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  • SBG – Trouble is Brewing at Horse Heaven Hills This title paraphrases the words of a staff member who was describing recent events related to teacher concerns about Standards Based Grading.     Two issues are central to the controversy at the middle school: A significant number of teachers want to revisit the decision to implement Standards Based Grading The building site council is unwilling or unable to take action on behalf of those staff

    SBG – Trouble is Brewing at Horse Heaven Hills

    Posted on March 23, 2012 | 4 Comments
    SBG – Trouble is Brewing at Horse Heaven Hills This title paraphrases the words of a staff member who was describing recent events related to teacher concerns about Standards Based Grading.     Two issues are central to the controversy at the middle school: A significant number of teachers want to revisit the decision to implement Standards Based Grading The building site council is unwilling or unable to take action on behalf of those staff

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  • 2011 was our first full year of reporting and we are proud of our results.  This site has established a place for local citizens to publish their ideas about education to a wider audience and enables anyone to comment on featured articles. Now for 2011’s top 12 - 12. In January the Tri-City Herald reported the existence of KSD Citizens. Link:  http://ksdcitizens.org/2011/01/16/advocate-group-keeps-tabs-on-kennewick-schools/   11. The Tri-City Herald as “The Voice of the Mid-Columbia” did not accept our invitation to investigate the development of the Children’s Reading Foundation and the improper fiscal relationship between the foundation and the Kennewick School District.  This is a story which has yet to be completed. We believe Kennewick families and taxpayers deserve to know the details of this story and expect the Herald to fulfill its mission in that regard.  Meanwhile, we will continue to...

    KSD Citizens Top 12 Stories for 2011

    Posted on January 8, 2012 | No Comments
    2011 was our first full year of reporting and we are proud of our results.  This site has established a place for local citizens to publish their ideas about education to a wider audience and enables anyone to comment on featured articles. Now for 2011’s top 12 - 12. In January the Tri-City Herald reported the existence of KSD Citizens. Link:  http://ksdcitizens.org/2011/01/16/advocate-group-keeps-tabs-on-kennewick-schools/   11. The Tri-City Herald as “The Voice of the Mid-Columbia” did not accept our invitation to investigate the development of the Children’s Reading Foundation and the improper fiscal relationship between the foundation and the Kennewick School District.  This is a story which has yet to be completed. We believe Kennewick families and taxpayers deserve to know the details of this story and expect the Herald to fulfill its mission in that regard.  Meanwhile, we will continue to...

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  • We are happy to welcome former KSD Board member, Kathy  White, as a regular correspondent on KSD Citizens.  She will be reporting on Board meetings and will provide features from time to time.  As a former Board member, Kathy brings insight into the inner workings of the Board and has become an expert, through training provided by the Washington School Directors, on the proper role of Board members.

    New Correspondent: Kathy White

    Posted on January 1, 2012 | 1 Comment
    We are happy to welcome former KSD Board member, Kathy  White, as a regular correspondent on KSD Citizens.  She will be reporting on Board meetings and will provide features from time to time.  As a former Board member, Kathy brings insight into the inner workings of the Board and has become an expert, through training provided by the Washington School Directors, on the proper role of Board members.

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  • With the school board election done the truth about the appointment of Brian Brooks to the Kennewick School Board can be told. Community members have written letters to the Tri-City Herald expressing their belief that Brooks was the most qualified for the position so the board selected him on merit. Reality is quite different.

    The Truth About the Interim Kennewick School Board Appointment

    Posted on December 1, 2011 | 1 Comment
    With the school board election done the truth about the appointment of Brian Brooks to the Kennewick School Board can be told. Community members have written letters to the Tri-City Herald expressing their belief that Brooks was the most qualified for the position so the board selected him on merit. Reality is quite different.

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  • In my opinion the editors of the Herald have been slow to criticize the failed institution known as the Kennewick School Board and have yet to fulfill their mission as Voice of the Mid-Columbia by accepting our invitation to investigate the Kennewick School Board Member and a Conflict of Interest?, but they did recommend Uby Creek and have taken a stand in today’s editorial. The editorial states:  …we have concerns about the new Kennewick School District Board of Directors. To read the Tri-City Herald editorial click on this link: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2011/11/16/1719389/ksd-must-find-a-balance-amid-more.html  

    KSD must find a balance amid more of the same

    Posted on November 16, 2011 | No Comments
    In my opinion the editors of the Herald have been slow to criticize the failed institution known as the Kennewick School Board and have yet to fulfill their mission as Voice of the Mid-Columbia by accepting our invitation to investigate the Kennewick School Board Member and a Conflict of Interest?, but they did recommend Uby Creek and have taken a stand in today’s editorial. The editorial states:  …we have concerns about the new Kennewick School District Board of Directors. To read the Tri-City Herald editorial click on this link: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2011/11/16/1719389/ksd-must-find-a-balance-amid-more.html  

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  • What is going on here?

    Kennewick School Board Member and a Conflict of Interest?

    Posted on October 4, 2011 | 8 Comments
    What is going on here?

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  • Brian Brooks, interim school board member and candidate for position 5 on the Kennewick School Board has been electioneering on Kennewick School District property by placing his campaign literature on vehicles parked in school parking lots during open house events.  Chip Beatty of the Public Disclosure Commission affirmed that electioneering on school grounds by school board members is specifically prohibited by state law (see Guidelines for School Districts in Election Campaigns, p.8). Beatty noted that electioneering on school property by any candidate would violate PDC guidelines and would advise school districts to stop the practice. It is certain elected school board members are aware of the state guidelines and should inform candidates to discontinue this abuse of district facilities.  When will this happen? For details see this link: http://www.pdc.wa.gov/archive/pdf/01-03Revised092806.pdf  

    Brooks Breaks the Rules

    Posted on September 14, 2011 | 1 Comment
    Brian Brooks, interim school board member and candidate for position 5 on the Kennewick School Board has been electioneering on Kennewick School District property by placing his campaign literature on vehicles parked in school parking lots during open house events.  Chip Beatty of the Public Disclosure Commission affirmed that electioneering on school grounds by school board members is specifically prohibited by state law (see Guidelines for School Districts in Election Campaigns, p.8). Beatty noted that electioneering on school property by any candidate would violate PDC guidelines and would advise school districts to stop the practice. It is certain elected school board members are aware of the state guidelines and should inform candidates to discontinue this abuse of district facilities.  When will this happen? For details see this link: http://www.pdc.wa.gov/archive/pdf/01-03Revised092806.pdf  

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  • Dear Mrs. Kintzley, Thank you for your comments on KSD Citizens.  I invite you to write about any education related issues for publication here.  I envision a regular feature from your perspective as a school board member.  I would appreciate understanding more about you and your experiences on the board as you grapple with education issues in Kennewick and I believe many others in our community would benefit as well. While I am not a journalist, I strive to be fair and responsible in representing the issues and persons I write about.  My biases are well documented to the readers of this blog.  My purpose was not to castigate you but to understand the reasons for your decision to appoint a school board candidate to the interim school board position when exemplary non-candidates were available and willing to do that...

    An Open Letter to Kennewick School Board Member Heather Kintzley

    Posted on August 28, 2011 | 4 Comments
    Dear Mrs. Kintzley, Thank you for your comments on KSD Citizens.  I invite you to write about any education related issues for publication here.  I envision a regular feature from your perspective as a school board member.  I would appreciate understanding more about you and your experiences on the board as you grapple with education issues in Kennewick and I believe many others in our community would benefit as well. While I am not a journalist, I strive to be fair and responsible in representing the issues and persons I write about.  My biases are well documented to the readers of this blog.  My purpose was not to castigate you but to understand the reasons for your decision to appoint a school board candidate to the interim school board position when exemplary non-candidates were available and willing to do that...

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