Voting for Durney wrote on Oct 16, 2008 4:14 PM:Two votes here for Durney!!

We need Durney on the HS District Board - we desperately need some balance and some common sense!

Yea for Durney!

Bill in Escondido wrote on Oct 16, 2008 5:31 PM:For more information, google "Bill Durney EUHSD".

Escondidite wrote on Oct 16, 2008 10:13 PM:Vote No on T

Vote No on Durney

As a matter of fact, let's just vote no on the whole darned lot of them!!!

Write in A.T. for school board

General wrote on Oct 16, 2008 10:38 PM:My God son, get a hold of yourself and pull yourself into shape. You look terrible. Get a hair cut and trim some pounds. You will feel much better about yourself. Peace be with you Mr. Durney.

gimmeabreak wrote on Oct 17, 2008 6:16 AM:Okay, so Durney co-Authored a "No on T" piece, the centerpiece of which is no bonds for a new small high school. Turns out this new small school would be in Durney's neighborhood? I smell a one-issue candidate - one with NIMBY taped to his forehead. At times like these we need candidates that are deeper than that. Sorry, Bill, you don't get this household's votes.

Go Durney wrote on Oct 17, 2008 6:38 AM:We NEED non educators, non union beholding leaders on these boards. Small business experience a big plus. Educators keep getting elected with different results expected yet it doesn't happen. Kick them out. We NEED fresh eyes! We need change!

Joe wrote on Oct 17, 2008 6:45 AM:He wants to make sure his daughter gets a good education?

He doesn't care about the kids from last year or the years before? How about the ones after his daughter graduates?

Reminds me of the dad who coaches his son... just to make sure he gets to play!

unsolicited advice wrote on Oct 17, 2008 7:47 AM:Spend a few bucks. Get 50-100 yard signs saying "No On Prop T" "Durney For EUHSB" and spread them around the city asap.

To Joe wrote on Oct 17, 2008 7:48 AM:Exactly what we need. People from the community who see and hear from a kids prespective. Let's face it the Professional Educators on these boards have failed us and our kids!

Bill in Escondido wrote on Oct 17, 2008 7:51 AM:To gimmeabreak

If you knew what drove me and how I really felt, you would know that on a personal level, I would welcome a new small school. However, on a citywide basis, if I am looking for what I feel is best for Escondido; this is not the time to be putting a measure like this, extending payments to 2054, on the ballot. Additionally, to best serve the needs of ALL the students, considering this is a magnet school - drawing from the entire population in Escondido's sphere of influence - the Citracado location is less desirable than a centrally located one.

There is much more to me than the NIMBY label you are taping on my forehead. Feel free to check out my web site, find out where I stand, and if you need more answers, just ask!

Esco Rez wrote on Oct 17, 2008 9:04 AM:A one issue candidate is just fine, when that one issue is kids.

Vote for George McClure and whoever else you want to.

Joey, Kevin, and Amanda, get back to work!

No on Prop T wrote on Oct 17, 2008 9:46 AM:The subprime financing plan for Prop T is this: no payments for 11 years, then payments for 33 years. Waiting to start collecting the taxes to pay the Prop T bonds will cost taxpayers at least an extra $80 million in financing costs. Taxpayers will have paid $400 to 500 million in higher property taxes by the time the $98 million is paid off (after 2050).

SSR wrote on Oct 17, 2008 11:00 AM:McClure's experience will lead our district in the right direction!

Two thumbs up for McClure!

DP: It's time to log off and inspire.

Joe wrote on Oct 17, 2008 11:04 AM:I went through school in this town, from kindergarten through EHS. I know exactly how the professional educators have failed. I experienced it first hand. But I'll tell you this, in 2008, if there is a kid who doesn't learn what they want, with the technology we now have, it's their own fault!

All of these politicians are just costing us money. I don't see where we need most of them.

RF wrote on Oct 17, 2008 11:11 AM:According to an October 5, 2006, estimate by Escondido's Director of Finance, the high school district is in line to receive $141 million over the next two decades from the Escondido Redevelopment Agency for new school construction and existing school upgrades. Vote for more transparency. Vote NO on Prop T.

To General wrote on Oct 17, 2008 12:42 PM:You sound typical of this years voters. Looks over substance. Any wonder our country and state is where it is at. Thank you ACORN!!

gimmeabreak wrote on Oct 17, 2008 6:32 PM:Well, Bill since you brought it up, how else do we pay for school facilities anymore? Bonds are it, sir, since no District has enough funds from ADA revenues to cover Capital improvements each year. The bond may not be perfect, but it doesn't increase monthly tax burdens, it just extends the existing one a little longer. If your daughter is a priority, that means, then, there will be $$ to improve the facilities in time for her arrival at one of the high schools in 3-4 years. And $$ to build facilities also equals jobs - that's not a bad thing, is it Bill? I didn't think so, either. So, no disrespect intended, if you remain of the view that the bond is a bad idea, then here's the scotch tape and that "NIMBY" sign for your forehead. You've earned it, sir, just not my family's votes. Shoot, neither of my kids will benefit from the bond, either - they'll be long gone from the local public H.S. by the time any of the projects are done. Yes on "T" is just right, now.

Escocat wrote on Oct 17, 2008 7:26 PM:The stuffed shirts on the school board all need to be replaced. These people are so full of themselves it makes one ill just to sit through a meeting. They are more concerned about their legacy than what's really going on in the district. 17% drop out rate and poor test scores isn't going to be helped by enhancing music programs (as Kurt Marler wants to do) or building a specialty school that will only serve 500 students. I'll vote for anyone other than Marler, and when Jon, Tina, Pam and Ed's seats come up, I'll vote against them, too.

NO NEW SCHOOL BONDS

Not so fast wrote on Oct 17, 2008 7:34 PM:At least Durney has the nads to put up a website to say where he stands on some other issues and answer questions.
I agree with him on classes being taught in English.

To gimmeabreak wrote on Oct 17, 2008 7:43 PM:You also sound like "one issue". I suspect you might even be on the current EUHSD board or working for bond consultant they are paying thousands of dollars to. "Just extends the existing bond a little longer"? That's at least 30-35 years, probably indefinitely.
And, the city of Esco owes the school districts millions in redevelopment funds, so this bond isn't needed.
No On T

Bill in Escondido wrote on Oct 17, 2008 8:27 PM:To gimmeabreak

Extending a tax for 33 more years is not a "little longer" as you state. And as others have posted, there are other methods of accomplishing the facilities upgrades.

Gimmeabreak wrote on Oct 17, 2008 8:45 PM:Okay Bill, since you brought it up again, name three of those other methods? And, no, extending a bond repayment for even 30 more years doesn't add to current burden. Based on your age Bill (very close to mine, I'll volunteer) we're probably not gonna still be living and breathing in our homes 35 years from now anyway. Its a small price homeowners like us ought to be willing to continue to pay longer, if it means kids get decent facilities for their education.

And to "to me," no wrong answers - neither an EUHSD Board member or a highly paid bond consultant (darn!) . You go ahead, hold your breath waiting for the City of Esco to pay "millions" in redevelopment funds to the District. Meanwhile, the kids lose, while Bill lambastes those who "haven't used the (unnamed) other methods . . . Great outcome for kids, Bill, and they are, at the end of the day, your real constituents - only they don't get to vote.

Bill in Escondido wrote on Oct 18, 2008 7:51 AM:To Gimmeabreak

You point out the very clear difference between us. You feel that taxing people for almost the next 50 years is fine. I find that unacceptable. That's what makes Prop. T so wrong for me.

to gimmeabreak wrote on Oct 18, 2008 8:05 AM:Other than the city itself the only beneficiary of redevelopment funds are the low-income housing projects. They get a steady stream of funds because their representatives sued the city. The high school board needs someone like Durney with the backbone to push the issue. Current board members all just want to get along stupidly believing the city council, city manager, and city attorney have the schools best interests at heart. They don't.

Gimmeabreak wrote on Oct 18, 2008 8:54 PM:Bill, don't kid yourself, we have other differences. For one, I understand that school vouchers are a bad idea - as if you could as a parent take a $5,000 chit from the state and buy a $10,000 private school tuition with it. Moreover, as a school board trustee you have zero authority to create a voucher system, yet you list it as one of your favored policies on your website. That makes as much sense as a city council trying to pass local ordinances that affect immigration law and policy - an exclusively Federal government issue. Speaking of Marie Waldron, you seem to have a bit of pent up angst toward those who don't speak English - according to your web-site, too, Bill. A trustee serves the entire District, not just the native English speakers. Sorry, Bill you're too negative and too narrow of vision to deserve serious consideration as a candidate.

To gimmeabreak wrote on Oct 19, 2008 9:54 AM:Spoken like a true teacher's union dependent. Why so afraid of vouchers? Can't you take the competition? The Spanish speaker dominance in Escondido's public school system is a proven fact. Just look at the demographics. Another proven fact is immersion works. Go Durney. No on Prop T. Pursue the redevelopment funds.

Shake up the EUHSD Board wrote on Oct 20, 2008 11:08 AM:You all should have taken the time to meet Mr. Durney at his pavillion during the street faire. Take a look at his platform, visit his website, and you will find that he will be a breath of fresh air on the EUHSD board. He has attended board meetings, knows the issues and is open to suggestions from the community. He probably would follow up on the thousands of pages given to the EUHSD outlining quasi private programs that could be used to infuse programs in our education system to better prepare our kids for the global economy that would not cost taxpayers one thin dime! Go Bill you are the grassroots candidate that the EUHSD needs! Vote NO on the school bond, too much money for too little at the wrong time and an unfair burden to homeowners!