BISD board votes 5-2 to appeal TEA decision

[BLUEDOVE3]

My only problem with Butch AS OF NOW,  is that we didn't seem to get our moneys worth.  A guy who was compensated so well should have done a better job of oversight.  Some of this went on during his watch.

Butch came in and did a good job. Had the district in good financial standing and accreditation. Its always easy to blame the person whose left the ole' job and moved on, we all do it on our respective jobs. 

[westend1]

Butch came in and did a good job. Had the district in good financial standing and accreditation. Its always easy to blame the person whose left the ole' job and moved on, we all do it on our respective jobs. 

Good financial standing doesn't mean there wasnt a lot of theft and waste.  It simply means that Beaumont was contributing a lot of money.  Give me a few million, and I'll have a pretty nice looking checking balance.  As for accreditation, looks like there are some indications that cheating was going on.   We will see if that was the case.

[stevenash]

You may want to look up the financial of North Forest ISD right after Thomas left.  Is there a pattern here?

[AggiesAreWe]

You may want to look up the financial of North Forest ISD right after Thomas left.  Is there a pattern here?

 

;)

[usedtobe]

You may want to look up the financial of North Forest ISD right after Thomas left.  Is there a pattern here?

Touche' Nash.  I'm French but don't speak the language - so, is that spelling correct?

[stevenash]

Touche' Nash.  I'm French but don't speak the language - so, is that spelling correct?

OUI

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

You may want to look up the financial of North Forest ISD right after Thomas left.  Is there a pattern here?

was Thomas convicted of any wrongdoing at North Forest?

[AggiesAreWe]

was Thomas convicted of any wrongdoing at North Forest?

 

No.

 

But I stole a pack of gum once when I was a kid and was never convicted. ;)

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

No.
 
But I stole a pack of gum once when I was a kid and was never convicted. ;)

answer was no. Thank you.

[BLUEDOVE3]

Good financial standing doesn't mean there wasnt a lot of theft and waste.  It simply means that Beaumont was contributing a lot of money.  Give me a few million, and I'll have a pretty nice looking checking balance.  As for accreditation, looks like there are some indications that cheating was going on.   We will see if that was the case.

LOL!! Theft and waste is across the board. Many of us don't get the opportunity to hear about *some* other local agencies for whatever reasons.  :ph34r:

[BLUEDOVE3]

You may want to look up the financial of North Forest ISD right after Thomas left.  Is there a pattern here?

Huh? Please explain!! You may have your years confused when Thomas left NFISD & their financial problems.

[BMTSoulja1]

answer was no. Thank you.

LMBO!

[stevenash]

Huh? Please explain!! You may have your years confused when Thomas left NFISD & their financial problems.

I read an article that stated that the district began a decline shortly after Mr. Thomas left.  Same thing happened in Beaumont.  Wonder why?

[stevenash]

LOL!! Theft and waste is across the board. Many of us don't get the opportunity to hear about *some* other local agencies for whatever reasons.  :ph34r:

If theft and waste is , as you say, "across the board" does that make it acceptable for BISD to operate in the manner that is has been operating?  Can you name a couple of other agencies where 4 million dollars of taxpayer money has been embezzled?

[BLUEDOVE3]

I read an article that stated that the district began a decline shortly after Mr. Thomas left.  Same thing happened in Beaumont.  Wonder why?

You need to take sight of the ambiguousness within the article itself.

[BLUEDOVE3]

If theft and waste is , as you say, "across the board" does that make it acceptable for BISD to operate in the manner that is has been operating?  Can you name a couple of other agencies where 4 million dollars of taxpayer money has been embezzled?

It could be $1,000 - $100,000. Didn't say it was acceptable for 4 million either. Some are able to keep their dirt from being announced through the media, while other don't have that privilege. 

[stevenash]

It could be $1,000 - $100,000. Didn't say it was acceptable for 4 million either. Some are able to keep their dirt from being announced through the media, while other don't have that privilege. 

Still would like to know what "other situations" has to do with this one.

[stevenash]

You need to take sight of the ambiguousness within the article itself.

How would you know about whether or not the article contains ambiguity?  I dont recall identifying the specific article I read?

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

The link to the article in question is in this thread I believe. Smdh

[Bigcam2903]

Chill. You asked a question, and I tried to answer it. Not sure what issue you thought that the mayor should have been involved with. I assure you that the mayor is not looking at BISD checkbooks.

You are correct, I asked a question & you answered a question with a question. So who needs to CHILL? I believe we are DONE
Have a great day

[westend1]

You are correct, I asked a question & you answered a question with a question. So who needs to CHILL? I believe we are DONE
Have a great day

Not trying to get into a pissing contest.   What area do you think that the mayor should have some responsibility?  I think it is a legit question.

[Bigcam2903]

Not trying to get into a pissing contest. What area do you think that the mayor should have some responsibility? I think it is a legit question.

That is a good question. I was asking that exact question. You responded with a question. Read your post, I wasn't out of line with my initial response. I just wanted to know if the Mayor had in responsibility in the fiasco is all.
Many get a little upset when others respond, but the some Clearly need to read carefully/close before responding. I hope you're picking up what I'm putting down

[Bigcam2903]

Excuse the typos Lol

[westend1]

Excuse the typos Lol

Pardon me if you think I took offense.   I really just didn't understand what you were asking.   I thought maybe I missed an earlier post where it was discussed.   So, without answering with a question, the mayor has zero responsibility for this fiasco.

[Bigcam2903]

Pardon me if you think I took offense. I really just didn't understand what you were asking. I thought maybe I missed an earlier post where it was discussed. So, without answering with a question, the mayor has zero responsibility for this fiasco.

Thank you Sir for clearing that up for me. Here's another question: since the Mayor has no responsibility in this scenario, would she be out of line commenting? Would that put her or other city officials in a bad light? I think knowing that our Mayor doesn't approve would carry a little weight.
Thank you for not being offended, you got your point across & stayed respectful. We don't have to always agree, but must stay respectful; although I'm guilty of being rude at times Lol
God Bless