Kent Walz is an editor of the Albuquerque Journal.
Phill Casaus is an editor of the Albuquerque Tribune.
Walz is on the Executive Committee of the NMFOG.
Phill Casaus is on their Board of Directors.
The Foundation for Open Government exists I suppose,
for purpose of fighting for open government.
What is more fundamentally open government
than public servants providing good faith responses
to legitimate questions about the public interests,
and about their public service?
So why are Walz and Cauaus so accommodating
to the leadership of the APS;
who have never had, and who never will have,
a town hall meeting?
and who never have, and who never will,
stand and deliver the truth?
Friday, November 02, 2007
So what's with Phill and Kent?
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So what's with Phill and Kent?
Probably the same thing that was wrong with the media during the Iraq buildup and now on to Iran. See no Evil, Hear no Evil, Speak no Evil. I remember distrusting the media during the Viet Nam era.This however, is beyond the pale.
I would imagine if you research into who started the NMFOG comittee, then one would find that it was created by a bunch of rich fat cats who "appeased" the public by creating a seeming watchdog committee, when in fact I would guess that it's origins and maintanance are quite sinister (and I don't use that word lightly) because it's a trick on the people of NM.
Apathy does run rampant, and you never know which side those people are truly on until they are forced to committ to one way or another.
MAny of us APS employees can't even trust each other. So many people willing to rat us out to the higher ups for just having an opinion, then the systematic professional abuse begins.
After 7 years of fighting injustice and apathy through the system, I am probably not alone in beleieving that maybe it is time to just resign this year and give up? I love teaching, but all these wars to get what is just and right has left me more battle-worn thatn my time in the military.
The "evil" does have the upper hand. I appreciate Ched trying to tilt it. Even if I resign form teaching, it will give me the power to make sign, be more verbal, protest openly and maybe even do more for "the cause".
Thanks Ched...you are making a difference!
And, I thank you for your kind words.
"Even if I resign form teaching, it will give me the power to make sign, be more verbal, protest openly and maybe even do more for "the cause"."
I think that the APS Board ought to be made up retired / ex-teachers. Would you consider running for your district? Why the he** are there people on the Board who know little to nothing about education?
It drives me crazy to sit in a Board mtg. and watch them all look bewildered and ask a million questions because they haven't got a clue. These meetings can go on and on for hours just trying to educate them and bring them up to speed.
Please remember that ex-teachers can be as fatuous as Facio in a Fog. She is an ex-teacher and has been no help to anyone. She is, of course, a republican.
Thank you.
I wrote the "Even if I resign form teaching, it will give me the power " and I would consider lobbying and running for a position wherein I, along with others, can make differences.
I've taught in other districts, in other states, and I see similar things happening there as well. It would be the best thing if we started educational reform here in New Mexico, and it spreads to the other states.
Children should always be the focus of the school board and the on-site administration.
Many teachers I know do have children as the focus, but we don't control the pocketbook nor administrative decisions.
The worst is that "doing the right thing for the kids" CAN get you in hot water at APS. After 5 years, I know their system of implementing change:
1) propose it in writing, then in a site-based committee.
2) Beg your principal to support you.
3) Find the funding because your school won't give you a dime and "APS doesn't have any money"
4) If you succeed in all this, then they usually will tell your your program has "legal issues" or "That was tried before and doesn't work here".
APS DOESN'T want change. They want the same stagnant system that will continue to allow them to filter money into thier own pockets by making "deals" that will eventually benefit them persoanaly. Case in point: How much money does Paula Maes end up making off of every case or form filed through Modrall?
Does admin get "discounts" on their home improvements for contractors that do APS work I wonder?
Will there be another Inn of the Mountain Gods Party for admin (coincidentally) when the next bid reviews are up?
How much money did APS spend investigating Admin's boyfriends and girlfriends?
Why is a prominent APS administrator LIVING with his subordinate teacher/girlfriend on the same block where he/she has students?!
All of this sounds like HArper Valley PTA...unfortunately, it's our shameful reality!
PS-Ched you have permission to restate any of this as you feel fit.
It's fine the way it is.
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