Gehrke made it clear at the August board meeting (and Nancy Sweet) confirmed that Gehrke was not involved in the comparability study. The more important question raised by this interview is how to deal with all of the information and accusations from district employees about the superintendent and administration. If there is no way to guarantee their concerns and confidentiality, what process could be taken to handle this matter? It seems their (employees) only option at this point is to vacate the district.

Not involved? So if it turns out that a comparability study was being done and it was discussed at personel meetings of which Sandy is a member and was present would you consider that being involved? Not sure but I thought that was one of the findings.

There have been errors on both sides.
This debacle here is because the administration runs the district with an iron fist. They do not like the public asking questions pertaining to the way things are run. The district looks to be a closed society funded with tax monies.Waldsburgers' statement concerning "unwritten" district policy, and "that's the way things have evolved" indicates to me that the district is walking on thin ice. Non-written policies that are being used compromises the"system" of checks and balances and allows the admin. to interpret as they see fit. MJW was hired because of his track record supporting school districts that are in over their head with personnel issues. Look at Farmington, Mn for example. MJW better start boning up on WI law due to incorrect statements made at the last board mtg. that SG was put on the "grill". Many dollars wasted on the paid mouthpiece for the Administration/Board. The present administration is having problems with their identity in the community because of their business ethics...or lack thereof. SCM ring any bells here? Time for MBE to resign and go where things can be done without public input and scrutiny.

I believe checks and balances and policies that have been in place before MBE was hired are the things Sandy violated. The policies are not new or much different from other districts. I find too many unsupported statements in your argument.

Again and again the news and publicity related to most any employee or Elected Board Member by a wide margin that voices opposition or questions district insiders appears to have been skewered by the “taxpayer’s”, excuse me I meant to say the District’s hired gun attorney, no let me think about that again; IT IS WE THE TAXPAYERS MONEY WE USE TO PAY FOR ALL THE INVESIGATIONS AND LITIGATIONS, SOME INSIDERS APPEAR TO HAVE A PRETTY SWEET DEAL OFF OF OUR WORKING BACKS.

It is very sad that our District is less concerned with the health and safety of our children it comes last with patchwork repairs and leading negative actions to provide a good learning experience in Governance is not the America I was raised and it was in a town of similar size.

They would rather fight like kids in a sandbox (accept with larger tools and taxpayer money) and set a communist / iron fist type environment which is not what we the people in the USA stand for and we the taxpayers’ should metaphorically cut the head off of accept this type of behavior as you would with a deadly snakes.

Folks it’s already out of control.

Let's leave personal attacks out of this, folks.

What was personal? Mr. Simmons has a huge ax to grind. His wife made some serious accusations publicly and the district responded. His whole post is accusation. Nothing else. Cutting the head off of snakes? Hmmm.

Comparability studies were never discussed at a personnel committee meeting until 8/7, long after Waldspurger accused me of lying about not knowing about it. Get these dates. On July 9 he asked me if I knew about the studies. I said no. He didn't believe me and on July 10 accused me publicly of lying about it. On August
14 Nancy Sweet admitted publicly that her first presentation on the subject in 2-3 years happened at the August 14 board meeting. So who was lying? And it is very true that I have asked for a copy of the audio recording to check the accuracy of the transcript. I have been denied. Therefore the validity of the transcript could be questioned. It is also true that I requested an opportunity to publicly address the board at the August meeting in response to their treatment of me in July. I was denied. On July 30 I made a public records request for information about other District investigations against school board members in the past. After all, Mr. Waldspurger says that what he and the board president did was according to past
practice. To date I have received nothing. I am still waiting.

PR: I don't know how long you have lived in this area. I have watched the district do some stupid things over the past 30+ years and when questioned, the stifling began by making rules towards citizen input. These type of rules are not conducive to an open and honest way of conducting business at meetings. Your comments lead me to believe that you are all about supporting the district no matter what goes on...legal or not. School operations are still supported by collected dollars from the citizens. Accountability to the residents for educating our children is #1. Conducting the business of the people in the operation of the district is number #2. Fair use of tax dollars is #3. Openness and honesty are inclusive in all three. Witch hunts, public flogging of employees/board members, large legal bills, and other protracted messes such as the SCM deal are not in the best interest of the populace. So what if BS has an axe to grind. You seem to be sharpening yours also. I am even getting a little grinding time in. The district has been out of control for many years due to the "I know what's best" syndrome. Your opinions are yours and mine are mine. Fortunately I will choose to not waste of time and thought on your opinions from hence forth.

“Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive,’ Advice if taken by the School Board in the beginning we would not be having any of this. Internet Police Chief Foley would be able to sleep. Or he would at least be quashing civil rights somewhere else. Everyone thinks little Bill Shakespeare penned that quote and those people would be mistaken. … Sir Walter Scott.

This is by far the worst School Board and Administration this area has ever seen. Hands Down!!!

This school board nd administration have no boundaries. They are determined to stifle anyone who differs from their belief system. Time to get more people to serve with the principals of sandy Gherke. I stand with Sandy!

After watching this board and it's actions, I also stand behind Sandy!

Does anyone commenting on here have any concern for the future of our schools and kids? I am sick of hearing how bad our School Board and Administration is. YOU ARE WRONG! Stop this crap and get back to the business of educating our kids and making their future the best it can be.

I am a life long resident of this area. My grandfather was born here. I grew up with a Mother that taught school here for many many years. I also went to k-5 in North Hudson Elementary. Then I went to 6 and 7th grades for the first class in the "New Middle School". That was the old high school for those that do not remember. And 8 and 9th grades in the Junior High. Umm, Danaski was the Principle then. Then finished up in the High School. I remember E. P. Rock. We had an Adminstration back then that put Education first. The 1970's, 1980's and well into the 1990's saw and Admintration and School Board that cared about the children like they should. Today we have tea party members that care about the corporate interests of people like Alice Walton, Alec, Bradley Fondation, Americans for Prosperity, and Gover Nordquist. These Ultra Right Wing Tea Party members could care less about childrens Education hence S.B. 26.

What part of taking 1.9 billion from our children's education to give to the upper 2% is good for our children's education. Last year Gov. Chisty on NJ was found to do irreparable harm to 1 million students by the courts when he took only 1 billion from the children to give to his rich friends.

I am a life long resident of this area. My grandfather was born here. I grew up with a Mother that taught school here for many many years. I also went to k-5 in North Hudson Elementary. Then I went to 6 and 7th grades for the first class in the "New Middle School". That was the old high school for those that do not remember. And 8 and 9th grades in the Junior High. Umm, Danaski was the Principle then. Then finished up in the High School. I remember E. P. Rock. We had an Adminstration back then that put Education first. The 1970's, 1980's and well into the 1990's saw and Admintration and School Board that cared about the children like they should. Today we have tea party members that care about the corporate interests of people like Alice Walton, Alec, Bradley Fondation, Americans for Prosperity, and Gover Nordquist. These Ultra Right Wing Tea Party members could care less about childrens Education hence S.B. 22. Sorry for the repost. Got the bill number wrong....

Sandy Gerhke...... ummmmm

http://online.drl.wi.gov/decisions/2003/ls0303073reb-00075873.pdf

Chief Foley, where are you! Some one needs adjusting....

Wow! It was amazing to listen to this - with all due respect to you Tom, do you NOT see the degree to which you speak out of both sides of your mouth??? There was an exhorbitant amount of public meeting time spent extolling Mary and then an appalling attack by a hired gun on a defenseless Sandy just moments after reading your newly penned policy about NOT allowing this kind of behavior by the public at Board meetings? It certainly appeared everyone else knew the attorney's report was coming except her - Tom even admitted to crafting this as a public spectacle to send a message -WOW again! And talk about following the herd when it comes to back-slapping! I listened to all three hours because I was curious about how these Board meetings go, and I can tell you I will never sit through such a farce of one-sided self-serving agendas again. Whether or not Mary is a saint or Sandy was naughty, no matter what "side" a person is on, this meeting was a complete sham.

This was an embarrassment to any form of City Government. You are very correct Maureen. I stand with Sandy. Also, I thank Sandy for bringing issues to light like the fact that our totally ethical school board member are planning to buy the SCM property whether the current plan commission or City Council rezone the property or not.
Time to start to open your eyes everyone. Chicago Politics has just made it to Hudson. Sandy keep talking ad keep bringing out the truth.

Like I stated, this School Board and this Administration is the worst I have ever seen. And I am talking about all of them. It will be interesting to see next year how many 1st year and new teachers we get. I am betting record numbers. Ones with experience being hired may just be the ones nobody else wanted. I can not wait to see our kids education flushed down the toilet. While we reward the rich with the 1.9 billion that was cut from Education by Walker. Remember he never actually passed a slimmer budget. So where did that 1.9 billion go to? I just think the entire Administration and Board should be terminated. Start over with some people with higher morals, intigrity, and with some education within education.

For people who stand by Sandy, remember, you are asking us to believe that Sandy made no mistakes and does not have any motive in any of this. In doing so, you are asking us to believe that the whole complaint by an employee was a sham made by a liar, the whole investigation was rigged by the board president Tom Holland and a lawyer , the presentation was a witch hunt all other board members were complicit in the conspiracy.These are all people that do not get out of bed every day and scheme new ways to screw Sandy, the teachers, the students and the tax payers. I just don't buy it. You are asking us to believe that there are over a dozen people lying, but Sandy is not. What are the odds?

Yep, the Teaparty members always stick together right Chief?

Chief Foley is our man! He will print the truth what ever the Board tells him it is, with out reservation. And a good looking chap as well.....

Paine - of all the people I know who are against the dog track purchase, not one of them is anti-education. There is a legitimate financial argument why it is not in the best interest of the city's budget. Not only would much needed revenue be taken away from the city, but also the county, the Hudson school district, and WITC. It appears to be disrepectful to those other entities' finances as well. With respect to the future of education, there is already a trend towards digital learning, both in the classroom and via online at home learning. So while it might be true about the space issues today, planning for the future should look at the impact digital will make...to be continued...

If you watch education on the national level, there are numerous pilot programs that have implemented digital programs where each student receives a MacBook and is able to learn at their personal pace, allowing the teacher more movement to address individual questions. The results thus far have been astounding, even with the consideration that some classes have increased from 18 students to near 30. Standardized test results have soared and the children are excited to learn in this venue. Why are we not looking into this, for example?

Lol, Micheal

2013-2014 school year will prove to be the most devastating to students in all districts Across the state. And people just do not seem to care he we have defunded the school systems to a point the children will be the ones to suffer. As the ultra rich smile and wave without a thanks for the extra cash Walker handed to them. 1.9 billion plus the 400 million from the college students. Then he complains that UWM's tuition is to high. When all along when it was his policies that increased the tuition. I am greatful to be able to go to school when people actually cared about my education.

Micheal maybe you could have Jesse talk to them for you, and ask them to be nice to you.

Paine reliever is an expert once again. He knows every subject. I think he should serve on both the city council and the school board. He will solve all if Hudson's problems

Diane T can you tell me where the 1.9 billion in k-12 went to? Walker did not cut the budget by that much. He just shifted it to the upper 2% and gave more to corporate interests such as GE that paid no taxes in Wisconsin despite being the largest corporation in the state.

We need larger schools. Hudson has never been good at building large enough. I remember when there was classes in janitors closets in the old high school in downtown. Then we built the new High school and that was almost to.small the day students moved in. I do hope that they see the insight and build much larger than.need to fit current needs. Unless Walker continues to destroy public education. Then we will not need public schools.. Just send.our kids to Walmart for.education and employment after school instead of daycare.

Oh and maybe the library board and the county board. Tell me Paine reliever how should the city solve the upcoming library issue as is discussed here on patch with the finance officer?

Diane T tell me where the 1.9 billion for K-12 went to along with the 400 million for higher education? If Walker spends more money in his budget the cash isn't going to our children's education. Not for books, technologies, schools, seems he is just like this Administration and School Board. Neither value education. So, tell me Diane T where did the money go to?
http://legis.wisconsin.gov/senate/sen31/news/Issues/2011-12-Budget/Comparison_of_09-11__11-13_appropriations__revenue%20061311.pdf

I look forward to her next embarrassing move.... Shouldn't be long she's like Bachman...

So bachmann is embarrassing Paul? A person who stands with their principals such as Gherke and bachmann should be commended. Versus those that cave to political pressures

Paul - if you think Sandy is so bad, I suggest you go to the movie 2016 - Obama's America. After seeing it, then let's debate who is fighting for the United States of America.

Hudsoner - when I referenced digital learning, it was in the traditional classroom environment. If you didn't see the documentary last weekend, look up Mooresville, NC Graded School District which has become an exemplary model for this transition. It is impressive.

Paul, Have you seen the movie? Done by an independent not affiliated with any party. Or... are you the judge now with no facts kind of person. You have outed yourself as a lefty with your latest post. Same talking points as the DNC. I will treat your posts the same as Paine Reliever. IE: not going to waste anymore time with ideologies and suppositions from your corner.

Paul, still waiting for your call.

Is being a Democrat a crime? And as you see I have posted links with facts. So yes I am.a factual person. Bob, you have tunnel vision so why bother.

That movie is as independent as Karl Rove. Most likely funded by him.

I do miss Bachman... She had real entertainment value. She made me laugh every week. To bad her career is about over. I guess she can always go to work for that genius she has for a husband converting gays to straights. Lol, they give so much back to their communities.

So, CB, I take it you disagree with the links I posted some of which comes from the state, or people to whom the have hired. In other words Walker. Lol... Your funny when faced with the facts that he (Walker) never saved the state a dime. And in fact spent more money then the last Adminstration. And deferred the debt of this state. So, CB where did that 3.6 plus billion go to? I posted the budget comparison, the debt deferment plan, and the new fee (Tax) information. So, mister knows everything where did the money go? You know the 1.9 billion from little children's education, and 400 million from higher Education. And all the rest of that 3.6 plus billion that Walker did something with. Cause we all know that spending more money means the fake new cut a friggin dime from the states spending. Where did all that cash go? Not to the children.

I thought this discussion was about the Hudson school board and Sandy Gehrke?