 MCAS Board Election--2008, General Discussion |
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 Jul 24 2008, 02:23 PM
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I am not clear on some aspects of the School Board election, so this thread is meant to pose and respond to general questions (NOT candidate-specific) and discussion.
Question 1. How many seats are up for grabs this election cycle? Question 2. What kind of districts are set out, and do candidates run at-large or in districts?  The difference between genius and stupidity is that there are limits to genius. Albert Einstein
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Jul 25 2008, 06:35 AM
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QUOTE(Roger Kaputnik @ Jul 24 2008, 03:23 PM)  I am not clear on some aspects of the School Board election, so this thread is meant to pose and respond to general questions (NOT candidate-specific) and discussion. Question 1. How many seats are up for grabs this election cycle? Stealing from Greg Tuel's announcement thread... There are three seats being contested: the Civil City Seat, the Coolspring/Pine Township Seat, and the Springfield/Long Beach Township Seat. QUOTE Question 2. What kind of districts are set out, and do candidates run at-large or in districts? [quote] I can't find an official statement on the website, so I will defer to someone who has the exact specifications for the board make up. There are certian districts, and there are at large seats that can come from anywhere in the district, for a total of seven seats. I cannot recall those exact numbers and boundaries right now. |
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Jul 29 2008, 10:24 PM
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4 - Michigan City Civil City Seats
1 - At-large Seat - Anywhere in the MCAS district 1 - Springfield/Long Beach - includes Michiana Shores too 1 - Pines/ Coolspring Those positions define where the candidate lives, not who you vote for: if you live anywhere in the MCAS district, you vote for all of those seats; but if you live in the Pines, for example, you can only run for the Pine/Coolspring seat or the At-large seat. Hope that helps. "The country needs and, unless I mistake its temper, the country demands bold, persistent experimentation. It is common sense to take a method and try it: If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something."
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Oglethorpe University Commencement Address (22 May 1932) |
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Jul 30 2008, 01:43 PM
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Spends WAY too much time at CBTL Group: Members Posts: 3,237 Joined: 8-December 06 From: MC Member No.: 3 |
Where else is info available about the Board? How often meet, how much time it requires, etc.?
The difference between genius and stupidity is that there are limits to genius. Albert Einstein
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Jul 30 2008, 02:46 PM
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QUOTE(Roger Kaputnik @ Jul 30 2008, 02:43 PM) Where else is info available about the Board? How often meet, how much time it requires, etc.? Considering a run, Roger? |
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Jul 30 2008, 03:23 PM
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The school's website will give you info on board meetings, etc.
www.mcas.k12.in.us Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind~Dr. Suess
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Jul 30 2008, 07:06 PM
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I know someone who is. My question is about the extra workload required to do the job well, not the meeting times themselves.
The difference between genius and stupidity is that there are limits to genius. Albert Einstein
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Jul 31 2008, 06:08 AM
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Spends WAY too much time at CBTL Group: Admin Posts: 16,421 Joined: 8-December 06 From: Michigan City, IN Member No.: 2 |
QUOTE(Roger Kaputnik @ Jul 30 2008, 08:06 PM) I know someone who is. My question is about the extra workload required to do the job well, not the meeting times themselves. It's plenty if you want to do it right. There are plenty of studies, budgets, and interpersonal communications that need to be taken care of it you want it done the way we the taxpayers want it done. |
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Jul 31 2008, 09:39 PM
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QUOTE(Roger Kaputnik @ Jul 30 2008, 08:06 PM) I know someone who is. My question is about the extra workload required to do the job well, not the meeting times themselves. If she/he is thinking about running for the Civil City Seat, sorry, but we're all booked up. Seriously, though, an earnest run for office recquires a commitment of at least 200 hours of tough campaigning: walking the neighborhoods, studying the issues, preparing for the forums, and listening to the voters. Anything less just won't cut it. And, if you win, that will end up being the easy part. Also, even if I were not running I would write this: the more candidates that pursue any given seat, the greater chance that the incumbant will win. Having said that, if your friend is sincere and committed, then he/she should run. "The country needs and, unless I mistake its temper, the country demands bold, persistent experimentation. It is common sense to take a method and try it: If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something."
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Oglethorpe University Commencement Address (22 May 1932) |
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Aug 1 2008, 06:51 AM
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It is the Coolspring seat.
The difference between genius and stupidity is that there are limits to genius. Albert Einstein
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Aug 1 2008, 07:47 AM
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QUOTE(Roger Kaputnik @ Aug 1 2008, 07:51 AM) It is the Coolspring seat. I wonder if we know the same person...  |
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Aug 7 2008, 11:32 AM
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Who is the incumbent?
The difference between genius and stupidity is that there are limits to genius. Albert Einstein
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Aug 8 2008, 06:41 AM
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QUOTE(Roger Kaputnik @ Aug 7 2008, 12:32 PM) Who is the incumbent? Nate Gipson is Coolspring seat. Clyde Zeek is the Long Beach seat. Rick Carlson is City seat. |
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Aug 10 2008, 11:47 AM
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Hmmmmmm.......
The difference between genius and stupidity is that there are limits to genius. Albert Einstein
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Aug 12 2008, 10:07 AM
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Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring an information meeting regarding the school board election. It is Thursday, 7-9. There was something in the ND.
The difference between genius and stupidity is that there are limits to genius. Albert Einstein
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Aug 12 2008, 12:37 PM
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QUOTE(Roger Kaputnik @ Aug 12 2008, 10:07 AM) Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring an information meeting regarding the school board election. It is Thursday, 7-9. There was something in the ND. I was told about this meeting through the chamber but couldn't find it in the ND. What issue was it in? |
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Aug 12 2008, 12:45 PM
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Yesterday, page A3 Col 1, I believe.
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Aug 12 2008, 02:35 PM
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QUOTE(Michele @ Aug 12 2008, 12:37 PM) I was told about this meeting through the chamber but couldn't find it in the ND. What issue was it in? Thanks, I'll check that out this evening. I definitely want to attend this meeting. |
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Aug 13 2008, 07:15 AM
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Anything interesting come out of it?
Also as you guys hear the schedule for forums, let me know. I want to make it to at least one or two of them. |
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Aug 13 2008, 04:22 PM
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QUOTE(southsider2k7 @ Aug 13 2008, 08:15 AM) Anything interesting come out of it? The meeting is not until tomorrow (Thur), 7-9. I believe it is being held at the Senior Center. "The country needs and, unless I mistake its temper, the country demands bold, persistent experimentation. It is common sense to take a method and try it: If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something."
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Oglethorpe University Commencement Address (22 May 1932) |
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