Says Sarah Palin wrote on Nov 7, 2008 9:08 PM:"I think I basically ran a well-run campaign," she said Friday as she discussed her victory in this week's election.

Ex-student wrote on Nov 8, 2008 7:07 AM:We now have a master of english on the school board and, "I think I basically just wrote a very-well wrote letter".

GO MO wrote on Nov 8, 2008 7:30 AM:Mo crushed Mary Page by almost 7,000 votes and just about beat the school district's most popular Board Member - GO FIGURE!

Susie wrote on Nov 8, 2008 11:42 AM:Boy, what poor losers! Couldn't they just say that maybe the public actually like her ideas better? Trying to blame Mo's win on her place on the ballot and her name recognition is purely ignorant. I voted for Mo because I actually met her and agreed with her ideas.

Mike H. wrote on Nov 8, 2008 11:43 AM:I am unexplainably thrilled that Mo won this race. I am digging out my straw hat, and getting ready for her to open the next charter school. I'll be there to "support" her 100%! Hire me, Mo!

Happy in Encinitas wrote on Nov 8, 2008 12:05 PM:Maybe "Mo" can help the rest of the school board understand why various styles of schools provide a more comprehensive service for our district. Charter schools can be helped and supported for the benefit of local students. My children are not served by the very large Encinitas public schools, so my tax dollars are wasted while I pay for private school. In the future, maybe families who like the smaller school model will have some charter alternatives. Go Mo! You have a great deal of community support.

Sour Grapes Page wrote on Nov 8, 2008 12:19 PM:"Sour grapes" Page didn't walk to even one home to get her ideas out. Maybe Mo's name was first on the ballot-but yours was on the sign and mailer with the most popular incumbent.... She goes to one event (The Forum) and thinks she should be handed the EUSD. Obviously, 7,000 voters didn't agree.

No More Development wrote on Nov 8, 2008 12:25 PM:A parent who is against selling property to developers- Finalllly!! Go Mo! I just wish she had run for the San Diegito.

PATHIETIC wrote on Nov 8, 2008 2:55 PM:The school board including the superintendant worked on a whisper campaign thoughout the election (I know because I attended a site meeting with staffers) - OBVIOUSLY NOT VERY EFFECTIVE.

Mo's first order of business should be to depose the KING. The people have spoken - 15,000 voters (7,000 more than Ms. Sour Grape Page) and 200 hundred less than Grandma Skiljan.

VERY IMPRESSIVE MS. MO...

Good Job Mo wrote on Nov 8, 2008 2:59 PM:Mo is a exceptional candidate! I only wish she would of ran for Encinitas City Council.

What a crushing victory for her - beating the school machine!

New Charter School wrote on Nov 8, 2008 4:50 PM:Will be interesting to watch what Mo and her new frinds wil do when the Dual-language charter school petition lands in their office soon.
Will she be as eager to support charter schools that cater to a different demographic than "the gifted"?

To Happy in Encinitas wrote on Nov 8, 2008 7:15 PM:There are several schools in EUSD that are at 500 or below enrollment. Those are some small schools. Or are those on the wrong side of the city for you?

To Page wrote on Nov 8, 2008 8:05 PM:Too bad that Page was expecting to be elected by hanging onto the shirt tails of Skijan. Too bad there were 2 seats open. If there had only been one, and MO was running against Skijan, I'll bet Mo would have won. Skijan better think hard before letting someone drag her down in the next election. I am all for MO.

SUPER happy wrote on Nov 8, 2008 8:07 PM:I hope that Maureen will be brave enough to stand up to "The King" and let all the voices be heard of parents who have children that aren't getting their needs met. I swear that "The King" must be paying that school board to keep their mouths shut and dumbly nod their heads at whatever he says. Where are their voices???

To New Charter School wrote on Nov 8, 2008 8:41 PM:I think that Mo would want ANY change in this school district, as MANY parents as unhappy with what they get in Encinitas. As for the "gifted" charter: The school was built for EVERYONE, teaching at a high level to promote THINKERS in the community, rather than test takers. GO MO!!!!

Yippee for MO wrote on Nov 8, 2008 8:42 PM:I hope MO will be open minded to all the options we SHOULD be offering our EUSD kids. I am so happy she won. We need a big change!

Petty Skiljan wrote on Nov 8, 2008 9:01 PM:How petty and small of Skiljan to say that Maureen Muir won because of "lots of money" and "name recognition".She *worked* to get there. And Page who thought she could win by only attending a forum made up of mostly teachers and administrators(well said, "Sour Grapes Page"!)! Muir got votes from REAL PEOPLE, not FRIENDS of the board members!! Way to go Maureen Muir!

Closed Door Meetings wrote on Nov 8, 2008 10:09 PM:Say goodbye to all the secret closed doors meetings by the school board now that Mo is there. Skiljan must be seething with the new mandate from the voters. King will be gone in 2 years after the next election. Good thing he got that huge $$$ severence package just in time.

read the article wrote on Nov 8, 2008 10:21 PM:Anyone notice that Muir and Skiljan AGREED that the so called "controversies" (PV and TIP) DID NOT give her an edge? Muir's wanted on the board for 10 years. She ran a sucessful campaign. It's one thing to promise things during a campaign as a challenger, its another thing to actually serve and find out you need to what's best for 5500+ students and their families and the taxpayers of the district

Good job Maureen wrote on Nov 8, 2008 10:29 PM:Maureen, congrats on your new position! Keep the motto in mind as you help to lead our schools: Think, Create, Lead!!!!

Were Back wrote on Nov 8, 2008 10:30 PM:Dr. King may have thought he was rid of us by closing down our school, but we are back! We now have a TIPSTER on the inside of the district!!! I'll bet Dr. King is feeling a little bit nervous right about now. Good!

Carol for Governor wrote on Nov 9, 2008 8:03 AM:So Carol is "most popular" board governor, a "grandma", and "dumbly nods her head at whatever he says"? Carol -- give back those clothes!

Would Sarah have been disappointed if Joe didn't show up for the only debate, and he still won? You betcha!

EUSD Supporter wrote on Nov 9, 2008 8:12 AM:A friend, who is also a political adviser, told my husband that if it was a straight run-off between Skiljan and Muir, Muir would of won!

Pretty impressive, when you think of it!

I hope they both can work together for our children.

I do have to say

To EUSD Supporter named Mo wrote on Nov 9, 2008 10:14 AM:Maybe an English teacher can tell your husband to tell you that it is "would have" or "would've" not "would of" .

To Mo wrote on Nov 9, 2008 4:42 PM:THanks for posting all these lovely postings! Did Mark help you? He Used good English which is not your storngest point!!! :)

Suzanne wrote on Nov 9, 2008 9:30 PM:Please, if you're going to post comments on getting a good education, use proper grammar. I hope Mo WILL be good for the EUSD, I wish her the best. But we need to make sure our charter schools represent our population and aren't just for a select few. I'm not sure that TIP fit that bill. My students are getting a wonderful education in Encinitas and they are both "gifted," whatever that may mean.

Laughing at To EUSD Supporter named Mo and To Mo wrote on Nov 10, 2008 9:26 AM:Can't stand it, can you! The King doesn't hold court as usual anymore.

Welcome Mo!

to All wrote on Nov 10, 2008 6:08 PM:I feel lots of 4-1 votes coming! Careful what you wish for, Mo. You're about it get it! Heat? Kitchen? Hmm? It's like Palin won. Thank God my kid is out of there!

To Laughing wrote on Nov 10, 2008 6:34 PM:Get some tissues, Tito. Mo is going to need them! Just like "W" only 1/2 of your city voted for you. Well run? Doubt it. Lucky to be first on the ballot, oh yeah. You are going to have a terrible time. There should be a penalty for EVERY meeting you don't attend!

Nic wrote on Nov 10, 2008 8:52 PM:I hope people don't think the vote for Mo was a referendum on TIP.....we're still glad to be rid of you Tipsters.....nice job Mo.

Happy in Encintas wrote on Nov 11, 2008 10:47 AM:With Mo's knowledge of TIP and the benefits of a small school, she hopefully understands that 500 students is not a small school.

To Mo wrote on Nov 11, 2008 4:43 PM:Congrats. I sincerely hope that you will work for all the students of EUSD.

What heat wrote on Nov 12, 2008 7:29 PM:Mo has "the dirt" on Skiljan. Why do you think EUSD's campaign was a quiet one; any nonsense and Mo would have blown the wistle on Skiljan.
I don't think Mo's gonna be getting too much heat from Skiljan - rather they need to take care around Mo - this will be the end of their "behind closed door meetings".

To What heat wrote on Nov 12, 2008 8:21 PM:Mo sure has a lot of hot air!!!! Like her hubby!!!
Thank you Mark Andreen! These words would only come out of the Tipsters!