I am sorry I cannot comment at this time about the allegations against me.
Please keep me and all those involved in your prayers.
~Rayanne
Friday, February 8, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
I am still here....
In case a few of you thought I may have been missing in action, I assure you I am here and have been keeping up with the dialog on this blog.
Although, we may not solve the districts problems on this blog community, I feel it is a great medium for folks to share their opinions.
That being said, I'd like to say thanks to those who have defended Dee & I and our efforts. Please do not worry about the negative comments. It is part blogging, as it is with any anonymous forum. Some people feel the need to attempt to "bait" people into a debate or just like to throw out slanderous comments to make their own opinion seem more valid.
It is obvious by some of the comments that have been made, it can only be among a few people that could possibly be making them. The best way to deal with those types of bloggers is to ignore them and do not respond.
I am encouraged to see people speaking out. We need to wake up our 131 community and hopefully more people will become involved in helping to get our district back on track.
I am not AWOL, Dee & I have been busy trying to bring some of the "business as usual" stuff to the public, so you have a better understanding of what goes on in your districts offices & schools.
The more we share the more people become aware and our 131 community may educate each other.
Please continue blogging and sharing. You will find your questions and observances are not unique, there are many others with similar concerns & comments.
~Rayanne
ps Be sure to take the time to let yor voice be heard in the voting booth!
Although, we may not solve the districts problems on this blog community, I feel it is a great medium for folks to share their opinions.
That being said, I'd like to say thanks to those who have defended Dee & I and our efforts. Please do not worry about the negative comments. It is part blogging, as it is with any anonymous forum. Some people feel the need to attempt to "bait" people into a debate or just like to throw out slanderous comments to make their own opinion seem more valid.
It is obvious by some of the comments that have been made, it can only be among a few people that could possibly be making them. The best way to deal with those types of bloggers is to ignore them and do not respond.
I am encouraged to see people speaking out. We need to wake up our 131 community and hopefully more people will become involved in helping to get our district back on track.
I am not AWOL, Dee & I have been busy trying to bring some of the "business as usual" stuff to the public, so you have a better understanding of what goes on in your districts offices & schools.
The more we share the more people become aware and our 131 community may educate each other.
Please continue blogging and sharing. You will find your questions and observances are not unique, there are many others with similar concerns & comments.
~Rayanne
ps Be sure to take the time to let yor voice be heard in the voting booth!
Friday, January 11, 2008
The comments continue
The previous post was getting rather lengthy with comments, so I thought for ease of reading I would start a new posting.
I have taken the last few comments and posted them here from the previous blog to keep the dialog going.
Feel free to post comments to any of the blogs.
I would like to hear suggestions/ comments from all members of the eastside community and the school communities. Parents, teachers and residents in general, we need your input. Come on in and post your thoughts.
I have taken the last few comments and posted them here from the previous blog to keep the dialog going.
Feel free to post comments to any of the blogs.
I would like to hear suggestions/ comments from all members of the eastside community and the school communities. Parents, teachers and residents in general, we need your input. Come on in and post your thoughts.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Workshop before Board meeting Monday
Prior to the regular school board meeting, Monday December 17, there will be a workshop being presented by PMA Securities Inc. The purpose of this workshop is to discuss the Financial Planning Program and the financial outlook for our school district. This workshop begins at 5:30 and will be held at the school service center at 417 Fifth Ave.
PMA Securities Inc has offered a workshop previously on August 20 at which time they presented the possibility of issuing working cash bonds
The full agenda can be accessed at the website www.d131.org. I hope you will share this information.
The last workshop suggested a referendum would pay for these bonds.
I think our community needs to be informed and hear for themselves how our administrators would like to put money in the bank with borrowed money.
Please try to attend.
PMA Securities Inc has offered a workshop previously on August 20 at which time they presented the possibility of issuing working cash bonds
The full agenda can be accessed at the website www.d131.org. I hope you will share this information.
The last workshop suggested a referendum would pay for these bonds.
I think our community needs to be informed and hear for themselves how our administrators would like to put money in the bank with borrowed money.
Please try to attend.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Board position opening
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION
(Aurora)-Mr. Russell Pietrowiak, a member of the Board of Education for East Aurora School District 131 and the Chairperson of the Board’s Finance Committee, has announced his resignation from the Board of Education effective Wednesday, October 31, 2007. Mr. Pietrowiak has served on the Board of Education since 2005.
State law allows the board 45 days to appoint a new member to fill Pietrowiak’s vacancy, according to Carol Farnum, President of the Board of Education. The newly appointed Board member would serve until the next Board of Education election in April 2009.
Anyone interested in applying for appointment to the Board of Education should write a letter of interest and submit it to:
East Aurora School District 131 Administration Office
c/o Lisa Morales
Executive Assistant/Secretary to the Board
417 Fifth Street
Aurora, IL 60505
The deadline for submissions is 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 27, 2007.
The Board of Education will conduct interviews with candidates from Tuesday, October 2- Sunday, October 14, 2007. The new member will be sworn in at the Board of Education meeting on Monday, November 5, 2007.
In order to serve on the Board of Education, an individual must: (1) be a registered voter (2) be at least 18 years of age, (3) be a resident of the State of Illinois and in the boundaries of District 131 for at least one year preceding the appointment.
For additional information, please contact:
Lisa Morales
Secretary to the Board of Education
630.299.5554 or lmorales@d131.org
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION
(Aurora)-Mr. Russell Pietrowiak, a member of the Board of Education for East Aurora School District 131 and the Chairperson of the Board’s Finance Committee, has announced his resignation from the Board of Education effective Wednesday, October 31, 2007. Mr. Pietrowiak has served on the Board of Education since 2005.
State law allows the board 45 days to appoint a new member to fill Pietrowiak’s vacancy, according to Carol Farnum, President of the Board of Education. The newly appointed Board member would serve until the next Board of Education election in April 2009.
Anyone interested in applying for appointment to the Board of Education should write a letter of interest and submit it to:
East Aurora School District 131 Administration Office
c/o Lisa Morales
Executive Assistant/Secretary to the Board
417 Fifth Street
Aurora, IL 60505
The deadline for submissions is 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 27, 2007.
The Board of Education will conduct interviews with candidates from Tuesday, October 2- Sunday, October 14, 2007. The new member will be sworn in at the Board of Education meeting on Monday, November 5, 2007.
In order to serve on the Board of Education, an individual must: (1) be a registered voter (2) be at least 18 years of age, (3) be a resident of the State of Illinois and in the boundaries of District 131 for at least one year preceding the appointment.
For additional information, please contact:
Lisa Morales
Secretary to the Board of Education
630.299.5554 or lmorales@d131.org
Friday, September 14, 2007
An invite to EA staff and community
Many times we cannot express our true feelings in the work place without fear of repercussions from co-workers, superiors or the community. We may fear our comments will put our job in jeopardy or affect our working environment. We worry our motives for our comments may be misconstrued. You are your own best spokesperson.
The list is long of reasons for not speaking up and speaking out. Well now…Here is your chance and here is your place. Please come on in, be honest and let it all out. I believe folk’s need a place to vent, a place to speak candidly. Complain, brag, inquire, explain, about co-workers, policies, the union, the students. Share with us what may be happening in your corner of district 131.
You may want to send out your questions and concerns in a comment to get feedback.You never know who else may be dropping in to take a peak at what is being said. Your thoughts may hit deaf ears but could reach a few eyes through blogging. Reply anonymously if you like, or with your real name, if you choose. If you use an alias (select other) that would help distinguish commenters and make it easier when others respond.
Please read the right hand side of this blog and remember to be respectful.
The list is long of reasons for not speaking up and speaking out. Well now…Here is your chance and here is your place. Please come on in, be honest and let it all out. I believe folk’s need a place to vent, a place to speak candidly. Complain, brag, inquire, explain, about co-workers, policies, the union, the students. Share with us what may be happening in your corner of district 131.
You may want to send out your questions and concerns in a comment to get feedback.You never know who else may be dropping in to take a peak at what is being said. Your thoughts may hit deaf ears but could reach a few eyes through blogging. Reply anonymously if you like, or with your real name, if you choose. If you use an alias (select other) that would help distinguish commenters and make it easier when others respond.
Please read the right hand side of this blog and remember to be respectful.
Monday, September 10, 2007
PTA announcement
"1st Thursdays"Parent to School Connections 7:00 PM October 4 -- Presenting East High's Career Center
All parents, teachers, and other members of the EastHigh community are invited to a monthly program focusing on some aspect of the East Aurora High School educational mission. The program is sponsored and advertised by the East High PTA*.The October meeting will be held in the Career Center--enter door 5 and follow signs.
The center has a growing number of resources to help our students prepare for their life after high school. High school is really only a starting point for the rest of their lives. Later dates are November 1, December 6. In January it will be on the 2nd Thursday due to the winter holiday. Meetings will generally be in the faculty cafeteria or you will be directed from there to another location --as with the October meeting. In addition to a specific topic there will be time for more general discussion on various topics and issues about high school education of our students -- time for sharing between parents, administration, faculty and community members. Bring your questions.
For questions or program suggestions contact PTA in English or Spanish at easthighpta@yahoo.com .*
At 6:30 PM on each of the 1st Thursdays there will be a PTA business meeting. Every one is welcome to attend but voting will be restricted to PTA members.
All parents, teachers, and other members of the EastHigh community are invited to a monthly program focusing on some aspect of the East Aurora High School educational mission. The program is sponsored and advertised by the East High PTA*.The October meeting will be held in the Career Center--enter door 5 and follow signs.
The center has a growing number of resources to help our students prepare for their life after high school. High school is really only a starting point for the rest of their lives. Later dates are November 1, December 6. In January it will be on the 2nd Thursday due to the winter holiday. Meetings will generally be in the faculty cafeteria or you will be directed from there to another location --as with the October meeting. In addition to a specific topic there will be time for more general discussion on various topics and issues about high school education of our students -- time for sharing between parents, administration, faculty and community members. Bring your questions.
For questions or program suggestions contact PTA in English or Spanish at easthighpta@yahoo.com .*
At 6:30 PM on each of the 1st Thursdays there will be a PTA business meeting. Every one is welcome to attend but voting will be restricted to PTA members.
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