In the Post 6 race to replace Dr. John Crooks, the group has endorsed both Republicans: Scott Sweeney, a technology consultant who has a child at Sope Creek Elementary; and former Dodgen Middle School principal Jim Snell. Chiropractor Ricky Welkis, a Democrat, was not endorsed.
In the Post 4 race to replace Dr. John Abraham, the CCAE has endorsed real estate appraiser Bill Borden over Kell High School mom Kathleen Angelucci, said Gaye Shin, who chairs the CCAE's political action committee.
Shin said they will have an endorsement in the Post 2 race, a seat now held by Holli Cash, later this week. Democrat Patrick Stafford and Republican Tim Stultz are both attempting to oust Cash from the seat.
Meantime, Shin said she has invited the candidates her group has endorsed to attend a training session on how to run a successful campaign for school board.
"We do this to ensure you have all your bases covered to win a campaign," she told them in an e-mail.
Shin said Abraham offered to lead the training session for them.
"It's something he wants to get into when he goes off the board," Shin explained.
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Hollie Cash explained that the citizens of Smyrna were too stupid to know any better (on T.V,)so she has to be their voice.
Question: Where in Smyrna do you live Miss Shin?
I assure you that I have only written the items that bear my name.
As for your statement that Borden is "much better qualified," can you be more specific about what EDUCATIONAL experience Mr. Bill brings to the table? As I have written, and others have recognized, Borden only goes into a classroom when he's being paid to do so. He claims "membership in the PTA" and "Kell Athletic Booster Program" as qualifications for the job. Does anyone ever remember seeing him rise to speak at a board meeting? Ever seen him working with teachers or children (other than those who "donated" to his company)? Ask anyone else on the F&T how many meeting he's attended. Shame, indeed.
And by the way, it's almost a BILLION dollars.
Being a real estate agent doesn't qualify Mr. Borden for school board any more than anyone else.
And I'd be VERY careful electing someone who's being backed by "small town politics". The City Of Kennesaw is a MESS with lawsuits all over the place. Kennesaw's mayor is Bill's campaign chair? That alone should be shooting up the red flairs to everybody, no matter what the candidates qualifications are.
I'm only a member for the insurance in the event of a nut-case parent. I disagree with your grandstanding and of your choice of leaders. One of your officer/reps is the most unprofessional teacher that has ever walked in a school. He screams at & ridicules both students & colleagues. Further, you should make sure your "officers" don't slander individual members. I'm quitting because of your lack of credibility.
It's time we have someone who truly represents the citizens of Cobb, rather than special interest, good-ol'-boy cronies like Borden -- hand-picked by Abraham and hand-carried by Mathews, Allegood and Jenkins.
Secondly, WHY were these candidates endorsed? What made them worthy?
ball needs some defogging. Actions don't match the words
of many candidates. Just maybe the best interest of teachers
would be better served if their organization didn't indulge
in these attempts to put political races on the same playing
field as beauty contests.
Must act now!
(You are still able to sue and have them STOP the closure b/c of due process violations.)
6/9 CCSD Board Meeting-Wednesday-come to speak; come to support Public Comments -
7:30 AM sign in to speak
Board Meeting, comments - 8:30 AM
514 Glover St. Marietta, Georgia 30080
(Legal Adoption of the FY2011 Budget at Regular Board Meeting)