Thomas Jefferson said in 1802: "I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies."

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."-- Thomas Jefferson

"When in danger or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout." .... jbd

"When once a job you have begun, do no stop till it is done. Whether the task be great or small, do it well, or not at all." .... Anon

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. - Albert Einstein

Television is one daylong commercial interrupted periodically by inept attempts to fill the airspace in between them.

If you can't start a fire, perhaps your wood is wet ....

When you elect clowns, expect a circus ..............




Wednesday, January 29, 2014

A culture of deceit in Columbus schools

Harris allowed data fraud to flourish, state auditor says; 4 principals suspended; charges possible

Harris made $205,980 a year: A base salary of $186,480, a tax sheltered annuity of $13,500 and a $6,000 car allowance.The district also pays for a $300,000 life insurance policy and Harris’ state pension contributions. Harris also receives a $6,000 expense account and 25 vacation days (in addition to school holidays). Had the job for 11 years.

Former Columbus Superintendent Gene Harris surrounded herself with cheaters, and then nurtured and protected them.

The findings of an 18-month state investigation released yesterday tell a story of a superintendent who presided over a culture in which administrators lost sight of their mission to educate children and instead focused on creating an illusion that they were getting good academic results. State Auditor Dave Yost’s long-awaited report found that some Columbus school employees set out to deceive the state and federal education departments — and the people of Columbus.

“In fact, it appears that many of these children were seemingly being passed through the system without receiving an adequate education” or the help required by law, the audit found.

“They were making it up,” Yost said.

Is there in existence, anywhere, an HONEST public figure? Is there anyone, again, anywhere, who is supported by the public, that is HONEST. Politicians, we know about them. The first question on their application to become a politician is: 
Are you honest?    (Y)   (N) ... A (Y) answer will automatically terminate this test and interview, and you will not now, or ever, be able to run for public office, or work, in any capacity for any government entity until such time you may be convicted of a felony. Refer to Book 4, Section C, page 426, paragraph 6.675 (8).
Governors, mayors, officials, educators, there is no limit. 
WORTHY ..... IS NO ONE .... WORTHY?

"Worthy the Lamb" one of my favorite hymns - kick your volume up, view full screen, the little icon lower right on the screen .... if this does not send a few chills down your spine, or tear up a bit, as I am now ..... well ..............