Everything I Need to Know About Working in Public I Learned From Snow White

Not all people in power are good.

Not all people in power are evil.

The difference is the good ones focus on their goals; the bad ones focus on themselves.

Getting the job done often involves putting your crown aside and doing manual labor.  Humility is not humiliation.

Don't consider any of your constituents beneath you.  You never know when you will rely on them in your hour of need.  Take good care of them.

Having pure intentions makes you a threat to the selfish.  Don't bother trying to understand that or reason with them.  Jealousy puts them beyond reason.

When an adversary is bound and determined to take you down, they may succeed.  Stay classy, no matter what happens and they will end up destroying themselves.  Retribution (or "justice") isn't worth the effort.

Happy endings do happen.  Stay true to the positive influence you want to make, even through the hard times and you'll make them happen.

Heyward, I need some of these signs.  You know where I live.  How much do you want for them?

Thank you, Nancy, for keeping your eyes on the prize of rooting out the corruption and waste in the DeKalb School Board.  It's OK if someone else takes the next step.

Nancy Jester's Resignation blog post

For clarity, I wanted to resign from the board in advance of the hearing in February, but refrained from doing so because of the pending court case. If the ruling had gone the other way, the remaining board members would have remained on the board and they would select my successor. I wanted to prevent that. I am more comfortable with the Governor and his team selecting my replacement. Additionally, it is a matter of public record that I voted “no” on February 1st, to the hiring of the attorney to pursue the board’s legal challenges in the first place. I did not support in any way, the filing of legal action and I expressed my opposition in board meetings. Because the court has vacated their previous stay, the board members subject to the Governor’s executive order are now, no longer on the board. Once the Governor appoints new members, the board will have a quorum and be able to meet. At that point, the board will be able to make decisions regarding the use of district resources.

Dunwoody Parents Concerned About Quality Education (on Facebook)

Concerned Parents of Dunwoody

Interim DeKalb Super Michael Thurmond reschedules meeting with Dunwoody Homeowners Association

Sunday, March 10, 2013
7:30 PM
Kingsley Swim and Racquet Club
2325 N. Peachtree Way
Dunwoody, GA 30338

DeKalb Interim Super Michael Thurmond will not be at DHA tonight

Update per DHA via Facebook:
Interim Super Thurmond will not be attending tonight.
Attempts at rescheduling are in progress.




Board Meeting

Date: March 3, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM

DeKalb Cultural Arts Center (Room 4)
5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338

AGENDA

Announcements and introduction of distinguished visitors
Approval of minutes for February 2013
Presentation and discussion with DCSS Interim Superintendent Michael Thurmond (tentative, based on his travel plans. Will re-schedule to April, if necessary)
Presentation from Matt Hagan, Regency Centers
Presentation and discussion with Michael Starling, City of Dunwoody Director of Economic Development
Discussion of DHA Resolution to support Rep. Tom Taylor’s HB486
Discussion of Summer Concert Series
Dunwoody Preservation Trust – Lemonade Days Sponsorship Votes as needed on any motions during Board only session

Adjourn

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First, let's see if he shows up.

Second, what could he possibly say not just to DHA members' faces, but to Tom, Fran, Nancy, Terry, and everyone else willing to acknowledge that the county is a millstone around our necks, that we should trust the people who voted to hire him?

Third, show up early to get a seat.  The room is tiny and will be packed.

Schools - Now What?

GA State BOE recommends removal of DeKalb school board.  (All but the 3 most recently elected).



Public Forum: Improving Public Education in Dunwoody

Hosted by Dunwoody Parents Concerned about Quality Education, Inc.
Kingswood United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall

Sunday, March 3, 2013
4:00 - 5:00 pm

Dunwoody residents interested in improving the quality of education in Dunwoody schools will share information on accreditation, legislative efforts, alternatives to the current public school district, and potential actions. The presentation will feature representatives from city and state government, local public education advocates, and a discussion session for participants to share their ideas and concerns.

For more information, contact Allegra Johnson (ajwigwam@bellsouth.net).