GPS Teacher Witch Hunt Could Cost Millions!

Submitted by Anita on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 16:38

Is this a case of teacher retaliation that backfired?

Staci Burk warned the other Board members, but did they listen? No. And so now, the board has a major mess on its hands, and the taxpayers will be on the hook for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Maybe more.

Gilbert Public Schools Controversial "Springboard" Textbooks

Submitted by Anita on Sun, 05/20/2012 - 17:32

On June 5, the GPS Governing Board is expected to discuss and adopt “proposed” math and English language arts textbooks. These books are on display for public view and comment at neighborhood elementary and junior high schools. They are also on display at the GPS Educational Complex, 140 S Gilbert Rd, from 8 am to 4 pm weekdays. The public is invited to review the books and complete an Evaluation Form.

Joshua's Speech

Submitted by Anita on Sun, 05/20/2012 - 17:26

Joshua Smith, a 14-year old Gilbert Classical Academy student in the 8th grade, gave the following public comment at the May 15, 2012 Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board meeting. According to his mother, he wrote this, without assistance from anyone, in about 5 minutes. His succinct 3-minute speech nails every problem with the 4-textbook Springboard English series.

"Once it’s no longer accepted that something is wrong, all the laws in the world will avail you naught. The law functions as a formal embodiment of a moral code, not as a free-standing substitute for it." Mark Steyn.

Submitted by Anita on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 16:22

GPS Board Member Staci Burk Stands Up for the Taxpayer

Submitted by Anita on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 23:33

On Tuesday, May 1, 2012, the school board learned that GPS was awarded an additional $3.3 million from the state of Arizona, some of which will be used for student-related items like desks, computers, and books. The district is still projecting a $2 million deficit. And then some...

The board is also depending on the continuation of $17.6 million in property tax override money. The override expires unless the voters approve it at the next election. It’s very likely that the board will ask that the property tax override be sent to the ballot for a vote.

John Sperling, George Soros, and.....Kirk Adams?

Submitted by Anita on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 21:39

John Sperling, mega billionaire, has identified Kirk Adams as his “one and only” favorite Republican to support for House of Representatives 2012. All of his other contributions went to Democrats. Kirk stands alone with Sperling’s $2500.

Now, this is odd. Why would John Sperling, who recently co-authored The Great Divide, “a blueprint for how the Democratic Party can regain, maintain, and control the White House, Senate, and House of Representatives" invest a dime or two in "conservative" Kirk Adams?

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