The districts tactics exposed

http://www.learn-usa.com/transformation_process/roa018.htm Here you can read about familiar tactics used by the SWCS district to exploit the community. They become "Community Focused" instead of "Contract focused". Do you recognize any of these strategies. Instead of making the levy about taxes and fiscal accountability. The district makes Terry Jones the focus. A Trojan horse so to speak. It is easier to vote against Terry Jones that
"hates children and education" than it is to vote for increasing your own taxes. The district has learned the unions lesson well. The real issue is performance and administration pay. They will never address the truth. It will always be about the union talking points of children and the community.

Check out the message from Bill Wise under quarterly report and see that it comes straight from the Unions.

http://www.swcs.k12.oh.us/

http://neaexposed.com/index.htm
Here you will find all the information that explains the districts actions. There is not one mention of educating students from the teachers unions.
Do you think the district will ask the unions for a pay freeze? I think asking the unions for a pay freeze is entirely reasonable. If the district allows raises you will have been let down again by the board. These next contracts will tell the story. Let Bill Wise (614) 801-3000 know that you will not tolerate raises. Remember that the buck stops with Bill Wise. He exploited the sports and transportation of your children and now must not be allowed to squander the money for raises for the administration. The video below explains the real goal of education. They will never allow student performance to be tied to collective bargaining(Pay).

Boycotts

http://www.swatlevy.com/ Has issued a boycott list. Please be sure and e-mail the corporate offices of these businesses and let them know that these locations are alienating half of their customer base. In most cases the corporate offices are not aware of the individual donations of district locations. I have received numerous apologies and gift certificates from district businesses. I have also received a couple calls from pissed off managers that got their butts chewed for their donations to SWCS supporters. All gift cards and certificates have been denied due to my own ethics. I cannot be pacified by a free meal or shopping spree.

Magic money

The supporters of SWCS claim that the state needs to fix the funding system for schools. The homestead exemption tax is reimbursed by the state. Where do SWCS supporters think the state gets its money? I will give you a clue "Taxpayers" they think that money from the state is magic and comes out of thin air. As revenues decrease with double digit unemployment, the state will continue to reduce funding for schools. What will the district do? Ask for more levies? cut spending? cut programs? I suggest that the district start cutting programs and spending immediately. The state will not be able to provide funding at the same rates. Every penny counts going forward. Residents in this district cannot afford to make up for funding that is reduced by the state. Hard choices have to be made now. It is a simple task, freeze wages, eliminate unnecessary programs and positions not required by law. The future economic demise is closer than you think.

Solutions

SWCS supporters look to government to solve the problems of the district. They think that politicians can and will solve the problems. I am of the belief that politicians are bought and paid for by special interests (unions, Acorn, NCLR, SWEA, Afscme, NEA, AFLCIO,). The list of special interests go on and on. The government is no longer of the people, by the people, for the people. Special interests are the ruling party. I believe that the people are the solution. Special interests need to be sent a clear message. I will be watching as more homes empty in the district and businesses close. The government has left the children of this nation the largest debt of any generation and it continues. Fiscal responsibility has to start now at home and on the local level. The district has no problem if it lives on the money it receives. Champagne tastes on a beer budget continues in this district. Does this district need a swimming coach? Does this district need to offer German language classes? How about trips to Germany? Trips to Washington, D.C.? All this at the expense of residents on fixed incomes, a middle class that has had its jobs perish because of government. Our country faces the worst economic times in history and the answer will not be more government (Taxes) it will have to be fiscal responsibility. http://www.usdebtclock.org/

Its time to move forward?

SWCS supporters post a nice manifesto on their website http://swcs.wordpress.com/ about moving forward. They claim that the battle is over and that we need to join forces to change school funding in Ohio. They are masters of deflection, half truths and want everyone to go away and stop the criticism of the administration. "Show the administration the respect that it deserves" they whine. An organization that calls itself "Grassroots" yet is funded by unions and business that receive tax abatement's. They want money for "Cadillac" salaries and benefits packages. Screw the home owners that don't make a living off the district. Let the rest of the district subsidize the free ride of Grove City businesses. The eyes of the district are open. We will fight for what is right and hold you accountable. The supporters of SWCS had no intentions of moving forward when the voters sent a clear message of "NO" 3 times before. I will move forward and continue to expose corruption at the local level and the state level. The local media is bought and paid for. Lack of competition makes for lousy media watchdogs. The battle is over for now but the war has just begun.

Grove City's "Attorney general" Obama's Lackey!

http://michellemalkin.com/2009/11/18/ohio-taxpayers-paying-to-defend-government-snoops/

Read about Richard Cordray defending fellow "Corrupticrats" that went after "Joe the plumber". Your Ohio tax money being used to defend these "Corrupticrat" sleazebags that want their State Jobs back.

Quotable quotes

A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine. Thomas Jefferson

Frederick Douglass, one of the most prominent black Americans in history, and for some time, a slave, weighed in on the issue with profound insight:

"Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did, and it never will. Find out just what people will submit to, and you have found out the exact amount of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them; and these will continue till they have resisted with either words or blows, or with both. The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they suppress."

Our country is not a democracy. It is a democratic Republic of laws. Educate yourself and your children what this means. Our founding fathers knew this. Those that call our country a democracy are ignoring our constitution.

Coaches before buses?

The administration at SWCS is gloating about the levy victory only to start to show their true colors right away. The administration hires coaches back immediately and practices that were never canceled only conducted in hiding come back instantly. So I would assume that the buses are running again and right on schedule but wait, are the buses running again? You would think that a district that cared about kids so much would have had those buses fueled and ready to go immediately just like sports. When you take your kids to school on Monday morning ask yourself why you are still driving your child or your child is still walking. I can tell you why, but it is better that you come to your own conclusion. I won't hold my breath waiting on those buses. I hope all you parents out there that voted yes realize that you got the shaft and shafted everyone else with you. Thank you, oh gullible ones, for falling to the pressure.

This is from the Citizens for SWCS website. Read it and see when the buses are to return. Oh wait they didnt get around to that plan. Too busy hiring a swimming coach.

( "If Issue 47 passes in November, the district will work as quickly as possible to restore both the extracurricular activities and busing that were eliminated after Issue 2 failed in August. Busing is a particular concern because of safety issues, and the vast majority, if not all of the busing services, will be restored with passage of Issue 47. The timing of these restorations has not yet been determined, but just as the district did in August, they’ll make contingency plans for November and present this at an upcoming board meeting.")

Thank you SWCS and "Homes on the hill"

http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2009/11/05/skoolgun.html?type=rss&cat=&sid=101
Just when I thought I lived in Ohio this appears in the dispatch. As California goes, so does the nation. We now have our very own Hispanic gang bangers here on the west side. I would like to thank the Chairman of SWCS Community Advisory Group Mr. Stephen Torsell for making Columbus so much like east LA right down to the Hispanic gang bangers. You have to love these "Community Organizers" Wherever they go the place turns into a ghetto. Just look at the magic our wonderful president performed with ACORN in Chicago. Children now beat each other to death on the streets in Obamas' old neighborhood. The community exploiters will be the death of this nation. Thank you SWCS.

Grassroots from the unions and administrators

Below you can read about how supporters of Issue 47 spent $94,000 on propaganda to try and pass a levy for the unions and administrators on the last levy attempt. How much did they spend this time on issue 47? They claim to care about kids and accuse those that are against tax increases of being kid haters. The fact that this so-called "grass roots" organization raises so much money to raise taxes is astounding. I now must ask if they can raise so much money from a grass roots campaign, why there are not new coats and gloves on every poor low income child in the Columbus area. I am sure an organization that raises so much money, and remember they care about children is why they do it. I have to ask how much money do they raise for "Charity Newsies"? Or any child related charities. I challenge them to go out and raise $94,000 for "Charity Newsies" and buy coats and gloves for low income and poor children in central Ohio. Put your money where your mouth is. We all know how much a grass roots organization that cares about kids is willing to do this. I will be waiting on this announcement from SWCS supporters. I probably wont hold my breath. New coats and gloves for unions and administrators first.
http://www.thisweeknews.com/live/content/west/stories/2009/09/25/0923grfinance_ln.html?type=rss&cat=&sid=104

Administrative Salaries for SWCS

ADMINISTRATIVE SALARIES FOR SWCS
SUPERINTENDENT $ 155,800.OO
TREASURER $ 118,450.00
ASST, TREASURER $ 101,877.30
ASST.SUPERINTENDENT CURRICULUM $ 123,512,45
ASST. SUPERINTENDENT DATA $ 122,320.74
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT $ 135,230.76
ASST. SUPERINTENDENT PERSONNEL $ 125,994.75
DIRECTOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION $ 117,570.38
DIRECTOR INSTRUCTION $ 117,570.38
DIRECTOR SECONDARYEDUCATION $ 118,711.84
SUPERVISOR FOOD SERVICES $ 81,393.69
ADMINISTRATIVE ASST. $ 57,674.85
ADMINISTRATIVE ASST. $ 62,119.30
ADMINISTRATIVE ASST. $57,828.90
ASST. SUPERVISOR FOOD SERVICES $ 47,347.04
BUSINESS MANAGER $103,606.67
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST $ 54,887.67
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER $ 112,982.76
COORDINATOR CAREER TECH $ 98,253.76
COORDINATOR TITLE 1 $ 92,586.70
COORDINATOR SPECIAL EDUCATION $ 94,438.64
COORDINATOR SPECIAL EDUCATION $ 98,253.76
COORDINATOR ESL $ 98,253.76
COORDINATOR ADULT EDUCATION $ 93,521.76
COORDINATOR CURRICULUM $ 98,253.76
COORDINATOR CURRICULUM $ 84,275.46
COORDINATOR EMIS $ 101,936.01
ADMINISRATOR NETWORK $ 85,514.72
ADMINISTRATOR NETWORK $ 78,414.93
COORDINATOR STAFF DEVELOPMENT $ 98,253.76
SUPERVISOR HUMAN SERVICE $ 102,580.79
SUPERVISOR PERSONNEL $107.792.59
SUPERVISOR PERSONNEL $107,792.59
SUPERVISOR SPECIAL EDUCATION $109,948.38
ASST. SUPERVISOR PROPERTY SERVICES $ 62,119.30