http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2009/jan/14/two-collier-school-board-members-may-have-put-accr/
It's been 21 months since the Collier County School Board was placed on warning status with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; before the Hinshaw & Culbertson report and before the firing of Ray Baker.
Now we are witnessing the blame game...This board member blames that board member. What a shame. If they had spent the past 21 months actually doing what was recommended we wouldn't be in this position and thousands of kids wouldn't be facing the loss of scholarships. I fear they have done way too little - way too late.
The Naples Snooze is quick to blame Curatolo and Calabrese when in actuality it is their own lack of reporting that is more to blame. Curatolo has done more to try and inform the public and address this situation than any other board member, Carroll included. Calabrese just picked the wrong friends and when he realized just how much trouble his friends could get him into...he had a heart attack.
For months I begged the NDN staff to cover this issue. Instead they chose to sensationalize a report created by "friends of Abbott" and completely ignored the seriousness of the situation. Blame should also go to the parents who should have shown up in record numbers to demand accountability - even before Baker was fired. It's even more unfortunate our own Governor has chosen to ignore the situation as well. He has been too busy honeymooning and selling off Florida's' assets.
I have heard from professionals and education advocates from around the globe on this specific issue. Many people are watching, not just SACS. How close are we to loosing accreditation? VERY close. What will be the ramifications? SERIOUS. Could Malfeasance of Office charges be forthcoming? You Betcha!
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Thursday, January 15, 2009
Sunday, November 18, 2007
What Would the Flying Spaghetti Monster Do?
Background: I just had to do this for fun. It came about as the Collier School Board debated for the millionth time...prayer before a school board meeting. This debate took considerable time when the board faced numerous urgent issues.
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2007/nov/15/school_board_continue_allowing_outsiders_give_meet/
November 18, 2007
Dear Mr. Donovan;
It is commendable you have worked so hard to ensure the invocation for the Collier County School Board is not divisive. After reading your comments in the Naples Daily News regarding bringing different faiths to the podium, I’m confident you will be all inclusive and not deny any religious preferences from participating.
That in mind, I respectively request an invocation representing the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Worshipers, also known as Pastafarians, were blessed with the Prophet Bobby in 2005 whose wisdom brought Flying Spaghetti Monsterism out from the shadows and into the mainstream. Two short years later the religious movement has experienced unprecedented growth. Flying Spaghetti Monsterism has been featured in many National publications and news programs including the New York Times and CNN. Just recently Flying Spaghetti Monterism was included on the agenda at the American Academy of Religion’s annual meeting.
I was so pleased to read you would never deny a rabbi from saying “Yahweh.” You see, the invocation by a Pastafarian Preacher must be performed while wearing His chosen outfit. It is considered very disrespectful to teach their beliefs without the outfit of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, which is full pirate regalia.
The Flying Spaghetti Monster is capable of amazing feats. According to followers He created the universe and can change it at any time. He is invisible and can pass through normal matter with ease. By permitting the blessing of the Flying Spaghetti Monster at a School Board Meeting you can have faith His Noodly Appendage will help to further any cause you wish to advance.
While there are never any guarantees for a miracle, a prayer by a Pastafarian Preacher representing Flying Spaghetti Monsterism might just turn out to be the divine intervention needed to secure the prestigious Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accreditation as a Quality School District for Collier County .
Should you have any questions regarding the legitimacy of this religion I encourage you to Google it…over 2 million results have been returned.
For additional information - http://www.venganza.org/
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2007/nov/15/school_board_continue_allowing_outsiders_give_meet/
November 18, 2007
Dear Mr. Donovan;
It is commendable you have worked so hard to ensure the invocation for the Collier County School Board is not divisive. After reading your comments in the Naples Daily News regarding bringing different faiths to the podium, I’m confident you will be all inclusive and not deny any religious preferences from participating.
That in mind, I respectively request an invocation representing the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Worshipers, also known as Pastafarians, were blessed with the Prophet Bobby in 2005 whose wisdom brought Flying Spaghetti Monsterism out from the shadows and into the mainstream. Two short years later the religious movement has experienced unprecedented growth. Flying Spaghetti Monsterism has been featured in many National publications and news programs including the New York Times and CNN. Just recently Flying Spaghetti Monterism was included on the agenda at the American Academy of Religion’s annual meeting.
I was so pleased to read you would never deny a rabbi from saying “Yahweh.” You see, the invocation by a Pastafarian Preacher must be performed while wearing His chosen outfit. It is considered very disrespectful to teach their beliefs without the outfit of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, which is full pirate regalia.
The Flying Spaghetti Monster is capable of amazing feats. According to followers He created the universe and can change it at any time. He is invisible and can pass through normal matter with ease. By permitting the blessing of the Flying Spaghetti Monster at a School Board Meeting you can have faith His Noodly Appendage will help to further any cause you wish to advance.
While there are never any guarantees for a miracle, a prayer by a Pastafarian Preacher representing Flying Spaghetti Monsterism might just turn out to be the divine intervention needed to secure the prestigious Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accreditation as a Quality School District for Collier County .
Should you have any questions regarding the legitimacy of this religion I encourage you to Google it…over 2 million results have been returned.
For additional information - http://www.venganza.org/
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