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He have said? Maybe it's has said, excellent grammer there "guy". By the way, I'm sorry, you must be in your 60's because you're a crabby character.

Tear them up Pill, we all know that you're going to be an outstanding Coach one day, man! Don't let anyone tear you down and tell you that you can't do it, everyone in the district knows about your basketball prowess, hell one day you might sitting next to Dicky V, winning the National Championship Babay! As for Soulja, let a kid put his 2 cents in without you badgering him, he's 18, you're 50...? That might just me being polite, possibly older, but anyways that has nothing to do with this matter. Nederland got a few, maybe not enough, Ozen always gets their starting 5, along with Central. All-District is about the best INDIVIDUAL players, not the best team, sure you may have a kid that scores 10 points a night for Ned, and contribute largely to the game, but overall probably not the calibur athlete and player that an Ozen or Central kid has. That's why it's all-district it's the one time a year where it's about the individual and not the team, unless you're a certain big man for Nederland, then it's always just about him. That's a wrap folks.

This is a good idea but in all reality, how many people will actually follow through with the emails? Let's hope there will be alot. Otherwise, it will be a victory for the other side. As a former employee of BISD, NHS admin has a 'cake walk' . I guarantee you one thing the parents and superintendent would not stand for the lack of respect shown towards the students. Perhaps if he (top dog) would approach the offended parties and give an explaination of his actions then maybe this would not have been blown so way out of proportion. This thread is full of students, parents, fans, and outsiders that are all shaking their heads in disbelief. Instead, the students are getting the ole "I don't need to explain anything to you" response. That, my friends, is a total lack of respect. How many of us if we were in the same situation had been approached and told, "Look, I need your help. The reason I'm doing this is because....." would have responded in a respectful manner and agreed to not bring the dry erase board? I think there would be the vast majority of us agreeing to not bring it. Respect is earned, not demanded. These kids are still human beings and they deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. This is why all the grown ups are in an uproar. Just some words of advice to the administration......this world is small and everybody knows somebody in another town and word gets around. This will NOT look good on a resume or an application for a superintendent's position. Now whether the intentions are in good faith or not, it is still a huge public relations nightmare. As stated earlier, how about the admins go to a larger school district and they will really appreciate the kids and their so called "discipline problems". Been there. Done that. Finally, how many principals would love to have a student body that is fighting to show school spirit. Listen!! Did you hear that?! The wind is whispering.....bond issue, bond issue, bond issue.....

I wonder if the kids had their dry erase board taken up then, too?

After reading all these posts, one thing comes to mind. They won't let the kids support the team then why should the parents support the bond election? It seems that the administration has forgotten that NHS is not THEIR school. Seen it too many times in other districts. I think from all that is being said that this situation is just the 'tip of the iceberg'. I think this one dry erase board issue has finally forced parents and students alike to FINALLY stand up and say something. I talked to a Board member who said the "top dog" at the HS told him the reason was that the sign might incite a riot. At a rival game, as was told to the board member, the opposing team had a dry erase board, too. The "top dog" said the opposing coach asked that both sides remove the dry erase boards. Well, children, I talked to the coach in question and he informed me that, "I have no idea what you are talking about." Uh oh. Did a "top dog' tell an un-truth to a Board member? This dry erase board issue has finally unveiled the real reason for the banning.....a hidden agenda. Same as the dress code. What is school approved and where can the approved apparel be purchased? Someone made a ton o' money off that new rule, and, no, I bet it wasn't the school district and I bet that the business that profited pays taxes in another school district. Enough is enough!!!

They're nt calling them out they're just harassing them. Nothing offensive just screaming at them, that's the whole idea of home-court advantage. I have personally heard anything offensive just them screaming the kid's name. I DON'T SEE A PROBLEM WITH THAT!! It's basketball it's ok to get in the opponents head. Have you actually personally seen them use the board?!?! Cuz if not then you have no business in this conversation.

Because it's kids showing support for their TEAM. Would you say the Hawk Hecklers is ridiculous?

That has to be the most ignorant thing I've ever heard. Just because you can't think of it doesn't make it ridiculous. Think before you post. Brain surgeon >

As a parent, I support our kids! What are they supposed to do at basketball games? Drink tea? I agree with the student's assessment of Nederland's administrative staff. I was visiting and saw an administrator yell at a kid for wearing his pants too low when a young lady was wearing a very low cut shirt walked by. Not a word was said to her but the young man was berated publically. I really thought this man showed little respect for the student and I thanked God that my kids go elsewhere. The TAKS scores aren't that great so what is the admin thinking, "Our grades may be low but hey! We got discipline!" I really think this man needs a hobby. Remember, IF you decide to bring the dry erase board and there are consequences, be prepared for them because as I have found out, adults will only believe adults. However, as an adult who has seen his glory days fly by, I say to you, "You go, Bubba!!" Support your team and make many good memories! No regrets!!!

Agreed. Indians playing too tough to beat. Weathersby doing good on the boards and they will be better when Berwick gets healthy.

I was wondering why the economy is so bad, the number of unemployed people has risen, and the governmental bailouts happened. Now I know! It's the media! Better blame the media too when you read the scores from Friday night. I'm not a media sympathizer but be realistic here. The Board is willingly and knowingly breaking the law and how did you find out about it? The media. Who is holding PNGISD accountable for breaking these laws? The media. Who is making sure that YOUR freedom to know what is going on is not being violated? So, in essence, the media are looking out for your liberties more than you are. Just a thought here....paper and ink are cheap. The way the PNGISD handled this situation is a lose/lose situation. All I can say is after the smoke clears, the Board better get used to even more scrutiny from the media outlets. This will not be pretty. I have talked to many PNG residents and I assure you that they are not happy at all about the deliberate refusal to adhere to the law. The parents I know say, and I quote, "What example do they think they are setting? They are acting the same way that the adminstrators discipline the students for." Now THAT'S irony. I guess government classes are cancelled for the remainder of the school year. They have 10 days!!! They have broken no laws. Uhhh, yes. They HAVE broken the law. If they haven't broken the law then why go to the Attorney General to explain WHY they haven't released the list? A law has been broken. The Board knows they are in the wrong that's why they are forced to turn over the list. It's really simple...follow the rules that govern our nation or face the consequences. Which in this case will probably be a hefty fine. There was a precedent set by a Texas school regarding disclosure under the FOI, I'm not sure but I am positive it was way more than the Board is willing to pay the new AD. I hope the money used to pay the fine will not come out of the bond issue money. That will start a whole new discussion thread.

I was wondering why the economy is so bad, the number of unemployed people has risen, and the governmental bailouts happened. Now I know! It's the media! Better blame the media too when you read the scores from Friday night. I'm not a media sympathizer but be realistic here. The Board is willingly and knowingly breaking the law and how did you find out about it? The media. Who is holding PNGISD accountable for breaking these laws? The media. Who is making sure that YOUR freedom to know what is going on is not being violated? So, in essence, the media are looking out for your liberties more than you are. Just a thought here....paper and ink are cheap. The way the PNGISD handled this situation is a lose/lose situation. All I can say is after the smoke clears, the Board better get used to even more scrutiny from the media outlets. This will not be pretty. I have talked to many PNG residents and I assure you that they are not happy at all about the deliberate refusal to adhere to the law. The parents I know say, and I quote, "What example do they think they are setting? They are acting the same way that the adminstrators discipline the students for." Now THAT'S irony. I guess government classes are cancelled for the remainder of the school year.

There is definitely a Nederland assistant that applied. We can't blame a man who wants to advance his career with an AD title. i've never said that a nederland coach hasn't applied, i was disputing the "nederland bulldogs" username point taken! I am in total agreement. This definitely has been an interesting thread. Thank God for intelligent people and mature debate. Now, when is the first home game?

There is definitely a Nederland assistant that applied. We can't blame a man who wants to advance his career with an AD title.

The law was written for the expressed purpose of "keeping what is behind closed doors, remains behind closed doors' out of government. There is a loop hole called "executive session" that must be followed as per Robert's Rules Of Parliamentary Procedure. The law was written and passed as a tag-along to the "Open Meetings Act". I'm positive financial gain was a motivating factor for the original author of the bill but it includes "any and all public information that is deemed of interest by the citizens". This is definitely 'of interest'.