http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : Other School Issues : Verity School Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:02:06 +0000 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 08:41:56 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5858 http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5858&PID=43790&title=verity-school#43790 Author: middletownscouter
Subject: 5858
Posted: Sep 29 2014 at 8:41am

To un-hijack this thread back to the original topic, I'm still wondering how there can be a nearly FIVE MILLION DOLLAR difference between what the county says the property and buildings are worth and what the realtor that MCSD consulted says it is worth.]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2014 08:41:56 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5858&PID=43790&title=verity-school#43790 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5858&PID=43789&title=verity-school#43789 Author: VietVet
Subject: 5858
Posted: Sep 28 2014 at 12:07pm

Vet: again, from the article: "A Middletown school official believes installing new security systems in the 10 district buildings “sends the right message” to the students, staff and community.

WELL, BY ALL MEANS, LET'S DO IT IF A "MIDDLETOWN SCHOOL OFFICIAL BELIEVES IT SENDS THE RIGHT MESSAGE TO ALL". THAT MAKES IT LEGITIMATE IF ONE OF OUR ESTEEMED SCHOOL OFFICIALS HAS DEEMED IT NECESSARY, GIVEN THE GREAT TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS THEY HAVE HAD. WHY DO WE KEEP LISTENING TO THE SUGGESTIONS FROM PEOPLE WHO RUN A SYSTEM THAT IS A HABITUAL FAILURE? WHY DO WE BELIEVE ANYTHING THEY SAY? WHAT SHEEP WE ALL HAVE BECOME TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTION OF THESE SCHOOL PEOPLE WHO HAVE LED THIS DISTRICT INTO MEDIOCRITY WHILE SPENDING INORDINATE AMOUNTS OF MONEY DOING IT.

NO CONFUSION. JUST WONDERING WHY SECURITY SYSTEMS WEREN'T INCLUDED WITH ALL NEW SCHOOLS DURING CONSTRUCTION...AND INCLUDED IN THE PRICE......WHY ARE THEY JUST NOW DISCUSSING THE INSTALLATION OF A SECURITY SYSTEM IN BUILDINGS BUILT SEVERAL YEARS AGO IF SECURITY WAS THIS IMPORTANT. FURTHERMORE, WHY WAS ROSA PARKS THE ONLY NEW SCHOOL TO RECEIVE A SECURITY SYSTEM LAST YEAR? WAS IT A CONCERN BASED ON THE AREA OF TOWN THAT IT IS LOCATED THAT PROMPTED THIS THINKING? A CONCERN DUE TO A BREAKIN POSSIBILITY PERHAPS?

Tracyl....discussion pertaining to the poor performance of not only third graders, but all grade levels has been discussed on this forum including the posting of the proficiency grades as compared to other districts around the area. Discussion has also ensued pertaining to Lolli's dislike at Monroe and since she has been hired by Middletown. Within the school district, no one seems to be happy with this person as her attitude has been a "my way or the highway" choice. Obviously, she has some supporters in high places as she left Monroe and someone hired her at Middletown, despite her reputation at Monroe. Recycled problem children, somehow, keep finding positions within the good old boy community school network. Superintendents are good at this. ]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2014 12:07:13 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5858&PID=43789&title=verity-school#43789 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5858&PID=43787&title=verity-school#43787 Author: chmoore1
Subject: 5858
Posted: Sep 27 2014 at 11:31am

Vet: again, from the article: "A Middletown school official believes installing new security systems in the 10 district buildings “sends the right message” to the students, staff and community.

George Long, the district’s business manager, said the district is purchasing nine security units that will be installed this winter. He told school board members at Monday’s meeting that a state grant will be used to pay for each of the $500 systems, and he hopes to recoup the $500 the district spent on a similar system last year at Rosa Parks Elementary School." Where is the confusion?   just 1chmoore

]]> Sat, 27 Sep 2014 11:31:26 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5858&PID=43787&title=verity-school#43787 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5858&PID=43786&title=verity-school#43786 Author: tracyl
Subject: 5858
Posted: Sep 27 2014 at 9:59am

Holy cow....the system was put at Rosa Parks LAST YEAR and has not been replaced.  MCSD is hoping to recoup the cost as the other buildings have a grant for the SAME system this year.  Better security at ALL the schools is certainly not a waste given the fact that there are crazy, gun-toting kooks out there that like to shoot up kids.  I'd be more worried about what is going on in these schools as far as curriculum with Libbie Lollie in charge of EVERYTHING, but that's just me.  Why isn't anyone asking how Libbie, oops, I mean, the district, is dealing with the 3rd grade reading guarantee?  I know, do you?  ]]> Sat, 27 Sep 2014 09:59:30 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5858&PID=43786&title=verity-school#43786 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5858&PID=43785&title=verity-school#43785 Author: VietVet
Subject: 5858
Posted: Sep 27 2014 at 5:59am

"Apparently, technology has progressed in the last eight years to a better system."

BUT COMER'S COMMENTS STATE THAT THE SYSTEM WAS JUST BOUGHT LAST YEAR, NOT EIGHT YEARS AGO. THE STORY ELUDES TO THE NEW SYSTEM REPLACING A YEAR OLD SYSTEM, DOESN'T IT? WHICH IS CORRECT, THE REPLACED SYSTEM IS EIGHT YEARS OLD OR ONE?

DO PEOPLE WHO OWN HOMES REPLACE SECURITY SYSTEMS EACH YEAR? IN EIGHT YEARS? DUNNO, BUT DON'T BELIEVE THEY DO. THIS WOULD APPEAR TO BE AN EXPENDITURE THAT IS IN EXCESS OF THE NORM AS TO THE LONGEVITY OF SECURITY SYSTEM OFFERS IMO. ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF HOW THE SCHOOLS ACT LIKE THE DAM GOVERNMENT AND WASTE MONEY ON UNNEEDED THINGS PERHAPS?]]> Sat, 27 Sep 2014 05:59:42 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5858&PID=43785&title=verity-school#43785 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5858&PID=43784&title=verity-school#43784 Author: chmoore1
Subject: 5858
Posted: Sep 26 2014 at 6:57pm

Vet: Rosa Parks (and the other elementaries) had systems that allowed the same function (remote access). Apparently, technology has progressed in the last eight years to a better system. Also, the public is more safety conscious concerning unwanted visitors in the buildings. just 1chmoore.
]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2014 18:57:12 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5858&PID=43784&title=verity-school#43784 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5858&PID=43783&title=verity-school#43783 Author: chmoore1
Subject: 5858
Posted: Sep 26 2014 at 6:50pm

Vet: I think that the article is saying that Rosa Parks got a system last year (for $500) on their own; now the district is getting the other nine buildings done (at $500 each) with a grant from the state. Long is hoping that the district will be reimbursed for the $500 that was spent at Rosa Parks. Once again, 1chmoore.   ]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2014 18:50:39 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5858&PID=43783&title=verity-school#43783 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5858&PID=43781&title=verity-school#43781 Author: VietVet
Subject: 5858
Posted: Sep 26 2014 at 5:21pm

chmoore1 wrote: Vet: from the article: "...a state grant will be used to pay for each of the $500 systems, and he hopes to recoup the $500 the district spent on a similar system last year at Rosa Parks Elementary School." Further, "Anthony Comer, the first-year principal at Rosa Parks, agreed. He called the camera and audio system an “added measure” to the district’s security. He said there haven’t been any issues at the school this year, and there are “response teams” in place to assure no visitors can get beyond the office."   just 1chmoore

Thank you ch. Somehow, when I opened the story, the article just gave me the video and the title but no story under the video. Dunno what happened.

Your info lends itself to ask further questions........

"he hopes to recoup the $500 the district spent on a similar system last year at Rosa Parks Elementary School"

Just spent $500 last year according to Comer. Needed a new system in just a year's time? Why? Doesn't seem like too much thinking went into purchasing the correct system by this statement. Almost makes one wonder when the next one will be purchased. Usually, if an upgrade is needed, it is incorporated into the original system right, rather than a totally new system installation. Although just 500 bucks and is a state grant (still taxpayer money, just at a different level, right?) just seems a tad bit odd that, within a year's time, a new system is needed. Was a security system figured into the cost when Rosa Parks and the rest of the schools were built?

Just wonder if all 600+ Ohio school districts, times however many schools each have within each district, received a security system like this. At 500 bucks a pop, that could add up to some serious money. ]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2014 17:21:57 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5858&PID=43781&title=verity-school#43781 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5858&PID=43780&title=verity-school#43780 Author: chmoore1
Subject: 5858
Posted: Sep 26 2014 at 4:24pm

Miss Kitty: those were upgraded and expanded in the summer of 2013. just 1chmoore]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2014 16:24:18 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5858&PID=43780&title=verity-school#43780 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5858&PID=43779&title=verity-school#43779 Author: Miss Kitty
Subject: 5858
Posted: Sep 26 2014 at 1:17pm

What about the Security-Camera Systems installed when the schools were built? ]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2014 13:17:46 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5858&PID=43779&title=verity-school#43779