Naming names....

It looks as though the Sealy News is actually trying to report the news. Naming names in the story is a big step for our local paper. We thought it was an approved practice? O.K. You're forgiven. $1085 doesn't seem like a lot of money, does it. Let's keep in mind that the surface was only scratched. Heaven forbid that we dig deeper. Could someone else's name show up? It really doesn't matter now. If and when the IRS gets involved, then you will see some serious hand wringing by all concerned.

The major concern should be with the $2 million dollar shortfall in the budget. Should we assume that it was just a budget error? Is it just a paper shortfall or with all that has gone on, is there $2 million actual dollars missing and unaccounted for? What conclusion is one supposed to draw from all that is transpiring before us? Someone will be asked to pay for it. Should we ask the teachers to work for free or can you say tax increase? Good luck getting that passed. Growing pains hurt, don't they.

Negotiation complete?

Time will tell. Administrative leave until June 30? So she gets a 3 month vacation to find another job while SISD finances it. So be it. Eye'm sure the threat of litigation never entered the equation in this negotiation. Her inner circle has been strangely quiet. Where is the overwhelming community support and outrage at her dismissal? The crickets are chirping, echoing the silence. This to shall pass.

On to other things. As happens in all districts with administration change, the new super is now bringing in his own cronies to create his circle of influence. Should we be surprised? This will make it extremely difficult for the local power brokers to get their feelings of importance validated. It should make life very interesting for SISD employees. Eye will continue to watch and comment. My goal has always been to see the district improve. Let the district be known for its exemplary status, not its athletic achievements.

The decision....

..... has been made. The ramifications are yet to be determined.

Shall we weep for the children? Unfortunately, they become innocent victims in these situations. The blame for this lies in the choices made by the parents.

What will happen?

Eye am on the edge of my seat.... Will she resign, will she be terminated, will she be prosecuted, will she sue the district, will she bring more people down with her as earlier predicted? Will she lay it all at the past super's feet now that he's gone? Was that her plan all along if her finaglings were brought to light? How many people are caught up in her web? Did the district stop investigating at the first discovery of misappropriation? Will the public ever know the whole story? Will those loyal to her resign from the district? Is it loyalty or intimidation? Are there teachers on staff who might be in trouble? Will the district ever recoup any of the losses? Will the TEA go easy on SISD due to the cleanup effort? Eye could go on...and on...and on. Ask your own questions, do your own research.

As with other districts in the past, Eye predict this will not drag out to long. She will be offered resignation or termination. The board will keep their mouths shut. The public will never know the full story. The super will quietly replace her or do away with the position. If teachers resign due to this issue, he will be indirectly achieving one of his goals which is to reduce staff. Hopefully the teachers that do resign, will be those that don't have the honest credentials to be teaching our children anyway. She will continue to try and exert influence in the community. As arrogant as she is, she may run for school board at some time in the future. Sealy will talk about it in hushed tones and as time passes, it will be tucked away in the memory. Hopefully, as iron is tested in fire, the district will be stronger and better in the near future.