District 5 School Board Meeting Thread

[Unregistered]

As soon as anyone received an update from tonight's meeting please post it here. Especially if there is any news on the status of Dennis McMahon.

[Irmo Conservative]

The board voted 5-2 to terminate the employment of Dr. Dennis McMahon. There was an overflow crowd of probably about 2000 people. McMahon supporters were very rude as usual and Chairperson Hite even quit asking them to hold their applause, as they did it just as a reaction to every word said by a supporter. Hite even threatened to clear out the auditorium to regain order at one point.
When the vote was taken, numerous threats were directed at the majority in particular Jerry Fowler, who set the motion forward. Paula Hite made the best remarks after the vote when she said that the board could no longer have a working relationship with Dr. McMahon and that no amount of threats were going to stop this board from doing their job.
It seems like many supporters of McMahon HOPE the district fails.
Another question, if McMahon is such an honorable leader, then why is the board minority so certain that McMahon will file a lawsuit against the district over his termination? An honorable man would not do that to the district.

[Unregistered]

You anti McMahon people (all 3 of you) may be posting lots of messages and attacks on this message board, but your point of view was not the popular point of view of the people who attended the board meeting.

[Irmo Conservative]

The teachers were there early and took up all the seats. I would be afraid to applaud like you pro-McMahon people because you would probably blacklist us.

[Unregistered]

The teachers were there early and took up all the seats. I would be afraid to applaud like you pro-McMahon people because you would probably blacklist us.

Irmo Conservative is "afraid to applaud." He must'a heard about the numbers. Well over a thousand supporters of McMahon. About 15 for Bubba and friends. All Bubba had going was Big'Jake, Defeated Rick and the Rod.That was enough this time because they are professionals with practice. HeeeHeeeeHeeeeeee.

[Unregistered]

Irmo Conservative is "afraid to applaud." He must'a heard about the numbers. Well over a thousand supporters of McMahon. About 15 for Bubba and friends. All Bubba had going was Big'Jake, Defeated Rick and the Rod.That was enough this time because they are professionals with practice. HeeeHeeeeHeeeeeee.

What kind of serious loser are you posting on this at 3:43 a.m.? You must have some real issues. First, Irmo elementary doesn't hold 1,000 people between the auditorium and the cafeteria...ask the principal. Second, if you break the speakers down between citizens and district employees, far more citizens spoke out against Dr. McMahon. Among those speaking in favor of the superintendent were "Defeated Cindy" Sweigart and "Defeated Tom" Ballou.

He's gone and it's time to get a life and move on.

[LexCo]

The board voted 5-2 to terminate the employment of Dr. Dennis McMahon. There was an overflow crowd of probably about 2000 people. McMahon supporters were very rude as usual and Chairperson Hite even quit asking them to hold their applause, as they did it just as a reaction to every word said by a supporter. Hite even threatened to clear out the auditorium to regain order at one point.
When the vote was taken, numerous threats were directed at the majority in particular Jerry Fowler, who set the motion forward. Paula Hite made the best remarks after the vote when she said that the board could no longer have a working relationship with Dr. McMahon and that no amount of threats were going to stop this board from doing their job.
It seems like many supporters of McMahon HOPE the district fails.
Another question, if McMahon is such an honorable leader, then why is the board minority so certain that McMahon will file a lawsuit against the district over his termination? An honorable man would not do that to the district.This just goes to show that good triumphs over evil every time. I am so thankful that we now have a board that has a backbone and demands accountability. District 5 has done well in spite of McMahon, but it has failed to reach its potential. The people will now see how well it can do with leadership as opposed to a dictatorship.

[Unregistered]

Most of the supporters of Dr. McMahon acted like little babies last night. While voicing your opinion is everyone's right, acting like an idiot is not. There were many defamatory and slanderous fliers circulating among his supporters. I have copies of all of them.

It is also unlawful in SC to threaten a school official in regards to the performance of their duties. Many of the speakers for Dr. McMahon, one in particular, made threats to the board majority. I sincerely hope that some of these items are pursued and the responsible individuals are held accountable.

There is absolutely no room for this kind of behavior by supposed adults.

[ufm17]

To set things straight before someone jumps to a conclusion about my post, I had no dog in this fight and can care less about the school board or whoever they put in as Superintendent. What I did see that concerns me, is the way that "grown adults" acted because they didn't get their way. It was sickening. The vast majority there desperately need to be taken out behind the woodshed and given a stern spanking for their behavior. What kind of message were they sending their kids??? They were acting like a bunch of school aged kids fighting over a ball at break.

I work in the corporate sector, and unfortunately CEO's DO get let go from time to time, but the company marches on and we don't stage "whining sessions" and make threats against the Board of Trustee's. I make this statement because I heard more than once last night that if the Sup had worked in a corporate setting, he would have gotten bonuses and raises. One person does not make a school district, nor does one person make a corporation. My understanding is that the school district was good before this guy and will, in my estimation, be good for the next person.

Bottom line, these people acted their shoe size and not their age. I am still shaking my head in disbelief.

[Unregistered]

I agree 100%. I was embarrassed by the behavior of those circus people last night. They were so rude and obnoxious to the school board. The board majority was just doing what they were elected to do. The old board allowed McMahon to get away with so much and rubber stamped everything and he has some teachers and staff so brainwashed that they can't have an original thought. Scare tactics are, excuse me, WERE McMahon's M.O. but as of last night, that came to a screeching halt! I am a taxpayer and parent who has been lied to by this administration and I have paid very close attention to how McMahon has treated his critics. I am SO glad he is gone. If there are those who can't do their job in his absence, they can follow right behind him. Then, maybe we can have some honesty be restored to our district. Distict 5- great before McMahon, even GREATER AFTER MCMAHON!

[Unregistered]

PUBLIC STATEMENT


Statement:

As Board Chairperson, I would like to make the following statement concerning the Board’s action a moment ago to terminate the relationship between the Board and our Superintendent, Dr. Dennis McMahon. Once I finish my statement, I invite any other Board member to make any statement to the public that they so desire.
The Board acted this evening to terminate its employment agreement with Dr. McMahon under the provision of his contract that allows the Board, upon affirmative vote of five members, to terminate the contract without “for cause” type grounds, but with a severance payment.
Five members of the Board have acted this evening because we believe this District and this Board needs a change in administrative leadership. No one is saying that Dr. McMahon has not served this District well over a number of years. No one person is, however, responsible for the achievements of this District. The excellent performance of our School District is based on many factors, including the outstanding quality and dedication of our teachers, thousands of caring and involved parents, bright and motivated students, and the willingness of taxpayers to devote all of the financial resources needed to support excellence in public education. This District, by all measures, has ranked at the top of school districts in South Carolina while Dr. McMahon has been our Superintendent. I would point out, however, that this District ranked at the top before Dr. McMahon arrived, and should continue to prosper and be a beacon for educational excellence under Dr. McMahon’s successor.
I know that many of you want to know why the Board has made this decision to terminate its relationship with Dr. McMahon. In responding to that question, it is important to realize that in any organization, including a public school system, the governing board must have confidence in the direction in which its chief administrative officer is leading the organization. Due to a number of events, that degree of confidence no longer exists between a clear majority of this Board and Dr. McMahon. Unfortunately, we today have what I consider to be an unhealthy educational environment. Relationships have become bitter and contentious. The community, the Board, and the District staff have become polarized.
Under the circumstances, there is no reasonable alternative but to make a change. Any one who has followed recent developments in the District knows that there are issues and concerns that go beyond the relationship between the Board and the Superintendent; however, in my opinion as a Board member, the state of that relationship is vital to properly addressing whatever problems do exist.
Making matters worse, a small but vocal group has orchestrated an aggressive and even vicious campaign designed to pressure this Board into complying with their will. In response to that campaign, I would like to state on behalf of myself and those Board members who voted to terminate the Superintendent’s employment that we do not intend to allow threats of reprisal or tactics of intimidation to deter us from carrying out our responsibilities as elected officials.
This is obviously a difficult situation for all concerned, including our students, our parents, and our community as a whole. The sole mission of this Board is to provide the children of our community with a quality education. In that regard, I can assure our community and our public that this Board will seek the most qualified and capable person to be our new Superintendent. This is a very attractive and appealing School District, and we firmly believe that many highly qualified administrative leaders will be interested in the position.
In the meantime, we will make certain that we have capable, competent leadership on an interim basis. A decision regarding a permanent interim Superintendent will be made as soon as possible. Until such time as that decision can be made, a District administrator will be appointed to serve in that capacity on a temporary basis.
While we realize that our decision here tonight will be controversial, we believe that this action was needed to restore a spirit of teamwork, confidence, accountability and cooperation. We would like to express our hope that the parents, teachers and District staff, and other citizens who have assembled here tonight will reach out to each other in trust and friendship, allow old wounds to heal, and unite in the cause of creating an even greater school system in the future. Our children deserve the best.

[Unregistered]

Bravo! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!!! We do deserve better and with Dr. McMahon no longer in the picture to manipulate and deceive, we now can move forward openly and freely, with no strings or intimidation, to provide all children of this district the best education possible!

[Unregistered]

Got to gloat a little...

Last year, following the addition of an extra year on to his contract (by the OLD board), McMahon was over-heard saying to Kim Murphy, "Two more years, Kim. Two more years."

To that I would say, "5-2, Dennis! 5-2!!"

[Unregistered]

To set things straight before someone jumps to a conclusion about my post, I had no dog in this fight and can care less about the school board or whoever they put in as Superintendent. What I did see that concerns me, is the way that "grown adults" acted because they didn't get their way. It was sickening. The vast majority there desperately need to be taken out behind the woodshed and given a stern spanking for their behavior. What kind of message were they sending their kids??? They were acting like a bunch of school aged kids fighting over a ball at break.

I work in the corporate sector, and unfortunately CEO's DO get let go from time to time, but the company marches on and we don't stage "whining sessions" and make threats against the Board of Trustee's. I make this statement because I heard more than once last night that if the Sup had worked in a corporate setting, he would have gotten bonuses and raises. One person does not make a school district, nor does one person make a corporation. My understanding is that the school district was good before this guy and will, in my estimation, be good for the next person.

Bottom line, these people acted their shoe size and not their age. I am still shaking my head in disbelief.

Thanks for your comment, Bubba. Your understanding is regurgitated rhetoric that betrays who you really are. You never worked in the corporate sector in your life. Your understanding is goofy. And goofy is a cartoon character. Like BoBo the Clown. You are goofy.

[Unregistered]

Bravo! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!!! We do deserve better and with Dr. McMahon no longer in the picture to manipulate and deceive, we now can move forward openly and freely, with no strings or intimidation, to provide all children of this district the best education possible!
Kim. Got lawyer?

[Unregistered]

I agree 100%. I was embarrassed by the behavior of those circus people last night. They were so rude and obnoxious to the school board. The board majority was just doing what they were elected to do. The old board allowed McMahon to get away with so much and rubber stamped everything and he has some teachers and staff so brainwashed that they can't have an original thought. Scare tactics are, excuse me, WERE McMahon's M.O. but as of last night, that came to a screeching halt! I am a taxpayer and parent who has been lied to by this administration and I have paid very close attention to how McMahon has treated his critics. I am SO glad he is gone. If there are those who can't do their job in his absence, they can follow right behind him. Then, maybe we can have some honesty be restored to our district. Distict 5- great before McMahon, even GREATER AFTER MCMAHON!
It is hard to see through the fog on the lake this moring. Is that Kim or Don posting this one?

[Unregistered]

It is hard to see through the fog on the lake this moring. Is that Kim or Don posting this one?

Doesn't matter. Kim, Don, Wayne, Shealy. it's all the same.

[Unregistered]

It is hard to see through the fog on the lake this moring. Is that Kim or Don posting this one?

No...that's the public with common sense including a lot of teachers who were embarrassed by the behavior of you clowns last night. You lost in November 2002, you lost in November 2004, and you lost again last night. So keep on telling us how we're a bunch of "Bubba's" and a "small vocal minority" and keep on believing that right on through November 2006 and beyond. I'll be more than willing to set Ed White free from the board as well.

[Unregistered]

Who's gonna cut the checks to Paul the Parrothead and Nancy the Friendly Neighborhood Growth Consultant now?

All I know is Kenny P's got a solid future in tent revivals. Mobilize!!

[Unregistered]

I have a question. Was Nancy Sherberger's "employment" ever approved by the board or was that just another thing Dennis "slipped in" on the taxpayers? That circus she orchestrated last night was the only thing embarrassing to this district (besides Dennis and Cindy and a few of their "friends")

I wonder how much he was paying her anyway. Is that available through Freedom of Information?

Who paid for the nasty fliers being passed out last night? I better not find out it was district resources of any kind because if they were, some heads are gonna roll over that.

Now that Dennis is gone, we'll see who REALLY cares about educating our children and who wants to play war games. "LET'S MOBILIZE!" What's that supposed to mean?

[Unregistered]

Got to gloat a little...

Last year, following the addition of an extra year on to his contract (by the OLD board), McMahon was over-heard saying to Kim Murphy, "Two more years, Kim. Two more years."

To that I would say, "5-2, Dennis! 5-2!!"

Believe me... There are alot of us gloating and well deserved! "5-2, Dennis! 5-2!"

[Unregistered]

Those "5" did what was best for the district and it was a long time coming. I guaranty that there will be a bitter few who will do everything they can do to keep us down and try to prevent us from prospering with THEIR negative rhetoric. But we are good people and as one of our board members says, "Right is might!"

[Unregistered]

There are some that only want the district to be successful if they are at the helm. That is very sad because the students and families are the ones to suffer for it. I talk to people who say they would never speak out against the side their kid's teacher was pulling for because they are scared that teacher would take it out on the child. I have to say, after witnessing what I saw last night, their fears are somewhat justified. Those teachers acted like crazy people. It's a wonder they are allowed to be alone with children!

[Unregistered]

Believe me... There are alot of us gloating and well deserved! "5-2, Dennis! 5-2!"

My Mama always taught me not to gloat but.............sorry Mama, just this once.....in your face McMahon and your "followers"! You deserved the boot long ago and I hope the rest of you McMahon lovers go with him! You've disrespected the people of district 5 for the last time, at least while on their payroll. You thought you were so smart but a crook is all you'll ever be in my book. Good riddance!

[Unregistered]

Those "5" did their jobs that we; the taxpayers, demanded.

[JimBo]

Arrogance is what forced the changes with the Board, and the termination of McM.

[Silvia]

Arrogance is what forced the changes with the Board, and the termination of McM.

Right on! McMahon got cocky and he showed his rear end too many times. And he didn't know that so many people were watching. Thank goodness for those who weren't intimated by him and were willing to take stand. He cut off his nose to spite his face and is going down fighting to the very end. He deserves everything that is coming to him... and I guarantee there's a lot more than meets the eye coming down the pike. He put himself in a loose, loose positon. His career is history and he did it to himself. What a foolish man. GOOD RIDDANCE (eradication) Dennis.

[Unregistered]

No...that's the public with common sense including a lot of teachers who were embarrassed by the behavior of you clowns last night. You lost in November 2002, you lost in November 2004, and you lost again last night. So keep on telling us how we're a bunch of "Bubba's" and a "small vocal minority" and keep on believing that right on through November 2006 and beyond. I'll be more than willing to set Ed White free from the board as well.
Super. Now you've taken care of you. What are you going to do for education in the District? I'll bet a month's salrary that all that money the new "experts" save won't translate into squat for education.

Cause that's never what this has been about. Like one honest poster said, this is about things beneath the surface as well as the "topical issues".

[Unregistered]

Super. Now you've taken care of you. What are you going to do for education in the District? I'll bet a month's salrary that all that money the new "experts" save won't translate into squat for education.

Cause that's never what this has been about. Like one honest poster said, this is about things beneath the surface as well as the "topical issues".

We'll see. It would be hard to do much worse. This district's spending exploded from $95 million in '96-'97 to just under $145 million in '02-'03. Yet spending on "Classroom Materials" (remember the children??) remained constant at just under $2.5 million during that same period. Most of that increased spending was on bricks and mortar, infrastructure, and teacher and administrator salaries for the new schools even though the student population only increased at less than 3% per year from 13,551 to 15,300. The student pop. statistics as recent as May put us at 15,400, not 16,500 as The State quoted. This is why we have to march out our kids every Fall with gift-wrapping paper and teachers complain that they have to spend their own money for supplies. Now, just a few short years later, the sky is falling again and we have to build a bunch of more schools! Even in building these schools, there is so much money wasted, usually in error. But as long as our "spending per'" ratios don't get to far out of line compared with District X or District Y, wasting money is ok, right? These people that squawk about the expense of buying out the superintendent's contract are either naive or insincere when this district spends over $410,000 per day!

If you are TRULY concerned about the students, you cannot be opposed to a board that consults industry experts and is willing to be completely open to the public with their findings.

[Unregistered]

Thanks for your comment, Bubba. Your understanding is regurgitated rhetoric that betrays who you really are. You never worked in the corporate sector in your life. Your understanding is goofy. And goofy is a cartoon character. Like BoBo the Clown. You are goofy.

Sir or Madam:

You could not carry my briefcase. You must have been one of those in the audience who started crying when the vote was taken. That display plus the use of minor children to promote your cause was just as disgusting as your post. Keep your "job" with the district, because you could surely not survive in the real world.

[Unregistered]

Sir or Madam:

You could not carry my briefcase. You must have been one of those in the audience who started crying when the vote was taken. That display plus the use of minor children to promote your cause was just as disgusting as your post. Keep your "job" with the district, because you could surely not survive in the real world.

I spoke a little too quickly and would like to apologize to the fine folks who do "work" at the district. I meant no disrespect, as the poster who call this person "Bubba" probably doesn't even have a job, other than gossip and slander.

[Unregistered]

We'll see. It would be hard to do much worse. This district's spending exploded from $95 million in '96-'97 to just under $145 million in '02-'03. Yet spending on "Classroom Materials" (remember the children??) remained constant at just under $2.5 million during that same period. Most of that increased spending was on bricks and mortar, infrastructure, and teacher and administrator salaries for the new schools even though the student population only increased at less than 3% per year from 13,551 to 15,300. The student pop. statistics as recent as May put us at 15,400, not 16,500 as The State quoted. This is why we have to march out our kids every Fall with gift-wrapping paper and teachers complain that they have to spend their own money for supplies. Now, just a few short years later, the sky is falling again and we have to build a bunch of more schools! Even in building these schools, there is so much money wasted, usually in error. But as long as our "spending per'" ratios don't get to far out of line compared with District X or District Y, wasting money is ok, right? These people that squawk about the expense of buying out the superintendent's contract are either naive or insincere when this district spends over $410,000 per day!

If you are TRULY concerned about the students, you cannot be opposed to a board that consults industry experts and is willing to be completely open to the public with their findings.

Likely a mute point now, but you don't give enough contextual detail about those expeditures to really understand how essential they may or may not be. Companies sometimes have to absorb substantial capital expenses in some years that are essential but look like big blips on the budget curve. Just for the fact that there are jumps on the chart doesn't necessarily mean they were bogus expenses, btu it does mean they need to be questioned and explained, which is good that this is happening.

[Unregistered]

Likely a mute point now, but you don't give enough contextual detail about those expeditures to really understand how essential they may or may not be. Companies sometimes have to absorb substantial capital expenses in some years that are essential but look like big blips on the budget curve. Just for the fact that there are jumps on the chart doesn't necessarily mean they were bogus expenses, btu it does mean they need to be questioned and explained, which is good that this is happening.

While I appreciate your partial agreement, this is hardly a "blip". This is a more than 60% increase, and it has occurred steadily each year. Likewise, I don't see the district ever reducing spending back to previous levels, nor should they. I just ask for a reasonable rate of increase based on actual growth rates and inflation.

[Unregistered]

While I appreciate your partial agreement, this is hardly a "blip". This is a more than 60% increase, and it has occurred steadily each year. Likewise, I don't see the district ever reducing spending back to previous levels, nor should they. I just ask for a reasonable rate of increase based on actual growth rates and inflation.

Ok, it's substantial. But you still didn't erxplain why it's out of line. You start with an assumption that it should parallel student growth rates and I question whether that is a valid beginning assumption. IT may be, but you don't establish the foundation for that assumption. You need to explain why this spending is unreasonable

[Unregistered]

Less than 2 years. The people really spoke Monday. Over 1100. Weakest link, Sad Ellen. Next weakest, Sad Jan the superteacher who ran for the teachers - barf. Next weakest, Sad Carol - will be removed from office after conviction for assault - not a factor. Next weakest link, Mr. Fooler will take care of himself. Then Paula. She might even turn from the dark side of the force.

[Unregistered]

Good reading:
http://www.state.ga.us/cjcc/gsvaa_manual/LESSON_22_2_Stalking_GA_NVAA_03_28_05.pdf

[Unregistered]

Good reading:
http://www.state.ga.us/cjcc/gsvaa_manual/LESSON_22_2_Stalking_GA_NVAA_03_28_05.pdf

Yeah, good reading. What's your point?

[Unregistered]

Less than 2 years. The people really spoke Monday. Over 1100. Weakest link, Sad Ellen. Next weakest, Sad Jan the superteacher who ran for the teachers - barf. Next weakest, Sad Carol - will be removed from office after conviction for assault - not a factor. Next weakest link, Mr. Fooler will take care of himself. Then Paula. She might even turn from the dark side of the force.

Now the conservanazis will know what it's lilke to be under the microscope. BE careful for what you ask. Think you scrutinized District to operations so you could have material for your campaign? Hide and watch the level of scrutiny you're going to get.

Yes, you won, but in the process you created extraordinary negatives, adn that is going to come back and bite you. You went for your "cut off the head" strategy assumimg that will solve everything.

Wrong. you left a very angry body that will have a long memory. You know, just like Summers' long memory as he worked his puppets from behind the scenes.

Better give those Shealys some more more to start thinking for you again.

[Unregistered]

Now the conservanazis will know what it's lilke to be under the microscope. BE careful for what you ask. Think you scrutinized District to operations so you could have material for your campaign? Hide and watch the level of scrutiny you're going to get.

Yes, you won, but in the process you created extraordinary negatives, adn that is going to come back and bite you. You went for your "cut off the head" strategy assumimg that will solve everything.

Wrong. you left a very angry body that will have a long memory. You know, just like Summers' long memory as he worked his puppets from behind the scenes.

Better give those Shealys some more more to start thinking for you again.

This is the kind of threatening behavior that prompted my family and friends to become involved in the "politics" of things. When people sit back idly and do nothing when others are threatening people just because they are trying to protect something, it continues and that's just wrong. People finally got fed up with McMahon's "shut up or I'll shut you up attitude". I think there's much the above poster truly doesn't understand about the whole situation. Otherwise, I don't see why they feel the need to protect the old administration. It looked good on the surface but I've talked to enough people (Yes, teachers and staff too!) who say it is a good thing he is gone. I had my own personal experience with Dr. McMahon and let's just say, he scares me.

[Unregistered]

When a snake's head is cut off, it squirms for a while. Eventually it stops. Then, everyone drives by it, forgetting about it-Yesterday's snake that is.

[Unregistered]

Now the conservanazis will know what it's lilke to be under the microscope. BE careful for what you ask. Think you scrutinized District to operations so you could have material for your campaign? Hide and watch the level of scrutiny you're going to get.

Yes, you won, but in the process you created extraordinary negatives, adn that is going to come back and bite you. You went for your "cut off the head" strategy assumimg that will solve everything.

Wrong. you left a very angry body that will have a long memory. You know, just like Summers' long memory as he worked his puppets from behind the scenes.

Better give those Shealys some more more to start thinking for you again.

Hey Paul Buffet..."It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" doesn't mean five in the morning. Why don't you get a freakin' life and quit lurking on this board all hours of the morning?!?! Little angry man.

[Unregistered]

[QUOTE=Unregistered]Now the conservanazis will know what it's lilke to be under the microscope. BE careful for what you ask. Think you scrutinized District to operations so you could have material for your campaign? Hide and watch the level of scrutiny you're going to get.

Yes, you won, but in the process you created extraordinary negatives, adn that is going to come back and bite you. You went for your "cut off the head" strategy assumimg that will solve everything.

Wrong. you left a very angry body that will have a long memory. You know, just like Summers' long memory as he worked his puppets from behind the scenes.




I guess the angry body can get glad in the same pants they got angry in. This is not about being popular or egos, at least not with the board majority. They responded to the public that voted for them. Monday night's meeting was not a true pulse for public opinion. A bunch of employees, brainwashed by McMahon came out and spoke for him- big deal! That's nothing to the thousands of people-statewide- who were jumping for joy when they heard the decision. He was bad for our district and anyone who wants to follow him out- hey, there's the door. But I seriously doubt anyone's going anywhere of their own free will. Educate the kids and quit squawking. I do hope, however, that the first day of school, a bunch of parents sit in the backs of the classrooms and scream and throw paper and talk over the teachers like the teachers/staff so disrespected the school board. How embarrassing!

[Unregistered]

Yeah, good reading. What's your point?

It makes sense if you are smart.

[Unregistered]

Hey Paul Buffet..."It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" doesn't mean five in the morning. Why don't you get a freakin' life and quit lurking on this board all hours of the morning?!?! Little angry man.

The Shoney's BoBoBuffet is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner. See you there. You are so focused on your political crunk you can't see the light of day. BoBoButthead, see you at Shoney's. You are so confused & crunked up!

[Unregistered]

You crunked up heads are so confused.

[Unregistered]

When a snake's head is cut off, it squirms for a while. Eventually it stops. Then, everyone drives by it, forgetting about it-Yesterday's snake that is.

So simple minded. Over 1,125 people showed up at IMS Monday. Only 25 supported the "new board majority." That means you are on the short end of the stick. Better wash your hands quick. You are starting to smell. Stinky.

[Unregistered]

So simple minded. Over 1,125 people showed up at IMS Monday. Only 25 supported the "new board majority." That means you are on the short end of the stick. Better wash your hands quick. You are starting to smell. Stinky.


Don't exaggerate. It was more like 800. Those of us who elected the new board sat comfortably in our own homes, confidently knowing the board was going to do the right thing and they did. The reason the rest of you idiots were out in full force is because you were pleading for something. The rest of us got what we wanted (and we're not all on the payroll). He's gone, get over it and move on. If you truly cared about the children, you would.

[Unregistered]

The only people who ever show up to any kind of board, council, or other government meeting are those who are either complaining or have their hand out. I don't care if you had 800 or 1100 at that meeting. I can go down your list of speakers and tell you each one's connection to McMahon. In the end, you're going to have to get over 60% of the voting public to change their mind to unseat Carol or Jan because that's how much they kicked Ed's butt by in the 2002 election. So you liberals may be all fired up but don't think that your anger is going to translate into a change at the polls.

[Unregistered]

Please do give us the connections between the speakers and Dr. McMahon. I know a lot of the people who spoke and know them to be concerned parents. These people actually have children in the schools that you claim to be so concerned about. That's a really good connection to have. So, yes, please give us a list of the connections. I'm sure that would be interesting reading. Ms. Sloop and Mr. Fowler have interesting connections in real estate as well, but from what I hear, a lot of their so-called clout has gone by the wayside in the last several days. Would you buy a house from someone who tells you how wonderful the school district is and then, several hours later, votes to derail that wonderful district? Mr. Fowler never attended a school board meeting or even knew the issues until he was coerced to run by some of our other elected officials. What did they promise you, Jerry? Hope you're not holding your breath waiting on those RESULTS!

[Unregistered]

You need to get over this McMahon person. Are you a cult follower? The no. 1 attribute of District 5 is a low no. of blacks. Blacks lower the score averages and they disrupt discipline and generally cause problems due to their so called "cultchya". Here is what a successful school requires 1) No blacks. 2) Adequate funding 3) Discipline 4) Conservative administration and faculty concentrating on the basics of traditional education. Children need to learn how to read at grades 1 thru 3 and then encouraged to read books of their choice. A person who reads well will largely educate themselves. READBOB.COM

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You need to get over this McMahon person. Are you a cult follower? The no. 1 attribute of District 5 is a low no. of blacks. Blacks lower the score averages and they disrupt discipline and generally cause problems due to their so called "cultchya". Here is what a successful school requires 1) No blacks. 2) Adequate funding 3) Discipline 4) Conservative administration and faculty concentrating on the basics of traditional education. Children need to learn how to read at grades 1 thru 3 and then encouraged to read books of their choice. A person who reads well will largely educate themselves. READBOB.COM


I sort of disagree/agree with this poster, although in the "South" the majority of the poorer population is black. Generally, BUT NOT ALWAYS, children from such socio-economic backgrounds have more difficulties in school and discipline can be an issue too. Now - what challenged students need are good caring teachers and facilities that are clean and safe. And caring parents - whether educated or not - increases the opportunity 2 fold. However, what concerns me, is the elitists attitude at River Springs Elementary and board member Ed White's effort to have the black neighborhoods removed from that school - his children's school.

[Unregistered]

The Washington D. C. schools have been well funded for years and they are mostly black. The test scores are poor and the crime rate is high and there has been a lot of rip offs of school funds by blacks. Where are the excuses? You cannot blame whites for the debacle. If blacks are "equal" according to the naacp, what is the problem? Up "North" is where a 6 year old black brought a handgun to school and killed a 6 year old white female. The evidence of the IQ and crime failure of blacks is immense and irrefutable and indefensible. Political correctness wants to require that the facts about blacks be denied and that whites pretend that "it is only color of skin". The excuses of it is a "rural" population or "economically" poor does not account for the low IQ and crime of the black population.

[Unregistered]

Please do give us the connections between the speakers and Dr. McMahon. I know a lot of the people who spoke and know them to be concerned parents. These people actually have children in the schools that you claim to be so concerned about. That's a really good connection to have. So, yes, please give us a list of the connections. I'm sure that would be interesting reading. Ms. Sloop and Mr. Fowler have interesting connections in real estate as well, but from what I hear, a lot of their so-called clout has gone by the wayside in the last several days. Would you buy a house from someone who tells you how wonderful the school district is and then, several hours later, votes to derail that wonderful district? Mr. Fowler never attended a school board meeting or even knew the issues until he was coerced to run by some of our other elected officials. What did they promise you, Jerry? Hope you're not holding your breath waiting on those RESULTS!

Cindy Sweigart de-throned board chair

Tom Ballou screwed by McMahon's supporters and doesn't even know it. Finished 5th out of 8

Danny Brabham the original district kiss-ass. used to sell in-shawnce (that's insurance) to all of the district employees

Tony Boccanfuso Doesn't know any board members yet lives next to Ed

Kenny Potter "wife" of Susan Potter, activist teacher and quite the evangelist himself

Nancy Scherberger Carol and Rick Quinn's biggest supporter until she got on Dennis discretionary account payroll

Paul Dupre Mr. Parrothead, always looking to pick a fight with someone. Who will employ him now that Daddy Dennis is gone?

Lee Bussell Conveniently omitted the fact that he's not only on Dennis' committee but his wife is a teacher who routinely slanders the board

The only "concerned parent" I saw was Mr. Musclehead who illegally threatened the board members.

Thanks for your input though, Bea.

[Irmo Conservative]

You need to get over this McMahon person. Are you a cult follower? The no. 1 attribute of District 5 is a low no. of blacks. Blacks lower the score averages and they disrupt discipline and generally cause problems due to their so called "cultchya". Here is what a successful school requires 1) No blacks. 2) Adequate funding 3) Discipline 4) Conservative administration and faculty concentrating on the basics of traditional education. Children need to learn how to read at grades 1 thru 3 and then encouraged to read books of their choice. A person who reads well will largely educate themselves. READBOB.COM

Don't make me puke, you are no conservative and you are a McMahon supporter.

[Unregistered]

No sir, I do not want to make you uh .......throw up. I am no McMahon supporter and I am for limited government and strong national defense and rule of law and the free enterprise system. I am not a Republican. I am also not color blind. I believe that choice in schools is needed so that the negroes can have their own schools and prove that whites have been oppressing them and holding them back because "it is just color of skin". We want negroes to be all they can be just as in Washinton D. C.

[Unregistered]

Bea who?

You conveniently left out the people I was talking about. Kirk Dillon, Nancy Corbett, Lynn Fralick, the father of the Seven Oaks child, the woman who moved here 4 years ago and had her husband and teenaged child with her when she spoke. These are real people with legitimate reasons for being there and speaking out. Another things that baffles me about you is you never seem to appreciate the fact that though some speakers may be teachers, they are also parents of children in the district. They have every right to speak out as anyone else. And, it's really sad that you must resort to name-calling. You only wish someone would refer to you as Mr. Musclehead!

[Unregistered]

Cindy Sweigart de-throned board chair

Tom Ballou screwed by McMahon's supporters and doesn't even know it. Finished 5th out of 8

Danny Brabham the original district kiss-ass. used to sell in-shawnce (that's insurance) to all of the district employees

Tony Boccanfuso Doesn't know any board members yet lives next to Ed

Kenny Potter "wife" of Susan Potter, activist teacher and quite the evangelist himself

Nancy Scherberger Carol and Rick Quinn's biggest supporter until she got on Dennis discretionary account payroll

Paul Dupre Mr. Parrothead, always looking to pick a fight with someone. Who will employ him now that Daddy Dennis is gone?

Lee Bussell Conveniently omitted the fact that he's not only on Dennis' committee but his wife is a teacher who routinely slanders the board

The only "concerned parent" I saw was Mr. Musclehead who illegally threatened the board members.

Thanks for your input though, Bea.

Well Spoken, Bubba-the-Clown

[Unregistered]

Well Spoken, Bubba-the-Clown

No, it is Bo-Bo-the-Clownhead.
Nothing but a Clownhead. Never will be more.

[Unregistered]

No, it is Bo-Bo-the-Clownhead.
Nothing but a Clownhead. Never will be more.

5-2. Sucks being McMahon, and apparently it sucks being you.

[Unregistered]

5-2. Sucks being McMahon, and apparently it sucks being you.

Geez. It looks like someboby hit really close to home with that BoBo thing. Whoever that BoBo is he must be one sorry little person. Pray for him.

[Unregistered]

Geez. It looks like someboby hit really close to home with that BoBo thing. Whoever that BoBo is he must be one sorry little person. Pray for him.

Losers post on the internet at 3:17 am on a Saturday night. Not much else to do, eh Paul?

[Unregistered]

5-2. Sucks being McMahon, and apparently it sucks being you.

Sucks is such a nasty term. Bo-Bo must have an obsessive oral complex. I guess everyone has noticed. Pray for Bo-Bo. He seems to be very obsessive. I hope he does not have other kinky perversions. Bo-Bo Bin Oral.

[Unregistered]

Losers post on the internet at 3:17 am on a Saturday night. Not much else to do, eh Paul?

At the snap Osama Bin Bo-Bo takes off from right end (get it) and flairs out for the pass. The quaterback launches a perfect throw. Bo-Bo reaches out with his hands and the pass hits him right in the chest. Perfect pass to the numbers. The ball bounces to the ground. Incomplete. Again. Poor Bo-Bo.

Bo-Bo looks up just in time to see the chearleaders slump to the ground in disappointment. His coach yells, get off the field. Before Bo-Bo can stop he looks up and runs straight into the goalpost. Boing. Lights out.

[Unregistered]

At the snap Osama Bin Bo-Bo takes off from right end (get it) and flairs out for the pass. The quaterback launches a perfect throw. Bo-Bo reaches out with his hands and the pass hits him right in the chest. Perfect pass to the numbers. The ball bounces to the ground. Incomplete. Again. Poor Bo-Bo.

Bo-Bo looks up just in time to see the chearleaders slump to the ground in disappointment. His coach yells, get off the field. Before Bo-Bo can stop he looks up and runs straight into the goalpost. Boing. Lights out.

Are you on drugs?

[Unregistered]

He's supposed to be on meds. This is what happens when he lets his prescription lapse.

[Unregistered]

Paul,
Are you there? I stayed up late to talk to you. I wanted to know if you are proud of yourself for defending FORMER superintendent McMahon?? I 'd love it if you went on record before Cindy's trial on Thursday. How 'bout it?

[Unregistered]

Paul,
Cat got your tongue?

[Unregistered]

Maybe job hunting with Nancy.

[Unregistered]

www.careerbuilders.com

[Unregistered]

www.careerbuilders.com

Go to the brown-nose section. There are probably a few openings.

[swampfox]

There's just the one opening. Step aside!

[Unregistered]

There's just the one opening. Step aside!

Swampfox, I think we fought together in 1775 outside of Mullins. I was the one with the flintlock pistol and the dull sword. Osama Bib Bo Bo is fighting shadows and seems lost in the dark. He needs to take a lesson from George of the Jungle and watch out for that tree. With is thick head he will probably keep slamming into that tree without learning anything.

[Unregistered]

Swampfox, I think we fought together in 1775 outside of Mullins. I was the one with the flintlock pistol and the dull sword. Osama Bib Bo Bo is fighting shadows and seems lost in the dark. He needs to take a lesson from George of the Jungle and watch out for that tree. With is thick head he will probably keep slamming into that tree without learning anything.

Anybody have anything to say about the thread topic?

[Unregistered]

Yeah...why wasn't Ed White at the interview meeting last night for the prospective Interim Superintendents? Does he not think that this is important enough "for the children"? Or does he only show up to meetings now when he and Robert can get standing o's from their fan club? He also failed to attend the recent meeting with the legislative delegation...Here Ed, here's a link to the district calendar for you...

http://www.lex5.k12.sc.us/index.htm

[Unregistered]

Weakening Tropical Storm Cindy is churning outward into a state of confusion and disarray now, while Tropical Storm Dennis spews nonsensical sound bites and empty threats through the District.
Despite Cindy's weakening trend (in terms of wind), heavy flooding rainfall will remain a significant threat today for Chapin, the Panhandle of Ballentine and eventually portions of western Irmo. Powerful lawyers--and isolated lies--will continue to push immature teachers over the edge and to the point of mental anguish. Heavy rain is expected to develop over the district later today, likely slowing travel--both on the ground and in the air--significantly. Rainfall totals through tonight are expected to be in the 4- to 6-inch range (isolated 8 inches) over much of Chapin into northwest Irmo. Flood watches are posted from Columbia to Newberry.
In the subdivision of Timberlake, Tropical Storm Dennis is growing nastier and is expected to reach hurricane strength later today. Hurricane warnings are in effect for all residents of district 5. A tropical storm warning is posted for the south coast of the Bomber Island. Hurricane watches have been raised for White Rock and eastern Dutch Fork. Dennis is expected to batter the district tomorrow, then swirl along the south coast of Irmo. By the weekend, Dennis may be a very dangerous hurricane plowing NNW through all portions of the district. All taxpayers throughout the district should monitor the progress of Dennis very carefully. But never fear, both Dennis and Cindy will both be nothing more than a memory once the district is rebuilt and running better than ever!

Filed by your friendly neighborhood weather reporter Willy B Wright

[Unregistered]

Looking forward to Dennis and Cindy being history, just like those nasty storms.

[Unregistered]

Weakening Tropical Storm Cindy is churning outward into a state of confusion and disarray now, while Tropical Storm Dennis spews nonsensical sound bites and empty threats through the District.
Despite Cindy's weakening trend (in terms of wind), heavy flooding rainfall will remain a significant threat today for Chapin, the Panhandle of Ballentine and eventually portions of western Irmo. Powerful lawyers--and isolated lies--will continue to push immature teachers over the edge and to the point of mental anguish. Heavy rain is expected to develop over the district later today, likely slowing travel--both on the ground and in the air--significantly. Rainfall totals through tonight are expected to be in the 4- to 6-inch range (isolated 8 inches) over much of Chapin into northwest Irmo. Flood watches are posted from Columbia to Newberry.
In the subdivision of Timberlake, Tropical Storm Dennis is growing nastier and is expected to reach hurricane strength later today. Hurricane warnings are in effect for all residents of district 5. A tropical storm warning is posted for the south coast of the Bomber Island. Hurricane watches have been raised for White Rock and eastern Dutch Fork. Dennis is expected to batter the district tomorrow, then swirl along the south coast of Irmo. By the weekend, Dennis may be a very dangerous hurricane plowing NNW through all portions of the district. All taxpayers throughout the district should monitor the progress of Dennis very carefully. But never fear, both Dennis and Cindy will both be nothing more than a memory once the district is rebuilt and running better than ever!

Filed by your friendly neighborhood weather reporter Willy B Wright

Weather reporter Willie B Wright has had so much sleet blown up his bum that reality has been frozen in his brain. One toke over the line is just a song, you should back off before your brain is frozen.

[Unregistered]

What's the deal with Ed White and why does he continue to try and undermine his fellow board members?

According to Policy BH of the Board Policy Manual entitled Code of Ethics for School Board Members:

A board member should respect his relationships with other members of the board:

By recognizing that authority rests only with the board in official meetings, and that the individual member has no legal' status to bind the board outside of such meetings.

By recognizing the integrity of his predecessors and associates, and the merit of their work.

By refusing to make statements or promises as to how he will vote on any matter which should properly come before the board as a whole.

By making decisions only after all facts bearing on a question have been presented and discussed.

By respecting the opinion of others and by graciously conforming to the principle of majority rule.

By refusing to participate in irregular meetings such as secret or "star chamber" meetings, which are not official and which all members do not have the opportunity to attend.

I think Ed has just about violated each one of these at one time or another. He's threatened to file complaints against other board members and even sue the board. Yet he can't manage to show up for important meetings such as interviewing potential Interim Superintendent candidates. Is this guy for real? He seems like he's consumed with spite for the board majority instead of doing his job.

[Unregistered]

Ed White is just "too busy" to actually come to the meetings. He thinks that campaigning to be elected to the Board is the only effort he needs to put into his position as a member of the school board.

[swampfox]

As long as there are politicians running the schools, let's not get too surprised when they act like politcians. The only goal is to win the election, then to win re-election.

When you set up a system that cannot succeed, it will fail.

[Unregistered]

As long as there are politicians running the schools, let's not get too surprised when they act like politcians. The only goal is to win the election, then to win re-election.

When you set up a system that cannot succeed, it will fail.

You're right. Fortunately... since November, we now have a majority of regular everyday citizens on our school board. These citizens have the best interest of the children at heart however the political snakes that they have to deal, who are only interested in "self", make their jobs very dificult.

[Unregistered]

As long as there are politicians running the schools, let's not get too surprised when they act like politcians. The only goal is to win the election, then to win re-election.

When you set up a system that cannot succeed, it will fail.

That explains why Ed White missed the last THREE board meetings. You would have thought he would have been present and involved with the interviews of those applying for the interim superintendent. Some way to represent your constituents - Ed!

[Unregistered]

You're right. Fortunately... since November, we now have a majority of regular everyday citizens on our school board. These citizens have the best interest of the children at heart however the political snakes that they have to deal, who are only interested in "self", make their jobs very dificult.


What a slap to the "regular everyday citizens" to think that we are all as dumb as the group of five.

[swampfox]

They didn't elect themselves.

[Unregistered]

That explains why Ed White missed the last THREE board meetings. You would have thought he would have been present and involved with the interviews of those applying for the interim superintendent. Some way to represent your constituents - Ed!

Yes...Ed missed again last night. What a busy individual...busy trying to screw his other board members. His day is coming.

[Unregistered]

Why would someone write something like this?

[Unregistered]

Tee Hee, YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!