"Evans, Smigielski and Michael Carbone cast the dissenting votes." Clearly those three need to chill out, wait until the next election and focus on doing good things for the kids, not infighting.

As a close friend I have followed Sue's contributions to D46, D127 and SEDOL for the past 15 years. You will not find anyone who has done more for this community than Sue Facklam. I can count on one hand the number of things that board members Evans, Smigielski and Carbone have done for this district.

You could fill the GMS gym with students, parents, teachers and community members who would acknowledge how Sue's work in D46 has helped them and our schools.

I recommend Evans, Smigielski and Michael Carbone first accomplish something positive for the district.

Thanks Rudy couldn't agree with you more

So this is what the Board is doing at meeting instead of dealing with meaningful district issues? How about looking at ways to save money or be a more effective managing body? How about look for ways to cut 5%, but strive to get to 10%? Who's the chair of that committee? Instead of who represents the district on SEDOL's board. Nothing wrong with SEDOL mind you, but really?? You know one thing someone should be looking at, the temperature in the school building in none school times. I coach basketball for the PD's travel program. EVERY gym we practice in and play games in, high school included actually the high school are the worst, are blazing hot. No one needs to wear a t-shirt under their practice jersey and coaches certainly do not have to wear sweat pants. I have stopped wearing a t-shirt under my coaches shirt at home games because it gets so hot. Now that's messed up. It's a mild winter and the school district is throwing money out the smoke stack to heat building and in the parking lots with more salt than the Dead Sea.

I didn't know Mrs. Correll was responsible for the newsletters each of the schools put out. If she's doing that, I guess she really is busy.

I do believe Mrs. Facklam should have stepped down, but her D46 position with SEDOL is not cause for distraction. And she is not making educational decisions specific to the children served by SEDOL. She does not sit in staffings or write the IEPs or decide the outcome of a student's placement recommendation.

Hey Crawler- an apostrophe error and that tiny little run-on sentence? I'm sure they were just typos.

People are sick and tired of Sue Facklam and Ellen Correll being a distraction and hinderance from all the good things about District 46.

And it's not like the people complaining about them brought them on, it's Sue and Ellen who brought these problems on through THEIR own actions. Read that again: Their own actions.

You might recall that Mr. Carbone maliciously attempted to gain access to computer applications in the district (okay, allegedly). Mr. Jarratt never pressed that issue because it wasn't in the best interest of his support or agenda. Why can't we just move on and deal with the issues that will will best move our district forward?

Mr. Emerson, I would suggest you chose your words carefully. You just called Sue Facklam a felon. She is not a felon. She has no convictions and was never charged with a crime. You can say she was investigated, which she was. You can say all you want about the S.A. claims of her breaking the law. However, they decided not to charge or prosecute her. Why is that? Lack of evidence? Lack of a wittness? Lack of a winable case? What I am pretty sure of if you continue to call he a felon, you will open yourself to a lawsuit. (Correct me if I am wrong Homer). You are right Carbone, was not convicted either and no charges were brought against him. He was censured just like Facklam. So he is no better. Everyone needs to have a beer and chill out. The board is going nowhere fast because of all this B.S. If they are all really for the KIDS, then this petty B.S. must stop. Here is my prediction for the next election. Two of the three board members will not be there ! Both sides of this issue are fed up and we will vote each others party member off the Island !.

You mean the Kip Evans who as a teacher , who has no kids, said he didn't want to ever have kids because they cost to much money. This is the guy we have responsible for our children's education?

Mrs. Robinson it is not yours or any others place to discuss why Mr. Evans and his wife do not have children. IF Mr. Evans made that comment it was probably an attempt to be ironic. It is disgusting to me that you attempt to paint someone without children as incapable of providing an education.
Mr. Evans spent decades being responsible for children's education without blemish.
He and is wife lived frugally in one small, modest home until they both retired. They saved and invested which is how they can afford the home they built. It is equally hypocritcal of you softball jim to criticize Mr. Evans for enjoying the fruits of his own labor. Have you ever heard him speak of pensions? Have you ever talked to him at all? Have you asked him about the "political hiring"?
If not then you speak about someone as if you know who they are and what their life has encompassed. You speak as if every word printed or that you say is fact.
You have suggested to others that they be careful with the words they chose, might it be suggested that you do the same?

Also the same Kip Evans who voted no in air conditioning schools in D46. I suggest Mr. Evans go spend a day at the middle school on one of those days when the temperature outside is over 80. He would walk through dark hallways and classrooms because it's too hot to leave the lights on. He could walk into classrooms where the industrial fans are so loud you can't hear the teachers speak. He could look around and see sweat drenched students (and teachers) trying to stay as still as possible so as not to sweat even more. But why would Kip be interested in that?

Jose,
I provided an article that stated he was involved, I did not say he is a felon, big difference. I was calling Mr. Evans a hypocrite for his Tea Party affiliation and there stance on teachers pensions and salaries and the use of tax payer monies. So, I guess it is ok to bash current teachers but not former teachers living off the publics tax dollars. I made no mention of kids, but now that you mentioned it, it makes a 1/2 million dollar house even more outrageous.

Sully - you spend much time at Grayslake middle school? I have. You don't even live in Lake County. I'm certain you your wealthy community, money flows a little easier. Here in Grayslake, we do not have that luxury. When you live here, and fully understand how high our taxes are relative to home values and average salaries, and try to understand that this is a middle class suburb, unlike where you live, and try to walk in our shoes, then I will put more merit in what you say.

I said before, I don't disagree with putting AC in the schools, but we really ought to budget for it, and not borrow. Until you spend some real time in D46 schools, I'm not sure you are qualified to say much. Yes we get hot for a few weeks out of the school year at most. A million dollars for a couple of weeks of AC is a lot to borrow. How about having the district budget for it, and THEN put the AC in. I have kids in this district, in schools with no AC. They come home a couple of days a school year at most and complain of the heat. Not ideal, but certainly not the end of the world. It is not like money is no object here. All I hear from you is spend spend spend - whatever it takes, because it is for the children. Sorry I live in the real world - you can't spend what you don't have without grave consequences. Save/budget - then buy what you need. The taxpayers should not be treated like an endless supply of revenue.

Gosh HM, I'm obviously making everything I say up. If I don't live in Lake County, as has been asserted, how could I possibly know what is happening there or be familiar with anything related? I guess you've never heard of means of transportation. Transportation allows one to get from one location to another. I am very familiar with D46 (as well as some other districts). But I understand- they're just kids and just teachers. No big deal! As long as corporations don't have to pay in taxes causing residents to pay more, education gets the short shrift. C'est la vie!

No softball jim there is not a big difference in your choice of words. Example, you mention tea party several times. Is there one document, one investigation, one FACT to definitively prove that Mr. Evans is affiliated with the tea party? Yet you call him a hypocrite for an affiliation that has never been shown but for the words of a dishonest former board member and a news article sentence. If that is your standard of proof then let me say to you that you are the hypocrite. You use the word tea party to stir up fear and hate but there isn't one shred of proof that Mr. Evans is a supporter of theirs.
Please show us all one FACT showing his affiliation. Then please show us all where we can find him bashing current teachers ("I guess it is ok to bash current teachers"). You may want to check with Homer on the nature of your own comments.
You suggest everyone have a beer and move on. I will restate, might it be suggested that you do the same?

WP, I do not dispute that claim, however you make my point. She was not prosecuted, she was not convicted in a court of law, and you can not call her a Felon. The S.A. can send a letter to anyone making the statement that what they did constitutes a felony, but until they take them to trial, give them their day in court and finds them guilty, they are not guilty. She is guilty in the court of public opinion, I will give you that one.

Mr. Evans only really cares about Mr. Evans. His curmudgeonly self centered actions and words have been consistent not only throughout his teaching career, but as a member of the community.

No HM, you struck no nerve. As I said before, I'm very familiar with D46 schools, including the middle school. So your point is? What respons would indicate I spend no time in these schools?

Sorry, 'response' (left off the "e" above).

Sully - you never answered the question - being familiar with district 46 is not the same as spending time there. I am "familiar" with the many things that I read about. I am familiar with what goes on in Springfield, for example, becasue I read about it, and make a point to educate myself on what my elected officials do. However, I don't spend much time there, and therefore can not speak to the day to day operations. I see you all over the patch, and you make yourself "familiar" with many school districts in the area - and seem to have opinions about many. (and not just schools). But how much time do you actually spend at Grayslake Middle School? At any District 46 school? I never said you were not familiar with D46 - just wondered how much time you actually spend in the classrooms? How many conversations have you had with Ellen Correll? With D46 board members? With D46 staff members? Just curious. See, I don't doubt your familiarity with D46 - I get that you read the paper. Just want to be clear on your level of actual involvement. You claim to know so much about D46, and you have very strong opinions about a district that is not only NOT your home district, but also one in which you do not pay a dime in taxes to support. So, I wonder how much time you actually spend here, interacting with the teachers, students, and administration. Why all the interest in a district in Grayslake?

HM, all I can say is, you are really thick. Shall I describe the inside of each school for you? let's see, the middle school is composed of two wings, or long hallways. The 8th grade is in one wing, the 7th in the other. The 8th grade faces the field in the back, while the 7th faces the parking lot. But let's not forget the perpendicular hall in the back that composes both 7th and 8th grade rooms. Then there's the other end of the school which houses the gym (the big one, not the little one across from the main offices) and the multi-purpose room/cafeteria. Would you like to know about Park next? Maybe Frederick?

Oh, if you'd like to know about school personnel, I'd be happy to answer questions regarding them as well, as long as confidentiality is not breached.

Thick? Really? All I asked was a simple question about whether or not you spent much time at GMS, that required a yes or a no. Also asked why you are so interested in D46, with no answer. As I said before, somehow I struck a nerve by questioning your affiliation with D46, as can be seen by your defensiveness. I just wonder why you have such strong opinions about a district that is not near you. While neighboring districts interest me a little, I personally can not speak to what I think they should or should not do, since I am not part of that community - I don't pay their taxes, nor do my kids attend those schools. You say a lot about our district, and it makes me wonder why. By the way, I have not called you one name, or said anything disrespectful to you.

hahah...well that explains a lot! :)

You're right Crawler- time for a break. However, my affiliation with the district is still no one else's business.

Sully,I've been out of town, but do want to reply. You seem to have as much of an agenda as Lenny when it comes to D46, thou on opposite extremes. While I disagree with much of what Mr. Jarrett says, I do respect the fact that he is up front about his opinions, and owns up to whatever fallout arises because of them. He is not hiding who he is, nor what his motives are. You, on the other hand, have a very definite agenda, but hide your motives and reasons for involvement in our schools.

You are correct that you do not have to give any explanation. However, you are talking about involvment with my children, and it makes me uncomfortable to have anyone who does not live here and who can not give an adequate reason for such interest to push their agenda on me and my kids. And as I read your posts all over the patch, I see a definite pattern. I absolutely despise Americans for Prosperity and Joe Calomino meddling in our district, and I am beginning to feel you are no different. You are peddling your brand of politics to a district that is not in your neighborhood. You don't pay taxes to D46, you don't have kids in D46 - what is it that you gain from your propoganda? I know you won't tell us - but your actions do beg that question.

Crawler, what's your email?

You know, the last time I posted it, somebody hacked the account. But I think it was just a coincidence. Anyway, it's nightcrawler54@yahoo.com. And you TPers out there, don't send me any spam.