PUSD School Board April 5, 2016

I can write until my fingers cramp and truly not capture the realities of the dysfunction of the Board of Education for the Poway Unified School District. I don't want give the picture or belief the entire board is the cause of this dysfunction. The easiest way for people to make this judgement is to attend or watch video of the School Board in action. The PUSD videos all board meeting and places them on their web site for the community to view. (Click HERE for link)

I have viewed the video from the April 5, 2016, board meeting several times. I took the time to break out segments of the meeting to highlight some of the dysfunction, unprofessional and at times hostile words among boards members. Like public comments, it appears civility and professional decorum is no longer the norm, but more of the anomaly. 

At the board meeting on the 5th, the actions of board members that caught my attention started around the 2:09 mark in the video. Starting with "First Read" item F212 Revisions to Board Policy 4.123 Sexual Harassment. The discussion regarding the changes being proposed had me scratching my head. Did I understand clearly Ms. Beatty's concerns? She didn't want mandatory reporting of Sexual Harassment if the law did not mandate it? That this would in some way create a liability to the district when reported? I'm confused. I watched this item a couple of times trying to understand her concerns and was left with not understanding what really she was trying to get at.

Then came the fun part of the meeting "New Items" on the board agenda. H702 and H703. These start at the 2:17:42 mark on the video. The first item H702 was brought forward by Ms. Beatty and Mr. Sellers. The item was brought forward to discuss the use of legal firms. No explanation is necessary. Watch the exchanges and words spoken. I will point out that in my life time of living in the City of San Diego and reading the San Diego Union Tribune, I take exception to anyone who uses an article in this daily periodical, as fact or reason for any action.

Then comes item H703, starting at the 2:24:10 mark of the video. This item was again brought forward as a new item by Ms. Beatty and Mr. Sellers. The item was a new job description and position "Deputy Superintendent of Administrative Services". Ms. Beatty starts her presentation at 2:25:10 of the video. I condensed several snips of the dialogue that took place for this item. First is Ms. Beatty.

  After some discussion Mr. Patapow.

Mr. Sellers

Mr. Zane

More Sellers with O'Connor-Ratcliff

Ms. Beatty and Mr. Patapow

Mr. Pujar (Student Representative)

Mr. Sellers

There is more discussion and we come back to Sellers.

Nearing the end with Mr. Pujar, Sellers and Mr. Zane.

I know, you thought it was ending. 

The last words, kinda, sorta......

There was more to this discussion and I would strongly urge you to view the almost 50 minutes of back and forth among board members.

The discussion ended and the meeting came to a close. The real fire works took place after the cameras were turned off. Mr. Sellers verbally attacked a member of the staff. His words and actions a reflection of his inability to act in a professional manner. The lack of civility, total arrogance and condescending manner with which he comports himself is completely and totally unacceptable. His is a symptom of a degradation of character that permeates the board room. 

Ms. O'Connor-Ratcliff, Mr. Zane and Mr. Patapow each attempts to act with civility and respect in the face of those who chose to attack with each exchange. Staff has grown weary of the badgering and constant condescending attacks of their abilities and character. It has to change. We have to change it.

Must See Public Comments from the PUSD Board Meeting April 5, 2016

It has been a while since I last posted. Sometimes work gets in the way of other activities and interests. I have also been working with others in an attempt to have a positive impact on the lives of students and education. But, I find it necessary to again devote the time to contribute to this BLOG and highlight some behavior that is not positive nor contributing in a positive manner to the education experience of children in the Poway Unified School District.

On Tuesday, April 5, 2016, the monthly meeting of the Board of Education was held. The meeting was a perfect display of what is wrong with the Board of Education and some members of the public. Three members of the public, who spoke during Item C of the agenda, showed again their true character. First on display was Keith Wilson. Wilson was called (1:12:58 on the video) and as he does, focused his diatribe of hate and filth toward the superintendent.

(Video clip of his comments)

This individual lacks good moral character. The hatred and repulsive comments spewing from Wilson's mouth highlight the assemblage of poor moral character he exhibits on a regular basis in both word and action.  

Wilson was followed by his son-in-law, Christopher Garnier. Garnier was called to the microphone at 1:16:14 on the video. Watch as Garnier sits and stares at the members of the board. Then listen carefully to his words. 

(Video clip of his comments)

Christopher Garnier, like his father-in-law, lacks good moral character. Garnier will use words to shock and scare others, as he does in his diatribe, far removed from anything to do with moving the educational experience of children in a positive direction. When challenged for his use of offensive words, he will site his right to free speech. The repulsive comments and hatred he exhibits are clear examples of the content of his character, having nothing to do with the color of his skin.

Christopher Garnier was followed by his wife, Kim Garnier, daughter of Keith Wilson. Kim Garnier was called to the microphone at 1:20:43 on the video. 

(Video clip of her comments)

Kim Garnier makes some very bold statements and allegations. What I find interesting is her lack of supporting documents. Let's say what Kim Garnier said in the above clip is accurate. Let's say the quote attributed to a captain with the San Diego Police Department was provided accurately. Don't you believe Kim Garnier would have had copies of these e-mails to shove in the faces of the board members? She was reading from notes on a piece of paper. She was not reading from documents retrieved from a PRA. Bottom line, Kim Garnier is not relevant nor believable. Like her father and like her husband, a lack of character shows through her every word and action. Victims who yell the loudest, the most often and when questioned are seldom victims of another, but victims of their own making.

I saw in the Pomerado News that Wilson and his group had "called off" the re-call effort to re-call Mr. Patapow. In the article, Wilson boasts his group secured 8,000 signatures. Excuse me for what I am about to write; BULLSHIT!!!!!!! Wilson et al may have obtained 800 signatures, at most. His assertion they obtained 8,000 signatures if patently false and not reflective of reality. To add to their deception, Wilson and his "coalition" formed to seek candidates for this years school board election, announced in the same press release, used content from the web site Coalition for Effective School Board Leadership . 

Lastly, to highlight the lack of moral character of Keith Wilson; I received an e-mail Keith Wilson sent to a staff member of PUSD on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at 11:10 AM.

The words and actions of Keith Wilson, Christopher and Kim Garnier, highlight again a family that lacks of moral character on a grand scale. The sad reality is the affect this is having on the three young children in this home. Hate cannot be turned off at the door as one enters his/her home. Playing the victim is quickly learned through the eyes and ears of a young and impressionable child. The repeated sexual references, in every diatribe delivered by Keith Wilson, no doubt played over and rehearsed for all to hear, fall onto the ears of the young and not so innocent ears of the impressionable child. It is truly sad to witness such hatred. 

Collusion Beatty & Sellers Style

The acts of two individuals, acting in secret cooperation, can have a profound affect on the actions of others. The plotting and collaboration of two scheming individuals who develop a secret understanding is collusion. Like the actions of the B-S Duo, Beatty and Sellers. Follow along if you will.....

If you missed the PUSD Board of Education meeting February 9, 2016, you missed a raw performance by the B-S Duo. It all started at 1:56:30 into the meeting with Item D-601, Ratification of the Associate Superintendent Contracts. Since late last year, the B-S Duo have stalled approval of the Associate Superintendent's contracts. They purposefully (they will deny this) avoided attending a meeting called to finalize these contracts in January. Then last night, they worked together to stall approval again.

If you missed the meeting, you missed the first "Road Block" thrown up by the B-S Duo. I commented at the end of my last post, to watch for the B-S Duo to start throwing road blocks up in an attempt to stall or impede actions Ms. O'Connor-Ratcliff or others bring before the board. I had no idea it would happen so quickly.

You really have to view the video to understand the actions of Beatty and Sellers. I could give a blow by blow and articulate what is going on, but you really need to experience it to appreciate it. Start viewing the video at 1:56:30. The agenda item is called by President O'Connor-Ratcliff. At 1:57:03, Sellers grabs his microphone and said, "I would like to move we send these contracts back to counsel for further revision." You REALLY need to watch the video to see what happens next. Sellers completes his motion and looks to Beatty, then leans in as if to say "wake up, your turn". You can see by her reaction, she didn't think Sellers would be finished so quickly. Beatty clearly flinches, grabs her microphone and quickly seconds the motion.

Before I get into what transpired next and Sellers' "explanation", I want to comment on the appropriateness and timing of Beatty and Seller' words and actions. The Associate Superintendent's Contracts have been a subject of conversation for many months. Sellers has openly refused to discuss or participate in these discussions because of his disdain for Dr. Collins. Sellers has been an impediment to resolution of these contracts. The "concerns" voiced by Sellers during his "explanation" were nothing more than a smoke screen to further impede the ratification of these contracts. ALL of the issues raised should have been brought forward and discussed PRIOR to the ratification meeting. The board members (Sellers and Beatty) had the documents in hand with sufficient time to voice concerns, allow for necessary changes to be made and allow for the vote to be taken to ratify these contracts. Beatty and Sellers chose a different path, one that in my opinion was plotted by two scheming individuals, in secret, with the goal of stalling ratification and trying to upstage Ms. O'Connor-Ratcliff and make the others on the Board look bad.

The end game, for which they actually lost, was to have the board ratify the contracts, after Beatty and Sellers gave the appearance the contracts were flawed and in some way illegal. The contacts were not ratified. They will be reviewed again and discussed and again presented for ratification.

Some will say the B-S Duo are watching out for voters/taxpayers with their close scrutiny of these contracts. Reality is, their actions are nothing short of reckless and disruptive. The resulting actions have taken their toll on administrators and others. Associate Superintendent Tracy Hogarth announced her retirement and it has also been said Associate Superintendent of Business Support Services, Malliga Tholandi announced her retirement the day after the board meeting.Both will be leaving on June 30, 2016. Also leaving is Wendy Anderson, the Executive Assistant to the Board, who has accepted a position in San Diego Unified as the Superintendents secretary, leaving March 1, 2016.

That is not the end of what is to come, as a result of the actions of these two. There are a number of Director's who are retirement eligible and contemplating their futures. There are also six (6), count them, SIX open superintendents positions open in San Diego County and the likely retirement of Dr. Collins in the near future. All of this together, does not bode well for Poway Unified.

The continued actions of the B-S Duo show a total and utter lack of respect for the employees of the district. Their actions speak volumes, to every level of employee, when the Board cannot ratify the contract of the three Associate Superintendents. People concerned with these actions need to get involved. Express your concern by contacting Beatty and Sellers and letting them know your concerns. Hold them accountable. Tell them you are watching and aware. Tell them their actions are not acceptable. The B-S Duo both believe they have a mandate to do whatever they chose to do.

It is time they hear from the silent, concerned and involved parent, voter, taxpayer. Call, text, e-mail and write them with your concerns. Below is their contact information.

Kimberley Beatty

kbeatty@powayusd.com

Charles Sellers

cseller@powayusd.com 

Beatty and Sellers Dirty Politics

Just when you think you have seen and heard it all, along comes Kimberly Beatty and Charles Sellers. The duo, now being referred to as the "B-S Duo" in some circles, have stooped to another low, in their quest to "Have it their way". Some of you may have caught the January 29, 2016, Union Tribune article by Pat Maio, "Poway's school president takes tough job". In the article, Beatty is quoted as saying Michelle O'Connor-Ratcliff is betraying the Democratic cause by siding with Mr. Patapow and Mr. Zane on issues. Beatty said, "We are all scratching our heads on that one. That's the million dollar question. It feels like a betrayal to the Democratic cause". 

Today, I learned it did not stop with the comments in the article. I learned, through some of my political contacts (I do have friends in both parties, some would say "low places"), Beatty and Sellers made a complaint, in an attempt to discredit Ms. O'Connor-Ratcliff, with the Democratic North Area Caucus. Beatty and Sellers alleged Ms. O'Connor-Ratcliff was going against the Democratic Party's principles.

Beatty and Sellers were able to set in motion a "Vote of No Confidence" meeting that was held Saturday, February 6th. Ms. O'Connor-Ratcliff was given three days notice of this meeting. At the meeting, Sellers presented to the caucus that he had a list of twenty-three (23) instances where Michelle didn't live up to Democratic values. Oops, he forgot the list and could not provide further details. Beatty provided testimony that Ms. O'Connor-Ratcliff cut off a parent during a board meeting who wanted to speak and that she (Beatty) had to hold the sobbing mother in her arms. (Baloney)

I have not talked to Ms. O'Connor-Ratcliff about this meeting, so do not have any insight into her thoughts. I can only imagine the frustrations and anger for having to go through something like this, as well as it being generated by a fellow board member. The meeting and information presented, is all public record information, so anyone who wishes to explore deeper into this, may want to contact a member of the North Area Democratic Caucus.

Delaine Eastin wrote a letter in support of Ms. O'Connor-Ratcliff; (Click letter to view)

Darshana Patel wrote a letter in support of Ms. O'Connor-Racliff: (Click letter to view)

Candy Smiley wrote a letter in support of Ms. O'Connor-Ratcliff; (Click letter to view)

Ms. O'Connor-Ratcliff handled herself with poise. She articulated clearly her support for the values and ethos of the Democratic Party. She provided concrete examples of her support and allegiance to the progressive values of a Democrat. Her voting record as a Board member speaks for itself. Ms. O'Connor-Ratcliff called this attempt by Beatty and Sellers for what it is; a mean spirited attempt to discredit her for not voting in lockstep with them. (Click letter below to view)

The long and the short of it, the "B-S Duo" were not successful in their attempts to discredit Ms. O'Connor-Ratcliff.

This gives one cause to wonder about the germination of the article penned by Maio. How did a story of this nature come about? It is after all an election year and politics seem to be the focus of the news. I call BS on the B-S Duo's attempt to discredit Ms. O'Connor-Ratcliff.

Dirty Politics is used most often by people who lack ethics and morals. Fortunately, the Democratic North Caucus saw this attempt for what it was and refused to play. This is yet another example to what lengths the B-S Duo will go to in an attempt to "get their way". Watch the B-S Duo throw road block after road block up in an attempt to stall and impede any action Ms. O'Connor-Ratcliff proposes.  

Support Andy Patapow

Just Say NO to the re-call

Rev. Al Sharpton - Rev. Shane Harris - Christopher Garnier

What do the three names in the title of this post have in common? Many know who the Reverend Al Sharpton is. Many of you know who Christopher Garnier is. But, how many of you know who the Reverend Shane Harris is?

The School Board meeting last night was again held before a packed house. There were rumors the Garnier's invited Carmen Miranda-Griffith, past president of CSEA in Escondido Union School District to speak on their behalf. The Garnier's appeared at Escondido's School Board meeting the week before, creating quite a stir, challenging the Board on everything from Brown Act violation accusations, threats of a law suit, to racism. The Escondido Grapevine carried an article about the meeting "Escondido Union School District gets Curiouser and Curiouser" . 

Miranda-Griffith was called to speak by Mr. Patapow and it was clear she did not have a true grasp of what it was she was trying to say (Her words can be heard at 1:37). The three points she was trying to make centered around the District's relationship with Dan Shinoff, a pay raise for Dr. Collins and the Restraining Order handed down by the courts for Christopher Garnier. It appeared she had been sold a bill of goods by the Garnier's and truly did not understand what she was talking about.

Darlene Willis spoke before the Board, bringing to light harassment she has received for her speaking before the Board at the December meeting. Dr. Willis talked about threats received from someone in the audience (Kim Garnier) and her need to seek a restraining order. Dr. Willis also thanked the Board and District for what they were doing for February's Black History Month as well as the recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Day.

Then came Shane Harris. I should say, The Reverend Shane Harris. (To listen to his words, start at 1:49) . I transcribed what Harris had to say. 

"I am here today, I come in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I come as San Diego President of the National Action Network. I head up the chapter and work in conjunction with the Reverend Al Sharpton. I will say this, I don't know you and by no means am I going to judge you as a Board. But, I'm here to speak on behalf of the untold heroes of Poway. I'm here to speak on behalf of those who are under-served and under represented in North County and I'm here to really deal with the fact that this law firm that you have had, the Shinoff Law Firm, Dan Shinoff, dealing with this law firm and dealings you have had, I've heard for some time about North County in general dealing with this law firm and legal council that it provides and I'm very concerned about people in this position where they are just speaking from a passionate place of challenges that are happening in their community and in their schools but feeling like if they speak up or say something too much that they will be restrained from that point on from really being able to speak from the passionate place of challenges that are happening in their community. I'll this, there's a young man names Chris Garnier that we are joining an alliance with and we are going to fight for Chris. We are going to ensure justice for Chris and with me, being the co-publisher of a news paper here in San Diego, The San Diego Monitor News Paper and my relationship with the media. I want to tell a good story about Poway School District. I want to tell a story where we are able to meet and have a conversation Ms. President to ensure that justice and clarity and communication are happening between particularly the black and Hispanic communities of Poway. So I would like for his, this restraining order and this constant issue of restraining orders against people for speaking. That they have their opportunity to voice their opinions clearly and I want to ensure that you know we are watching. I have made a call to the Reverend Al Sharpton. I want to make the right decision here and I want you to make the right decision here, we can make this the easy way or the hard way, but I want to ensure that we get this done for the people. The people must have a voice and so since Chris is restrained" 

 (Microphone shut off, 3 minute time limit up)

At this point, Harris resumed his seat in the audience and made an attempt to continue his presentation, which was denied by the Board President. A brief exchange took place with Miranda-Griffith getting into the debate. Shortly after this, Harris and Miranda-Griffith left the Board Room. In the lobby, Kim Garnier thanks Harris and Miranda-Griffith for their presentations. As Harris and Miranda-Griffiths head for the exit, Dr. Willis and Marsha Dodson offered another side to the story. The discussion moved outside and continued for about twenty minutes. I stood by and listened to the exchanges and came away from this experience shaking my head in disbelief. It was abundantly clear, Harris and Miranda-Griffiths are under the impression the Garnier's are victims. Miranda-Griffiths mantra was centered on Dan Shinoff. Everything she said was tied to Dan Shinoff. Harris believed the Garnier's were facing restraining orders from the Board and driven by Dan Shinoff. Harris was clearly blinded by his ambition and the lies given him by the Garnier's about their plight. Dr. Willis and Ms. Dodson and others were polite and informative. Harris was obviously uncomfortable with what Willis and Dodson were saying. But, he held strong in his commitment to the Garnier's  

A brief look at Harris' background shows a young man who grew up too fast and struggled in his youth. His father died when he was very young, his mother unfit to care for him due to drug use, he bounced through the foster care system and spent some time on the streets. He bounced around the juvenile justice system and as a teenager went to church for the first time. The church became a focal point for him and his life took a different turn. Harris formed "The Shane Harris Ministries Inc."  Harris describes himself as a Visionary, Civil Rights Leader, TV Commentator, Ordained Minister/Preacher, Radio Show Host and Activist. Harris is the President of the National Action Network, San Diego Branch. (NAN - San Diego) NAN was founded by Al Sharpton. 

This young man, well intention-ed as he is, has been fed a series of half truths, lies and exaggerations by the Garnier's. The brief education Harris received from Dr. Willis, Marsha Dodson and others should give him cause to step back, ask questions and rethink the fight he is threatening. I have doubts this young man is capable of doing this, but time will tell. 

The Reverend Al Sharpton is being used as a tool (did I just say that?) to threaten the Board and District. Harris implies his position as "co-publisher" of a newspaper, president of NAN and "relationship with the media" as well as his connection to Al Sharpton,  should scare the Board and District into meeting his demands or those of the Garnier's. Subtle, veiled, implied threats.... yet again. 

If you did not attend the meeting, I strongly urge everyone to listen to the meeting or watch the video when it is available. Beatty and Sellers were in rare form. Listen to Sellers "Board Member Report" which was not a report as defined in Board Policy. Beatty also goes beyond the scope of a "Board Member Report". Then the vote on D-201, Sellers voting "no"; D-202, Managers Contract; Sellers and Beatty trying to "Table" the action and then both voting "no" when their attempt to table failed. 

This afternoon, I was again spammed with a pathetic e-mail from Keith Wilson. (See Below)

-----Original Message-----

From: Kjwilson8806@aol.com [mailto:Kjwilson8806@aol.com]

Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 1:26 PM

To: csellers@powayusd.com; kbeatty@powayusd.com; moconnorratcliff@powayusd.com; jcollins@powayusd.com;editor@pomeradonews.com

Cc: drwillis63@gmail.com; ashly.mcglone@voiceofsandiego.org; dick@dicklyles.com; jasonkd1997@gmail.com;jchandler@fox5sandiego.com; pat.maio@sduniontribune.com; recallpatapow@aol.com; sdreyer@pomeradonews.com;tjzane@powayusd.com; hawk5@aol.com; yellowings@aol.com; wshinoff@stutzartiano.com; tom.moore@att.net;news@fox5sandiego.com; dougporter506@gmail.com; mrobertson@powayusd.com; nwalton@powayusd.com; steve@sarviel.com; Steve L. McMillan; thogarth@powayusd.com

Subject: College Bound Increased Funding Linked to Prostitution

Dear PUSD School Board Trustees,

I would appreciate an explanation as to how College Bound's funding increased from $20,000 to $75,000 without  Board approval.  Is there any District oversight on how College Bound spends our funds?  Does the District check to see if funds are being used for personal use?  I saw an invoice College Bound submitted for food that I believe was over $1800.00 that apparently surprised the District and Mel Robertson reluctantly approved the reimbursement.

I read several emails where Darlene Willis pressured John Collins to increase CB's funding.  Can Collins increase the funding on his own without the board being involved??

This is my take on the December 2015 Board Meeting:

Darlene Willis prostituted herself by throwing Chris Garnier under the bus for increased PUSD funding and even with that,  her praise of Collins was  "he's not perfect".  Steve McMillan is encouraging Darlene Willis to go after the Garniers which sort of makes him a Pimp and Collins is giving Darlene money so he is the John.

It all makes sense.

Keith Wilson

Wilson cannot help himself and again uses sexual innuendo in an attempt to make a point. What makes this e-mail so pathetic is the part of my involvement with Darlene Willis, going after the Garnier's. It was the Garnier's who went after Dr. Willis, with a vengeance, after Dr. Willis spoke at the December Board Meeting, in support of Dr. Collins and voicing disapproval of the way the Garnier's were handling their grievances with the Board and Dr. Collins. The actions of the Garnier's after her comments at the Board meeting, gave Dr. Willis cause to become fearful of herself and her family and on her own, sought a restraining order to protect herself and her family. I did not talk to Dr. Willis before her comments at the December meeting, nor did I have any discussion with her related to the harassment at the hands of the Garnier's. I can relate to Dr. Willis, because I have experienced the same harassment at the hands of the Garnier's and Wilson. I accept the fact I will receive unwanted spam e-mails as a result of this BLOG. I do not accept the repeated telephone calls, voice mails and e-mails to my office, nor text messages, voice mails and e-mails on Christmas Day, as being part of what is to be expected for my posts. The threats are veiled, subtle and implied and always present in every text, e-mail or voice mail. I though will continue to suffer the fools of Christopher and Kim Garnier, Keith Wilson and Tom Moore.

There is NOTHING about this that makes any sense.

Christopher Garnier vs Escondido School District

When you think this guy couldn't show any more of his character, or lack there of, he shows up at the School Board Meeting in Escondido. Keep in mind Garnier does not live in the district. Before you read any more, check out the link provided below, of the video taken presumably by his wife Kim.

Escondido School Board Meeting Video

The antics of this individual and his wife are so far off the charts I can't begin to put to words how pathetic he is. He continues to create conflict and issues and interject himself into conflict and issues of others. I have been following the issues in Oregon with the idiots up there and every time I watch a segment about this, I expect to see Christopher and Kim Garnier or Keith Wilson as part of the coverage. 

Tuesday, there will be yet another court hearing, involving a request for a Restraining Order, the focus of the order being Kim Garnier. I will follow up with more information when it becomes available. I do know the person seeking the order has been a long time, involved parent, volunteer in the PUSD, who recently spoke at a PUSD Board meeting, in support of Mr. Patapow and Dr. Collins.

The web sites launched in support of Mr. Patapow have received extremely positive comments from 99.9% of those offering comments. The ONE negative comment came from Christopher Garnier who also found the sites. That's a good thing. This means people are paying attention and are starting to see who and what the Garniers and Wilsons are all about. 

Tom Moore apparently continues to pepper the district with public information requests and sending complaints to the District Attorney for his perceived criminal wrong doing by various individuals. This explains the constant rants and boasts of the Garnier's that there are imminent indictments coming for PUSD employees, past and present. The saga continues.

Information for next Tuesdays PUSD Board meeting is that Carmen Miranda-Griffith, the past president of CSEA in Escondido, will be in attendance and speaking. Watch for Christopher and Kim Garnier to offer their usual obligatory standing-o, to whatever it is Carmen provides.

Time for a cigar, single malt and some football.... Have a wonderful day.... remember to share the info for the two below Web Sites;

SUPPORT MR. ANDY PATAPOW #1

SUPPORT MR. ANDY PATAPOW #2

Say NO to the Recall of Patapow

The effort to recall Mr. Patapow is a total and complete waste of taxpayer money, time and energy that could and should all be used to further the educational experience for the children of the Poway Unified School District. A small group of disgruntled individuals, angry about the past, who want to further their personal vendetta and agenda at the expense of all student learning, is behind the recall effort. Do not be fooled by their baseless accusations. Mr. Patapow is a man of honor, integrity, compassion and care. His focus has always been students first. Each and every decision made by Mr. Patapow, during his 50+ years in education, was made with the thought of what is best for kids and education.

Please, pass the word and just say "NO" to those seeking signatures for the recall. Taxpayers and even more so, STUDENTS deserve better. The $500,000 it could cost for a special election should be spent on kids and education. The time and energy taken away from the focus of educating children cannot be made up. Do not allow this small group of misguided individuals the power to take away from the educational opportunities for all students in the Poway Unified School District.

There are two new web sites related to the recall of Mr. Patapow. Please share them with friends.

http://www.recallpatapow.org

http://www.recallpatapow.net

Thank you for putting kids and education FIRST!!!!