Comments on: Expert Says Katy ISD Ignored Cheaper Alternative To Artificial Turf http://instantnewskaty.com/2009/05/05/4736 Constantly Updated Neighborhood News for Katy, TX and Surrounding Areas Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:14:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Carol http://instantnewskaty.com/2009/05/05/4736/comment-page-1#comment-55 Carol Tue, 05 May 2009 20:29:16 +0000 http://instantnewskaty.com/?p=4736#comment-55 I openly and actively DESPISE Katy ISD for all the repulsive and offensive heavy handed and bone headed ways they handle the "business" of educating CHILDREN. This Superintendent is no better than the last one and has proven that his contract needs not be renewed. He's not the least bit vested in the long-term outlook of this District, but only the short line bullet on his resume as he continues on his own personal "screw up and move up" career ladder. How DARE he decide that we "need???" artificial turf at high schools and how DARE the School Board of Trustees go along with it? Stupid and spineless are the correct terms to use for this and these individuals!!! Nope, this is just money that could be put to use in a savings account for a new stadium, someday, IF we ever needed it. And that's what this stinks of, the new stadium desire. A "fair" committee was formed and then one member had the common sense to point out a few things in a letter and then no one heard about "that" committee anymore. Then what do you know but oh golly gee, the Pressbox down at Rhoades stadium isn't good enough anymore, so wham bam, thank you ma'am, "they" are going to rebuild/remodel it. And at what cost? And because why? And now, "suddenly" there's to be artificial turf at the high schools? This whole thing stinks to high heaven and the manure on this one is pretty deep. When a parent sues you, Alton because they were injured due to the artificial turf, how much is that going to cost this District? I openly and actively DESPISE Katy ISD for all the repulsive and offensive heavy handed and bone headed ways they handle the “business” of educating CHILDREN. This Superintendent is no better than the last one and has proven that his contract needs not be renewed. He’s not the least bit vested in the long-term outlook of this District, but only the short line bullet on his resume as he continues on his own personal “screw up and move up” career ladder. How DARE he decide that we “need???” artificial turf at high schools and how DARE the School Board of Trustees go along with it? Stupid and spineless are the correct terms to use for this and these individuals!!! Nope, this is just money that could be put to use in a savings account for a new stadium, someday, IF we ever needed it. And that’s what this stinks of, the new stadium desire. A “fair” committee was formed and then one member had the common sense to point out a few things in a letter and then no one heard about “that” committee anymore. Then what do you know but oh golly gee, the Pressbox down at Rhoades stadium isn’t good enough anymore, so wham bam, thank you ma’am, “they” are going to rebuild/remodel it. And at what cost? And because why? And now, “suddenly” there’s to be artificial turf at the high schools? This whole thing stinks to high heaven and the manure on this one is pretty deep. When a parent sues you, Alton because they were injured due to the artificial turf, how much is that going to cost this District?

]]> By: stacyedwardstomdio http://instantnewskaty.com/2009/05/05/4736/comment-page-1#comment-54 stacyedwardstomdio Tue, 05 May 2009 19:50:42 +0000 http://instantnewskaty.com/?p=4736#comment-54 Dear Katy Parents and Taxpayers, I agree with Ross, as I too believe the Board moved too fast on this one. As a mother of school age children I worry about their safety and frankly many of the issues raised about artificial turf concern me. As a taxpayer trying to make ends meet, I am also concerned about the expense. If the possibility exists for us to provide our children with a safe playing environment and be mindful of the tight budget realities we face, then I will join with Mr. Raymond and second the motion for a reconsideration of this item if elected to serve you this Saturday, May 9th. Stacy Edwards-Tomdio Dear Katy Parents and Taxpayers, I agree with Ross, as I too believe the Board moved too fast on this one. As a mother of school age children I worry about their safety and frankly many of the issues raised about artificial turf concern me. As a taxpayer trying to make ends meet, I am also concerned about the expense. If the possibility exists for us to provide our children with a safe playing environment and be mindful of the tight budget realities we face, then I will join with Mr. Raymond and second the motion for a reconsideration of this item if elected to serve you this Saturday, May 9th. Stacy Edwards-Tomdio

]]> By: Mary McGarr http://instantnewskaty.com/2009/05/05/4736/comment-page-1#comment-53 Mary McGarr Tue, 05 May 2009 19:20:21 +0000 http://instantnewskaty.com/?p=4736#comment-53 The most interesting aspect of this post today is that KISD board member Chris Crockett tells us that the "board procedures" dictate that six of the seven board members who were individually elected to represent their constituency are unable to "speak about matters of board business"!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How mindless is that? How asinine of all of you to have agreed to such a "procedure"! You are precisely what is wrong with our country right now: you have no spine. It's also the best reason I can think of to get rid of all of you by electing people who are not incumbents or handpicked replacements. We can always hope that new people will be better suited to serve the students. Let me remind all of you that even the United States Supreme Court allows for a dissenting opinion regarding each and every decision that they make, and often the dissenters get more attention and support. Can any of you even imagine our Representatives and Senators not having anything to say about how they voted or what their thoughts are on pertinent issues? The public has an inherent right to know what each of you thinks about any and all "matters of board business." The fact that you won't tell us, tells me that all of you are simply doing what the superintendent tells you to do. That's just sad. Mary McGarr The most interesting aspect of this post today is that KISD board member Chris Crockett tells us that the “board procedures” dictate that six of the seven board members who were individually elected to represent their constituency are unable to “speak about matters of board business”!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How mindless is that? How asinine of all of you to have agreed to such a “procedure”!

You are precisely what is wrong with our country right now: you have no spine.

It’s also the best reason I can think of to get rid of all of you by electing people who are not incumbents or handpicked replacements. We can always hope that new people will be better suited to serve the students.

Let me remind all of you that even the United States Supreme Court allows for a dissenting opinion regarding each and every decision that they make, and often the dissenters get more attention and support. Can any of you even imagine our Representatives and Senators not having anything to say about how they voted or what their thoughts are on pertinent issues?

The public has an inherent right to know what each of you thinks about any and all “matters of board business.” The fact that you won’t tell us, tells me that all of you are simply doing what the superintendent tells you to do.

That’s just sad.

Mary McGarr

]]> By: Ross Raymond http://instantnewskaty.com/2009/05/05/4736/comment-page-1#comment-52 Ross Raymond Tue, 05 May 2009 18:41:13 +0000 http://instantnewskaty.com/?p=4736#comment-52 I have been in touch with Mr. Chaplinsky, and his services certainly seem viable and something we should look at long and hard before moving forward with artificial turf. I will go on record that if elected, I will formally ask the Board to reconsider this action and slow down the process giving us time to look at this and any other reasonable alternative before we spend $5 million taxpayer dollars on something even the professionals tell us is an uncertain investment. The only other candidate in this election to make the same pledge is Stacy Edwards-Tomdio who I am sure will join me by providing a "second to my motion." I renew my earlier call that KISD parents contact the school board and ask them to reconsider their previous action. With Respect, Ross Raymond Candidate Katy ISD School Board www.katyvote.com I have been in touch with Mr. Chaplinsky, and his services certainly seem viable and something we should look at long and hard before moving forward with artificial turf.

I will go on record that if elected, I will formally ask the Board to reconsider this action and slow down the process giving us time to look at this and any other reasonable alternative before we spend $5 million taxpayer dollars on something even the professionals tell us is an uncertain investment.

The only other candidate in this election to make the same pledge is Stacy Edwards-Tomdio who I am sure will join me by providing a “second to my motion.”

I renew my earlier call that KISD parents contact the school board and ask them to reconsider their previous action.

With Respect,
Ross Raymond
Candidate Katy ISD School Board
http://www.katyvote.com

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