Talks between Henrico schools, supervisors over budget turn heated

If the school board built functional high schools rather than Mortonian Taj Mahals, they would be able to build both schools for the price of one.  Maybe this will change with Russo.  Go look at the luxuries we are buying at Staples Mills High.

Say what you will, but “the truth” of the matter is that a high school was suppose to have been built on the same property as Elko Middle School.  That was the original plan that was changed last year.  “The truth of the matter is that the school board representatives that were elected to advocate for the East End, ie. John Montgomery and Lamont Bagby, need to do their jobs instead of selling out to the West End agenda.  John Montgomery does not have loyalty to the East End because his own son goes to a West End school, so, of course, he is going to make sure that the West End has all that it needs, even if it means forsaking those that elected him.  And for the record, Kandise Lucas does have her facts straight, that is what makes her such a threat to all of you that want the “good ol’e boy system” to stat in power.  That is also the reason that no one on the school board will take Lucas on face to face.  It’s called that “coward” thing.  The truth always wins out over cowards like the ones that lead the school board.  And yes, one person can make a difference.  Ask the school board how many policies and procedures that they have been forced to change because of one voice holding them accountable.  Henrico County Public Schools is changing and their is no room for outdated, expired, tired old mindsets that rule in fear and expect people to follow them like sheep.  That is “the truth” so get used to it. People like Lucas are not going anywhere.  Instead of growing tired of “the truth” why don’t you grow tired of defending those that deprive children of their right to learn in a safe and competent environment?  Adults that protect other adults at the expense of innocent children are not only pathetic, but they are the textbook example of cowardly.

If the county ceased its practice of giving our hard earned taxpayer dollars to charity, we’d have more money for real government purposes, such as funding for school renovation.  Take a look at this year’s proposed budget, they plan to give over $3 million to charity.  They do this every year.  Charitable giving should be a personal decision, not one imposed upon people by government - and then hiding it under the heading of Non-departmental so people don’t realize what is happening.  If they can’t find a legitimate governmental use for taxpayer dollars, give it back to the taxpayers!

The parents of the East End have been bamboozled by Henrico County Public School’s board members.  The high school was suppose to be built next to Elko Middle School, but the board slipped this change to build the school on Staples Mills and still call it an East End school right by those that were not paying attention.  Now, fakes like Montgomery, Bagby, and the rest of them, are trying to put the board of supervisors on the spot for not funding what should have already been funded by the board.  For the record, if the last time that I checked, it was the EAST END that was having money taken away from it to fund a WEST END school…..remember how funds from Fairfield Middle were taken away that were supposed to be used for needed renovations in order to fund a “cabana” for Deep Run’s students???  How easily the West End forgets!  How easily the school board members manipulate the public because of your ignorance.  Come to a school board meeting once in a while!  And for the East End parents and advocacy groups, don’t allow Montgomery and the other board members to play you like puppets, demanding that every one speak out NOW.  People have been speaking out against this for over a year, but no one on the school board listened.  They continued to build the Staples Mills high school instead of building in next to Elko as originally planned, and are calling it an East End school like we all have fool written on our foreheads…..or do you?  If anyone falls for this trick by the school board, then you are a fool.

To dklee, I really hate to bust your bubble BUT there are tax paying citizens that live in the eastern part of Henrico as well. Didn’t realize that you put you pants on differently than us from the eastern end of the county.

To qwerty, please see above and how about when you have to collect social security, my taxes don’t go to fund. I feel sorry for you not having children because THEY are God’s greatest gifts. Your attitude is pretty selfish.

The kids that are in school now are our next generation and with the kind of mind set that I see here, its no wonder kids lack self confidence. How about let’s all supporting the children of today; not just with money but love and acceptance and proper guidance.