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Jackie Vialpando D49 Union Rep
This was originally posted as a response to a comment that was left by Jackie Vialapando at http://www.kentclawson.com/Best-wishes#comment-104
Jackie Vialpando District 49 (D49) Union Rep
Sure you want to help, the problem is the way that you want to do it. The fact that in 2005 you were endorsed by the Falcon Teachers Education Association (Union) is one of the most dangerous things that I see with the Vialpando candidacy. As a person I believe that you really do want to do good things for District 49, but endorsing the philosophies of the those who seek to make teachers unaccountable for their failures is antiquated and detrimental. You espouse accountability for student achievement in District 49, but when the time comes and those who produce stagnant results you turn the other cheek and instead talk about demographics and teachers not having the resources that they need.
When it comes time to discuss the "extra" mill levy money in the Mill Levy Oversight committee, the Board is vilianized because you're asked if you considered the needs of other schools' besides your pets. The Board is seen as being "mean" because you were asked if you had considered the upgrading of other mill levy schools such as Patriot Learning Center where windows were secured with broomsticks and allow snow in during the winter. What was the response of the Mill Levy Oversight Chairperson? The profound, "No we only talked about the money going to Vista Ridge."
Now once again it appears you hope to ride perceived dissatisfaction to justify your views. Make no mistakes about it, you should be better positioned than you were in 2005 and won't need to rely on the Falcon Teachers Union for 85% of your total contributions (http://car2.elpasoco.com/PDF/ContrExp_VialpandoJ_Dist49_102805.pdf http://car2.elpasoco.com/PDF/ContrExp_VialpandoJ_101105.pdf). Did you ever ask yourself why they might be supporting you to that degree? Honestly that is the biggest contribution that has been made by any single donor in District 49. Have you thought that it might be to help enhance the position of an organization that currently only 30% of teachers belong to, but that they would love to have more so that they can get a great contract like another area school district that has performed dismally, but has continued to keep the same teachers that got them those results. At least the teachers are safe as the District hemorrhages over $2.4 million annually as students leave each year. I think that it is safe to say that District 49 needs better than that. They need accountability. We need to allow those teachers who continue to perform at an above average level to be rewarded for those successes (chances are that they would just put it right back into the class room because that is what they care about and love to enhance their ability to make those connections and God bless them for it).
Feel free to respond Jackie, but in the end you are a tool for an organization that would support mediocrity and apathy solely because "kids don't pay dues"
Check out http://district49.blogspot.com/ for further insights into the candidates for D49 school board.
Best wishes
Mr. Clawson
You sound so bitter and hateful in your blogs.
Your comment about Mrs. Vialpando being "endorsed by the Falcon Teachers Education Association (Union) is one of the most dangerous things that I see with the Vialpando candidacy. As a person I believe that you really do want to do good things for District 49, but endorsing the philosophies of the those who seek to make teachers unaccountable for their failures is antiquated and detrimental".
WOW! What you say in regards to the Falcon Teachers Education Association sounds pretty judgmental. You sound like maybe you have issues with unions as you continue to bash them thru this blog. I think we could all pick apart what he said/she said on issues as you appear to do.
You made another comment about unfortunately your daughter attends this district.
The more you talk, the more your true colors come out and the less educated you sound.
This election has shown me that I am glad you are no longer part of the board.
T Inman
T Inman,
I guess it all depends on perspective. Some would call it passionate and engaged, but if you want to call it bitter, so be it.
I also apologize if I have ever left ANY ambiguity that I "have issues with unions". I DO! I have problems with anyone who willingly defends mediocrity. I have problems with any group that would protect the teacher over the students that they teach.
Now related to your comment on my daughter[s] attendance in the D-49 system, let's make sure that we include context, because the statement relates to those who think that since I am not longer on the Board and will be moving my family to Tennessee to be with me at some point in the hopefully near future, that I should remain silent. That my voice no longer matters, to which I respond, "I fully intend to stay involved in my daughterS' school District and unfortunately for now that continues to be D-49." (http://kentclawson.com/Jackie-Vialpando-D49-Union-Rep#comment-107) To be fair though I can see how that could read as a statement on the District, but is actually a statement on my desire that I wish I could have stayed, and unfortunately until my kids are with me in Tennessee I will continue to comment, critique, and at times outright rant.
Interestingly my education is not often challenged, but I apologize if my statements are too simple or lacking in nuance for those of your obvious intellect (though it does take on a poetic irony when someone signs a post as Tinman). That is why I usually cite my assertions with information to backup my position. Then readers are left with the information to form their own opinion, not just assume mine. Where do you derive your assertions?
I am glad that I can bring joy to your life, even if it is only by no longer serving on the Board. In the end it as commenters such as yourself have stated, this blog is largely "irrelevant". My days in District 49 are unfortunately numbered and will soon result in the departure of my primary reasons for being concerned in D-49 matters. Yet it is comments such as yours that help keep me even remotely engaged. Call me bitter and hateful, call me impassioned and engaged. In the end I don't do it for you, I do it for my kids and by extension all the kids of District 49. Feel free to take your "play nice" mentality go hope for the best. Personally, I will fight for my kids and their success, and if I hurt your feeling while I do it? So be it!
Best wishes,
Kent
Kent
You weren't effective when you were here (witness all the signatures to get you recalled whether it was successful or not), but now you are just irrelevant. I know that is probably hard for you but just go away. D 49 has enough significant challenges without having someone negative like you continuing to throw their 2 cents worth into the mix. You resigned, now resign yourself to the fact that you are no longer a voice of this community. Go get involved in your daughter's new school district and leave us to pick up the pieces of your work here.
Anonymous,
"... now you are just irrelevant ..." and yet you feel compelled to leave comments on my "irrelevant" site. This coming from those who embrace the opinions of all? Well I guess now we are to understand that not ALL opinions should be considered? Interesting
You are also correct in your assertion that D-49 has significant challenges and I fully intend to share my opinion related to the damage that certain candidates can do to the District. Particularly if the District is allowed to be lulled into a false sense of security that results from the platitudes of certain individuals who when faced with the hard questions are not willing to step up. Jackie Vialapando, Tammy Harold, and any of those who feel no shame in telling lies to further their gripes and complaints had the same opportunity to run in 2007 that I did, but chose not to and have felt compelled to raise discontent for their own personal agenda. Remember when there is 'controversy' on D-49 who you see on the camera or quoted. Remember that the 'chaos' left D-11, but so have any gains that were made, the students, residents......
As you suggested, I plan to fully intend to stay involved in my daughterS' school District and unfortunately for now that continues to be D-49. Want to get rid of me and my "irrelevant" input? I have a couple of houses for your purchase. Interested? ;-)