Staff writer Maureen Dolan reports in today’s Coeur d’Alene Press that School District 271 Superintendent Hazel Bauman has fulfilled another of her promises to the public. She has appointed a committee of five professionally qualified community members to review the school district’s budget and fiscal practices. (more…)
July 18, 2008
A Good Start
July 17, 2008
Whew! We Dodged the Bullet
I was worried. I thought they had our number and we were toast. (more…)
LCDC gets Schooled
The PR firm that LCDC paid $35,000 public dollars, gave its report at yesterday’s meeting. The LCDC Board’s reaction to the long list of suggestions for change was summed up in this CdA Press quote: “Wow, said Dave Patzer, this will be a monumental undertaking.”
My favorite quote in the Press article was from Exec.Director Tony Berns, who was quoted as saying, “We’ve heard a lot of the same topics before. We’ve been dealing with that for years. That’s nothing new.”
Nothing new, Tony? Then why haven’t you changed? Why haven’t you responded to these issues? It takes a paid consultant to get your attention? I wonder if anything will change, even now. Your thoughts…?
You can read the full article here http://www.cdapress.com/articles/2008/07/17/news/news03.txt,
July 16, 2008
Open Session, Wednesday
It’s another beautiful day in paradise, people. Let’s appreciate this fabulous weather while it’s here. I’ve been out on the new Prairie Trail several times already and it’s terrific. It’s a great way to exercise away from traffic.
Any comments, questions or ideas?
July 15, 2008
Numbers Conceal, Decisions Reveal
It’s easy to let them baffle you with figures. The percentages, the cuts, the increases, the transfers. No one wants to be an accountant, but as taxpayers we must take note of the decisions made by the NIC Trustees.
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City Council Meeting
Here’s a link to the agenda for tonight’s Coeur d’Alene City Council meeting. Remember, this is not the official agenda, only the one the City posts on its website. The agenda includes a link to the council’s preparatory packet as well.
Anyone want to guess who will be doing the Proposed Jail Expansion presentation?
July 14, 2008
Vacancy Announcement
The Coeur d’Alene School Board is seeking qualified applicants for the Trustee position in zone 3. Applications must be received by August 1, 2008.
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De Plan, Boss! It’s De Plan!
“De plan, Boss! It’s de plan!” Actor Herve Villechaize’s words (almost) from the opening scenes of the defunct television series Fantasy Island are an appropriate introduction to the link to the Education Corridor Master Plan. The plan and related documents are in the North Idaho College Board of Trustees webpage.
July 12, 2008
Improving Voter Turnout
Reader “concerned citizen” posted the following on another topic. I believe it’s an excellent start toward getting more voter turnout in our elections
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