Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Area proposals go down in defeat
Efforts by Marshall Public Schools officials to pass a $35.3 million bond issue to expand classrooms and repair buildings in spite of a $16,000 EPIC MRA poll that warned the school board of such a potential outcome were defeated by 335 votes in yesterday's primary election. Also, Fredonia Township voters turned down a millage request for three disaster sirens and in Burlington Township an effort to build a combined township and village hall was also defeated. See this Saturday's Chronicle for reaction and more on local election results that saw John Hallacy and Jill Booth nominated to face off for District Judge, Kate Segal and Greg Moore to vie for state representative, Larry Cortright for drain commissioner and Eusebio Solis and Becky Rocho for county commissioner. Mark Schauer soundly defeated Sharon Renier in the democratic bid for 7th District U.S. Congress. David Adams won the nomination for sheriff. Click here Election Magic for instant results and breakdowns.
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The main deciding factor in the bond defeat is the bad leadership of Supt. Phillips. She has lost the trust, respect and support of the staff and most of the community. If we had a good superintendent I am sure the bond would pass easily.
The board cannot coverup and deny the problems any longer. Staff morale is way down. The bond will pass easily as soon as we get a new superintendent.
Ask any teacher, Joyce Phillips is a disaster! She has no idea how to work with people or be an effective school leader. Her reign has been filled with conflict, neglect, bizarre decisions and driving some of the best people out of the district. I am sure keeping her around several years too long made passing the bond almost impossible.
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