Clayton.Talk

By Mojo Mist

September 8, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this

I agree that the Board members need a chance but there are things that have happened that shouldn’t have occurred. These cannot go undocumented nor go without an official reprimand by the County Ethics Committee or other governing body. We need to begin sending the message that is consistent with our expectations of professionalism and that we will not tolerate this kind of nonesense. You either come into office prepared and if elected, put the County first, or do not run.

Just because they are new should not obsolve them from our expectations to appropriately lead this School System nor do what has been done thus far because they failed to prepare. Write them up, put it in their file, impose a form of punishment such as a fine, etc., and hold them accountible.

By Kimberly Allen

September 8, 2008 9:24 AM | Link to this

Mojo Mist you are absolutely correct, I hope the wrong message was not conveyed via this blog that we should let things go and/or tolerate any of the stuff that has happened in the past, because I’m definitely not advocating that!

Maggie Martinez, school board candidate for District 1 (formerly A. Michelle Strong) is holding a Meet and Greet on Thursday, September 11 at the “Dollar Queen” in the Lovejoy Crossing Mall, 11139 Tara Blvd. (near Publix), 6pm-8pm.

By Mojo Mist

September 8, 2008 9:45 AM | Link to this

Kimberly,

No, not at all. There wasn’t a wrong message sent. I just feel that the bar has been set too low in Clayton County for too long. It must be set higher for things around here to change and the time is now to begin. There has been way too much complacency and acceptance for poor performance.

If elected officials want to get on the bus with the rest of us as we move ahead, fine. If not, we the voters can free up alot of their time in the future.

By Whatever

September 8, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this

They do need to know we the citizens of Clayton county will not put up with up with the old status Quo. And while they can appoint board members to temporarily replace those who were removed. they MAY NOT appoint those who are in a contested race with one of the candidates as that would show bias and could lead to law suits. Not to mention it would be a sure fired way to make sure we never get our accredition back. Can you say ethics boys and girls?

By huh?

September 8, 2008 10:55 AM | Link to this

Michael King seems to be the biggest offender in this new group. He spends more time talking to the media than to his constituents, guess that is because they can’t get his picture in the newspaper or on TV and it is michael King who was on the verge of breaking election laws. He is right that this (unfortunately) is a democratic county, but you can’t just dismiss the republican candidates before the election. What kind of a lawyer is this guy anyway? There is no excuses for his ignoring the law he is an officer of the court and can probably figure out what the law is faster than any of them. Maybe he got his law degree online or by mail order!

I agree they do need to know we’re not going to allow what happened before to happen again, but we should give them a little time to acclimiate.

and Thompson needs to go period. I will bet the only reason he is still around is because there is no quorum yet. When is Thompson going to redo his contract again? or was that more soundbites like OJ finding Nicole’s killer?

By Johnson QP

September 8, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this

Anderson and Garrett made the right choice to postpone the meeting, unlike King and Goree. To place contested candidates on the school board, prior to the November election, would have been unfair and unethical. King needs to go back and review Ethics 101 and Election Law. To be an attorney and make these mistakes is frightfully incompetant and embarrassing for Clayton County residents and taxpayers.

I think Diana was right to question the legality of it all. I do not care what percentage of the population is Democrat. Other candidates have a shot as less than 20% of Clayton voters show up to vote.

Mr. King needs to sit down, attend more training meetings and LEARN something. He is messing things up!

By HLS

September 8, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

Mr. King came in pretty much as expected -like a Lee Scott flunky with a swelled-up head. The supposed meeting on Friday was illegal - so much for his opinion on whether a meeting is legal or not. The whole idea behind the 24 hour notice for BOE meetings is to notify the local paper in order for them to get it in the paper, the day BEFORE the meeting, (so citizen coould see it and make plans to attend), not to make notification the day OF the meeting. It is a free service of the local paper.

Mr. King notified the paper after it could have been put in, in time for a full days notice to the citizens. So Mr. King BOUGHT an AD to place notice, which ran the day OF the meeting. Mr. King is trying again, as the old board also tried to get things past the citizens in an underhanded manor - doing so at a 2:30 pm meeting. So much for the BOE’s stated desire to involve the citizens in their meetings and decisions. Mr. King is proving to be little more than a better educated Noreese Haynes look-a-like. Just another grand-standing —- self-promoting moron.

King also wanted, in this meeting, to put people (Democrats, of course) on the BOE who still will have competition for their respective races in NOV. This will open up the district to even more court proceedings. Why don’t they just do the right thing and put in those that have no competition in Nov. - and let the voters speak in Nov. on those that do.

Sad thing is - Mr. King’s constituents cannot legally do a RECALL until he has been in office 6 months. USe them wisely and gather evidence.

By Now What

September 8, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

When will the new Ethics Board be convened and when will it get some teeth? Clayton cannot afford to wait on more shenanagans by Mr. King. Did this guy get his degree from a cereal box? Did he cheat on his BAR Exam or just pay someone to take for him?

By ATiredOldMan

September 8, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

Vote Diana Nicholson for BOE District 5

Diana is a concerned mother and home owner who cares about the community. She has young children she wants to enroll in the school system once they are old enough to attend school. She is fighting for your kids and her own kids so all can attend accredited schools.

Give her a chance. Vote person not party. She is a Republican, but the board lacks diversity. It takes all kinds to make a successful board. Everyone has something to bring to the table, whether they be male, female, Black, White, Asian, Hispanic, Democrat, Republican, or Independent - vote character and integrity.

We all deserve change in Clayton County and there is no where to go but up!

Vote Diana Nicholson for BOE District 5

By Mojo Mist

September 8, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this

Just heard we won’t be appealing SACS decision.

By Mojo Mist

September 8, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this

Now What,

I’m not sure but it was one of the madates we didn’t meet. Perhaps Larry O’Keefe can jump in and give an update as to where we are.

By Larry OKeeffe

September 8, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this

To Mojo Mist I will make this quick as i am on my lunch break.

BOE will not appeal SACS finding! (See notice at end of this POST!)

At first I was all in favor of an appeal however I now believe that this is the best course of action.

The first reason I supported appeal was funding.

When the School System finally admitted that we would not loose any funding this year there was no monetary reason to file an appeal. I am extreamly disappointed that the System had continuously frightened the community and parents with the statement that we would loose preK and early child learning funds if we lost accreditation.

The second reason was the possibility of our students being denied admittance to an out of state college because of the loss of accreditation. So far every college contacted has said they are aware of the situation and would not penalize any applicant from Clayton County because of the loss of accreditation.

I was also concerned about filing an appeal because it would have delayed the process of reinstatement. We would not have been able to work with SACS during an appeal.

Pray for Our Schools Larry O’Keeffe

Statement on noting an appeal of the SACS decision

After careful consideration of all aspects of this issue and after consultation with community leaders and friends of the school district, it has been determined that Clayton County Public Schools will not seek an appeal of the decision by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to uphold an earlier move to revoke the district’s accreditation. The anticipated appeals process had the potential to tax resources, both in terms of finances and personnel, which would be better served in other, related pursuits.

CCPS will, instead, channel all energies into efforts to seek reinstatement of accreditation. These efforts will focus on collaboration with SACS leadership and community resources as we coordinate our work toward a reachable objective.

The district is confident to succeed in achieving reinstatement which will be retroactive to September 1, 2008. This time frame is well within the one year period for members of the Class of 2009 and beyond to receive diplomas from our accredited system. Our ultimate goal is for children throughout Clayton County to enjoy the benefits of a fully accredited school district.

By Bob Hartley

September 8, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this

The decision not to appeal is in the best interest of the county and the students. An appeal would have drawn this saga out longer than it needs to be. As Mr. O’keefe stated earlier, It is wise to focus on reinstating accreditation.

You do not have to wait for an ethics committee to take action if you feel something unethical has been done by ANY elected official. You as a citizen can file a complaint with the State Ethics Commission and they will investigate. If you have knowledge or can show good cause then take action yourself. Anyone can do it!

By Tony Partin

September 8, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this

I think the board’s decision to postpone tonight’s (Sept. 8) meeting and to not appeal the loss of accreditation are two excellent decisions. I think it shows the board is capable of making decisions that serve the best interests of everyone involved.

I also think BOE’s tone in its statement regarding the appeal is exactly the right one to take. It shows it did not take the decision lightly and recognizes that the board’s time and resources are better spent elsewhere.

I first thought an appeal was needed to show that we were willing to everything necessary to reacquire accreditation. However, I changed my mind after reading SACS’ policies. In the appeals process section, it says that the board cannot submit new evidence for the appeal. Also, the appeals panel can either 1) agree with the decision to revoke accreditation, or 2) disagree and remand the decision back to the appropriate governing board. Since the appeals panel can’t reverse the decision – and since SACS isn’t likely to change its mind with no new evidence – deciding not to appeal is the correct choice.

Regarding the cancelled meeting, I think the board was only asking for trouble by meeting tonight and trying to appoint new members. As several others have pointed out, the legality of appointing Burroughs and Smith is highly questionable, and doing so could only subject the board to unwanted scrutiny. I disagree completely with the argument that says appoint them simply because they won the democratic primary. Their challengers also won their primary: they were just uncontested. As far as I’m concerned, all the remaining candidates from districts 2 and 5 have equal standing.

However, I’m not entirely convinced the board really intended to appoint Smith and Burroughs. King is the only member I’ve heard who has announced this as the board’s intent. Along with the other unsubstantiated claims King made Friday, I really have to question his credibility. The best explanation (i.e., one with the fewest inconsistencies) I can come up with to describe Friday’s events is that King staged the whole event to garner attention for himself and promote his own agenda. King may make some good points, but his unwillingness to cooperate with board makes me wonder if he’s acting in the community’s best interests or his own.

Smith and Burroughs notwithstanding, the informal approach the board took to vetting prospective appointees also concerned me. I felt the board lacked a set of well-defined criteria and objective measures to evaluate potential appointees. Asking for volunteers and holding an open campaign session with so much at stake is doesn’t really strike me as responsible governance.

By Co Laborate

September 8, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

CCPS will, instead, channel all energies into efforts to seek reinstatement of accreditation. These efforts will focus on collaboration with SACS leadership and community resources as we coordinate our work toward a reachable objective.

From this official release I believe the important word is collaboration with SACS leadership. If only this collaboration would be possible! Unfortunately as much as I’ve tried to be positive and ready for a change there’s just a matter of trust or perhaps a breach of trust. When we see actions of the limited board members I’m happy that they do not have the necessary quorum to conduct business. I’m very skeptical of any decision that they might make.

Like several other posters on this blog and on other blogs, I’m very distrustful of our “corrective superintendent” nothing that I have observed has given me any kind of good feeling, begining with the whole diploma fiasco and ending with emotional response to the fact that SACS had looked at the 2,000+ page report and found that 1 of 9 mandates had been satisfied. Did anyone else think that reaction was as if there had been a cue to get a trembly and shaky voice? I apologize in advance if it was with sincerity, but I really don’t think so.

I’m afraid that bridges have been burned with SACS and it’s going to take a lot to rebuild that trust and allow this committee to give insight as to how to reinstate accreditation this school year. It can not be done without intervention from someone who really knows what to do. The board members, Dr. Thompson, and the staff with which he has surrounded himself do NOT know what to do.

By Scathing Truth about SACS REPORT

September 8, 2008 6:11 PM | Link to this

We all saw the improvements the School Board make over the last six month, SACS, Mark Elgart is a liar, when he said we met only one mandate. We all saw that the so-called Financial Forensic Audit published in the Newspaper, we all know that Clayton’s Schools standardize the way they take attendance.

We all know the Board hired a consulting firm to handle Conflict Resolution attended Conflict Resolution class. It was Published in the Clayton Newspaper Daily that SACS, Elgart said a Corrective Superintendent was OK to fill that bill. SACS Elgart is “Lying Crooked Snake”.

The only reason Elgart took accreditation was to get RID of the Final Four Black Board Members, and all YOU clowns in the Blogashere know it. The stage was set back in March 08, when Sonny and the Legislature approved Legislation to “Remove Board Members if a School System Loose accreditation.

You, Claytonites could get them RECALLED or to RESIGN, Yap, the stage was set. Elgart knew the school system MET all nine mandates, That why I called Lying Crooked Snake. He would rather put an Entire Community through this BS than tell the TRUTH. Elgart, you Lying Crooked Snake. You don’t give a damn about a community of Black Folks.

Now that you’ve gotten RID of the Final Four Black Board Members—- Give Us our accreditation Back—yah, I know you CAN’T Yet!! You and the County’s Powers that be (the White Boy), have to Get RID of that Idiot Thompson. Now that Thompson is the Last Dollar Watcher, with him GONE, the “White Buzzards” can come in and peck the eyes out of that 60 Million Dollar Surplus the School System have.

I know the Lying Crooked Snake (Elgart) have made DEALS with the County’s Elite to give accreditation back in a few months, WITHOUT the School System “REALLY having to do ANYTHING, because Everything has Already been done. The Law was already written “shall it be written, shall it be done”

You know those Final Four Black Board Members could’ve kept accreditation even if they could have TURN THEMSELVES WHITE!

By Head Buster

September 8, 2008 6:17 PM | Link to this

A wise man once said, “A word to the wise ain’t necessary – it’s the stupid ones that need the advice.” It’s like I told you guys a few weeks ago, you can buy an Uncle Tom Negro for a NICKEL a Pack.

That Idiot, Michael King came in the same Pack along with Rod Johnson and Eddie White. They were purchased and placed on the School Board by the White Man to cause dissension and strife and make the majority black school board look Dumb and Silly.

That way the white man is hoping Blacks will lose faith in their own people and VOTE White next time.

Guess What! It won’t happen!!! Look at Michael King’s head can’t you tell he’s overdosed on the Willie Lynch Syndrome. Call for this Clown’s Resignation “IMMEDIATELY IF NOT SOONER!!

The School System get accreditation back even with DYFUNCTIONAL Michael King. This junk was a JOKE!

By FIGHT BACK NOW!!!

September 8, 2008 6:26 PM | Link to this

SACS, Elgart talked the County’s Elite and the School district into Not Filing An Appeal because he don’t want anyone Superior to him REVIEWING his BIAS AND DISCRIMINATORY decision and looking over his shoulders.

Elgart, is a White Boy with TOO MUCH POWER. Call in the FEDS and the US Department of Education to REVIEW his FATALLY FLAWED for this community. Elgart, could ONLY get away with this in a County ran by Elgin Bell, the white folks choose!!!

Call in the FEDS and the US Department of Education

By The Bottom Line Up Front

September 8, 2008 6:40 PM | Link to this

Sonny, Elgart and the Five Old White Men with the Compliant (White Men). I told you this ACCREDITATION issue is and always been ABOUT a White Man and a Dollar. A White Man and a Dollar. Stevie Wonder can SEE it’s about a White Man and a Dollar.

By Sick of you all

September 8, 2008 7:00 PM | Link to this

Sorry you hate filled race baiters. Name one thing the previous board did to keep accredition? sure they took classes but felt they should not have to abide by them. Lets see they hired the guy that SACS told them would not be acceptable. They did not put the need of the kids before their egos. Oh and to the moron that said they were removed because they were black. If a group of white people were as dysfunctional as those four They would have been just as many if not more out cries of their ouster because even the idiots like you would have been calling for their ouster. Nuff said.

By Whatever

September 8, 2008 7:05 PM | Link to this

By all means lets call in the Feds. With any luck they will find the “Fab four” guilty of malfeasance and they can all go to jail. Maybe they will take their illegally hired Superintendent with them.

By Jessie Goree

September 9, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this

To Johnson QP,

I make a habit to respect everyone’s view, however, I’m feeling sensitive at this point because the district’s loss of accreditation is quite devastating to me. Please discontinue stating that I was uncooperative by not participating in executive session. I have been appointed, not sworn in, therefore I am not a “sitting Board Member”. Only official board members were allowed in that executive session and my colleagues and most everyone else understood that it would have inappropriate for me to do so.

I am anxiously waiting to begin the process of fulfilling the requirements for compliance. I have been ready since the day that I left the SACS office with the report in my hand. I personally know many of the seniors who attend CCPS. It was hard to face those students on Thursday afternoon after reading that report. One of those seniors is my son; so I really don’t appreciate your inaccurate account of what happened at that meeting. Currently, I am waiting to be sworn in as an official member and I plan to do my best to work for the constituents of this county. At that time, if you feel that I am not performing in a proper manner then I expect to be called out. In the meantime, if you have any suggestions that you would like to share with me, I welcome them.

By JJ

September 9, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this

Kim, this blog rarely tackles the central problem in the district-MACE and John Trotter’s influence. MACE takes advantage of Clayton’s low voter turnout to place his members on the board and he calls the shots. The people in the area probably do not realize how his efforts have contrubuted to this problem. How many districts in America have teachers “associations” regularly disrupt board meetings, picket school administrators personally and dictate policy to a board majority they ensured were elected? One in America during the last forty years. I recall only one softball story from the AJC, but he is the “outside influence” mentioned in the SACS report. The teachers that belong to MACE are generally considered to be some of Georgia’s worst and Trotter will go to any lengths to make sure his members get a job…as they transfer from district to district. Associations act on behalf of members who pay dues. A school system acts on behalf of families who pay taxes. Their interests have been poorly represented.

By Clayton Taxpayer

September 9, 2008 8:29 AM | Link to this

Those on this blog who blame SACS for the loss of our accreditation must have moved here from New Orleans after claiming that the levees broke because of a white conspiracy.

Let’s go back to the beginning folks. SACS responded to complaints from two board members: Noreese Haynes and Rod Johnson. If those two board members had not made those complaints, we’d still be rolling along feeding Lois Baynes-Hunter room service in a fancy hotel and allowing Sandra Scott to micromanage the school system on behalf of her son.

By JJ

September 9, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this

Perhaps some of you irrational people don’t realize that only 1 school district in all of America for the past 40 years has lost accreditation.

All those majority minority districts and they picked on little ole Clayton. “Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, SACS walks into mine.”

By Kimberly Allen

September 9, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

Lovejoy of Clayton for Accreditation will hold it’s open forum and Q&A tonight re: a possible state takeover of CCBOE at: the Lovejoy Community Center (11622 Hastings Bridge Road, Hampton) at 7:00pm.

Their agenda will include:

District 1 residents there “might” be a few candidates for school board in attendance as well if you’d like an opportunity to meet them.

Kimberly Allen

By Kimberly Allen

September 9, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this

The speakers for the above-referenced meeting have been changed, and are listed below:

Introduction Speaker – Joe Murphy – Mayor of Lovejoy

Keynote Speaker – Dr. Evelyn Dixon – Mayor of Riverdale

Guest Speaker – Tasha Mosley – Newly Elected Clayton Co Solicitor

Guest Speaker – Deborah C. Benefield – Clayton Co Superior Court Judge

Closing Remarks – Rebekah Holland – Lovejoy City Council Member

The Corrective Superintendent, nor anyone from CCPS, will be speaking due to a conflict of interest.

Kimberly Allen

By Attn: Clayton Parents

September 9, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this

Correction Clayton Taxpayer,

SACS responded to a complaint from Rod Johnson after a series of secret meetings between Johnson, Ericka Davis and Elgart.

Haynes only filed a complaint to protect himself from Johnson’s retaliation (Haynes cost Johnson his job with the Sheriff’s Dept. when he exposed the fact that Johnson KNOWINGLY hired an accused child molestor)

The reality is Elgart did NOT respond to Haynes’ detailed complaint (which is why in a twenty seven page “report” there is ZERO mention of Ericka Davis, even when her micromanaging emails had been posted on the web for ALL to see)

Do Elgart’s actions justify the performance of the board. In a word, no. But what people have to realize is that the board’s incompetence and Elgart’s lack of objectivity and ethics are NOT mutually exclusive propositions.

By HLS

September 9, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this

I see from the late posts last night - that John T. and Glen D. have yet to find another hobbie. Racist hate-mongering must be in their blood or at least their bank accounts. When will you two figure that most of us have moved on, and are ready to do whatever it takes to do what is right for our children.

By Black Rain

September 9, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this

Good Point. You gotta admit also - Attn:Clayton Parents - that the members of the BOE who treated Mr. Elgart like a piece of dog dung during a meeting did not do the School system any good - and probably precipitated his unbending view of our acceditation situation.

By janet

September 9, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this

Kim Allen why are you promoting this rally/meeting in lovejoy? None of those people on the agenda have anything to do with our BOE? These are politicians seeking to promote themselves politically in Clayton. stop the miseducation!

By Mojo Mist

September 9, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

MACE is a problem, period. Haynes was an officer of MACE which by the way, was specifically identified in the Forensic Audit and HR Review conducted by independent outside experts as having improper influence regarding the hiring and promotion processes of the school district as well as influencing other Board decisions and actions.

Slice it up any way you want. MACE really stands for Meddling Antagonist of the Clayton Educational System

By Att: Clayton Parents

September 9, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this

Mojo Mist,

(You should trademark that name and sell it to a energy drink maker by the way)

MACE is a problem but the majority voting bloc was GAE? Ok. And did the forensic audit point out that CCEA President Sid Chapman is, thanks to a sweetheart deal between CCEA and CCPS, earning years is the Teachers Retirement System WITHOUT teaching?

Did they highlight GAE member and BOE Chair Ericka Davis’ email to Sid saying “Sid, it’s time to field a new slate of candidates”? Because if they didn’t when this info has been on multiple websites, then I don’t trust the audit’s objectivity anymore than Elgart’s.

And, given the out of control discipline in CCPS, and the absolutely abysmal test scores, and the overall lack of support of and input given to, teachers in terms of the teaching environment I’d say the Clayton Educational System desparately needs a “meddling antagonist”. They sure need that far more than they need the failed “status quo” that the GAE majority voting bloc provided.

And no, that bloc does not get blamed for the Thompson contract that “sealed the deal” with SACS. That goes to individual board members who put aside their differences for the express purpose of acting inexplicably stupid

By White Rain

September 9, 2008 1:59 PM | Link to this

Janet, t This meeting at Lovejoy is a meeting to promote the politicians electerd and yet to be elected. People in Lovejoy politicians do not represent all of us in Lovejoy. Our council is trying to throw us off the real issues here in Lovejoy which is corruption and wasteful spending of our tax money. The council has approved two liquor stores in Lovejoy. This is an example of blacks getting elected and maintaining the status quo. Somebody tell me why with all the problems the clayton county community has (including legalized drugs which are beer, wine and liquor) why would they approve liquor storers in this small town?

By Kimberly Allen

September 9, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

Janet, I am simply making the public aware of this meeting, as I have done for several other grassroots organizations in Clayton.

In addition, the organizer wanted people to know that CCPS officials will NOT be in attendance (as previously announced via this blog) so as not to mislead anyone who planned to attend for that reason.

In the end it is up to each individual to think for themselves, decipher the information available and/or show support for this or any cause/organization.

Kimberly Allen

By Lovejoy resident

September 9, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this

With the exception of Benefield all of those listed speaker elected officials are already in office, so what are you talking about? Not much for them to gain there. could it be that we ALL are affected by the loss of accred.?

don’t plan on attending that meeting now that school officials won’t be there, so I thank Kimberly for posting that so don’t waste my time . See, some of us can think for ourselves.

just a hypothetical question for you Janet and White Rain can you name 1 group in clayton that ain’t in it for some type of political grandstanding?

By Sammy Ojean

September 9, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this

I found this on on another Blog but I did find it very interesting:

FYI NEWS FLASH VERY IMPORTANT

I just found this from a very reliable sources that stated the same thing, this concerns the Ethics Board for the Clayton County School Board, it seems that State Representative Mike Glanton thought that the Clayton County State Legislative Delegation had thought that they would put one person from each of their districts on that Ethic Board but it appears that State Representative Darrel Jordon ( The Senior Representative ) had already put 3 to 4 people on the Ethics Board which is the people from the Cinnamon Bowens Group that is from the Homeowners Association.

Please remember that State Representative Darrel Jordon /State Representative Roberta Abdul Salaaum is very close ties to Lee/Jewel Scott and also he is a Gold Card Member of Mace and close friends to John Trotter.

Now they have been State Ethics Charges that has been filed against State Representative Darrel Jordan on this matter.

But as a side note I still have no confidence in any State Elected Official at all in dealing with anything dealing with Clayton County. So this Ethics Board does not mean Crap because this Ethics Board would not be Impartial with all the influences of Lee/Jewel and John Trotter to that Ethics Board as it looks to me nothing change it is the same old Crooks trying to keep control over something in this County.

By Janet

September 9, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

Lovejoy resident in answer to your “hypothetical” question. The PTA and NAACP come to mind.

By Lovejoy resident

September 9, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this

Janet, I’m not talking about those organizations they are “more legit” but they’ve got some stuff with them too.

I’m talking about all these so called grassroots groups, like C4, clayton wide homewowners, C3, etc. the same groups created along the lines of this new lovejoy group for accred. group

and you’ve got to be kidding re: NAACP not doing any political grandstanding, they may have been true in the 60s but these days its an entirely different organization with their own agenda accomplishing very little.

By Truth is truth

September 9, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this

to Janet

The NAACP is not out to Grandstand? What turnip truck did you just fall from?

By Outsider

September 9, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

As my name implies I am an outsider not living in Clayton County therefore I have no reason to comment. However, I do live in Georgia and these antics are giving all Georgians a black eye.

I would think the first issue the new Board needs to do is get rid of John Thompson, his contract and eliminate any future association with him. Not sure how to do that but the Board has to retrieve tha power he was given by the previous inept Board.

By John Stewart

September 9, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

To Clayton Parents:

Whenever you post I always ask myself the same question………Is it live or is it Memorex?

Do you not get tired of typing the same things over and over? Did you not get the telegram? The old board is gone!!! ALL to the exclusion of none!!!

You can keep repeating the same GAE/CCEA dribble but let me let you again……..the old board is gone.

Finally I think we have some sense taking place on the board and if I was a betting man I would say that they will get the accreditation back !!!

By Mojo Mist

September 9, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this

Thanks for the tip, Attn: Clayton Parents. Not a bad idea about the energy drink - either that or sell it to an owner who is raising a bull for the PBR circuit!!

John Stewart - I agree but have deep reservations about Thompson. I hope the new board takes a serious look at where we need to go. I do not see him contributing in a positive way from his past behavior/accomplishments.

By The Bottom Line Up Front

September 9, 2008 5:54 PM | Link to this

Individual commitment to a group effort —that is what makes a team work a company work, a society work, a civilization work. Call OR Email the Congressional Black Caucus and the US Department of Education at congressionalblackcaucus@mail.house.gov or OCR@ed.gov Ask for FEDERAL OVERSIGHT

By Fight For Your Rights

September 9, 2008 5:56 PM | Link to this

“Some of the world’s greatest feats were accomplished by people not smart enough to know they were impossible.” STAND UP FOR YOUR CHILDREN!! Call OR Email the Congressional Black Caucus and the US Department of Education at congressionalblackcaucus@mail.house.gov or OCR@ed.gov

Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Ask for FEDERAL OVERSIGHT

By Fight For Your Rights

September 9, 2008 5:57 PM | Link to this

“Some of the world’s greatest feats were accomplished by people not smart enough to know they were impossible.” STAND UP FOR YOUR CHILDREN!! Call OR Email the Congressional Black Caucus and the US Department of Education at congressionalblackcaucus@mail.house.gov or OCR@ed.gov

Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Ask for FEDERAL OVERSIGHT

By THE WORD

September 9, 2008 5:58 PM | Link to this

“Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘press on’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.” STAND UP FOR YOUR CHILDREN!!

Call OR Email the Congressional Black Caucus and the US Department of Education at Congressionalblackcaucus@mail.house.gov or OCR@ed.gov Ask for FEDERAL OVERSIGHT.

By THE WORD

September 9, 2008 6:01 PM | Link to this

“You owe it to yourself and to your children to be the best you can possibly be in life. The tragedy of life doesn’t lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach.” STAND UP FOR YOUR CHILDREN!! Call or Email the Congressional Black Caucus and the US Department of Education at congressionalblackcaucus@mail.house.gov “You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” Ask for FEDERAL OVERSIGHT

By THE WORD

September 9, 2008 6:01 PM | Link to this

“You owe it to yourself and to your children to be the best you can possibly be in life. The tragedy of life doesn’t lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach.” STAND UP FOR YOUR CHILDREN!! Call or Email the Congressional Black Caucus and the US Department of Education at congressionalblackcaucus@mail.house.gov “You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” Ask for FEDERAL OVERSIGHT

By Federal Oversight

September 9, 2008 6:03 PM | Link to this

“The world cares very little about what a man or woman knows; it is what a man or woman is able to do that counts.” “Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” Call OR Email the Congressional Black Caucus and the US Department of Education at congressionalblackcaucus@mail.house.gov or OCR@ed.gov You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” Ask for FEDERAL OVERSIGHT

By Clayton Neighbor

September 9, 2008 6:33 PM | Link to this

Black Caucus… Federal oversight. What a joke you are. What are they going to do that the black community here isn’t willing to do themselves? Don’t vote, don’t take interest, nothing. You think what has happened here would happen in a white community? Whites would have had those idiots on the board, the Sheriff, and the DA out on the street in a NY minute. They don’t put up with trash. Why would anybody else care about what you have failed to take care of yourselves?

Priorities? Jesse or Al Sharpton will show up for some allegation of white/black crime but won’t show up when it comes to black on black crime or better yet, 52K black kids and a black county lose accreditation and are receiving an inadequate education? No black faces on CNN about the injustices of Clayton County to black children as a result of black leaders? Bottom line is that anybody who wants the best for their child will pack up and move to a majority white community in a majority white school, with a majority white government. You know that’s the truth. Clayton County is now forever ghetto and it won’t get better so long as it’s majority black. Get more white people to move here and you’ll see improvement.

By Sammy Ojean

September 9, 2008 6:39 PM | Link to this

I would use all resources,not just the Congressional Black Caucus and the US Department of Education.

Look at our Clayton County State Legislative Delegation as there is only 2 that really cares about us as Citizens and out children in this County a they are Sentor Seay and State Rep. Mike Glanton but the rest are nothing but horse sh$t as they all need to be replaced expect the two I just stated above.

By Sammy Ojean

September 9, 2008 6:47 PM | Link to this

I would use all resources,not just the Congressional Black Caucus and the US Department of Education.

Look at our Clayton County State Legislative Delegation as there is only 2 that really cares about us as Citizens and out children in this County a they are Sentor Seay and State Rep. Mike Glanton but the rest are nothing but horse sh$t as they all need to be replaced expect the two I just stated above.

By Sammy Ojean

September 9, 2008 6:47 PM | Link to this

I would use all resources,not just the Congressional Black Caucus and the US Department of Education.

Look at our Clayton County State Legislative Delegation as there is only 2 that really cares about us as Citizens and out children in this County a they are Sentor Seay and State Rep. Mike Glanton but the rest are nothing but horse sh$t as they all need to be replaced expect the two I just stated above.

By Manny

September 9, 2008 6:47 PM | Link to this

Michael King need to act like he has some sense instead of wanting to take control.

For district 6 Mary Baker will not be my choice because of her remarks to SACS.

She need to know that we can handle our business in house especially when we were in trouble with loosing our accreditation.

Working together as one is what we are shooting for, not blabbibg to SACS.

By Sammy Ojean

September 9, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this

Sorry everyone for the double posts, I had either a computer problem or this server went crazy on it’s own LOL.

By Attn: Clayton Parents

September 9, 2008 7:10 PM | Link to this

John Stewart,

Do you not get tired of typing the same things over and over?

Not nearly as tired as the teachers of CCPS having do deal with the same things that hijack the teaching and learning process over and over again.

When this community decides to support nine board members and a superintendent who will make restoring discipline and maintaining the integrity of the classroom learning environment the number one priority, I’ll gladly post on another issue.

You can keep repeating the same GAE/CCEA dribble but let me let you again……..the old board is gone.

It’s like that lyric in “Won’t Get Fooled Again” by The Who, Meet the new boss; same as the old boss. You still have Sid Chapman doling out money and endorsements in exchange for meetings about the role he will have in shaping board policy. Sid Chapman, who gets paid (and earns years in Teacher Retirement NOT to teach) carrying the water for an organization that is dominated by administrators and thus will not address the optimal teaching conditions needed for optimal learning to take place.

John Stewart what you have to understand is regaining accreditation is NOT a harbinger of good things to come. Put it this way. While CCPS is dead last in SAT scores (with equally wretched CRCT scores) look at the systems who are second to last and third to last and what do you see? Systems that have not lost there accreditation.

So you can bow to the god of SACS all you want John Stewart, but appeasing him does NOT a good education system make. Restoring good teaching conditions that result in good learning conditions is what it’s going to take; and MACE has been the only organization willing to address that head on.

By What Now

September 10, 2008 8:29 AM | Link to this

Hey Manny

Mr. King has shown himself to be a grandstander and he will not change - remember he is a Lee Scott protege’. Just think - Noreese Haynes/John Trotter redux.

And what remarks to SACS are you talking about - funny you would say something without reference. It makes your statements unworthy of notice.

By Johnson QP

September 10, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this

Ms. Goree,

Thank you for speaking up and giving us your side of the matter. My main beef is not with you. My only concern with you was that you didn’t attend the Executive Session. Someone commented that you did so in support of Mr. King. Regardless, the reasons you stated are valid. I only questioned your actions due to the fact that you and Mr. King didn’t attend the legal Executive Session (as explained by attorney Julie), and I saw you and Mr. King go and immediately talk to the media while the other Board members and Thompson left the room. You were also pulled away from the cameras by someone as well. That did raise a flag with me. However, we can give you the benefit of doubt and hope you work towards saving accrediation.

Thank you for your viewpoint. I feel all BOE members must be held to higher standards. Good day and good luck to you.

By Mocha Rain

September 10, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this

I hate to bring Mocha Rain to White and Black Rain, but it will get worse before it gets better.

Rewind 2 months ago-Of the roughly 132,000 reg voters in Clayton, about 7,000 voted early and 21,000 voted at the polls-turnout at a low 21 percent.

Now add to Clayton’s pop the residents from The Bowen Homes housing project, which is one of the most notorious in ATL for its rate of violent crime, will be demolished in 2009 and these residents are slated to move into Clayton w/ housing vouchers. Ya’ll come!

Build and develop low-income housing and they will come as they have been coming. A particular kind of elected official will arise among the bitter and disaffected and maintain the corruption that exists. Clayton County is the south’s Detroit…they need a community organizer. The middle class blacks of which I am one moved out of Clayton long ago we don’t want to live with a ghetto mentality anymore than the white middle class.

By Attn: Clayton Parents

September 10, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this

Well this is a great idea. Make the guy who signed a contract that he knew was telling SACS, the governor, the teachers, students AND taxpayers “I got mine, so #$%! you.” to a permanent contract.

Another Einstein moment for ClayCo.

By Larry O'Keeffe

September 10, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this

Attn: Clayton Parents

I was at the meeting last night. Mayor Wynn-Dixon stated that Dr. Thompson was willing to modify his contract regarding the removal of his special powers and his title as Corrective Superintendent. Both of these items were cited by SACS as part of the reason they sustained the decision to revoke accreditation. I did not hear any comment stating that his contract was to be extended. That would have to be decided in an open board meeting.

By Larry O'Keeffe

September 10, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this

For those that wish to be an active part of the solution please note the following events.

Morrow Middle School will hold an organizational meeting tomorrow Thursday September 11th at 6:30 in the Morrow Middle School Cafeteria. Parent involvement in our schools is crucial to our efforts to take back ownership of our schools. If you live in the area please consider attending and joining the PTO.

The Association of Christian Ministers of Clayton County is hosting a community prayer rally for our county and our schools Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. on the steps of the Harold R. Banke Justice Center located at 9151 Tara Boulevard 30236. The entire community is encouraged to participate.

By Larry O'Keeffe

September 10, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

I have to get back to work now but I leave you with this Food for Thought

STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

Sonny Perdue GOVERNOR

For Immediate Release Contact: Office of Communications, (404) 651-7774 Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Governor Perdue Appoints Member to Baldwin County School Board

ATLANTA – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today the appointment of Rebecca Brock to the Baldwin County School Board. Brock is a veteran educator in Baldwin County, beginning her career teaching middle school students and later moving to the administrative field where she served as an assistant principal and principal. “Improving education requires a broad understanding of the many challenges facing a school system,” said Governor Perdue. “Rebecca Brock brings both classroom and administrative experience with her to the board.” On June 20, 2008, a vacancy was created on the Baldwin County Board of Education due to the resignation of Judy P. Ivey. The remaining members of the Baldwin County Board of Education have been unable to agree on a mutually acceptable member to fill the vacant seat on the board. According to Georgia Code Section 45-5-3.1(b), the ability to appoint falls to the Governor “when any local or general law provides for the appointment, other than appointment by the Governor, of a person to fill a vacancy in an elective public office and such vacancy is not filled within 45 days after the vacancy occurs, the Governor shall appoint a person to fill such vacancy. A person appointed by the Governor to fill a vacancy pursuant to this subsection shall serve until such time as that person would serve had the person been appointed as provided in that local or general law.” The executive order is provided below:

Whereas: On June 20, 2008, a vacancy was created on the Baldwin County Board of Education due to the resignation of Judy P. Ivey; and

Whereas: The remaining members of the Baldwin County Board of Education have been unable to agree on a mutually acceptable member to fill the vacant seat; and

Whereas: The requisite 45 day period since the creation of the vacancy having passed without appointment by the appointing authority, the responsibility for appointment falls to the Governor.

Now, Therefore, Pursuant to the Authority Vested in Me as Governor of the State of Georgia, It Is Hereby

Ordered: That Rebecca Brock be and is hereby appointed as a member of the Baldwin County Board of Education, with duties and powers as provided by applicable law to serve out the unexpired term of the office.

Ordered: That the Secretary of State is hereby authorized and directed to issue a commission to Ms. Rebecca Brock as a member of the Baldwin County Board of Education.

By Ed Rigdon

September 10, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

Regarding Districts 2 and 5, flip a coin to fill the remaining term. If the two party nominees agree, flip a coin and be done with it. If either candidate doesn’t agree, then, like Solomon, you know who really cares about having the seat filled by someone with community support while the Board makes crucial decisions, and who is happy to leave the seat vacant and the people unrepresented. There shouldn’t be an issue with District 3.

By Clayton Neighbor

September 10, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this

Even with the school board problem corrected, it won’t matter. You can expect to see a continued decline in property value with the accompanying social decline which will make it more difficult to get a quality school system.

One cannot be without the other.

By WHAT??

September 10, 2008 5:14 PM | Link to this

The meeting in Lovejoy was held by elected officials because this concerns all citizens of Clayton County! WAKE UP! PLUS if you knew anything about the political process you would know that they were elected into office to do just what they did last night. Stand for they customers (citizens in their city) and do whatever was in their power to assist and resolve. All elected officials’ main objective is to serve the citizens.

Everyone must do their part from every sector of the county. Don’t lash out at each other, don’t turn on the warrior fighting beside you! Keep your eyes focused on the goal… regain accreditation! The number one need is action so as long as groups are taking action attending PTSA meetings, BOE meetings, grassroots meetings, council meetings, community meetings, etc. Who cares? Pick your spot and do your part!

I wonder how many of the people with the negative comments are a part of the action category? WHAT ARE YOU DOING?

By Again

September 10, 2008 6:57 PM | Link to this

“The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you’re willing to pay the price.” Call or Email the Congressional Black Caucus and the US Department of Education at congressionalblackcaucus@mail.house.gov or OCR@ed.gov “Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.” Ask for FEDERAL OVERSIGHT

By Again

September 10, 2008 7:03 PM | Link to this

To: Chairwoman Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick And The Congressional Black Caucus

I don’t know if you seen it in the National or World News Reports, but there is a school system in the State of Georgia, Clayton County School System that have lost its accreditation. Then again you may not have heard or seen it in the Media, because the day it was announced was August 28, 2008. The day of Senator Obama’s Nomination Speech and the 40th Anniversary of MLK’s “I have a Dream” Speech. This is an 85% Black, Democratic County located near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport. This accreditation loss affects over 50,000 Black children. The loss of accreditation affects Pre-Care children funding and seniors in high Schools efforts to receive scholarships to colleges. This is the first school system in over 40 years to loss its accreditation. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) revoked the 50,000-student district’s accreditation effective September 1, 2008. I personally know the Clayton County School Board did everything they could do to keep its accreditation, however I think there were people in powerful positions in the county and around the state that wanted the district to loss its accreditation for political reasons. You see only 10 years ago Clayton County, Georgia was a predominately white county with mostly white elected officials, however, over the last 6 years the county have went from being a predominately white county with mostly white elected officials to a predominately black county with mostly black elected officials. This School System has a 60 million Dollar Surplus. The changes in demographic have outraged some of the county’s elite when it comes to anything from elections to contracts awarded in the county. The Governor (a Republican) in an effort to appease the elite have removed the school board and disenfranchised a county of 236,517 mostly black people with over 190,000 registered voters. I’m writing you in an effort to see if you could come in and help us with some Federal Oversight into this Accreditation Loss which is in fact about to Leave over 50,000 black children behind in the era of the NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT. Any and all assistance you could provide us with will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Sincerely yours Black Ghost Form the Past Clayton County Resident

By OHNO!

September 11, 2008 7:48 AM | Link to this

Please tell me that you have NOT sent the letter above anywhere, Again! With subject and verb disagreement and apparently no real rhyme or reason with capitalization, it does not make Clayton County look any better. I think someone was “left behind” or maybe just didn’t care enough to really master the basics of proper grammar. I guess I would be considered one of those “elite” that you disdain so very much but at least I don’t say “I seen” and “have went” . This is offensive when I hear it and is much more than offensive when someone writes it.

The Congressional Black Caucus will certainly be enlightened by this bit of writing that sounds a lot like Mrs. Sandra Scott, if she writes like she speaks. And since there was a reference to those poor, innocent board members who were removed by that old Republican Governor, I suspect the mystery of who this blogger might be is solved!

By ashamed

September 11, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this

Racists love this blog, because it backs up everything they believe in about blacks. Nice work idiots!

By Clayton Taxpayer

September 11, 2008 8:36 AM | Link to this

I really take offense to the illiterate post by Again.

I am a single woman, who drags back and forth to work every, single day so I can provide the grandchild I am raising with the necessities. I wrote to Sonny Purdue and BEGGED him to yank those Final Four pitiful excuses for board members after the results from the Administrative Judge.

I don’t know if AGAIN’s idea of elite is the same as mine, but I can guarantee you that I do not live any kind of privileged life. I work hard, and I am exhausted all the time so I can pay for private school for my grandchild. Does that count toward your definition of elite?

I should be able to send her to public school, but not in this county thanks to the ignorant, inept, power hungry, race baiting, controlling freaks that ran our school board into the ground.

Any one, I mean ANY SINGLE ONE, who reviews the SACS report and the evidence of their sleazy actions on behalf of the students of this county, would remove them.

I agree that this blogger AGAIN is probably Sandra Scott. AGAIN displays all of the arrogance of Sandra Scott who, to this day and like her counterparts, refuses to acknowledge any wrongdoing.

By Here We Go

September 11, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this

Hey Sandra Scott aka Again,

What you did wrong - first, was to put your child above 53000 others - even though sworn to protect the latter. You caused people their jobs - it is only fair that you lose one of yours. I guess the worse for you was loss of your reputation by being removed - but your rep was gone long ago - you were just to self-serving and arrogant or stupid to realize it. Those attributes cannot be tolerated on the BOE - Hope you are listening Mr. King.

The previous post is correct - the grammatical errors in your comments, Sandra, are too numerous to count. But I bet all of the black caucus members can read it perfectly well. If you watch C-SPAN coverage of Congress - too many of them speak the same way - and it goes into the Congressional Record exactly as spoken. Sad for those who, in the future, will puruse thru the records of Congress and laugh at how it was.

Your facts are misquoted to say the least. You math is abysmal. All 50000 students are not black - if you add 50000 students to the number you give for registered voters 190000 - plus kids younger than school age plus those who are not registeed plus illegal aliens - the number of residents would be much greater. I shutter to think that you are teaching to any child in this county, this state or this country. Too sad that you now quote the effects of loss of accreditation - when you never gave them a thought during you time on the BOE. And the fact that your actions were some of the main reasons it happened.

The elite you speak of are parents and concerned citizen - black and white - who in the last elections denied or removed corrupt and incompetent individuals from our public rolls, Lee Scott, Jewel Scott and Victor Hill among others. And they affirmed those who have the community at heart - Kim Kimbrough, Tasha Mosley, Eldrin Bell, Tracy Lawson among others.

Finally - you and the others were removed because you put your pride above those whom you were given charge over. The very black children you and the others on the BOE like to speak of, but did nothing for - except lose accreditation. You now appeal for someone else to help - but only citing Race, as the reason and not your and the BOE’s incompetence.

By PHJ

September 11, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this

Ed, sit down and be quiet!

By Call 'em out

September 11, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

It’s time to create an atmosphere where we feel not only free, but obligated to “CALL ‘EM OUT” - all of the crooks, liars, slackers, BS artists and lowlife that have drug Clayton County down.

Please, let me start…

Sandra Scott, you’re an idiot and deserved what you got. And even your picture scared me. Aughhh!!!

Sid Chapman - you’ve been sucking at the teat of our education system long enough. Conditions haven’t improved and you’re a waste of breath. Go away. That goes for most unions who have lost sight of their raison d’etre. They are more about political power than serving their memberships.

You parents that have pawned off your responsibility for raising your kids onto the school district… you make me sick. You should be in juvenile detention right along with your kid. You seem to be well fed and well coiffed, so don’t give me any excuses why you CAN’T - that’s BS.

Virginia Gray - your district looks like hell. You got your stupid little rec center with your name on it, so I guess that’s all that matters. But drive down Riverdale Rd or Flat Shoals Rd or 314, it looks straight up ghetto. YOU should be out there picking up trash if you were really concerned about the district. I guess we only hear from you if you’re running for something.

You criminals that broke into my neighbor’s homes. I hope you got what you wanted because if you come back for mine - you will be one dead MF. I am not afraid of the cowardly, gangsta-looking thugs that roam our streets. They are stupid (thanks to the school system and abysmal parenting) and scared. They couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn if they were confronted. (I’ve got a permit to carry and can crack a bull’s eye at 50 yards) They end up shooting themselves or each other. Good riddance.

Oh, I’ve got a few more. Like that lech, Eldrin Bell. Or Stupidintendent John Thompson, you country-sounding bumpkin - how dare you attach “Dr.” to your ignorant-sounding butt. Or the pawn shops and check cashing businesses and the idiots who use them. Or the FORMER Clayton residents that feel all smug because they left instead of staying and fighting - what a bunch of wusses.

Take pride, people. Call ‘em out. Don’t let the scum drag us down - hold them to a higher standard or chase them out. And that doesn’t just apply to the school board. Keep applying pressure… keep the heat on. If they can’t stand it, they’ll go elsewhere. (Ha ha, Henry and Spalding - you all think you’re so safe - you’re time is coming if you don’t look out.)

By angry black man

September 11, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

Pay No attention to By Again. He/she’s an idiot! Just another Dumb A$$ that adds ammo to the whites that say “See, I told you they weren’t intelligent enough to run things.” If we were intelligent , we’d get rid of Michael King, yet another self serving BOE member. When are we going to get it right? God help us, for we are surely not helping ourselves.

By Marvin

September 11, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

Please muzzle the mayors! They will cause us not to get our accreditation back. Even Ray Charles can see that.

The mayors are “outside influences”. We only have 3 board members now. How do the mayors know that Thompson will become permanent superintendent? Did the mayors read the SACS report. Folks if we keep listening to these outside influences we will not get our accreditation back! Tell the mayors of Riverdale and Lovejoy to back the hell off if they want to help us. Seems as though they are trying to help Thompson not our children.

As for the board members lets pray that once we get the other new members that they will be able to educate Anderson and Garrett. You can put lipstick on a pig but it is still a pig. The Board must take back its powers. Anderson and Garrett are trying to be friends with the wrong people. Its the students stupid!

By raja

September 11, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this

Well Sandra Scott I heard your son didn’t make the cut in football at that DivI school he went to play for. My sources tell me he didn’t even redshirt and now back home telling people he’s going to Georgia Military college I hate talking about your kid but since you didn’t mind throwing my child under the bus for your ego, why not.

By raja

September 11, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

Riverdale mayor and Thompson are buddies now, so of course she is trying to keep his job. He knew his contract was a violation of SACS accreditation rules, but yet he lead the public to believe he could save accreditation. The first thing the board should do is vote him out. He just pimp CC, knowing his contract was in the way of saving CC schools. Elgart say the board and Thompson knew this before going forward.

By martin

September 11, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

raja there you go again with Sandra Scott. now you have sunk to an all time low with the children!

By Ed Rigdon

September 11, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

By Marvin

September 11, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this

Ed Rigdon it does not take two years to learn Roberts Rules of Order. Nor does it take two years to read the SACS Report. Please do not lower the bar for these “new” board members.

By TikiTombo

September 11, 2008 5:26 PM | Link to this

I haven’t been on the blog in a while. I’ve neen watching things from a distance as they unfold. I know for a fact that the persons behind of this are Mr. Eddie White and Rod Johnson. Eddie and Rod are the ones that gave all of the information to the 4 white lawyers. He was so upset because his big fat feelings were hurt as always he ran to Mr. Cathy to tell him what was going on and he paid for Mr. White’s defense. Mr. Rod Johnson gave them everything from emails to the names of the people they needed to contact to testify against the four women that were on the board. Shame of Eddie and shame on Rod and my God have mercy on your souls because you didn’t hurt the four board members that were removed you HURT the 50,000 plus students of Clayton County. Everyone will now see you for the frauds that you two are now. Eddie you should hang your head in shame!!!! Rod you and your family need to leave Clayton County you have caused enough damage!!!

By claytonteacher

September 11, 2008 5:54 PM | Link to this

I am sick an tired of making this a race issue!! Yes, it took 4 white lawyers to do the job that black parents should have done!! The actions of the board is what caused this problem! It is terrible that black parents in Clayton County care so little that they allowed it to happen! I have taught in Clayton County for years parents in Clayton County do not care. It is getting worse each year. After being in school only 24 days and schools do not have working phone numbers for a huge percentage of parents. Parents do not attend school functions, conferences, help with homework or send their child to school with paper and pencils. I think it is a sad day that it took 4 white lawyers that do not have childrn in Clayton County Schools to get rid of the board that tried to ruin the education for 50,000 black childrn!! Everyone needs to be thanking these 4 white lawyers of caring about these children. GET OVER THE RACE THING. IT IS TERRIBLE THAT PEOPLE THINK THAT IT IS OKAY THAT 4 WOMEN CAN RUIN THE EDUCATION OF 50,000 BLACK CHILDERN JUST BECAUSE THE WOMEN ARE ALSO BLACK. ARE YOU SAYING THAT BLACK CHILDREN IN CLAYTON COUNTY DO NOT DESERVE GREAT SCHOOLS?

By Sad

September 11, 2008 6:04 PM | Link to this

Tiki Tombro aka John Trotter Everybody knows your vents by now. Instead of trying a new name try saying something new. We are all tired of your BS.

By REAL IS REAL

September 11, 2008 6:40 PM | Link to this

Mark Elgart is KKK. We all saw the improvements the School Board make over the last six month, SACS, Mark Elgart is a liar, when he said we met only one mandate. We all saw that the so-called Brock lead Financial Forensic Audit, published in the Newspaper.

We all know that Clayton’s Schools standardize the way they take attendance. We all know the Board hired a consulting firm to handle Conflict Resolution attended Conflict Resolution class.

It was Published in the Clayton Newspaper Daily that SACS, Elgart said a Corrective Superintendent was OK to fill that bill. SACS Elgart is “Lying Crooked Snake”. The only reason Elgart took accreditation was to get RID of the Final Four Black Board Members, and all YOU clowns in the Blogashere know it.

The stage was set back in March 08, when Sonny and the Legislature approved Legislation to “Remove Board Members if a School System Loose accreditation. You, Claytonites could get them RECALLED or to RESIGN, Yap, the stage was set. Elgart knew the school system MET all nine mandates, That why I called Lying Crooked Snake. He would rather put an Entire Community through this BS than tell the TRUTH. Elgart, you Lying Crooked Snake.

You don’t give a damn about a community of Black Folks. Now that you’ve gotten RID of the Final Four Black Board Members—- Give Us our accreditation Back—yah, I know you CAN’T Yet!! You and the County’s Powers that be (the White Boy), have to Get RID of that Idiot Thompson.

Now that Thompson is the Last Dollar Watcher, with him GONE, the “White Buzzards” can come in and peck the eyes out of that 60 Million Dollar Surplus the School System have. I know the Lying Crooked Snake (Elgart) have made DEALS with the County’s Elite to give accreditation back in a few months, WITHOUT the School System “REALLY having to do ANYTHING, because Everything has Already been done.

The Law was already written “shall it be written, shall it be done” You know those Final Four Black Board Members could’ve kept accreditation even if they could have TURN THEMSELVES WHITE!

Note: Even the Georgia State Government want to get their hand on the MONEY Clayton County Black Kids get from Hartfield Jackson International Airport, which lays in Clayton County!! Thieve in the hen house!!!

By Attn: Clayton Parents

September 11, 2008 6:47 PM | Link to this

What people are forgetting, once again is that the inexplicably, unexcusable actions of the four board members and the lack of objectivity and ethics on the part of SACS and their enablers are NOT mutually exclusive propositions.

It is entirely possibly for the four attorneys to be right as rain about the four board members (especially on the Thompson contract) yet still be persuing a political agenda that has nothing to do with the best interests of children.

For example, why the questions about who ate dinner with John Trotter, yet nothing about the evidence that a board member, violated board policy by putting a Sid Chapman piece of legislation on the agenda without going through the proper channels in subcommittee?

Given that the purpose of the Sid Chapman legislation was to totally gut a teachers’ rights bill (placating GAE administrators by abolishing the right of teacher to remove a disruptive student from the classroom) and given the fact that the four attorneys said nothing about it, or the role some board members had putting it on the agenda, but instead chose to focus on dinner with Trotter, it is indeed perfectly appropriate to question the motives of the four attorneys in question. (I’m not going to say there were bad; I just don’t know. I’m not even going to say the end result was bad; especially after the Thompson contract. But to say that we can’t even question them, because of the actions of the board members in question, is not a valid reason to give the four attorneys and retierd teacher a complete free pass.)

Again, even if many of the points they made were perfectly legitimate, given some of the points they didn’t make, I would not be so quick to automatically assume that their intentions are as pure as the driven snow.

By In Plain Sight

September 11, 2008 6:47 PM | Link to this

SACS, Elgart talked the County’s Elite into NOT Filing An Appeal because they don’t want anyone Superior to the them and they’re BIAS AND DISCRIMINATORY decision looking over they’re shoulders.

Elgart, is a White Boy with TOO MUCH POWER. Call in the FEDS and the US Department of Education to REVIEW his FATALLY FLAWED DECISION for this Black community. Elgart, could ONLY get away with this in a County ran by Elgin Bell, the white folks choose!!! Call in the FEDS and the US Department of Education

By Student at North Clayton High

September 11, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this

The board made progress in the last six months? Elgart did this to Clatyon County because he is KKK?
First of all the board did not make progress in the last six months. Elgart did not do this to Clayton County. The elected BLACK school board did! You people are crazy and do not care at all about us students!!!

By It's On The Tip Of Your Nose

September 11, 2008 6:52 PM | Link to this

I always cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think, well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a single political argument left.

Clayton Whites often oppose a thing merely because they have had no agent in planning it, or because it may have been planned by those whom they dislike. Thompson a new Contract, Sounds like he and old board made the Nine Mandates, and SACS, Elgart is Afraid to run him off in FEAR he’ll exposed the Whole SACS Deals as way to Hoodwink and bamboozle the populous into having more Faith in the Whites.

Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind.”

By SAY IT AIN'T SO

September 11, 2008 6:56 PM | Link to this

The Former Final Four Board Members says “Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book.” I hear News Reporters and Publisher are calling them as we speak!!!

By Power To The People

September 11, 2008 7:01 PM | Link to this

“Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘press on’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.” STAND UP FOR YOUR CHILDREN!! Call OR Email the Congressional Black Caucus and the US Department of Education at congressionalblackcaucus@mail.house.gov or OCR@ed.gov Ask for FEDERAL OVERSIGHT.

By ser

September 12, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this

I am not suprised that this happened in clayton county. corruption runs rampant there. What was once a very family oriented invirnment is now nother more than a ghetto. I grew up there and in East Point. Funny how the corruption came in the new government. NOW BOTH EAST POINT, COLLEGE PARK AND ALL OF CLAYTON COUNTY ARE NOTHING MORE THAN CORRUPTED AND GHETTOS.

By Larry O'Keeffe

September 12, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this

The Board has issued an agenda for a called meeting to fill board vacancies. (See below)

I urge all that can to attend. Support and encourage the board to make these appointments in a ethical and moral manner.

THIS MEETING WILL NOT I REPEAT NOT BE HELD AT THE PAC.

THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE REMODELED BOARD ROOM LOCATED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLEX!

The meeting is to me held This Saturday September 13th at the Administrative Complex located at 1058 Fifth Ave. Jonesboro, Ga. 30236 beginning at 9:30am.

Also Sunday the Association of Christian Ministers of Clayton County is hosting a community prayer rally for our county and our schools Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. on the steps of the Harold R. Banke Justice Center located at 9151 Tara Boulevard 30236. The entire community is encouraged to participate.

Pray for Our Schools Larry O’Keeffe

CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION CALLED BOARD MEETING Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 9:30 am Clayton County Public Schools  Administrative Complex 1058 Fifth Avenue  Jonesboro, GA 30236

9:30am

I. Call to Order

II. Appointment of Vacancies: (Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 45-5-3.1 The Board constitutes a quorum for this purpose)

A. Temporary Appointment to fill District 2 Vacant Seat (This seat will expire January 1, 2009)

B. Temporary Appointment to fill District 5 Vacant Seat (This seat will expire January 1, 2009)

III. Adjournment

By Clayton Parent

September 12, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

My questions are: With the enrollment plunging (as the AP reports), when are we going to start seeing a reduction in the unnecessary staff in the Central Office and in the schools? The school district has a $600 million budget that they won’t be able to fund. Taxpayers, watch the reserves, because if you don’t, you could see a tax increase.

To board members: Now, if you want to see somebody raise $#@&, raise my taxes to pay for your craziness!! So, my advice to you now is to reduce the Central Office staff and then school staff (like DeKalb is doing) to accommodate your certain shortfall. Stop building the new schools, because you won’t have the enrollment to support them. The enrollment was never increasing anyway — you were counting retained high school students and suggesting to the public that we had 800 new high school students last year. Elementary and middle schools were never meeting projections. You simply misled the public to continue the jobs program. For those of you who don’t know, Clayton Schools has for years been nothing more than a jobs program that has more employees than UPS. Clayton County is one of the state’s largest employers, with fewer students than Gwinnett and DeKalb. Why? Because we employ people so that they can live in other counties and send their children to private schools. We pay principals and assistant superintendents whose job is to improve student achievement ridiculous salaries and we have the lowest student performance in metro Atlanta and one of the lowest in the state. Yet, we have one of the largest budgets in the state. Stop and ask yourself, how does a principal remain at a school and an assistant superintendent keeps his job when there is no improvement in student achievement? Don’t give me that demographics crap, because poor Black children in Atlanta and other urban school districts are outperforming children on national tests every year. It’s leadership people — stop buying the BS that folks are telling you and demand more for your children.

When parents get through the SACS mess, you need to check out what your money is paying for. Stop thinking there is nothing wrong with the curriculum and student performance and look at things like EOCT scores and CRCT scores. Your kids are NOT LEARNING PEOPLE. Just because your kid makes an “A” doesn’t mean he is learning. Look at the 70 to 80 percent of kids who after completing a course who can’t pass the EOCT.

Finally, check out how many of your children’s teachers send their kids to private school. Ask the counselor at Jonesboro High and the assistant principal at Jackson Elementary (formerly at Roberts Middle) where their children attend school. And there are others. Check out the cars these people drive — they cost more than some of your homes. You pay ridiculous salaries for mediocrity — actually less than mediocrity.

I think what is happening to Clayton schools is divine intervention. God knows Black children in Clayton are being pimped for people who want to live in Fayette and Henry, drive fancy cars and live as far away from Clayton families as possible. They are living the life, while you are frustrated in Clatyon thinking because your kid has a 4.0 he is going to be successful at Harvard. And what happens. Your kid gets to Harvard with kids who come from other parts of the country and from quality schools, and find that instead of becoming an economist, he must settle for a major in Sociology. I have seen it happen over and over and over again.

People — you need to wake up and advocate for your children. DEMAND QUALITY NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Larry O'Keeffe

September 12, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

On September 8th I sent a letter to the Governor listing some hopes and concerns. One of my concerns was that any action must be done openly and with detailed communication to the public. Yesterday I received the following reply from the Governor’s office. The information contained within this reply and the Q&A that follows it should be helpful to everyone.

Pray for our Schools

Larry O’Keeffe

STATE OF GEORGIA

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

ATLANTA 30334-0900

Sonny Perdue GOVERNOR

Dear Mr. O’Keeffe:

Thank you for writing to express your concerns regarding the Clayton County School System. I appreciate the opportunity to respond to you.

On August 28, 2008, I issued an executive order removing four members of the Clayton County School Board. These members were found to be in violation of their duties under state law. Now, the fate of the Clayton County School System is in the hands of the voters. Elections are being held currently and will be held in November. Through the polls, voters can send a clear signal that the kind of behavior that has led to this ruling and the system’s loss of accreditation will not be tolerated.

My office has received many questions regarding the accreditation loss in Clayton County and the enclosed information may provide answers to commonly voiced concerns by Clayton County residents.

I can only hope the remaining members of the board, parents and teachers will treat the loss of accreditation as a wake up call to pull together and make substantive changes in the way this system is operated. Now, we may turn our focus to helping the system regain accreditation as quickly as possible. We can hope that this marks a new day for Clayton County, a time in which rebuilding can begin.

I hope this information is helpful to you. Thank you again for writing.

Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Clayton County School District’s (CCSD) Loss of Accreditation

Georgia law requires that students graduate from an accredited high school in order to be eligible for the HOPE scholarship. However, Senate Bill 480 was signed into law by Governor Perdue after the 2008 legislative session which provides that until December 31, 2010, a HOPE eligible high school will be one located in Georgia and that is currently accredited or has been accredited within the last two years. This provision would include current students of Clayton County Schools through December 31, 2010.

If a college or university awards credit for AP work completed in high school, the credit is awarded based on the individual student’s score on the AP exam, not on the accreditation status of the high school the student attended or on the AP course taken. Generally speaking, college credit is granted to students who score a 3, 4, or 5 on an AP exam. However, for parents to receive the absolute best answer on this issue and on the IB issue, they should contact the admissions office of the college or university to which their child intends to apply.

The University System of Georgia (USG) and the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) clarified their policies to reassure Clayton County parents and students that these institutions will continue to accept students from schools in the district, as long as they meet regular admission requirements.

The state of Georgia does not currently provide vouchers to students based on a local system’s loss of accreditation. This past legislative session, Senate Bill 458, proposed to award vouchers to students enrolled in school systems that lost accreditation, but it did not pass and therefore is not law.

At this time, Henry County Schools and Fayette County Schools do not plan to take CCSD student transfers unless the students legally move into and become residents of either Henry or Fayette County.

Georgia law requires that parents or guardians hold primary residence in a school district in order to enroll a child in a school of that district. Parents or guardians can sometimes be accepted by a nearby city school district and pay tuition for their child to enroll in that city district.

No, parents or guardians must primarily reside in a school district in order to enroll a child in one of its schools; or, if applicable, parents or guardians may pay tuition in a city school district.

The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) recently voted to extend hardship status to Clayton County student athletes who transfer to other schools, making them eligible to compete immediately without moving to another county or school district if CCSD loses accreditation.

Yes, CCSD teachers will be able to continue to participate in TRS and receive all benefits that would normally apply to them. A school or system’s loss of accreditation does not affect TRS eligibility.

Yes.

Title 20-1A of the Georgia Code gives the Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) broad authority to administer the state-funded pre-kindergarten program. There are no guidelines that specifically address SACS accreditation for pre-K in public schools; therefore, at this time, DECAL intends to continue to offer the pre-K program in Clayton County as long as CCSD operates its schools.

CCSD can seek reinstatement within the first year of the loss of accreditation without having to start the process of accreditation over. After one year removed from the loss of accreditation, the school district must initiate the process from the beginning, and that process takes 1 to 2 school years. The time it takes is essentially up to the school district; their efforts and focus largely determine the timeframe. In the case of Clayton County, reinstatement will depend on their ability to comprehensively address the nine recommendations in the SACS report. After one year, CCSD would have to start over and address not only the nine recommendations but all criteria required for accreditation.

By Now What

September 12, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this

How long will it take before the new BOE members throw up their hands and say - I ain’t putting up with all this B.S. and stress and all, I’m outta here - not for this money - uh-uh. Peace - out.

By Jo Jo

September 12, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

Do the few BOE members we have understand that if they pick someone to be on the BOE until November - it cannot be someone who is in the election for that position in November. Lawsuits will come and become a further delay in gaining accreditation. Delays we cannot afford. To delay past April - teachers will not sign the next year’s contract and flee this school system. To delay until next August/ September will destroy any thought of accreditation for the school system for 2 to 3 years. If the BOE/school system cannot accomplish 9 mandates in 18 months - wait till thay see the whole list required for re- accreditation. GOD help these kids.

By Whatever

September 12, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this

OK People, we NEED to be at that board meeting tomorrow to make sure that EVERYTHING is out in the open and LEAGLE.NONE of the current candidates should be appointed. UNLESS they agree to withdraw from the race. For a candidate to be appointed or to agree to the appointment is to make sure that SACS Will not grant accredition in the next year. We could even lose it for good. Ethics violations were one of the problems SACS that caused our loss. And YES SACS is still watching what we do. Let’s not keep on doing the crooked is as crooked does BS that caused the problems in the first place

By Intelligentsia

September 12, 2008 5:19 PM | Link to this

I read the article about Clayton’s decrease in enrollment. I understand parents depending on certainty opposed to the uncertainty of Clayton’s leadership regaining accreditation.

My only question to parents that left the county for neighboring districts such as Henry and Fayette is how are your children being treated in these schools? These districts are making plans to criminalize families. Are the teachers and the adults in the school treating your children with respect? Are your children retaining their dignity as they interact with the adults that have made it clear that they do not want them in their schools.

One last question… is it legal for Fayette schools to only check the addresses of students from Clayton County. The article states that Fayette checked the address of 20 families from Clayton. I wonder is Fayette’s law enforcement systematically checking the addresses of other new registrants or are they only targeting former Clayton County residents.

If they are only targeting former Clayton County families, I think an attorney needs to examine if these families Equal Access rights, 14th amendment rights, Title VI rights are being violated.

By Power To The People

September 12, 2008 6:19 PM | Link to this

Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed. Everybody can be great… because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve.

You don’t have to make your Subject and Verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love. The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their Dreams.

Protect Your Black Children Dreams from these White Dream Thieves. Call OR Email the Congressional Black Caucus and the US Department of Education at congressionalblackcaucus@mail.house.gov or OCR@ed.gov

By Chemical Spill

September 12, 2008 6:31 PM | Link to this

Cowardice asks the question ‘Is it safe?’ Expediency asks the question ‘Is it politic?’ Vanity asks the question ‘Is it popular?’ But, conscience asks the question, ‘Is it right?’.

And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but one must take it because one’s conscience tells one that it is right.” The white folks took your kids accreditation because the 4 old white lawyers’ white witch friends lost revenue from the school system.

The whites don’t give a damn about your black kids. The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their Dreams. Protect Your Black Children Dreams from these White Dream Thieves. Call OR Email the Congressional Black Caucus and the US Department of Education at congressionalblackcaucus@mail.house.gov or OCR@ed.gov

By BIO-HAZARD

September 12, 2008 6:39 PM | Link to this

Sarah Palin, a white women, FIRES a white man, her brother in-law. Now Sarah Pailin is Your Vice President candidate. You say Sandra Scott FIRED a black football coach. Now Sandra is kicked off the School Board and Your Children has lost their accreditation. DOUBLE STANDARDS, One for Whites, One for Blacks.

This Whole SACS Scheme is to run you black folk out of Clayton County. The Marta is coming south and you Negroes need to GO! The White have gotten tried of driving to TOWN from SR 316 and Barrett Parkway.

The only way we could get you Negroes to leave is ATTACK YOUR CHILDREN. This is and always has been about WHITE FOLKS and MONEY!!!

By Jerome Meeks

September 12, 2008 6:45 PM | Link to this

New knowledge is the most valuable commodity on earth. The more truth we have to work with, the richer we become.” Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it.

“When you have the facts on your side, argue the facts. When you have the law on your side, argue the law. When you have neither, holler. That what you white folks are doing!

By FUTURE SHOCK

September 12, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this

An individual who breaks a law that conscience tells him is unjust, and who willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment in order to arouse the conscience of the community over its injustice, is in reality expressing the highest respect for the law.

Now they will remove teachers from School Boards, Remove pay, will put BIGWIG WHITE FOLKS in office and hand your children FUTURE over to a handful of RICH White Men that has reaped his wealth from his father and his father, father from the blood and sweat and tears of your forefathers.

Your FUTURE School Board members in Clayton County will the ones who are running the PRISON INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX. Protect Your Black Children Dreams from these White Dream Thieves. Call OR Email the Congressional Black Caucus and the US Department of Education at congressionalblackcaucus@mail.house.gov or OCR@ed.gov

By I'm Appauled & Sad

September 12, 2008 6:58 PM | Link to this

I’m a old white women haven’t been on the blog in a while. I’ve been watching things from a distance as they unfold. I know for a fact that the persons behind of this are Mr. Eddie White and Rod Johnson, for the love of a dollar and so-called pride.

Eddie and Rod are the ones that gave all of the information to the 4 white old lawyers. They were so upset because their feelings were hurt as always they ran to the White Man, Mr. Cathy (Chick-fil-A) to tell him what was going on in executive session, because they wasn’t getting their way with the women on the board. Mr. Rod Johnson gave them everything from emails to the names of the people they needed to contact to testify against the four women that were on the board.

Still the Whole Administrative Hear was Deception and a Charade. Shame of Eddie and shame on Rod and my God have mercy on your souls because you didn’t hurt the four board members that were removed you HURT the 50,000 plus students of Clayton County. Everyone will now see you for the frauds that you two are now. Eddie you should hang your head in shame!!!! Rod you and your family need to leave Clayton County you have caused enough damage!!!

By THE SAD TRUTH

September 12, 2008 7:10 PM | Link to this

The black men and women who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life. We should be careful to get out of an experience only the wisdom that is in it - and stop there; lest we be like the cat that sits down on a hot stove-lid.

She will never sit down on a hot stove-lid again - and that is well; but also she will never sit down on a cold one anymore. Take SACS ordeal for what it is an “ATTACK ON You”!!!

By Whatever

September 15, 2008 8:12 AM | Link to this

I originally thought that some of the commenter’s preaching It’s time for the black man down with the whites hate filled garbage was just a bunch of garbage. But after seeing the reaction they cause I came to realizes just what they really were. Reqruitment ads for the KKK. Way to go guys every time you sprout the nonsense about how it is a plot by whitey to stop the black man because they don’t want to have blacks take care of the imaginary 60 million surpluss.(more about that latter) you reqruit one more person to lean toward the clan. As for that 60 mil? It is not really there because if it was they would lose funding by at least half that amount if not all. It exsist just on paper. How do I know? When you work on government bugets long enough you know how imaginary nubers works. If there is that much money floating around it is already earmarked so can not be surplus. It is just on paper or imaginary.

By Whatever

September 15, 2008 8:12 AM | Link to this

I originally thought that some of the commenter’s preaching It’s time for the black man down with the whites hate filled garbage was just a bunch of garbage. But after seeing the reaction they cause I came to realizes just what they really were. Recruitment ads for the KKK. Way to go guys every time you sprout the nonsense about how it is a plot by whitey to stop the black man because they don’t want to have blacks take care of the imaginary 60 million surpluss. (more about that latter) you reqruit one more person to lean toward the clan. As for that 60 mil? It is not really there because if it was they would lose funding by at least half that amount if not all. It exsist just on paper. How do I know? When you work on government bugets long enough you know how imaginary nubers works. If there is that much money floating around it is already earmarked so can not be surplus. It is just on paper or imaginary.

By Whatever

September 15, 2008 8:12 AM | Link to this

I originally thought that some of the commenter’s preaching It’s time for the black man down with the whites hate filled garbage was just a bunch of garbage. But after seeing the reaction they cause I came to realizes just what they really were. Recruitment ads for the KKK. Way to go guys every time you sprout the nonsense about how it is a plot by whitey to stop the black man because they don’t want to have blacks take care of the imaginary 60 million surpluss. (more about that latter) you reqruit one more person to lean toward the clan. As for that 60 mil? It is not really there because if it was they would lose funding by at least half that amount if not all. It exsist just on paper. How do I know? When you work on government bugets long enough you know how imaginary nubers works. If there is that much money floating around it is already earmarked so can not be surplus. It is just on paper or imaginary.

By Whatever

September 15, 2008 8:14 AM | Link to this

I originally thought that some of the commenter’s preaching It’s time for the black man down with the whites hate filled garbage was just a bunch of garbage. But after seeing the reaction they cause I came to realizes just what they really were. Recruitment ads for the KKK. Way to go guys every time you sprout the nonsense about how it is a plot by whitey to stop the black man because they don’t want to have blacks take care of the imaginary 60 million surplus. (more about that latter) you recruit one more person to lean toward the clan. As for that 60 mil? It is not really there because if it was they would lose funding by at least half that amount if not all. It exist just on paper. How do I know? When you work on government budgets long enough you know how imaginary numbers works. If there is that much money floating around it is already earmarked so can not be surplus. It is just on paper or imaginary.

By Watcher

September 25, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this

TO - I’m Appauled & Sad - Come on you are not an old white lady - John Trotter - it is just another tactic of yours. You cannot even come close to being the influence Mr. White has been on the lives of so many young people of Clayton over the last 40 years. He far surpassed your accomplishments in the system - as he worked many as teacher and principal and asst. superintendent. You - John were just a teacher with grandeur in his eyes - and after being passed over - figured the poor dumb blacks would help and do your bidding to cause turmoil in this county even to the detriment of their very own children. You were right. You are just a very jealous, small individual and a poor excuse for a human being.