for that seat.
Mark Jones occupies Place 7. Paul D. Jackson III and Jimmy Trotter have also filed for that position.
For clarity, although Louise and Mark occupy the board officer positions of President and Vice-President, this public election is for the placenumber on the Board, not for a specific Board office.
At the May regular meeting the Board then sitting will elect its own officers. I mention this now because this appeared to have been a point of confusion for Myers and his supporters last year who thought he was running for Board President.
Filing is still open. Deadline is Friday, Feb 28.
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SB
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02-27-14 01:09 PM - Post#166418
In response to vrs
Thanks for the correction
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Jeremy
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02-27-14 01:26 PM - Post#166419
In response to SB
I'll happily listen to each candidate to see what they bring to the table. However... for me... it also comes down to attention to detail. Jackson has a nice website but it should have been checked better before going public. He has misspellings, bad grammer, and capitilization errors in it. I'm not saying I'm perfect by anymeans... but you should believe that if I'm creating a website and asking you to vote for me it will be double and triple checked a few people. I also don't quite understand his vision of "We should focus on building minds as well as just buildings" (without punctuation). I think it would make perfect sense if he removed the "just". That is just my opinion.
Is that the same Jimmy Trotter that retired from AISD? Could be worth a good look from an experience stand point.
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Cheatham Parent
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02-27-14 02:12 PM - Post#166422
In response to Jeremy
There are items on Jackson's website that raise concerns for me. (Outside of typos)
The fact that he doesn't currently (or in the past) have a student enrolled in the district makes me wonder where his interests lie.
He seems to imply our district is more concerned with buildings than education, I disagree.
He implies safety needs to be addressed. I believe safety is continually addressed by the district.
His vision statement makes me wonder how informed he is about the current programs available. (and it could just be the way it's worded ) - For example, he seems unaware that AHS already offers a dual credit program.
Perhaps the site is just a work in progress and I am making premature judgements, but first impressions matter to me.
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MO
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02-27-14 06:23 PM - Post#166450
In response to Cheatham Parent
Good points, Cheatham Parent. Unfortunately, it won't be the first time a clueless person ran for school board. Poor Dr. Myers didn't even know there was a public restaurant (Blu) inside the high school, run by high school hospitality students and prepared by student chefs, until last Monday's board meeting.
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MO
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02-27-14 06:31 PM - Post#166452
In response to MO
Wasn't Wayne Boline one of those huge Anti-Service Center people? I remember him being very vocal on the Stop the Bus Barn Facebook page. I don't need another activist on the school board.
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Allensince1993
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02-27-14 07:00 PM - Post#166454
In response to MO
Wasn't Wayne Boline one of those huge Anti-Service Center people? I remember him being very vocal on the Stop the Bus Barn Facebook page. I don't need another activist on the school board.
Wayne Boline is a retired USAF officer (23 years) and sits on two college advisory boards. He has an extensive history of service. What an impressive resume. He has two scholarships through the Foundation for Allen Schools. http://allenisd.org/Page/29961 I found him on linkedin.com and he has a long list of service to the scouts and community. Looks like he's up and running the campaign and his first meet-and-greet is this coming Saturday. https://www.facebook.com/WayneForAISDP6
I appreciate him running for the School Board. I appreciate anyone running as it shows someone willing to sacrifice time, energy, and resources. In a community with low voter turnout it's refreshing to see people run.
Was he anti-barn? Does it matter? The barn is no longer on the table nor was it the last time we had an election. What does matter is we need 'new' faces whose methodology is better than what we've seen thus far. The bus barn fiasco was a reflection of how they make decisions. I also am tired of a board 'asleep at the wheel'.
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MO
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02-28-14 03:35 PM - Post#166513
In response to Allensince1993
I'd love to see some fresh faces on the school board as well, but I do not have a problem with Louise Master. From what I've viewed of her, she is intelligent, thoughtful, calming, reasonable. And a pillar of self-restraint, in the face of some of the comments that come out of the mouths of her fellow trustees.
Mr. Boline would have come closer to having my vote if he had run against Mr. Jones.
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SB
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02-28-14 03:55 PM - Post#166515
In response to MO
That could be an interesting question to have answered - Why did you choose to run for that particular seat? Clearly Mr Boline has issues with the current Board or he would not be challenging a sitting member.
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Allensince1993
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02-28-14 04:31 PM - Post#166519
In response to SB
That could be an interesting question to have answered - Why did you choose to run for that particular seat? Clearly Mr Boline has issues with the current Board or he would not be challenging a sitting member.
I've never met him personally but after I researched him I was totally impressed.
I can't speak for him but if he's into 'leadership' and 'management' then he's probably a 'smart' guy and might feel a lot like the rest of us; frustrated at the board in general. If I were him and I was thinking about running why jump in the seat against one position on the board with two other competitors? If you truly seek 'change' then you'd go with the unopposed seat especially with what VRS mentioned; that they are all open seats and regardless of the position held by that 'seat' it's all changed after an election.
I do have one suggestion. If you're curious why he's running go to his meet-and-greet this Saturday or look him up and give him a call.
You know how I feel. I want fresh faces based on the last few years. I'm just excited that someone of his caliber is running for that position.
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SB
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02-28-14 05:40 PM - Post#166520
In response to Allensince1993
Myself, I'm impressed with the manner Ms Masters has managed the Board meetings and comments she has made in discussions. I see no good reason to replace her on the Board. Change just for the sake of change doesn't attract me.
I did notice that Mr Boline's comments on the Stop the Bus Barn 2 Facebook page have been scrubbed. Hmmm?
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02-28-14 05:51 PM - Post#166521
In response to Jeremy
I just believe those error types are 100% avoidable, and to entrust someone with our future who is not able to get the most simple, elementary things correct, is a concern for me.
Wow
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Allensince1993
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02-28-14 05:56 PM - Post#166524
In response to SB
Myself, I'm impressed with the manner Ms Masters has managed the Board meetings and comments she has made in discussions. I see no good reason to replace her on the Board. Change just for the sake of change doesn't attract me.
I did notice that Mr Boline's comments on the Stop the Bus Barn 2 Facebook page have been scrubbed. Hmmm?
Has anyone suggested we make 'change for the sake of making change'? I respect that you think Masters is good for the position and you've stated your position. Please don't misrepresent mine. The methodology for decision making at the top level is off and has cost us millions. The bus barn was a prime example.
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jrob
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02-28-14 06:28 PM - Post#166527
In response to Allensince1993
... The methodology for decision making at the top level is off and has cost us millions.
Your questioning the board's decision-making ability is humorous....
It's time to move on, everyone is tired of reading your ranting.
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Allensince1993
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02-28-14 07:49 PM - Post#166530
In response to jrob
... The methodology for decision making at the top level is off and has cost us millions.
Your questioning the board's decision-making ability is humorous....
It's time to move on, everyone is tired of reading your ranting.
People like you might be tired of the 'ranting'. 99% of the postings you've made since 2010 is regarding AISD and provides insightful 'inside' information, even well paragraphed like someone else I know who is deep into how the school system operates.
Remember this comment? 05-23-11 01:06 AM - Post#132013
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It's amazing what you can learn by asking knowledge people the right questions.
The original plan for the bus barn in Parker included large hills or berms with trees and bushes on the perimeter of the property to block the surrounding neighbors from seeing the location. Additionally, a private road would connect Malone to Allen Heights so the buses could take Chaparral west to Greenville and also connect to Cheyenne.
Cities have little control over where schools and churches are built. Zoning does not apply.
My neighbor sent an email to the district and received a response that they were reviewing alternate locations for the bus barn.
The decision-making process to locate, only to relocate, the barn was terrible and cost us money. And all the praise you gave Tarpley in other postings. I'm sorry, I think you're inside the AISD in some capacity and obviously have a leaning that they can do no wrong.
In what capacity do you serve at AISD? When I see comments from you like:
The Educational Resource Group obtains their data from numerous state agencies across Texas.
The 17th ranking was mentioned during the March 28th School Board meeting. You can see it on Agenda Item 3B, at time mark 14:13.
The budget cut number discussed at the board meeting were only valid in March.
The data used by ERG is valid because it uses historical financial and educational data, not future funding numbers.
In the end, the legislature chose not to use the more advanced funding model mentioned, but chose more of a basic cut this year and push the final cost into the next legislative session.
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State funding in the past has been based on student enrollment, plus the number of special needs students, number of students in advanced classes and about 70 other parameters.
In 2006 the dollar amount was basically frozen and ignored any growth in local property values. Any growth in local property taxes DID NOT go to the school district but went to the state. This meant the local community is paying a larger portion of the cost of education and the state is paying less.
This year the state reduced the amount money they are paying for education; thus shifting the cost of education back to the local taxpayer.
Allen ISD has been cutting cost in preparation for the reduction in state funding. One issue that makes it even more difficult for Allen ISD is our student population is still growing. Allen has more students to educate with less money to do it.
I have to think you are with the AISD and it benefits you to shoot down complaints and arguments.
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MO
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02-28-14 09:33 PM - Post#166532
In response to Allensince1993
I have to think you are with the AISD and it benefits you to shoot down complaints and arguments.
If having access to this type of information (and this level of information digging) is indicative of someone who works for AISD, then AISD employs many more than 2,200 people. This information is available to anyone and everyone willing to ask for it, look for it, and intelligent enough to understand what it means.
What is much more disturbing is someone who throws out figures and statements constantly, without real knowledge of the issues at hand, and constantly repeat their own rhetoric as if to wear people down to agreeing with them just to shut them up.
Please, for the sake of everyone, move past the Service Center relocation. We all know your feelings on the subject.
And it's erroneous to assume that all employees of AISD agree with all the decisions made by the board. Point of proof is a former AISD employee/administrator running against a long time board member. Kudos to Jimmy Trotter for stepping up to shake things up a bit!
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Jeremy
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03-01-14 09:23 AM - Post#166537
In response to Allensince1993
Though I enjoy reading some of your humorous comments that sometimes make sense but usually don't... I have come to realize that you really have too much time on your hands.
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rw
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03-01-14 10:12 AM - Post#166538
In response to Jeremy
Though I enjoy reading some of your humorous comments that sometimes make sense but usually don't... I have come to realize that you really have too much time on your hands.
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