APS School Board Chair Drama

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Anonymous wrote:Moral of the story: You are only a good sb member if you adhere to what the majority of the dias wants, and you can never, ever criticize them in public.

Sounds like Trumpism to me, but what do I know. Are we sure we elected 5 Democrats?

There's a lot of APE gaslighting on this thread!

That’s not APE. CDT and DP practically said these sentiments at the SB meeting last night!

Yes, this thread, like all threads on this site has gone to the APEs. No one else would call the APS school board Trumpian. It's APE gaslighting.

I’m definitely not APE though, and OP is right. Cristina, David, and even Bethany and Dr Duran practically told Mary to toe the company line last night.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:Moral of the story: You are only a good sb member if you adhere to what the majority of the dias wants, and you can never, ever criticize them in public.

Sounds like Trumpism to me, but what do I know. Are we sure we elected 5 Democrats?

There's a lot of APE gaslighting on this thread!

That’s not APE. CDT and DP practically said these sentiments at the SB meeting last night!

Yes, this thread, like all threads on this site has gone to the APEs. No one else would call the APS school board Trumpian. It's APE gaslighting.

I’m definitely not APE though, and OP is right. Cristina, David, and even Bethany and Dr Duran practically told Mary to toe the company line last night.

Could you be more specific? Isn’t the chair’s job to support the board’s work? Is she going rogue?

[Anonymous]

I think you should watch the first 15-20 minutes of the SB meeting and come back. (Dr Duran’s comments are later, you can fast forward to that.)

I don’t think Mary ever wasn’t supportive of SB work. She took it more seriously than the rest, IMO. But the fact that she spoke against the CIP and even dared to vote against it tossed some feathers. You can serve on a board and dissent when you need to. Reid did it all the time and was never dressed down like Mary was yesterday.

It’s obvious just from these past two meetings that the Board is not a united front anyway.

[Anonymous]

I don't want the Board to be a united front, so good for Mary!

I'm not going to go watch it, but am disappointed if DP and CDT spoke against her. Reasonable people can and should disagree.

Good for MT for speaking out for her.

[Anonymous]

I am not a fan of Miranda/APE and they can go to hell otherwise, but I was pleasantly surprised that she forcefully defended Mary last night.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think you should watch the first 15-20 minutes of the SB meeting and come back. (Dr Duran’s comments are later, you can fast forward to that.)

I don’t think Mary ever wasn’t supportive of SB work. She took it more seriously than the rest, IMO. But the fact that she spoke against the CIP and even dared to vote against it tossed some feathers. You can serve on a board and dissent when you need to. Reid did it all the time and was never dressed down like Mary was yesterday.

It’s obvious just from these past two meetings that the Board is not a united front anyway.

Reid was called stupid on a hot mic, remember that?

But yeah, the SB shouldn’t be there to be a rubber stamp or a formality, or empty suits waiting to be elected to a higher office.

They’re elected to represent us, and we don’t always agree, even when we’re all in the same party and 90% in agreement. I’m glad Mary actually wants to do this job and has the chops to ask serious questions of Syphax. I’ve known her since she worked for PBS in the Educational sphere. She’s smart, kind, and knows a LOT about education. Keep up the good work, Mary!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I think you should watch the first 15-20 minutes of the SB meeting and come back. (Dr Duran’s comments are later, you can fast forward to that.)

I don’t think Mary ever wasn’t supportive of SB work. She took it more seriously than the rest, IMO. But the fact that she spoke against the CIP and even dared to vote against it tossed some feathers. You can serve on a board and dissent when you need to. Reid did it all the time and was never dressed down like Mary was yesterday.

It’s obvious just from these past two meetings that the Board is not a united front anyway.

Reid was called stupid on a hot mic, remember that?

But yeah, the SB shouldn’t be there to be a rubber stamp or a formality, or empty suits waiting to be elected to a higher office.

They’re elected to represent us, and we don’t always agree, even when we’re all in the same party and 90% in agreement. I’m glad Mary actually wants to do this job and has the chops to ask serious questions of Syphax. I’ve known her since she worked for PBS in the Educational sphere. She’s smart, kind, and knows a LOT about education. Keep up the good work, Mary!

I do! And he did not care one bit. He voted again and again based on his own conscience. I hope Mary is not taking what everyone threw at her yesterday to heart.

[Anonymous]

Wow. Just watched it. They accuse her of violating policies and cite the policies but give no examples. Basically they trash her with no evidence whatsoever. That was something else. I can proudly say I never voted for either one of those people. I’ll gladly vote for Mary Kadera anytime though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think you should watch the first 15-20 minutes of the SB meeting and come back. (Dr Duran’s comments are later, you can fast forward to that.)

I don’t think Mary ever wasn’t supportive of SB work. She took it more seriously than the rest, IMO. But the fact that she spoke against the CIP and even dared to vote against it tossed some feathers. You can serve on a board and dissent when you need to. Reid did it all the time and was never dressed down like Mary was yesterday.

It’s obvious just from these past two meetings that the Board is not a united front anyway.

I agree and think this is why they don't like her. She makes them look bad because she does the work.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am not a fan of Miranda/APE and they can go to hell otherwise, but I was pleasantly surprised that she forcefully defended Mary last night.

I think they might actually be a duo that can get some stuff done if they stay united. I really had high hopes for BZS because I was familiar with her work from my time at Randolph. I hope whoever makes it on in November is really ready to try to get some positive changes happening.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am not a fan of Miranda/APE and they can go to hell otherwise, but I was pleasantly surprised that she forcefully defended Mary last night.

I think they might actually be a duo that can get some stuff done if they stay united. I really had high hopes for BZS because I was familiar with her work from my time at Randolph. I hope whoever makes it on in November is really ready to try to get some positive changes happening.

Same. I hope Bethany gets better. I didn’t originally believe she was part of the coup d’etat but her statement last night wasn’t supportive either. But she voted for Mary so maybe there is hope for her yet.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am not a fan of Miranda/APE and they can go to hell otherwise, but I was pleasantly surprised that she forcefully defended Mary last night.

I think they might actually be a duo that can get some stuff done if they stay united. I really had high hopes for BZS because I was familiar with her work from my time at Randolph. I hope whoever makes it on in November is really ready to try to get some positive changes happening.

I honestly can’t read BZS. From how they interacted in school board meetings, I thought they were friends. Maybe Mary did do something behind the scenes to upset the balance. I don’t know. All of this drama came out of left field. Everybody looks bad, Mary too out of association with all of this garbage around her.

I hope the rest of the board doesn’t stifle her for the next 6 months.
Same. I hope Bethany gets better. I didn’t originally believe she was part of the coup d’etat but her statement last night wasn’t supportive either. But she voted for Mary so maybe there is hope for her yet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am not a fan of Miranda/APE and they can go to hell otherwise, but I was pleasantly surprised that she forcefully defended Mary last night.

I think they might actually be a duo that can get some stuff done if they stay united. I really had high hopes for BZS because I was familiar with her work from my time at Randolph. I hope whoever makes it on in November is really ready to try to get some positive changes happening.

I honestly can’t read BZS. From how they interacted in school board meetings, I thought they were friends. Maybe Mary did do something behind the scenes to upset the balance. I don’t know. All of this drama came out of left field. Everybody looks bad, Mary too out of association with all of this garbage around her.

I hope the rest of the board doesn’t stifle her for the next 6 months.
Same. I hope Bethany gets better. I didn’t originally believe she was part of the coup d’etat but her statement last night wasn’t supportive either. But she voted for Mary so maybe there is hope for her yet.

TY for saying what I’ve been thinking. Mary is definitely part of the problem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am not a fan of Miranda/APE and they can go to hell otherwise, but I was pleasantly surprised that she forcefully defended Mary last night.

I think they might actually be a duo that can get some stuff done if they stay united. I really had high hopes for BZS because I was familiar with her work from my time at Randolph. I hope whoever makes it on in November is really ready to try to get some positive changes happening.

I honestly can’t read BZS. From how they interacted in school board meetings, I thought they were friends. Maybe Mary did do something behind the scenes to upset the balance. I don’t know. All of this drama came out of left field. Everybody looks bad, Mary too out of association with all of this garbage around her.

I hope the rest of the board doesn’t stifle her for the next 6 months.
Same. I hope Bethany gets better. I didn’t originally believe she was part of the coup d’etat but her statement last night wasn’t supportive either. But she voted for Mary so maybe there is hope for her yet.

TY for saying what I’ve been thinking. Mary is definitely part of the problem.

I get it. It’s hard to question anything around here because of the fangirls that pop up around her. Ok, I think she’s a good board member and the few times I’ve spoken to her she’s been very gracious. But the fact that there’s heat means the kitchen is around the corner. Too much stuff just isn’t adding up. I think it’s more than the CIP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am not a fan of Miranda/APE and they can go to hell otherwise, but I was pleasantly surprised that she forcefully defended Mary last night.

I think they might actually be a duo that can get some stuff done if they stay united. I really had high hopes for BZS because I was familiar with her work from my time at Randolph. I hope whoever makes it on in November is really ready to try to get some positive changes happening.

I honestly can’t read BZS. From how they interacted in school board meetings, I thought they were friends. Maybe Mary did do something behind the scenes to upset the balance. I don’t know. All of this drama came out of left field. Everybody looks bad, Mary too out of association with all of this garbage around her.

I hope the rest of the board doesn’t stifle her for the next 6 months.
Same. I hope Bethany gets better. I didn’t originally believe she was part of the coup d’etat but her statement last night wasn’t supportive either. But she voted for Mary so maybe there is hope for her yet.

TY for saying what I’ve been thinking. Mary is definitely part of the problem.

I get it. It’s hard to question anything around here because of the fangirls that pop up around her. Ok, I think she’s a good board member and the few times I’ve spoken to her she’s been very gracious. But the fact that there’s heat means the kitchen is around the corner. Too much stuff just isn’t adding up. I think it’s more than the CIP.

I’d be more inclined to believe that if the board members who disliked her didn’t have a history of being terrible