DPS Yard Sale

In order to address the financial problems of DPS I suggest that the Concrete Queens and the worker bees get together and have a yard sale to raise some money. This way the board can get rid of old unused items and at the same time raise a little money.
A table could be set up labeled “Magnet Mess”. This would feature all the equipment that was purchased with magnet money that is no longer being used. Hmmm on second thought you may need eight to ten tables for all that crap. Since no one I believe is still using the magnet themes there should be a lot available. However a lot has already been torn out and thrown away since it was purchased through shady dealings from a northern Virginia company that had a special relationship with the former magnet mistress that the superintendent allowed to run rough shod over people and budgets. Wouldn’t that make interesting reading for someone to go back over the magnet budget and see just what happened to all the money. Eight million just doesn’t buy what it used to. Step right up, get your barely used Montessori furniture while it lasts! This table should sell well. Too bad they can’t sell all the ridiculous training that was paid for by the district.
Another table could feature slightly used administrators. There should be a lot to sell on it since I believe the average experience of an administrator in Danville is something like thirty minutes. In the last six years the district has gone through administrators like water. I believe the main criteria for hiring was that they be at least room temperature. And the board sees no problem? As Sarah Palin would say, “How’s that superintendent working out for ya?” Another one bit the dust again this week as an elementary principal was escorted out of the building after being given thirty minutes to gather her belongings and turn in her keys. I’m surprised they just didn’t create a central office position and move her there.
The next table would feature about fifty 800 lb bags of rubber mulch. That was another idea that worked out well. Go by any elementary school and see how well that idea worked.
The last table would feature new ideas, creative programs, fiscally responsible projects, strong leaders, and positive views. But wait, that’s right, this table is empty since such things don’t exist in DPS.
Bring your own bag, the superintendent will help you carry your purchases out to your car while telling you how good things are going. Errr, by the way, there is a no return policy.