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Prairie Vale Bingo Night - An Endorsement?

Related Links: Election Dates DCS Post Endorses Gerald Buckles The School Board Does Not Endorse Candidates -- Nod, Nod -- Wink, Wink PV Bingo Night - An Endorsement? Funding I: Education & Curriculum Funding II: Sports Principal's Husband Selects Forum Questions? School Board Election 2007 Candidate Forum John Robertson Gerald Buckles Greg Biggs Bryan McPhail Reaction to "School Does Not Endorse Candidates -- Nod, Nod -- Wink, Wink" has been strong. February 19, 2007 Parent Post 1 Let me start by saying our family has been in the Deer Creek school district since 1992 and this is the first time I have ever felt compelled to respond to a comment placed on the DCS Post. My reply is in response to parent post 3 concerning John Robertson's volunteer time. The comment specifically questions Mr. Robertson's volunteering time just because this particular parent "has yet to meet Mr. Robertson". I by far am not an expert on how much time John has volunteered, however I have personally witnessed his presence and been offered his assistance and his wife's on NUMEROUS occasions. I ask the questioning parent, have you ever been to a high school or middle school baseball game? Mr. Robertson is the HS Baseball Booster Club president; however he goes above and beyond his duty even when his son isn't playing a game. In addition, both he and his wife have gracious volunteered to help w/ numerous wrestling tournaments although they don\'t even have a child that wrestles. One addt'l factor to consider is also a full-time profession. Obviously maintaining a full-time, demanding career doesn't always allow a during the week day volunteer opportunity, however evenings and weekends has John offering up much assistance. Next time, instead of blaming him for "not having met him" why don't you take the initiative to volunteer where he does and get the opportunity to meet a genuine sincere man who I believe will do a great job on the school board. Parent Post 2 It's my understanding the school board election was very close. Like a 1 vote difference. Maybe there needs to be a recount. Especially in light of all the hub bub about Mr. Robertson's volunteering at the PV Bingo night. Quite possibly he's not the one that should be on the board. Something to think about. Our Reply Now that the election is over it is time to embrace John Robertson as our newest School Board Member. Our goal should be to work with John give him the time to do what he said he was going to do. Remember that the uproar surrounding the PV Bingo night was caused by school administration and not John Robertson. February 13, 2007 Parent Post 1 of 3: Two questions come to mind after reading Mrs. Zehrung's reply: 1) How many parents who have never had nor currently have children at PV volunteered to help? 2) If the flyers were sent with students and staff and placed in the lobby, how did Mr. Robertson find out about the opportunity to volunteer? Are we to assume he has nothing better to do than go to each school looking for volunteer opportunities? Wisen up folks! Parent Post 2 of 3: Kailee Zehrung is an extraordinary volunteer and supporter of PV School. She is highly dedicated and all know that should the need arise, Kailee will take charge and do an outstanding job. Kailee should not take this post personally, but she has a sense of integrity which seems to be rare these days. I understand and applaud her for her hard work and find no fault with her. The fact remains that someone either asked Mr. Robertson to place himself in a prominently visible position or he asked to be there. It's the politics which we expect from a politician. But, I don't want politics from someone directly in charge of my child's education. No one stopped to think or question how this might be perceived by the patrons. It's always a matter of damage control and not prevention. I'm surprised that the BOE and Superintendent aren't yet tired of hearing from PV patrons. Parent Post 3 of 3: It concerns me greatly that a lawyer - who supposedly knows the law and had harped in his campaign how his knowledge will help the board was involved in a situation that could be perceived as violating state law! I believe the 3 other candidates should band together and have him removed from the race! We need no more unethical decisions! The reason we need a fresh face outside of the "clique" is because of instances just like this.........thanks Mr. Robertson for proving the other 3 candidates points and for providing icing on the cake to the sincere need for administration that is worthy of their job - can we get them in place soon?? I find it very ironic that I bust my rear at the schools volunteering ALL THE TIME and at various sites. I have yet to meet Mr. Robertson and he has children at my school. Funny, all of a sudden there is an election and he magically volunteers? What about the other 3 candidates? I have NEVER seen Mr. Biggs either...........but at least this time he did nothing illegal. Mr. McPhail and Mr. Buckles BOTH volunteer all the time and are committed to being an active part of our district. They both volunteer at academic and athletic events. They attend school functions both of their own kids and just within the district. While I am choosing just one of those 2 men.............I hope that people step up to the plate today and demand a change. We need no more hypocrisy amongst our board. I would be embarrassed to be a member! I appreciate those that are willing to try and make a change.......one elector at a time! February 12, 2007 As the coordinator of the volunteers for the Birthday Bingo Bash I am compelled to respond to the DCSPost’s most recent post, dated Feb.10 titled “Hot Topic: The School Board Does Not Endorse Candidates—Nod, Nod, -- Wink, Wink”. The method I used to solicit volunteers was initiated Nov. 20 in the form of a flyer titled “Prairie Vale is turning 10”. On the bottom of this document it states “RSVP: If you would like to help with this EXCITING Event please email Kailee@claim-tech.com” This was the first document created and distributed soliciting volunteers. I personally made 550 copies of this document (which I will attach in it’s entirety to this email). All Prairie Vale students and staff members were given a copy of this document. Either in their staff boxes or in the students’ backpacks, additional copies were left in the lobby for the general public to collect. The second method of soliciting volunteers for the Birthday Bingo Bash was initiated on January 24th in the form of a flyer titled “ Birthday Bingo Bash”. On the bottom of this document it states “We are still in need of volunteers to help with this event. If you can help please email Kailee Zehrung at Kailee@claim-tech.com or leave a message in the office (to be placed in the SSC Box) Thank You!” I personally made 550 copies of this document (which I will attach in it’s entirety to this email). All Prairie Vale students and staff members were given a copy of this document. Either in their staff boxes or in the student’s backpacks, additional copies were left in the lobby for the general public to collect. The third method of soliciting volunteers for the Birthday Bingo Bash was initiated on January 25th in the form of an email titled “ Birthday Bingo Bash”. On the bottom of this email it states “We are still in need of volunteers to help with this event. If you can help please email Kailee Zehrung at Kailee@claim-tech.com or leave a message in the office (to be placed in the SSC Box) Thank You!” This email was distributed using the school email list. At the time of this email distribution I also made 50 copies of this document and placed them in the school lobby for the general public to collect. (I will also attach this document in its entirety to this email). There is one thing I would like to clarify and make specifically clear to all patrons. At NO time was there an invitation extended personally by myself requesting an individual’s presence as a volunteer. The above forms and email were used to make the general public aware of the need for volunteers. Many volunteers emailed, called and some left notes in the PV office stating their desire to help make this event successful. NO volunteer was turned down or sent away. Events such as the Birthday Bingo Bash require many volunteers to be successful. A patron contacted me about the use of the high school National Honor Society students. This individual called me at home (my number is in the directory) and offered the use and services of the National Honor Society students for volunteers. The high school, middle school and elementary schools are woven together. Many patrons have students at multiple schools within our district. The Birthday Bingo Bash had adult volunteers, high school volunteers, middle school volunteers and even elementary students who helped hang signs, set up chairs, and organize the preparation for this exciting event. The Bingo Bash was a huge success. I received over 50 verbal commitments, email commitments, and letters from patrons volunteering their time and services. It is wonderful to have such great support from Deer Creek patrons when it comes to fundraising. At no time was there intent to give any candidate an audience for their campaign agenda, and the candidate you discuss in your post titled “Hot Topic: The School Board Does Not Endorse Candidates—Nod, Nod, -- Wink, Wink” did not imply or otherwise engage in any said activity. As far as I am concerned, (being the coordinator of this event) all patrons were simply volunteering their time because the need was there. I have made no public endorsement of any candidate and have no intent to do so. I would like to personally thank all the patrons who came out and supported our teachers, weather it was donating money, volunteering time or spreading the word to other patrons of such an exciting event. The turn out was amazing and the experience memorable for our children. I would like to also state my disappointment in the DCSPOST. The “DCS Post was created to provide a source for information” and at the time of this email (Sunday, February 11, 2007) I have received NO contact (via email, phone, flyer or letter) from the DCSPOST. No contact has been made from the DCSPOST to verify facts or dismiss incorrect assumptions. The post made on Feb. 10th titled “Hot Topic: The School Board Does Not Endorse Candidates—Nod, Nod, -- Wink, Wink” was an interpretation, NOT the FACTS. I (being the coordinator of the Birthday Bingo Bash) am disappointed that the DCSPOST did not do their “homework”. I personally expect an apology from the DCSPOST, for their incorrect assumption. I request the DCSPOST post this letter in its entirety. Thank you again to our patrons for their continued support.

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