Diana Payne wrote on Feb 11, 2010 10:40 PM:

" This is best news, congrats to Ray Borane and the district. Good luck. "




Dear parent wrote on Feb 11, 2010 1:22 PM:

" Dear parent, I also think that we must show the positive that is going on in the district. I do however think that people who work for the schools and the parents have tried to get out what is going on so that things can be changed. There are some issues from what I hear/read, that seems are not getting addressed or even acknowledged. Could these people think that this is the only other thing that they can do to let others know and protect their kids? I hope that Ray Borane does not take a back seat and allow others to continue to flounder as we have been this year. It is too bad that the state or other agency doesn’t come in and investigate these complaints and concerns. I am thrilled that things are thriving at those schools; at least appears to be. I am saddened that the negative is all that comes out but I feel the parents and staff must put the negative out there to get something done. When the major issues are fixed then the positive will shine through and we can focus on that. There are great teachers, aides, and directors, but just like anywhere a few rotten apples can spoil the bushel if they aren’t removed. I don’t think that people are encouraging others to make negative comments; I think they are trying to get them to be knowledgeable and fix the problems. I am proud to be a Douglas parent and I know that after some things are taken care of we will be in great shape! "




anonoymous in fear wrote on Feb 10, 2010 6:12 PM:

" To "Parent"

I agree that we need to start celebrating our schools successes. Sadly, we don't have many at Huber! I won't get into details or names but it's a REAL MESS over here. Mr. Borane, please come over here and help get us on the right track. "




Save money idea wrote on Feb 9, 2010 6:25 PM:

" If Hoyack is still on the board let his wife sit in on the interview. Maybe that will avoid very expensive lawsuits.
Mr. Goddard please help!!!!!! If he doesn't do something, at least for show, he shouldn't even bother campaigning in Douglas. I know I would vote for Republican candidate if he doesn't do anything regardless of candidate. "




parent wrote on Feb 9, 2010 5:04 PM:

" It sure would be nice if the Dispatch or even the people who blog would focus on the successes some of our schools are having. I have a son at Sarah Marley Elem. and a daughter at RBMS. I am not as active as I should be but I am very aware of my children's education. I know there are great things happening at both of these schools that should be celebrated. My daughter brought a newslettter home explaining that RBMS student attendance increased from 88% to 93% (850+ days difference)and parental attendance at parent/teacher conferences went from 19% to 93%? I beleive it also talked about DRASTIC decrease in suspensions and discipline referrals and a MAJOR increase in student achievement. Why don't we ever talk about these good things and the good people in our district and in our schools? DUSD has good teachers, good aides, good principals, good directors, and all we do is complain! What about the number of students testing out of the ELL program at both middle schools, why don't we celebrate this feat? And what about Sarah Marley going from "Underperforming to "Performing Plus" in one year? We should of thrown a HUGE party for this accomplishment! People write on this blog encouraging others to complain, well I'm writing to encourage others to help celebrate the successes. This is the first step in rebuilding our image!!!! "




TObring Petit Back wrote on Feb 8, 2010 4:39 PM:

" Is this your best defense? You sound like a nut and may very well be a member of the School Board, maybe the waffler RIVERA? Petis and your School Board deserve each other, their interest is not in the community but are self serving. Who else could waste tax payer monies on such foolishness?
1st, DUSD had legitimate reasons to question Petit's actions, however, they chose to go after him because of their emotional ties, Hoyak because of his wife, Rivera because his wife was fired from DUSD and Ramirez because she doesn't like him. If they had stuck to valid reasons and just followed the law they would not be in this mess "




interested wrote on Feb 8, 2010 4:34 PM:

" The Douglas Dispatch only allows postings that are to their advantage. This paper is just as bad as DUSD, it is a corrupt newspaper that has no interest in keeping citizens informed. A very sorry newspaper "




Help our kids Mr. Borane wrote on Feb 8, 2010 12:29 PM:

" When are the employees and parents going to start reporting what is going on at their schools? I plead as a parent that Mr. Borane you go and spend time at the different schools, and speak to the employees that work there. I Mr. Borane would be very interested to hear what some of them have to say. I, while walking around two of the schools have overheard employees speaking and was appalled by what is going on. Especially what is going on at Huber Middle School. My niece is a sixth grader there and I would have never thought that children her age would be exposed to explicit videos of women and men on the school computers and the principal would do nothing about it. One thing that Mr. Pettit hardly did was visit the schools during events. If he did on very rare occasions he would walk with his head down and wouldn’t speak to anyone. Maybe if he had been there speaking to staff and parents; people would have felt more like he cared. "




Bring Pettit Back wrote on Feb 6, 2010 11:20 PM:

" Bring Pettit back! Bring Pettit back! Bring Pettit back! Bring Pettit back! Bring Pettit back! Bring Pettit back!Bring Pettit back! Bring Pettit back! Bring Pettit back! Bring Pettit back! Bring Pettit back! Bring Pettit back! "




Interested wrote on Feb 5, 2010 11:46 AM:

" I guess you really do get what you pay for. "




Great comedy wrote on Feb 5, 2010 9:27 AM:

" What a great laugh the school board has been providing me for the past several months. Waiting for the daily updates on the Channel 9 news is my favorite way to get my day going.


Does Hoyak's Old Lady approve of Borane? "




ALBERT D wrote on Feb 4, 2010 10:26 PM:

" Mr borane good luck sir and god bless you ,,,, "




shopper wrote on Feb 4, 2010 3:23 PM:

" I went to dollar tree today and asked for the superintendent dept. They said they were all sold out. Turns out Douglas got the last one. Sunnyside was behind me in line.
It does help out the district but please remember Borane has a nice pension from his service and double dipping may be a problem. Now lets just watch the credit card and the Basha contracts. It is nice to know that Hoyack,Rivera, or even the county attorney won't mess with the day to day of the district for at least 6 months.
I hope Mr. Goddard does something before this board is charged with hiring a new superintendent. I really believe this board has proven to be guilty of very, very bad judgement. Ms. Kramer or Ramos should make a motion to inquiry with AG on investigation and get legal advice on whether this board should act with a lawsuit and investigation of illegal activity underway. "




Neal wrote on Feb 4, 2010 7:49 AM:

" What a sigh of relief for the District, for once to get someone who really knows what he is doing. It is not like these wanna-a-bees who have been there playing the micro-managing game and allowing the board to get their way. "




r edmondson wrote on Feb 4, 2010 4:03 AM:

" congratulations grumpy !! "




God Love You RB wrote on Feb 4, 2010 12:56 AM:

" You still rock! Thank you for stepping in. You are a man of honor and many of us are counting on you to do the right thing for DUSD. Now, help us get Mr. Pettit back where he belongs, and Hoyack, Rivera and Lopez off the board. Lest we forget Anne Carl also needs to be removed from any influence with district legal counsel. And let’s all move on! "




Ernie wrote on Feb 4, 2010 12:54 AM:

" I should've known there was a rat in this whole ordeal. "




mentormike wrote on Feb 3, 2010 4:06 PM:

" Hoyak,Rivera & Lopez should have to pay the $3500.00 out of their own pockets as well. They should also be placed on a float on the next parade as the most ignorant, selfish self serving group of law breaking ego maniacs. Petit maybe just as guilty. I can't believe this group to be so disrespectful of the citizens they serve. "




Dollar Store Super wrote on Feb 3, 2010 1:22 PM:

" Whoever woulda thought that you could hire an executive administrator for $1.00. If Mr. Borane is that dedicated to the children of Douglas and not to his own means, then God Bless Him. If there are silent strings attached, Vengence is Mine, says the Lord God Almighty. "

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