The game of guessing who wants to replace Rosa Gill on the school board is well underway.
Board members say they've been contacted by people interested in filling the soon-to-be vacant slot. As noted in a previous post, the board agreed Tuesday on the procedures that will be used to appoint a successor.
Two people whom Gill had indicated are interested in the job — PTA volunteer Jonica Rowland and retired principal Alice Garrett — were at Tuesday's board meeting. Garrett was there in her role as education chairwoman of the Raleigh-Wake Citizens Association to present Gill a silver bowl.
Gill has also said that retired principal Lillian Lee and the Rev. Johnny Darden are interested in the seat.
Paul Terrell, who had unsuccessfully run last year against Dan Blue for the state House seat now being taken by Gill, also said he'll apply.
Other names that have been floated around include Venita Peyton and Bernard Allen Jr.
In the case of Terrell, Peyton or someone with similar views, it would be unlikely that the board would choose that person. Odds are the board will pick someone who supports existing policies such as the diversity policy.
While most of the board has changed since 2001, keep in mind that Ron Margiotta didn't get picked for the vacancy when he applied. He had to win at the ballot box against the board's candidate.
Comments
Venita Would Have My Vote
Fri, 06/19/2009 - 10:23 — JanisTangohttp://venitapeyton.com/2009/06/im-applying-to-wake-co-school-board.html
SE Raleigh deserves to have
Fri, 06/19/2009 - 15:26 — AngelaWSE Raleigh deserves to have somone like Venita to represent them. Finally they can have someone who can keep it real, get REAL input, wants children and families to suceed yet be accountable,not relying on tired old rhetoric to keep this school system coasting along with little to no improvement, especially in areas where we need it most.
Some of the others I have seen mentioned offered just the "same old, same old" and it's not WHAT you know, but WHO you know kind of attitude. Venita is nothing like that, she truly cares, she's not a "politican" in the sense of Raleigh politics, she's a "person- who is in politics" for the betterment of OTHERS, not for a seat in the House as HER driving purpose.
Let's hope the BoE DOES make this as public as they've said and let the PUBLIC see what is out there and what Venita could bring to the BoE....SE Raleigh could ONLY stand to win.....
Mine, too
Fri, 06/19/2009 - 12:10 — FalcVenita appreciates a diversity of perspectives, can think outside the box, is straightforward and wants to work toward helping improve education for the students with new ideas. She would be a breath of fresh air.
There is a Candidate for D2
Thu, 06/18/2009 - 18:58 — ArnieOsbornThere is a Candidate in the wings for District 2
I have not officially made a public announcement here, as to my intentions, but, I have been in discussions with parties close to the WCSA, WCTA, and others. But, there is no time like the present.
My name is Arnold Osborn, I am officially a candidate for the Board of Education of Wake County in District 2.
My website is located at http://boe.arnieosborn.com and I will have an official press release ready for Monday.
Anyone wishing more information is welcome to contact me via email or phone...
Actually there is more than one
Fri, 06/19/2009 - 13:04 — g88ky07Great Question...
Sat, 06/20/2009 - 23:02 — ArnieOsbornSince you asked... Let me answer you with no BS...
I have copied and pasted your questions exactly as you have asked them here and posted them and the answers directly to my website becuase I believe that everyone should know where each candidate stands on those exact issues... and I would challenge and welcome the other candidates to answer these questions as well.
Stop by http://boe.arnieosborn.com and I have it posted as Where Do I Stand?
Great Question...
Sat, 06/20/2009 - 23:03 — ArnieOsbornResponse is at
http://boe.arnieosborn.com and I will have it posted as Where Do I Stand?
Congratulations!
Thu, 06/18/2009 - 19:52 — Bob_SconceTo my knowledge, you are the first person to announce his/her candidacy on this blog!
Your webpage speaks a lot of common sense. Keep it up!
Down the road.....
Thu, 06/18/2009 - 15:01 — WuptdoJust remember folks, next year the WCPSS will be asking for another $500-$800 million dollars in bond money and the school districts remade for the new census data. There is a lot at stake in the near future.
Composition of the school board
Thu, 06/18/2009 - 00:13 — SDR256Please join WSCA in Knightdale to discuss positive and refreshing changes to the Board of Education. We currently have two candidates backed : Chris Malone - District 1 and Deborah Prickett District 7. They will be at the WSCA meeting and will speak.
Thursday. June 18, 2009 @ 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location:
Town Council Chambers in Knightdale
950 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, NC 27545
When the status quo addicts
Thu, 06/18/2009 - 15:12 — Big_PictureWhen the status quo addicts start attacking WSCA and your candidates, they will only look more bumbling and idiotic than they already are; if that is even possible. Thank you for keeping it real and honest and positive. Keep forging on with your heads held high. Change is coming to WCPSS and it's gonna be good.
What about D2?
Thu, 06/18/2009 - 09:17 — g88ky07What about D2, am I going to have to run!?
No one will question your
Thu, 06/18/2009 - 19:31 — Big_PictureNo one will question your passion and commitment to stopping the insanity. Go for it! Talk about making the BoE run scared.
Thanks!
Fri, 06/19/2009 - 13:10 — g88ky07There is NO question that we need more folks, in all aspects of government, who are not afraid to take on the fight and be politically incorrect when required. To tell them, no, you're wrong and that's NOT how we're going to do it! The WCPSS needs as many fighting against them as they need fighting for them at this point. Once the wrongs are made right THEN we can all work together to achieve success beyond anything experienced in Wake County to date!
No one will question your
Thu, 06/18/2009 - 15:25 — Big_PictureNo one will question your passion and commitment to stopping the insanity. Go for it! Talk about making the BoE run scared.
No, you're just going to
Thu, 06/18/2009 - 09:28 — CaryCurmudgeonNo, you're just going to have to be patient.
What, you wouldn't want me to run?
Thu, 06/18/2009 - 10:27 — g88ky07We've been very patient, the time window to file is short and quickly approaching, but I'll hang in there a tad longer before I total up my war chest, print the signs and contact the media.
Tell me about your war chest...
Fri, 06/19/2009 - 07:41 — ArnieOsbornSo, Tell me about your war chest, (Smile)
Actually, every candidate needs funds to help them win an election, BUT, I feel that too many people already have their hands deep enough into your pockets.
Instead tell me your ideas... tell me your WCPSS pains... tell me what areas you feel I can best help in... Let's find our common ground.. and then let's find a common sense approach to fixing those issues.
Tell me how you feel about the latest report that says that WCPSS does not really bus children long distances. It says that most children are really within 5 to 10 miles of thier of homes. Oh wait, they failed to mention that was as the crow flies, not road miles. That same 5 to 10 miles still equates to 30 to 45 minutes of bus time each way, and they fail to mention that the law allows the bus trip to be up to 1.5 hours each way for a child. Let me ask you ... Does that seem like common sense?
Visit my webpage http://boe.arnieosborn.com
Arnie Osborn
Candidate for the Board of Ed
Wake County Dist 2
Rosa Gill was an affable
Wed, 06/17/2009 - 16:31 — JonesSausageRosa Gill was an affable doofus, kinda like GW Bush.
My animus against her is for one vote and one vote only, made in sheer ignorance and foolish impatience.
Move on!!
Fri, 06/19/2009 - 08:56 — Teacher34yrsJones
Rosa Gill is no longer a part of the equation. Put your energy to better use.
The ITB power brokers have
Wed, 06/17/2009 - 16:25 — CaryCurmudgeonThe ITB power brokers have already decided who is getting Rosa Gill's School Board seat, so why waste people's time on a farcical interview process? Rosa Gill was appointed to the NC House despite finishing 3rd in a straw poll. They can conduct all the interviews and polls they want.
As it is, Wake County citizens only get to vote for one of the nine school board member positions. In this case, even Rosa's own district gets no say in who their representative is. As the saying goes, "Just because it's legal, don't make it right." Wake County citizens deserve better.
AMEN!
Thu, 06/18/2009 - 23:16 — cevangNo doubt this dog-and-pony show will distract the crowd while the handpicked successor is installed.
I hope you don't mind a re-write
Wed, 06/17/2009 - 10:54 — Dadof3There; that's better.
True. Sad but true. The
Wed, 06/17/2009 - 22:24 — Big_PictureTrue. Sad but true. The dysfunctional majority of our BoE cares more about winning awards for their ineffective diversity policy than ever truly helping the children. Those showing an interest in filling Ms. Gill's vacancy who are truly responsive and realistic will just make the *status quo junkies* nervous. They will pursue status quo until the tide turns in October. Oh happy days are comin' soon!
Better?
Wed, 06/17/2009 - 12:28 — RonBI'm sure 'seperate but not quite "equal" ' was "better", too?
While we're rewriting, why don't we fix what you and others want to say:
"as well as oppose a meaningful partnership with only the rich student's parents, in a Ron Magrgiotta-exlcusive collaboration."
Not better, but accurate.
Better, Richer? Don't Think So
Thu, 06/18/2009 - 11:25 — RMC10Why in the He** is that separate but equal mantra being bandied about - this is 2009 not 1962. Give it up. Do you really think only rich "equal" folks live in Margiotta's district. OMG! Come drive through Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay. You'll see our cultural diversity. As clearly as you should be able to see natural cultural diversity in WCPPS. Diversity in 2009 comes strangely in many different colors.
"Why in the He** is that
Thu, 06/18/2009 - 11:53 — CaryCurmudgeon"Why in the He** is that separate but equal mantra being bandied about - this is 2009 not 1962."
Because that is all the status-quo supporters have to fall back on.
Can they claim that the MYR experiment has been a success? .....nope, it has wasted millions of dollars and enraged parents.
Can they claim that Wake County test scores are great? ..... nope, nothing distinguishing in our test or SAT scores.
Can they claim their economic diversity model is working? ..... nope. They can claim it works in OTHER areas, but they have zero data to say it works here (and the persistent performance gap doesn't help them much).
Can they claim they have been responsible stewards of our valuable education funds? .... nope, not when we have bus maintenance scandals, cafeteria scandals, and land deals which were aborted when it was disclosed that WCPSS was letting themselves get ripped off.
They have nothing left to hang their hat on, so I would expect nothing less than a campaign of mudslinging accusations which are forty years out of date. Perry Woods' comments here gave us just a glimpse of what is to come. Stan Norwalk and his ilk are already beating that drum everywhere they can find people to listen.
To borrow a phrase from, well, Stan: "It's time for a change."
Joe, Good to see you the
Wed, 06/24/2009 - 11:26 — WhalerCaneJoe,
Good to see you the other day at the WSCA event in knightdale. I thought your group had some good ideas. I think we should consider a KIPP pilot, although I do believe the numbers you are using to justify it are off. If only saves money if you cut out athletics, band, etc. That said, I'm open to the idea.
I do think the sarcasam and bitterness that was exihibited towards concepts like 'healthy schools' does not necessarily serve 'the children' well. 'The System' thrives on that emotion.
Your wrong about one thing. There is a lot good to talk about out schools, and I will advise to do so.
I will also call out loose use of facts as well.
Good Luck, and whatever happens this fall, let's hope we can work towards the best schools possible regardless.
Respectfully,
Perry
Carycurmudgeon Solutions!
Fri, 06/19/2009 - 09:18 — Teacher34yrsCarycurmudgeon
Solutions! Solutions!! Solutions!!! You are making your point invalid because you are beating a dead horse!! Not a part of solution-then u are part of the problem! We've heard all that rhetoric before!!!
As a teacher of 34 years I
Wed, 06/24/2009 - 08:08 — ArnieOsbornAs a teacher of 34 years I would think that you would see the value in Curmudgeon's post. Much like a short history lesson, exposing what has happened and what must be stopped. Although it is true a catch phrase can become a Mantra or Slogan can become just Rhetoric... are we remiss if we don't take the time to enlighten others as to the problem and why the status quo is a problem.
There are many elected officials in place who are very comfortable keeping what we have and there are folks out here who don't realize how far off course we might actually be.
I would think that you as a teacher would agree that a problem in the school system is the lack of parental involvement at the school level. I don't mean to put words in your mouth but this is what other teachers tell me. So if this is truly a major concern and I believe that it is a valid one, how do we improve that involvement. It is a fact that children who are bussed from outside of their local community be it 5 miles or 10 miles (as the crow flies) have a lower parental involvement at the school level for PTA or after school events. Maybe bussing or school reassignment is part of the problem.
We need to look at the issues that are hurting our children. If you agree that lack of parental involvement is having a negative impact on our children then you must be willing to look at some way of helping our children. We make issues where there are none, we call them by names that are unrelated, and we cloud the issue so that no one knows what in the heck is really going on. This all comes down to simple evaluation skills. Does 'X' hurt or help our children?... Does it make common sense to do 'X'?
In your post Teacher you say to the CaryC... "Not a part of solution-then u are part of the problem" I have to ask you does this same statement apply to you. When you don't stand-up to help fix the problems that are hurting our children are you not then part of the problem. I can tell you that by my silence I feel complicit, so I am silent no more.
Beat that Horse...
Sun, 06/21/2009 - 15:13 — ArnieOsbornWell I guess I will hear from PETA about that comment. Curmudgeon, just keep beating... I don't care if it's a horse or a drum... you keep beating until there is no strength left in your arm and then if you have made enough noise, someone will step up and take over for you.
Let's never ever be politically correct again... let's all stand on principle... let's do what is right even if we are the only one doing it.
Push for change
Sun, 06/21/2009 - 12:04 — SDR256Teacher,
If you read Curmudeon's other posts you'll realize that he/she is working to support the campaigns of candidates who will bring forward fresh solutions and listen to solutions. He/she IS part of the solution - we need to discuss and act. This person is doing both. Mainly we're all parents and need folks on the school board who will work diligently to do the research into valid solutions BEYOND the status quo. We're not education experts. But it doesn't mean we're not doing what we can to help pave the way for fresh ideas. Many of us in WSCA - and I suspect Curmudgeon may be one of us - are working our tails off. Can always use more help. Are you interested? www.wakesca.org.
Accurate only in your head
Wed, 06/17/2009 - 13:43 — Dadof3Separate but equal is vile and repulsive, so is your tripe posted here.
where's that daggone "like"
Wed, 06/17/2009 - 11:08 — AngelaWwhere's that daggone "like" button???! lol