WAB: Overcrowding in the schools?
In Mr. Jackson’s report he mentioned that there was a growing need for new class rooms to be built. He stated that presently there were no “unused” spaces available in any of the schools. I asked if that included the empty wing at
Question, while school enrollment is decreasing how can useful space be decreasing? Common sense dictates that if there are less students there would be more room not less. How can someone complain, with a straight face, about overcrowding at GCHS while
posted by J. Kendrick McPeters | 11:09 PM
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You don't understand the program - enrolment is declining, but not fast enought to keep pace with the growing bureaucracy.
re: cut books - add clerks & increase admin pay!!!!!!!!
It might be a racial issue.
Get real! You people make me sick screaming racism every time something doesn't go your way, for example. Is that all you people can think of to say?
I looks to me like anonymous is screaming racism and getting sick over it. Maybe Oprah will invite you onto her show.
Liberals always scream racism. Didn't you know that?
I was told that there were only a few blacks that go the Richland. How true is that?
What if it is true? Should we start a bussing program to achieve a desired percentage?
The statistical breakdown of students at Richland and Giles County High Schools based on the State records for the last year available are as follows.
GCHS has an enrollment of 22.1% identified as African American.
Richland has an enrollment of 2.9 % identified as African American. For Richland that translates into 27 out of almost 900 students who identify themselves as African American. Allen Barrett
Oh no, looks like Richland is going to get "investigated" for having a low percentage of minority students. Who shall we blame that on? Let me guess. The responsibility lies with either Mr. Jackson or Mrs. Vanzant. Something sinister has got to be going on.
Anonymous, If I ask what two plus two is, will it piss you off if Mr. Barrett response with the answer of FOUR ? Before you get all defensive and your blood starts to boil, please remember this is a yes or no question.
A true stand-up comic. By the way, when will the Richland investigation get under way? Something shady going on there for sure. It needs to be "exposed" immediately.
The bored of education poop-it's lowere jaw flaps again.
Cheese with your whine, anonymous?
How about a little linament on your toilet paper?
One square or two.
Some idiot in LA says you can only use one. Make sure you don't get any on your hands - could burn your lips.
I don't think it would take a genious to figure out that the majority of the African American population live in downtown Pulaski not in downtown Lynnville. If they don't live in the Richland district they are not going to go to Richland. I don't think that is illegal or immoral. There is a large population of African Americans who live in poverty. The city has the housing for low income. There are no low income apartments and etc in rural parts of the county.
Why would the "African Americans", aka "Blacks" want any better than low income housing when the government keeps them up? I mean, what is their motivation? Why would they want to bust their asses when they don't have to?
I guess their Daddy didn't raise them like mine did. I was taught that you don't get anything unless you work for it!
MOron! Moron! Moron!
To Sunday, April 29, 2007 12:06:00 AM (above)...
You must be an Afican American on government assistance of some sort, huh?
okay way off the subject of overcrowding...now for someone really interested in the subject..Is the reason for Richland being less populated (regardless of color) being blamed on sports being better at GCHS or Bobbi McMasters?
Serveral children have left Richland to play sports at GCHS-if children live in the Richland district they should HAVE to attend Richland school-children zoned in the GCHS district HAVE to attend GCHS
approximately 10 children have left rhs for other schools since winter-time.it's not all about sports - some of the problem is administation (or lack of it)also academics- does the public realize our kids at rhs aren't able to get all the classes they need because of lack of qualified teachers? in the fall, some will be bused to gchs for algebra. others go to local college campuses to learn. meanwhile the parents are paying taxes going towards education here in the county, but have to pay again(college tuition fees)because the class isn't available!
Richland High is in TERRIBLE shape! When are things going to change for the better? The ENTIRE administration needs replaced with people that are reliable and know what they are doing! We want Richland back to the way it used to be and now. I heard that at the teacher appreciation dinner this week only a few high school teachers showed up to represent their school. This speaks louder than words!!!!!!!!!
Well Richland is in the shape it is in because of it being closed to any student except for someone who lives in the Richland district. I remember a time when people wanted their children to go to Richland, they did not want them going to GCHS.
You need to take those concerns straight to the head(Tee Jackson) who will tell you we are working hard to make our school system the best it can be-and in the meantime I'm building myself a brand new office when one of our schools needs teachers.
Have you seen the auditorium at GCHS lately? It is in awful shape. I still do not understand how the board of Education warrants a new admin building when our schools are in the shape that they are.
We the people of Giles County are not doing our duty! We are not holding our elected officials accountable for their actions-we tend to elect someone and than walk away and let them do whatever. I'm just as guilty as anyone. it's time we stand up and get involved in the decisions that are made by our government.
Every citizen needs to drive by the new admin building everytime they're in Pulsaki! It's a monument to corruption, fraud, and vanity. What would you do with $600,000 to a million dollars wasted on a structure that will provide no worthwile contribution and not educate one child???
It's a monument to the fact that spending more money on education buys only bureaucracy and more distraction from teaching!!!
Conservation of resources should be at the heart of education. That statement doesn't mean adopting a rattle snake, bio diesel, saving a tree to create a forest fire. It means living within your means and knowing the value of a home, a vehicle, saving for the future, and not wasting your time when you have mouths to feed. Without honesty and integrity it has no meaning whatever.
So, here we are - a community with many folks on assistance, working two jobs, not having a home of their own, no insurance, no job security, and a 100 IQ (AVERAGE for mankind) that will damn them to a life of groveling because "they didn't apply themselves enough" to comprehend nano-technology. As long as you look up to the big boy who takes food from your mouth, it ain't gonna get any better. Kick em in the shins & when they bend over give em a knee - in other words, get rid of them! If affluence impresses you, but you're always working and broke, consider the three piece suit who raises your taxes because he "needs" it to make things better (for him)!
Yeah, that's a brilliant observation. You blame the man in the three piece suit for raising your taxes. Surely, you don't believe that. Uh...do you?
Sometimes you have to listen to other voices other than the whiners and complainers on this blog who trust NOBODY but themselves. And I wonder how much trust there is even among their own small ranks.
We finally get a decent flow of dialogue going then along comes sameo sameo talking about whiners and complainers, yet even after being asked numerous times who they are referring to, dont have the guts to answer. Is it worth asking you again or are you still chicken?
The flow of dialogue is not acceptable? Is it because not everyone is in total agreement with you?
Do you have the intestinal fortitude to name those you think to be crooks along with their offenses? And, while you are at it, leave your name so that someone may contact you? I doubt it.
The point you miss is that those who differ with you have just as much right to do so as you have to complain about anything and everything.
Just who in the heck do you think keeps asking for money to build a new office when our schools are in dire need fo repair, our children are in need of teachers who are paid what they are worth. Where do you think all the money that he is spending comes from? Tax money and yes you wait and see our taxes will go up. Unless you are getting kick backs from his almighty postion you should be able to see why so many are upset. You explain to me how he warrants building a new office instead of fixing the school buildings?
Lots of facts with names of offenders & names of the posters. Facts are not opinions. There is more than enough to keep you busy for a long, long time - see if you can prove them wrong!
Maybe you're the idiot banging his head on the sidewalk, screaming "WAB lost so why must I always look up t0o him!"
Well, please list the offenders by name along with their offenses and YOUR name at the bottom. I challenge you. Whiners are always complaining about people signing as anonymous. This is your chance to step up to the plate and be a beacon of truth and light in this horribly corrupt county!
You say that I look up to wab. Hardly so! I have no respect for him. And again, that's just as much my right as it is yours to idolize and adore people like that.
"Lots of facts with names of offenders & names of the posters. Facts are not opinions. There is more than enough to keep you busy for a long, long time - see if you can prove them wrong!"
There are too many to count, that have identities. Of course you know that, but also know the truth is your enemy.
As for WAB, everytime he says something, he steps on your head. You see, if you step on a snake's tail, it bites you. step on the head & you can walk on. Looking up to see him simply means you are beneath him - doesn't mean you respect him for stepping on your head, instead of tail!
Wrong, indeed! I have absolutely no respect for the man. The truth is my enemy? Come on, can't you come up with anything better than that? That tired mantra has gotten very old. I have nothing to hide and do not feel the least bit threatened by him. So why not try really hard to come up with a better rebuttal, because that one is worn-out and erroneous to boot.
Again I suggest that you name names and offenses here and leave your name with the post. That should be interesting. Step up to the plate and expose away.
The brave little no name mouse squeeks & sneaks. The WAB cat walks by & it convulsively shakes and shivers. Baaad cat, waaaana fight? WAB get hold of you & turn you inside out - you be walkin on your hands, passin wind around the collar, chewin gum in u drawers, & givin all the folk you hate the "toe", cause the finger be in de grass. U B a big bad mouse lost in a rat hole!
WATCH OUT! WE ARE GETTING THE CON AGAIN ON THE NEED FOR MORE BUILDINGS. THE COUNTY COMMISSIONER SHOULD MAKE AN UNANNOUNCED TOUR OF ALL SCHOOL BUILDINGS BEFORE ACCEPTING THIS CON.
AS TO TEACHER PAY, MANY ARE NOT PAID ENOUGH, HOWEVER MANY ARE GROSSLY OVERPAID. A GOOD ADMINISTRATION AND SCHOOL BOARD SHOULD BE ABLE TO CORRECT THIS. IT HAS GONE ON FOR MANY YEARS WITH NO REAL IMPROVEMENTS BEING MADE.
Anonymous...
You really should consider writing children's books or science fiction novels. Your imagination is to be commended. However, it is childish of you to suggest that WAB would turn me inside out. Laughable. Perhaps you could double your income by becoming a stand-up comic. Have you ever considered those career changes?
Reality is, I hear WAB speak & then you squeek - always a reaction' Your put on smile (laugh?) is an obvious sign of pain at the fact you will never reach an IQ level even 1/4 that of WAB. As Froyad once observes, a squeeky wheel needs oiling ... but you are a mere mouse and will never do much more than squeek.
please stop this squabbling, we are talking about the future leadership of our county and we have many bright lights there! does anyone care that a young woman(student) from RHS got to meet with the governor of tn. and the head of education of tn. today(5-09-07),but,as usual, the administration let another child/family down. we need to hound the commissioners and boe members that are willing to try and make achange. the kids deserve noless!
Anonymous..
Do you have an advanced degree in Freudian Psychology? I still think you should consider being a comedian or writer.
You talk about IQ, and that is impressive. However, a PRESUMED high IQ is still not a suitable substitute for good manners and common sense. Would you agree with that?
Some squeaking wheels that insist upon oiling have egos that are out of control and always seek the spotlight. Do you know anybody like that? I'm sure you do.
Nope, but once knew a chinaman named Foo Roid who failed to evolve past the diaper stage - he became a bovine fecologist, which is the magna come loudly needed for advanced education. It's right up there with nany technology & the intermediate McDonald keybored logic
1243 am - The child can probably add, subtract, divide, multiply, & THINK - a definate threat to the adm.
On a serious note, you are dead right. It's a precious time in life - obviously an honor & something that could help her make a difference in the society she will face and hopefully run for the betterment of mankind!
Anonymous...
You "exposed" yourself when you said bovine. Now I know who you are. But I have a little more class than to name you and make a big deal of it.
anonymous do you mean that only one person in all this beautiful cattle raising country would ever use the word bovine? I wonder if the mushrooms you been getting wasted on were actually meadow muffins, guess that's why so much of what you write sounds like you're so stinking high.
Curious to know more about the RHS student and how the family/student was "let down". I'm sure I won't be surprised though.
bart...
It's easy to see that you are one of the whiners. You have been "exposed" as a whiner.
I was merely trying to expose someone based on writing style, syntax, etc. Surely, you grasp the concept. You guys love the idea of exposing. I just thought I would try to do that, and look where it got me! Hilarious.
A-nag-u-must, you got me I been "exposed", I'm must be a whiner because you said so.
Wait a minute isn't it you that keeps whining about wab exposing this or that and now you want to do the exposing.... now I get it... you're a wab wannabe. Is that the reason you're paying a syn tax. How much do you pay in syn tax for envy, and coventing of wab, I bet it's a lot?
74800 The english professor snorts. Which is best? - 2+2 are 3, 2+2 is 3, or 2+2 is close enough to 3 to create more school taxes? How about 2+2-4+3+1 for good measure is most efficient when you have to bamboozle the public.
bart....you and the Riddler are so incredibly funny....I think both of you should consider career changes. I had forgotten about The Riddler's antics til now.
Don't you have anything better to offer than to accuse me of being a wab wannabe? Sorry to disappoint you again, but he is not on my hero list.
This is too funny. When I try to do some exposing I'm met with childish criticism. Oh well, perhaps I need to stick to my real job and try not to be comical like you guys.
You're too late! WAB is WAB! You can't be him! You'll never be as good as he is, and that unfortunately is that. Maybe you can become Ebannaw BAW. That way, your friends, like you, will never be able to figure out who you are.
I try to do some exposing and this is what I get?
No, I shall never be as good as your hero and inspiration. Believe me, I don't want to emulate the great crusader. Furthermore, I don't need your approval of me either!
Oh well, I'll not be losing too much sleep over this.
84500 Gotta be there to giter done. WAB was there. Maybe you ought to try waking up - much more exciting that sleeping!
Oh yeah, wab was there. Isn't he always there?
Why are you so infatuated with arrogance? Your hero worship is absolutely hilarious and unbelievable. Oxymoron, perhaps?
WAB isn't really a threat - it's all in your head. Why not sleep for a couple of days - might help the bags under your eyes.
Anonymous..
you are right; a wannabe and a threat are two entirely different concepts.
You didn't sleep long enough. You'll never amount to anything until you learn to sleep three or four days at a time. Matter of fact, you might have to snooze a week or so before anyone notices you're gone.
a-nag-u-must if a wannabe and a threat are two entirely different concepts does that mean no one could ever be a wannabe threat.
You really should take Anonymous' advice and take a nap so your body and mind can get some rest. Wait a minute isn't your body and your mind two entirely different concepts?
New to this blog...but one thing obvious to me - this exchange is NOT about what's best for Giles County, it's about one-ups-man-ship - who can spout the wittiest sarcasm. Sorry if I don't play that game. I don't take sides - at least the sides presented here (negative and derisive). I stand for the side of what is right. And believe me, I have seen no sign that EITHER 'Side' is 100% right!
Put your intelligence to work to move things forward in a positive way. My guess is you all must be aging hippies. You act as if you were raised in the style of sit-ins and protests.
Monday in the Commission meeting, I saw first hand the reason our county is in the shape it's in. Many of the commissioners who spoke exposed their ignorance. Others were programmed with fear and suspicion. Few had studied it sufficiently to understand it. Were there issues to iron out? Certainly, but the sour rotten, "Well, we WON this one, didn't we?" that resounded after the vote, was enough to tell me the truth: Stupid is as stupid does. Are there no qualifications for being a commissioner? Evidently not. As long as there is this type of behavior on the part of the commissioners, we might as well put up a sign at our borders and say: No Progress Wanted Here! The only word crossing my mind during the meeting? BACKWARD! There may have been issues to hammer out, but the baby was definitely thrown out with the bath water!
Only qualifications to be a commissioner is to be at least 18 years old and to have lived in county either 6 months or 1 year, something like that.
unsmart bart..
You are continuing to show your ignorance. If you want to split hair with me about concepts, I would say that a wannabe threat not only possible but a definite reality in Giles County. There are several wannabes who wannabe (same concept there) but they lacked a constituency to elect them. Think.
To A-nag-u-must,
I am me already and that is enough. Being someone else and being me at the same time is called schizophrenia, and after watching you overdose on that I don't want any.
I speak for myself and no one else that keeps my life less complex. In my life I am a majority of one and therefore I seek nor have any constituency. I have and still do think, thank you, I find it refreshing you should try it some time.
Bart, you've hooked are real nut case. She's been around 5 year old's so long, that the word concept means the possibility of moving up to 1st grade, doing K over, or having to go back to pre-k if that happens. Add 40 years of pms to a suicidal husband, and you'll begin to realilze it's a lost cause.
Instead of mumbling to herself in a rocking chair at the asylum, she's a real go getter in the sand box.
gain? Instead of schizophrenia, the problem could be a multi-personality disorder. I'm beginning to think both you and your hero (aka reporter) are suffering from grandiose delusions of self. Please consult the current DSM - IV for more information on the disorder.
If the school shrink finds out, she'll be on Ridlin & lithium, trying to find her way out of the sand box
Got it figured out - DSM-IV is the number on her sand box??
Is GCHS getting a new principal?
They need three, the ones who are they do not inforce the rules-there is suppose to be a dress code, but when you go over there the kids are still wearing their britches hanging down to their knees and other dress code violations-which are not being addressed.
Now that's something for the encounter group to investigate immediately!
That is so true. These kids are NOT being made to abide by the dress codes. I understand that this is true at all or most of our schools.
I would have thought there would be plenty of discussion on the dress code issue.
Concerning the every two years teacher evaluations the legislature is trying to force on Tennessee school districts, I believe it will have serious negative effects on future teacher supply. If this mess is made law, there is going to be a mass exodus of veteran teachers and administrators plus a serious shortage (already exists) of new teachers to fill the gaps. I have heard too many teachers say they will go ahead and retire. Somebody had better wake up on this one before it's too late.
no responses to that post? Why not? I suppose it's not something designed to smear or humiliate another person, so it gets no attention.
If a person can't stand the scrutiny of an evaluation they should retire or find another line of work, but what line of work would that be since most every profession and occupation has someone evaluating them.
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