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Last night (4/3/08) the Baraboo School Board bid farewell to one of its staunchest allies, Baraboo School Superintendent Lance Alwin. As you may recall, Alwin was at the epicenter of two referenda, the closing of Fairfield Center, the elimination of shuttle buses for city kids, the conversion of West School to a Kindergarten Center, and proudly promoted his perception of some community members to

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-16955372930776236502008-03-20T05:31:00.000-06:002008-03-20T05:32:27.312-06:00

Last night, the Baraboo School Board decided not to decide with finality on Baraboo School District Superintendent Lance Alwin and his dismissal/conditional resignation.As suspense builds, the more likely Alwin will be exiting his contract with a conditional resignation. In other words, it’s gonna cost taxpayers to provide Alwin encouragement to seek other employment opportunities. Time to get

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-6471061269010865322008-03-18T18:12:00.006-06:002008-03-18T18:31:08.369-06:00

The school board is holding a meeting tomorrow night "for the purpose of considering dismissal proceedings and/or the conditional resignation of the Superintendent, and take action as appropriate."Looks like this is the end of the proverbial employment road for our impressive Superintendent, Lance Alwin. He has left many in our community with an impression of his work performance. It's finally

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-3116959625243643462008-03-11T20:17:00.010-06:002008-03-11T21:25:31.675-06:00

According to one writer on today’s opinion page, the BNR should not be “forcing the news” regarding the school board’s investigation of Lance Alwin’s job performance.I find it amazing. The BNR puts up a poll on its website, just as it has nearly every week for at least the past few years. Nice idea. Get a feel for the pulse of the community. In the past, the BNR has conveniently placed poll

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-2117286655009081542008-03-04T04:20:00.008-06:002008-03-04T05:41:58.990-06:00

The Baraboo School Board met last night to discuss the future of Lance Alwin with the district. Although officials remain tight-lipped on an investigation into Alwin's performance, one stated Alwin was put on paid leave to allow the investigation to be completed as necessary. If it were an unpaid leave situation, "you have no control over what they do."The school board is supposed to be

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-47599141800092978842008-02-29T21:49:00.004-06:002008-12-10T09:02:48.665-06:00

29 N.J. Students Punished After Using Pennies To Pay For LunchSome Parents Think Detention Went Too Far; Others Think It Wasn't EnoughREADINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- Sometimes a penny for your thoughts isn't a good thing.Readington Township school officials gave 29 students detention after they used pennies to pay for their $2 lunches.Superintendent Jorden Schiff said it started out as a prank. But

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-23221864126675651712008-02-29T19:34:00.003-06:002008-02-29T19:56:35.450-06:00

The Baraboo School Board will be meeting Monday night, possibly to discuss Lance Alwin's future. Read about it here. If, in fact, the topic is Alwin, it's worth mentioning the open meeting law. The rules are: while discussion can take place in closed session, action by a governmental body must take place in open session. (I'm open for rebuttal on this topic if you read something I don't.)What

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-6487547071082887292008-02-23T15:08:00.004-06:002008-12-10T09:02:48.894-06:00

In an October 17, 2006 memorandum addressed to Baraboo School District Professional Educators, with copies to Dr. Peter Gust (teacher's union), Mr. William Froelich (BEA president), Board of Education, the school district leadership team, and posted on the school district website for a month, the author of the memo stated:"In any social organization, of which community is one, there will always

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-76279377234721770722008-02-18T20:14:00.004-06:002008-02-23T06:16:48.978-06:00

until you tell them. They're withholding an opinion on Lance Alwin's performance pending the completion of the investigation. Stand for something or you'll fall for anything. I'm thinking of a word describing the BNR's position on the matter. Rhymes with jello. :(UPDATED!! Poll results inked in the BNR 2/23This question was on the BNR online poll, with the following selection of answers.The

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-92074419178314889742008-02-07T06:31:00.000-06:002008-02-07T19:00:40.133-06:00

The Baraboo School Board voted Monday to put School District Superintendent Lance Alwin on paid leave while an investigation is performed related to his job performance. Read about it here. Stay tuned for in-depth review and analysis.UPDATE: First, from the BNR website 2/7/08 at 5:55PM:most viewed (articles): - Baraboo school administrator put on paid leave - Storm doesn't stop bank robber -

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-62009189948489280522008-02-05T19:39:00.000-06:002008-12-10T09:02:49.176-06:00

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-55399243329939697712008-01-28T06:11:00.000-06:002008-01-28T19:02:54.149-06:00

We've already seen the "direction" and "help" over the last few years provided by the two incumbents running for the four open school board seats. Their voting history speaks for itself. What about the other four candidates, the new comers? Where do they stand on things?School board candidate Ed Mortimer provided his take on the January 19th BNR article about new phy-ed courses at the high school

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-91190911934434964052008-01-07T21:06:00.000-06:002008-01-07T21:13:25.127-06:00

Well, one of my forecasts for 2008 didn't come true after all. The finalists for the Madison School District superintendent are from Green Bay, Racine, Miami-Dade, Boston, and Columbus, Ohio. Read about it here. It doesn't say whether or not Alwin was among the 25 applicants. While it's painful to be wrong, at least I'll admit it. It's much easier and relieving than covering up mistakes with lies.

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-79820002358445389522008-01-04T05:59:00.000-06:002008-12-10T09:02:49.411-06:00

Source: Baraboo News Republic - 1/4/08Six candidates will compete for four spots on the Baraboo School Board on April 1, said Mary Howard, School District administrative assistant. Baraboo School Board members Gary Cummings and Judd Maxwell have filed candidacy papers to run for re-election. School Board members Mary Anne Stewart and Jill Ellinwood will not be running.Four other candidates have

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-72980949904581564472008-01-01T08:39:00.000-06:002008-01-01T08:42:15.555-06:00

Welcome to 2008. Time to set those resolutions in stone. It will be an interesting presidential election-school board election-leap year. Here’s my forecast for 2008:The presidential election will come down to Rudy vs. Obama. America needs leadership, and Rudy is the most proven candidate. Mitt will get caught up in some bad business deal, but will stick with the primary process to the end.

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-24725644808165274452007-12-30T19:01:00.000-06:002008-12-10T09:02:49.631-06:00

Today's Wisconsin State Journal had an interesting article related to Wisconsin's Frankenstein veto. This priviledge is currently held by none other than our governor, "Diamond" Jim Doyle. The WI state assembly and senate have said "enough is enough" and it's time to remove the priviledge of the Frankenstein veto.Who is the lone supporter of Diamond Jim and his Frankenpen? WEAC. After all, they

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-57731132141918835952007-12-18T18:18:00.001-06:002007-12-18T18:20:34.996-06:00

In case you are considering voting for "the smartest woman in the world" for president (and no, Oprah isn't running), watch this first.

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-18056266843674209512007-12-16T09:04:00.000-06:002007-12-16T09:16:45.597-06:00

Governor "Diamond" Jim Doyle and his WEAC supporters were handed a victory December 5. WEAC professes, "Every child deserves a great school." Truth is, they want to indoctrinate our kids in person. (ie: We need more union due payers) WEAC used its most expensive political thug to maintain the stranglehold on school choice through Diamond Jim's veto pen last month. Educational options for kids who

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-79869822467549121812007-12-14T06:21:00.001-06:002007-12-14T06:33:46.035-06:00

There were 62 people at last month's meeting on government education funding, and the BNR did an article stating that all but one spoke in favor of throwing more tax dollars at government schools.Here is the one who spoke against. The link is well worth the read.In summary: "Funding public education is not a revenue problem, it a local expenditure problem."

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-47792928205909290072007-12-10T06:27:00.000-06:002007-12-10T20:22:52.430-06:00

Read a more complete article than printed in the BNR here. Ma Bell, head of WEAC, supports the bill. But why? After all, she stated she wanted to separate education from politics in a 9/15/07 feature article in the BNR. "Kids deserve great schools. Let's keep politics out of it." Bell went on, "In this spirit of renewal, let's decide that this new school year is the time to set politics aside

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-73032849445103164262007-12-07T06:37:00.000-06:002007-12-09T10:44:56.971-06:00

Baraboo News Republic - Dec. 7, 2007Dateline: BarabooSuperintendent's contract on docket for February Baraboo School Board members will discuss Superintendent Lance Alwin's contract in February after voting against automatically extending his contract for another year earlier this week. The standard contract between a district administrator and the board provides for an automatic one-year

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-73554371332185703352007-12-04T20:06:00.000-06:002007-12-04T20:23:11.755-06:00

Courtesy of EdWeek.orgU.S. Students Fall Short in Math and ScienceTeenagers in a majority of industrialized nations far surpassed their American peers in mathematics in results that seem likely to add to recent consternation over U.S. students’ core academic skills. • America Idles on International Reading Test(December 4, 2007)Here's one take on the subject, supported by several different

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US News and World Report came out today with the best high schools in the country. See the Wisconsin schools listed here. The following counties are adjacent to Sauk County: Adams, Columbia, Dane, Iowa, Juneau, Richland, and Vernon. While I'm not sure how many high schools are in this geographic area, there are well over 500,000 people (maybe 750,000?) within it. Think of all the tax dollars

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-55048547130170093252007-11-30T05:57:00.000-06:002007-11-30T07:23:12.020-06:00

According to today's BNR, Mr. Mering is a committee member on Baraboo Community Ed, "an organization that advocates for public education." Further into the article, readers can get the school district's administrative spin from Ritzenthaler and Schwarz, the same two administrators that tried peddling the last referendum at town hall meetings. More doom and gloom about "reduced or eliminated

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-9468438948189242162007-11-19T16:35:00.000-06:002008-12-10T09:02:49.808-06:00

Occasionally, humor is in order...Safe and happy travels to all.

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-6978401331609648312007-11-11T11:20:00.000-06:002007-11-11T11:24:00.532-06:00

From the Wisconsin State Journal 11/11/07:Superintendent – LAKELAND UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITION AVAILABLE The Lakeland Union High School District has a vacancy for a Superintendent beginning July 1, 2008. This is a full time 12 month position. Candidates must hold, or be eligible for, a Wisconsin District Administrator License. The successful candidate will have demonstrated collaborative

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-66155284607124685292007-11-11T09:36:00.000-06:002008-12-10T09:02:50.064-06:00

A sincere thank you to all who served.

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-10780023748813271082007-11-06T19:55:00.000-06:002007-11-06T20:09:54.350-06:00

Illinois Middle School Student Gets Detention for Hugging FriendsTuesday , November 06, 2007 MASCOUTAH, Ill. — Two hugs equals two days of detention for 13-year-old Megan Coulter. The eighth-grader was punished for violating a school policy banning public displays of affection when she hugged two friends Friday."I feel it is crazy," said Megan, who was to serve her second detention Tuesday after

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-44567861862902914182007-11-05T18:25:00.000-06:002007-11-05T18:51:42.119-06:00

The World Bank is moving forward in approving a $900 million loan to Iran. Apparently, they're open to the idea of loaning money to anybody for any purpose - including terrorism. If they were naive enough to go through with the loan, what are the odds it would actually be repaid?

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-15927240822068756862007-10-31T17:12:00.000-06:002008-12-10T09:02:50.270-06:00

With the state budget resolved, the school district has come in with their budget. Never mind the fact that it's about $300,000 MORE in taxes levied than what was approved at the district's annual meeting. Never mind the fact that at that annual meeting, THE VOTERS approved a mill rate of $7.29 (a very generous 9.75% increase in levied tax dollars).Monday night, the school board decided they knew

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-56253031433833893752007-10-25T20:18:00.000-06:002007-10-25T20:20:45.994-06:00

Somehow, I don't think Sunday's race in Atlanta will look like this.

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-33093544800010575132007-10-23T18:25:00.000-06:002007-10-23T19:34:14.950-06:00

The Baraboo School board had the passage of the district's annual budget on last night's agenda. With the media coverage of the school district's position on the state budget on October 6 "Local Officials Clamoring..." this writer expected to see a widely promoted board meeting with the total of how much the district planned to legally extract from our wallets. Seeing as it was important to get

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-9931804611577135372007-10-21T19:23:00.000-06:002007-10-21T19:39:13.464-06:00

Rudy Giuliani Mitt RomneyFred ThompsonClick on: “Education”Duncan HunterSee item #16 – EducationAny would do a fine job by giving Americans economically feasable alternatives to the woefully inadequate public education system we're strapped with. More money for public education does not mean increased efficiency or productivity. Just look at your tax bill. With no accountability, it just means

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-74954660668419950392007-10-21T11:41:00.001-06:002007-10-21T11:46:58.143-06:00

The Hollyweird writers guild has announced they'll strike at the end of the month if their contractual demands are not met. Seeing as there hasn't been a decent film produced in Hollyweird since I was a kid, having them strike would only benefit society. Less garbage polluting the airwaves.Hollyweird writers unite!

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-20726738931541415092007-10-19T21:08:00.001-06:002007-10-19T21:08:01.429-06:00

UW-LaCrosse. It's okay to be protected by the campus climate, as long as you don't hold conservative views. Unbelievable.

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-67686411146510873502007-10-19T16:58:00.001-06:002008-12-10T09:02:50.440-06:00

There's a new documentary coming out soon.It's called: Indoctrinate U. Click here for the trailer.For those that choose to celebrate diversity, try celebrating (or at least respecting) the diversity of ideas.HT: Chris - OTB

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-17874467871660849782007-10-17T14:46:00.000-06:002007-10-17T15:16:54.748-06:00

The Americans for Prosperity (AFP) held a rally at the capitol in Madison today. Having never been to a political rally of any sort, I went with an open mind yet expected the worst from an uninvited pro-tax group.The purpose of the rally was to show support for Republican Assembly members. So far, they have successfully prevented billions from being included in the state's overdue budget. We

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-969022427471244292007-07-26T19:39:00.000-06:002007-07-26T19:55:21.812-06:00

It's been a wonderful summer. Nothing like the great outdoors!Here's an example of the shining benefits of socialized, government sponsored education. Be sure to check out how the audience votes when asked. It's the French version (with subtitles) of "Who Wants to Be A Millionaire."Just think, our kids could have this type of education here with enough money.

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-17788366552492868852007-06-04T11:17:00.000-06:002007-06-04T11:38:24.907-06:00

With the national spelling bee last week and all of its media coverage, one would think the media would do an in-depth reporting of at least the top few finishers. As usual, they come through with the following: http://newsbusters.org/node/13148Yes, while it is mentioned that the champion, Evan O'Dorney, enjoyed eating fish before each round, the media focused on another competitor that was

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-6306339868912123872007-05-17T04:45:00.000-06:002007-05-17T04:51:05.620-06:00

Associated Press - May 16, 2007 12:05 PM ET A Lake Stevens (Washington) high school teacher is on leave while the district investigates a remark he made to a class. A parent complained that the teacher, Gary McDonald, told students Monday he would take anyone talking in class and line them up against a wall and shoot them. District spokeswoman Arlene Hulten says if the complaint is substantiated,

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-22914293295534279102007-05-16T18:46:00.000-06:002007-05-16T18:49:15.767-06:00

What better way to offset Algore's carbon credits than with carbon debits! Here's how you can do your part. Enjoy!

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-37927255212194452242007-05-16T04:51:00.000-06:002007-05-16T05:15:11.921-06:00

The Baraboo School Board annointed its new Athletic Supporter, and it isn't Judd Maxwell, the former board member who resigned to apply for the position. Board member Patricia Spragg had the lone vote of "no" to the appointment, citing flaws in the hiring process. She also had reservations about creating a new administrative position for the district. District Administrator Lance Alwin narrowed

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-68830929276311745442007-05-15T05:07:00.000-06:002007-05-15T05:18:04.910-06:00

Another "learning" experience for elementary school kids. Is this the type of thing teachers are learning at teacher school nowadays?At least the district reacted with a show-stopping two weeks without pay for those responsible. Way too small a price to pay for irresponsibility with kids.To those considering entering the teaching profession: Don't drink the kool-aid.

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-71530344483282354792007-05-14T18:18:00.000-06:002007-05-14T18:42:24.227-06:00

Chicago Board of Ed Sued for Teacher Allegedly Showing 'Brokeback Mountain' in ClassSunday, May 13, 2007 Associated PressCHICAGO — A girl and her grandparents have sued the Chicago Board of Education, alleging that a substitute teacher showed the R-rated film "Brokeback Mountain" in class. The lawsuit claims that Jessica Turner, 12, suffered psychological distress after viewing the movie in her

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-83035524322054782212007-05-01T19:13:00.000-06:002007-05-01T19:41:54.188-06:00

With today's announcement of Judd Maxwell's resignation from the Baraboo School Board, I thought it would be nice to get back to basics. 10 Differences between Conservatives And Liberals is a great read. Well written and pretty much sums up how things work when it comes to government, be it federal, state, or local. Now we have a former school board member vying for a taxpayer funded job as an

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-80677988334788705322007-05-01T04:53:00.000-06:002007-05-01T05:08:20.264-06:00

By Christina Beam, Baraboo News Republic 5/1/07Baraboo School Board Vice President Judd Maxwell resigned from office Friday, just three weeks after winning re-election. Then Monday, he turned in an application for the district's newly created activities director position.Maxwell, a longtime WIAA football official and former teacher, said in his resignation letter to the board and administrators

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-83317022471984965592007-04-27T15:27:00.000-06:002007-04-27T15:50:23.766-06:00

http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/360827,CST-NWS-essay27.articleApril 27, 2007BY DAN ROZEK, ROSALIND ROSSI AND ABDON M. PALLASCH Staff ReportersPolice Thursday released portions of an essay used to charge a Cary-Grove High School student with disorderly conduct, leaving several experts puzzled at an arrest based on such schoolwork.Asked to write about whatever he wanted in a creative writing

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-27083132726845315072007-04-17T17:44:00.000-06:002007-04-17T18:00:37.407-06:00

The following poll ran in the Baraboo News Republic earlier this month:=============================================Should the Baraboo schools hire an activities director?Results:Yes- 70 votes or 28 percentNo -180 votes or 72 percent=============================================WOW! Less than 30% of respondents didn't think buying our school district an athletic supporter was a good idea. Was the

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The outcome of Monday night's vote is no big surprise, but it is peculiar to say the least. Let's review: When the school board approved a community activities director position and several reading specialist positions a few weeks ago, the job postings were up on the school district's website within a day or two. Makes sense to me...they were actively recruiting.For the new athletic supporter

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By Christina Beam - Baraboo News Republic 4/11/07Jack Young Middle School Principal Bob Meicher will be offered the top job at Portage Junior High School with a salary of $85,000, the Portage School Board decided Monday. Meicher was one of two finalists for the principal position, along with Jeff Mastin, assistant principal at Stoughton River Bluff Middle School. "I will spend my first year as

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By Christina Beam-Baraboo News Republic 4/10/06The search is on for a full-time activities director after the Baraboo School Board approved adding the controversial position in a 5-0 vote Monday, with Judd Maxwell abstaining and Patty Spragg absent."It's a sensitive issue to bring something back that's been cut… but the main thing is it's a positive step forward," said baseball coach Paul Kujak

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-50896303065557570252007-04-08T17:15:00.000-06:002007-04-08T17:26:07.651-06:00

Our readers come through with support, but the Legislature doesn't.Sunday, April 8, 2007 12:01 a.m.Last month our Brendan Miniter spotlighted the story of Faye Brown, a former public-school teacher who four years ago opened a private school to give low-income families an alternative to failing public schools. Most of them are African-American students in rural Johns Island, South Carolina. The

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Apr 7 10:49 PM US/EasternUNION CITY, N.J. (AP) - School district officials are trying to identify who watched $250 worth of pay-per-view pornographic movies using a school cable television box, officials said. Someone after business hours used one of the five cable boxes in the Board of Education building to order the films, priced between $4.95 and $9.95. The cable provider, Cablevision, has

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Dateline: Toronto April 02, 2007 Peter Small, Courts BureauA suspended Toronto elementary school principal has pleaded guilty to throwing feces (excrement) on a child. Maria Pantalone, 49, was charged with two counts of assault - one against that child and one against another – but only admitted to one of the charges today. “I couldn’t take it any more,” she testified, in describing the

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Fri Mar 30, 5:28 PM ETDemocratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York reacts to seeing and old friend during a campaign (courtesy of Associated Press)==================================================Priceless.

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While other students were attending a school assembly to talk about an incident last weekend where a 15 year old student stabbed another student to death, some fifth graders were mistakenly left alone for 30 minutes. See the entire article here.One teacher commented that the students run the school. Cussing and throwing things at teachers...One kid even grabbed a teacher by the backside - and

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Evan Sayet is the former writer for Bill Baher. After 9/11, he went through a transition of "getting it". While his presentation is 45 minutes long, it's well worth watching. He covers diversity, critical moral judgement, the indoctrination of our kids to be non-judgmental, discrimination and the result of not discriminating, and provides a detailed insight into the Liberal (capital L)

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At the Baraboo School Board meeting last night, it has been reported there was a disagreement with district administrator Alwin and board members against members of the DREAMS team regarding the board's consideration of a new full-time athletic director position.Alwin and the board are still hallucinating there's money in the pot to do anything they want, and having a full-time athletic supporter

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-70115845711680926752007-03-21T18:27:00.000-06:002007-03-21T18:51:28.853-06:00

The Great Goracle spoke to Congress today."There is a sense of hope in this country that this United States Congress will rise to the occasion and present meaningful solutions to this crisis," Gore said. "Our world faces a true planetary emergency. I know the phrase sounds shrill, and I know it's a challenge to the moral imagination." Read the fascinating article here.With Slick Willy out of the

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Monday, March 19, 2007WASHINGTON — About one-third of the people living in the national's capital are functionally illiterate, compared with about one-fifth nationally, according to a report on the District of Columbia. Adults are considered functionally illiterate if they have trouble doing such things as comprehending bus schedules, reading maps and filling out job applications.The study by the

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With the Spring election just over three weeks away, I expected to be inundated with political ads and mailings for the Baraboo School Board candidates by now. Remember last year? Haven't heard a peep from any of them on how they're going to mend fences in the community nor what plans candidates have to change the current misdirection of our school district. (even though the district was the

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-61458532039601734752007-03-10T08:36:00.000-06:002007-03-10T09:02:55.152-06:00

Where's the sensitivity from Warren Township's school-age parents and their community? Why are they outraged? Are their expectations too high for their schools? Don't they understand that a school district sweeping any and all dirt under a rug is commonplace?The Baraboo School District Administration is a leader in the sport/art of curling. Most play second position where the player throws their

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For those that want to legalize the use of pot, what say you about this?

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A proud Wisconsin moment thanks to U.S. House of Representatives' David Obey (D)-WINutroots get an earful. What type of constituent supports Obey? Sounds like he's proposing a sneaky legal way to impede the success of our troops.

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We've heard by now that Algore is the biggest hypocrite of them all. With his $30k annual utility bills and toxic carbon jet-setting around the country, for him to receive ANY award from the Hollywould left for environmentalism is abomitable. Any conservative would have been drawn and quartered. Algore gets hugs, kisses, and a gold trophy for his "efforts" of being greener than the rest of

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Any chance Hillary just finished reading David Geffen's column in the New York Times?

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IF (and it's a BIG IF) we would be unfortunate enough to have Hillary Clinton elected as president, there would be a vacancy in the Senate for the state of New York. Seeing as the governor appoints senators unable to finish their term, it is possible that "der schlickmeister" Slick Willy could replace her. The likes of Harold Ickes, Paul Begala, et. al. think it's a wonderful idea.Eliot Spitzer,

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The great state of Texas has come up with an innovative way to increase school revenue. Parental attendance at parent-teacher meetings will be mandatory under a law before the state legislature (unless the district excuses the parent). Failure to respond to the school districts' request for your presence or attendance at a meeting could cost you $500 and a criminal record.For local fundraisers,

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The democrats and the MSM celebrate the hardest 100 hours of work ever done in the House of Representatives. Because of their diversity and ambition, the dems were able to pass six bills in 100 hours. If you think about it, that's an average of about 16 hours per bill. Has anybody heard what the six bills were? With such a celebration, you'd think we would have heard all about the details of the

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DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) -Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry slammed the foreign policy of the Bush administration on Friday, saying it has caused the United States to become "a sort of international pariah."The statement came as the 2004 Democratic presidential nominee responded to a question about whether the U.S. government had failed to adequately engage Iran's government before the election of

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Saturday, January 27, 2007DES MOINES, Iowa — New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton blamed President Bush on Saturday for misusing authority given him by Congress to act in Iraq, but conceded "I take responsibility" for her role in allowing that to happen."I have said clearly and consistently for quite some time that I regret the way the president misused the authority," said Clinton. "He misled

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-55970393811360742982007-01-26T20:04:00.000-06:002007-01-26T20:08:27.953-06:00

There's nothing more honorable than admitting a mistake and taking action so it isn't repeated.The libs should follow Jimmy's lead.http://www.washingtontimes.com/national/20070125-112710-7481r.htm

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The following was a letter to the Baraboo News Republic mailbag today:Baraboo administrators, students deserve scornSounds to me like all sports and other activities at Baraboo High School need to be banned so they can completely educate their students to understand one has no love of country or respect. This school is so politically correct they are off the wall. Our younger generation will be

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-44039570512791865422007-01-21T16:27:00.000-06:002007-01-21T17:22:29.648-06:00

It's official. Hillary wants in. She says she wants to have a conversation with America. Maybe that's so we can get our points of view off our chests so she can dismiss them as being too extreme or being part of the "vast right wing conspiracy." Maybe it's to get the headbobbers all lined up so she can separate $50 million from other people. Calling George Soros!The MSM (mainstream media) is

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-47881081389730402032007-01-18T18:12:00.000-06:002007-01-18T19:14:06.114-06:00

We've seen Sen. Barbara Boxer from California present an ad hominem argument to Condi Rice. Condi responded politely and professionally. We've seen Rosie O'Donnell present an ad hominem argument to Donald Trump - and he responded with his own directed at O'Donnell. The quagmire of corrosive communication has even come to Baraboo with school district administrator Lance Alwin's ad hominem argument

Jay Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09890518359229300926noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007956233950534011.post-48018910388239005122007-01-17T06:24:00.000-06:002007-01-17T06:26:59.650-06:00

Thank you Benny. You were a true sportsman.http://www.nascar.com/special/parsons/

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The Madison City Council recently voted in support of a supplemental statement that could be added to council members oath of office they'll take in April. The misdirected majority of city council members wish to state their opposition to the successful state referendum last November regarding the protection of marriage. The article can be viewed at:http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/local/index.php

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Here's another example of selective disclosure by the Baraboo School District. =============================================================Baraboo News Republic 1/15/07School worker files grievanceBy Brian Bridgeford BARABOO - A longtime Baraboo schools employee is asking for arbitration after district officials offered her a new position her attorney claims was a sham. The district's legal

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It's time to look forward to 2007 and priorities for the new year. The editorial staff at the Wisconsin State Journal weighs in with one subject, in particular, that's close to home.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------An agenda for 2007The Wisconsin State Journal's prioritiesJanuary 13, 2007The Wisconsin State Journal editorial board considers the

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