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In the Race
Now, here, you see, it takes all the blogging I can do to keep in the same place. If I want to get somewhere else, I must blog twice as fast as that! You see, I'm in the Red Queen's Race...
Jim Ward says "NEVER" Email 35-39 Records Request
By Janet Evans
Monday, Dec 31 2007, 05:10 PM
#35
From: Sue Huhn
To: bauers@franklin.k12.wi.us
Date: 04/06/07 7:29 AM Subject: Response
Scott,
No, Bill's response is not appropriate, but as we both know that is one of the reasons we are asking him to leave.
On another note, Dave asked me if I would consider the VP position. I don't know if you want to continue in that position, if so then I won't consider it.
Sue
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#36
>>>Scott Bauer 04/05/07 12:03 PM>>>
Would Bill's response seem appropriate? To me, it sounds as though he no longer has the best interests of the district in mind. His actions speak more to a personal vendetta.
I still have had no luck locating the email from Pam that states their family is shocked by the school board's decision. I think I have the incentive to look a little harder now.
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#37
From: Sue Huhn
To: [blocked by district].internet.FPS_DOMAIN
Date:04/06/07 7:54 AM
Subject: YOU WERE RIGHT ALL ALONG!
CC: bauers@franklin.k12.wi.us
[blocked by district]
I wish that last fall Scott and I could have convinced the majority of the Board not to go with the new high school referendum. In the end, it is the kids who will be burdened by the delay.
I am hoping to see a change in the Board leadership later this month and I'm sure you know we will have a new Superintendent hopefully selected by the end of the school year. I am hopeful that we can build a team that can look at what is best for kids and the district and revisit what our citizen's committee and our community survey told us about what we need in facilities, because the needs do exist.
Please stay informed and offer your insights, it is the only way we know what people are thinking. I for one believe that is all important.
I forwarded your email to Scot Bauer since he is also dedicated to listening to our constituents. Thanks for your comments
Sue
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#38
>>>>[blocked by district] 04/04/07 6:32 PM>>>>
Hi, Sue!
I requested this to be printed in several publications. Hopefully it will enlighten.
Thanks for your service.
[blocked by district]
Kudos to those among the 30% of Franklin voters that rejected the $76 million School Referendum on April 3!
It is still an embarrassment for a community that cannot produce a higher number at the polls. The recompense for this offense is the election of public servants by the minority. That leads to out-of-touch and run-away boards that we are supposed to rely on to provide is with responsible government. You reap what you sow.
In spite of it all, there were enough indignant taxpayers to send a message to those members of the Franklin School Board who had the cheek to vote for such a ludicrous proposal and then insolently serve it up to the already overburdened taxpayers of Franklin.
Brookfield/Elm Grove went through a similar awakening, They broke a state record by asking for $108.8 million in their school referendum!
I think that Jon Wolff of Elm Grove summed up these types of proposals best when he said, "They need to address only the absolute needs of the facilities and not wants. In my opinion, 80% of the proposal that was laid out to us was wants. They weren't needs and everybody realized that."
This begs the question: Will the voters remember those on the Franklin School Board who so cavalierly were willing to burden our families with unnecessary tax escalations and forsake staying in touch with reality? We need to improve our evaluations when we vote. We need pragmatic leaders. Any fool can spend money.
[blocked by district
]Franklin
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#39
From: Jim Ward
To: bauers@franklin.k12.wi.us, huhns@franklin.k12.wi.us, klugj@franklin.k12.wi..
Date:04/06/07 5:58 PM
Subject: Apology
Sue, Scott, Jennifer, and Bill:
I spoke with Mark Olsen regarding the issue. He did not feel an apology was in order nor felt that we should give one. We talked through some various ways that we could acknowledge those who were offended. I believe we can do this during our feedback gathering phase which I hope we have.
As for the 2nd issue, I would personally never apologize for the option we provided. I believed at the time it was the best option and still do. I would never support the remodeled high school/two middle school option. Sue, I was advised by a member of one of the city's committees that a committee you served on in the past did not go with the recommendation. You probably know which one if not, I can ask them. Since this was an educational experience for me, and I think the review will be interesting, how did you and your committee decide to do something different?
I think we should do our review to understand the biggest issues that citizens had and move on. There are angry hurt people on both sides of the issue who believe there was inappropriate or disappointing conduct from all sides. To understand and heal and move forward will be a positive thing.
We do need to discuss how we want to do this process very soon.
Jim
From: Sue Huhn
To: bauers@franklin.k12.wi.us, wardj@franklin.k12.wi.us, klugj@franklin.k12.wi...
Date: 04/06/07 7:34 AM Subject: Apology
It's funny because I was thinking the same thing this morning. That perhaps we should tell the community we regret any missteps that took place during the referendum. I also think we should say we are sorry for not listening to them in the first place when all the information we had said they wouldn't support a new high school or the $76 million dollars, that is still a sore spot for people that I talk to.
Sue
>>>>Scott Bauer 04/05/07 8:38 AM>>>From: Scott Bauer
Over the past few days, we have seen an influx of complaints in our email and online. Our district has also been bashed on the radio talk shows, not just by the hosts, but by our community members. A great deal of this is based on the High School assembly and the political flyers that were distributed in our schools.
We can continue to argue about the legality of these actions, or whether any ethical lines were crossed. I am firm in my convictions that we did so, but that is not the point of this letter.
What concerns me is, consciously or not, we offended, took advantage of, and severely upset some of our citizens. Our image has severely deteriorated this week, and I think it's time to start mending fences with our community.
I think now is the appropriate time for the public apology for our actions. This needs to be a sincere apology. We can't attach strings or play the blame game. The people responsible for our transgressions need to step forward and show they are truly sorry for actions which may have crossed legal and ethical lines.
As I said, whether or not we can back up our actions with obscure interpretations of policies and the law, we did put a large number of people off. I truly value our community members and would like to work towards rebuilding a strong relationship with them.
This alone may not restore the faith of our community, but I truly believe is a step in the right direction
If you have problems finding the words for an apology, I'd be happy to help you pick them out. I know what I'd like to hear.
As always, I am open for any comments.
Thanks,
Scott
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