I opposed the SAUSD Measure G bond because it made no sense to give more of our tax money to a school district that is so completely corrupt and mismanaged. And it made even less sense to increase our taxes during a time of economic malaise.
Sure enough, at the last SAUSD School Board meeting, the Trustees voted to reallocate some of the Measure G money to pay off reserves that were used for construction.
However, the money that was spent initially came from the El Toro settlement – which was supposed to be used for construction in the first place.
What this amounts to is a shell game, orchestrated by SAUSD Superintendent Jane Russo and the SAUSD board majority – Rob Richardson, Audrey Noji and Jose Hernandez.
I spoke last night to a friend who worked on the Measure G campaign. She feels betrayed. I just feel vindicated. This is why I opposed Measure G – I am in no way surprised by any of this.
We have a chance to oust Noji next year. However, typically we bungle these opportunities. Last year the teacher’s union actually endorsed Richardson and Hernandez. I wonder if they are now regretting that dumb move?
Hopefully we can get behind a good candidate to take out Noji and to get John Palacio reelected. Palacio and board member Roman Reyna voted against this misuse of Measure G money.
Thats why I voted No on Measure G!Bunch of fulls that voted yes!!!!!
HA HA HA !!!! BUNCH OF FOOOLS!!!! VOTE YES ON MEASURE G!!!!
The pull of SAEA (teachers union) campaigning to pass the measure continues to irk many. SAEA indiscrimenatly jumps into bed district admins and they cries foul when they don’t get their way. Thanks SAEA, for the tax increase.
I am an sausd teacher and I am really sick of the three members who voted yes. Saea constantly asks for volunteers for phone banks to get the various id*ots elected. After phone banking FOR Nativo Lopez, Saea still wonders why I won’t phone bank again!!!!
GET A CLUE!!!
Should you be surprised? Uh. NO.
#4 What is it that SAEA doesn’t understand about the appearance of conflict of interest?
One would think the educated SAEA teacher would be aware of these pitfalls. Nonetheless, they’ve engaged to play the game to benefit themselves while sacrificing the good for the students. And in the meantime, they’ve helped impose additional taxes on the homeowners living w/in SAUSD.
Funds came from Reserve Fund 40. Money went to pay for architect fees and the state DSA so the district could get in line to get its plans approved, thus qualifing for state bond funds before LAUSD could suck it dry. Let’s not forget about all the state bond money that the District qualified for (our tax dollars, BTW). Money repaid by Measure G funds for Measure G projects. Tell the whole story.
Anonymous,
It’s not that SAEA doesn’t understand, they don’t care. All unions want dues at any expense to perpetuate their existence. Believe me before the union was imposed upon us several years ago, I WAS NOT A MEMBER. However, that said, there are so many terrible school and district administrators (in sausd), that you just about have to be in a union to protect yourself. I have educated the students of Santa Ana for nearly a quarter of a century. If you are not a teacher then you are probably unaware of the many excellent teachers who devote hours daily beyond what is required and volunteer hundreds of hours beyond that. We do this because we care about our kids. You would have to work in sausd to “get it”. Maybe you do! Anyway, the union and district behavior is unconscionable in many, many respects and I can certainly understand the frustrations of home and business owners. An expose is starting to sound like a good idea. Maybe when I retire . . .