8 Seek East Penn School Board Seats

Censorship Sucks March 19, 2013 at 08:05 pm

http://public-corruption.com

for real March 20, 2013 at 02:03 am

The word is that Rhoads and the rest of the Slozer soldiers had school board campaign pins advertising their slate this evening at the gun discussion in Emmaus. How nice!

Matthew Mull March 20, 2013 at 03:10 pm

For me this Election (my first time I will vote for anyone to be on the Board) will be about one issue - the Willow Lane busing issue. And not just because of the issue itself - but because of the way the Board has handled the issue from the very beginning. The level of arrogance I have witnessed at both public meetings and in "off the record" conversations tells me that a major change need to happen.

Garrett Rhoads March 20, 2013 at 04:38 pm

I would like to thank you for the plug and I would like to offer one correction. I am running my own campaign. Mr. Slozer is not involved in my campaign in any way. If you or anyone else have questions regarding my candidacy, I can be reached at 610-462-4048 or by email at garrett@TeamEPSD.org

Jane S March 20, 2013 at 06:21 pm

To Mr. Rhodes, why would you support censorship in schools and then openly read something you believed to be inappropriate at a board meeting where students were present? It makes no sense, and shows exactly why you should not be elected.

Jane S March 20, 2013 at 06:27 pm

I am glad to see that there is so much interest in this school board race. Hopefully those elected will focus on what's really important: the education of our children. Unfortunately, too many of our current and potential school board members only concern themselves with politics and attacking those who disagree with their ideology. We don't need the tea-party (CEPTA), and their divisive politics determining the future for our children.

Garrett Rhoads March 20, 2013 at 08:26 pm

@Jane S: I NEVER supported the removal of the book in question from any library. I was in favor of replacing it on a recommended reading list for 13 year old children with something more age appropriate, not removal from any library. I read the passage that I did so that the public (and it turns out the administration, to their surprise) would know what they were promoting to our children. I am an ardent supporter of our first amendment rights, and always will be. That does NOT mean that parents should abdicate their rights to the moral protection of their children to a small number of hateful Marxists promoting an agenda designed to corrupt our children. There is such a thing as public decency, and we can be arrested for violating it. Lastly, I was NOT the one who filed a complaint with the District. Ms. Slifka was. I do not know her, nor have I had any contact with her since the event in question. If you think this book is appropriate for 13 year old children, I would suggest that you petition the school to have it re-instated. It is your right to do so and I would not stand in your way.

Giovanni Landi March 20, 2013 at 08:38 pm

I agree with you Jane.
The divisiveness caused by Ballard's and Earnshaw's unwavering support of the administration in the face of logic and facts has been a detriment to the safety and education of our kids.

for real March 20, 2013 at 09:52 pm

In fact Garrett you were part of an organized effort to use the books Prep and Acid Kool Aid Test to cause a big scene at school board meetings. This could have been a smilple matter of a citizen filing a challenge but it was much more than that wasn't it? It was a big opportunity for and your CEPTA allies to rush to the school board and make speeches like the beauty you made in front of those teenagers. Kind of the opening round for the Spring primary right? And please don't us any crap about not being attached to Slozer, Stolz and the rest of CEPTA. Everybody knows who you are. I'm glad you said the following, "a small number of hateful Marxists promoting an agenda designed to corrupt our children." That quote really shows your true colors. You are a political ideologue pure and simple.

Garrett Rhoads March 21, 2013 at 12:15 am

@for real: If there was nothing offensive about the book in question, then why would my reading a passage from it be a problem in front of High School Seniors?
A final thought. Your vitriolic hatred towards those who disagree with your political agenda tells me one thing. I am living rent free in your head. Enjoy.

Garrett Rhoads March 21, 2013 at 01:34 am

Jane, I also agree with you. It is my sincere desire to help change the atmosphere and attitude of the current School Board in such a way as to include public input and allow all citizens (including parents) to have a stronger voice in District Policy. I have witnessed too much juvenile dialoge between Board Members who insist upon arguing with each other to see who can hold the "high ground" at the expense of intelligent decisions regarding the education and safety of our children. I have two children in District schools and I am genuinely concerned for their education and the education of all EPSD students. My personal information is posted above and I would enjoy the opportunity to meet with you personally to talk about how you think we can work together to improve our schools. Best Regards, and thank you for taking the time show your commitment to our community's future.

Rob Hamill March 21, 2013 at 04:00 pm

Note how the teacher union shills have distorted an issue to take the eyes off the fact that this school board has beed union controlled since I left in 1995. Earnshaw coordinates with the union in his elections. I will definatly vote for Garrett Rhoads and Wanda Arroyo, as I know both well enough to trust that they will look after more than the union status quo. I'd like to hear more from Chris Donatelli, as he is not afraid to speak his mind.