tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post7716669422863587436..comments2024-03-28T07:14:09.848-05:00Comments on Jackson Jambalaya: JPS Posts "Fact Sheet" & Updated Project ListKingfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184990110961727404noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-31767644774501183112018-06-29T12:28:19.395-05:002018-06-29T12:28:19.395-05:00JPS is one of the least diverse school districts i...JPS is one of the least diverse school districts in the state. Much less diverse than the burbs have also less diverse than private schools in Jackson area. Look at Jackson prep... Indian students, Asian, white black and Hispanic. Same for st andrews, St.Richard, St. Joe, JA... etc...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-87654798357029369362018-06-28T19:35:29.498-05:002018-06-28T19:35:29.498-05:00Love the diversity on the cover page. Love the diversity on the cover page. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-72685302213743844312018-06-28T12:16:57.601-05:002018-06-28T12:16:57.601-05:00So what are the measurable goals?
How will success...So what are the measurable goals?<br />How will success be measured?<br />What are the milestones?Antardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-5716311072098079112018-06-28T11:39:07.593-05:002018-06-28T11:39:07.593-05:00You NE Jxn residents are not the only ones that do...You NE Jxn residents are not the only ones that do not like the city's current situation. Problem is that there has been generations of mistrust, so those that feel the same way you do cannot trust you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-87108693186463974562018-06-28T10:25:55.841-05:002018-06-28T10:25:55.841-05:00Do you really think anyone in this administration ...Do you really think anyone in this administration or within the bureaucracy is even remotely capable of managing 65million in projects?<br />The schools will almost assuredly need another round of bonds each 7-10 years; therefore, you have 3-4 30 year bonds issued in a 30 year cycle. This is financially unsustainable. Do they even have a plan for what the schools should look like in 30 years? No long term goals insures that you have long term problems.<br /><br />I would be very interested to have each person involved with teaching or administration to take the standardized test for seniors. My guess is the average would be around middle school. And, if you took a writing sample, it would be completely inadequate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-981487580738697522018-06-28T10:12:14.945-05:002018-06-28T10:12:14.945-05:00The flyer starts out in a very telling manner - “ ...The flyer starts out in a very telling manner - “ to address” ; meaning: think about and begin to deal with (an issue or problem). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-41643105795754822122018-06-28T09:41:29.324-05:002018-06-28T09:41:29.324-05:00Forgetting for a minute the bad economics of this ...Forgetting for a minute the bad economics of this bond deal, and the lack of truthful transparency from JPS, and the lie that it won't cost anyone anything --<br /><br />Lets find out who is the "playground canopy" salesman. For some reason, JPS has suddenly decided that every Elementary School in the district - 40 something it appears, needs and must have a "Playground Canopy". Along with facade repair, this seems to be a constant. <br /><br />Obviously, someone has gotten to the board with whatever the newest and best 'canopy' that has ever been developed that JPS just cannot operate without. Any idea what this product is, and what it costs per school? Be a great question if JPS ever agreed to answer any.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-90697317304336425522018-06-28T07:40:19.198-05:002018-06-28T07:40:19.198-05:00As with the zoo, best solution is to close every J...As with the zoo, best solution is to close every JPS school. Jackson can't afford it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-3796171266081601372018-06-28T07:16:15.227-05:002018-06-28T07:16:15.227-05:00A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can alway...A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always rely on the support of Paul. The have nots are far more than the NE Jackson haves. Lumomba knows who votes for him and he's there to be reelected not make a positive change. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-15989101254962181312018-06-28T07:10:07.362-05:002018-06-28T07:10:07.362-05:00Used to live in old Lake Trace. Liked my house, l...Used to live in old Lake Trace. Liked my house, liked my mortgage payment. Got out in 2003, just at the right time. Got what I needed for my house.<br /><br />Close the Zoo.<br />Close JPS.<br />Fix the streets.<br />Fix the water system.<br />Hire more trained cops.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-91571922489182538792018-06-28T06:46:30.013-05:002018-06-28T06:46:30.013-05:00Jackson is analogous to an alcoholic or drug addic...Jackson is analogous to an alcoholic or drug addict=> It must hit rock bottom until it can get better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-12550799328783832122018-06-27T21:57:59.500-05:002018-06-27T21:57:59.500-05:00There be some fuzzy math here, coupled with some h...There be some fuzzy math here, coupled with some hungry wallets begging to be fed.<br /><br />Come on folks, even though your roots are in Jacktown, it is a lost cause. <br /><br />The have-nots by far exceed the haves, so nothing will change at the polls, and it is obvious that the downhill slide will continue until it will look like Detroit of the recent past. <br /><br />The city administration for the most part are racists who pander to their base to get elected, and the hamster wheel keeps spinning. <br /><br />Get out while your property has some value remaining. (Of course you will have to hide the truth from any potential buyers).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-4502534325313891872018-06-27T21:12:00.516-05:002018-06-27T21:12:00.516-05:00I didn't look too closely, but the third item ...I didn't look too closely, but the third item was $270,000 for interior and exterior painting and playground canopy. I don't think they are using the same painter I use when I need something painted!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-35767644088245991222018-06-27T19:50:29.070-05:002018-06-27T19:50:29.070-05:00Ashby hasn't a clue what his voters want. He d...Ashby hasn't a clue what his voters want. He didn't even campaign. There will be several well qualified sharp business minded individuals running in his place next time. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-55656666342308081032018-06-27T19:23:45.560-05:002018-06-27T19:23:45.560-05:00Mr. Foote voted for this crap. Mr. Foote voted for this crap. Kingfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06184990110961727404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-56965183550807688182018-06-27T19:19:12.230-05:002018-06-27T19:19:12.230-05:00@ 6:38
I wouldn't hold my breathe on Ashby foo...@ 6:38<br />I wouldn't hold my breathe on Ashby foote getting involved with anything that requires effort for his ward. Sad but true. He's not there for long anyway. Also, JPS will not knock in NE Jackson. Although I sure hope they knock on mine. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-41090632972615982122018-06-27T18:38:21.926-05:002018-06-27T18:38:21.926-05:00I live in NEJxn and I'm anxiously waiting on m...I live in NEJxn and I'm anxiously waiting on my doorbell to ring for my input as promised by JPS bond supporters. I challenge all NEJxn residents to document any pro-bond visits with pics as I seriously doubt we get "surveyed." The door-to-door campaign in every part of the city except NEJxn will be nothing more than "this is free money from NEJxn...so you need to vote YES." <br /><br />Councilman Foote should monitor closely and demand that his district be included. He has a microphone and should use it for a change. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-80434873125125951302018-06-27T17:02:56.445-05:002018-06-27T17:02:56.445-05:00@3:01. My original post was about JPS's crumb...@3:01. My original post was about JPS's crumbling schools. The "JPS infrastructure". How do we fix that? By spending no money? That was a ton of bitching on your part, but again, no solution to a crumbling school problem. Total waste of your time. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-45575161677726145692018-06-27T16:10:02.076-05:002018-06-27T16:10:02.076-05:00People that pay most of the taxes do not have chil...People that pay most of the taxes do not have children or grand children that go to these schools. What a deal for the school system.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-85842877759339538372018-06-27T15:01:03.935-05:002018-06-27T15:01:03.935-05:00@1:12 PM, specifics? How about focusing effort and...@1:12 PM, specifics? How about focusing effort and resources on the basics. Its the economy stupid. The city of Jackson is suffering from a lack of resources to maintain and provide services in its sprawling city. The "economic pie" of Jackson continues to shrink every year. Step #1 is to stop the bleeding. The City government's policies (led by Baby Chok) continue to provide disincentives for the tax base to stay, let alone grow and expand. Businesses and middle class tax-paying residents continue to leave the city every year due to high taxes, crumbling infrastructure and rising crime. Any additional resources at the City's disposal (i.e. $65 million) should be spent on initiatives to improve infrastructure, lower crime or lower taxes. This shit with the zoo and JPS blows my mind. Quit wasting money on the zoo-Jackson CANNOT afford it. And as for JPS, the numbers don't lie. King Fish has already demonstrated that plenty of money is spent per student in the JPS kingdom. Reform the school system and get rid of inefficiencies. <br /><br />Justice for Jacksonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-85763419761818034332018-06-27T14:42:02.078-05:002018-06-27T14:42:02.078-05:00@2:05
I hope you are looking for a job. You might...@2:05<br /><br />I hope you are looking for a job. You might be the one to straighten out JPS!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-92216407486877524672018-06-27T14:28:41.042-05:002018-06-27T14:28:41.042-05:00@2:15 "get someone in that cares about the re...@2:15 "get someone in that cares about the real purpose of JPS which is education, and who understand fiscal responsibility." That's mind blowing. Who? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-75914736649781951412018-06-27T14:26:52.447-05:002018-06-27T14:26:52.447-05:00Really 1:13. "Lets get into specifics" ...Really 1:13. "Lets get into specifics" but you have "no idea how to improve the situation". Therefore you wouldn't recognize a good suggestion if it was made. Huh? Why the shot at me? I said I don't have an answer....let's hear some. Nice attitude. Are you frustrated....I mean personally?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-58624171409561165552018-06-27T14:05:48.902-05:002018-06-27T14:05:48.902-05:001:12 - solutions?
Lets start with JPS deciding to...1:12 - solutions?<br /><br />Lets start with JPS deciding to properly budget the millions of dollars they are currently receiving and using an appropriate part of that budget for routine maintenance. Many of these "projects" are nothing but ignored maintenance - ignored because the JPS administration would rather continue to pay excessive numbers of administrative employees excessive salaries. <br /><br />Why should they cut their own or their deskmate's job if they can instead ignore the HVAC system, or the painting, or the carpeting, etc and borrow 30 year money to pay for these 5-7 year values? So - the first solution is to remove the incompetent administrators that don't care about what it costs and feels that reupping an extra millage is the same as "no new taxes".<br /><br />Second - consolidate many more schools; forget this "historical" concept of some of the facilities - discussion about who attended the falling down building many decades ago and admit that its time to quit pouring money into the building just for old time's sake. How many elementary schools do we need in Jackson today, considering the ever reducing number of students? Has that question even been asked lately? (yes, they did decide this last winter to close four buildings - which was a good but very inadequate start.)<br /><br />Third, recognize that JPS is not supposed to be a jobs program for the employees, but rather an educational provider for the students. When they did finally close the four facilities, they proudly stated that it wouldn't result in the loss of any jobs! If we have fewer students, and fewer facilities, does it take the same number of support staff (janitors, cooks, principals, etc.) to run JPS? The answer should be no, but that's not the answer this board gives.<br /><br />To summarize - get someone in that cares about the real purpose of JPS which is education, and who understand fiscal responsibility. Get rid of the mindset that they have an unlimited source of money to waste however they choose. Provide leaders that will be straightforward and honest with the public that they are wanting to fleece again. Don't give out the kind of "fact sheet" as they have above - with 25% of the total bond issue being lumped into one large catch-all. <br /><br />Maybe this would be at least a start.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-82467971121224818652018-06-27T13:39:58.496-05:002018-06-27T13:39:58.496-05:00Anonymous appeal to authority @1:12.
"Lets g...Anonymous appeal to authority @1:12.<br /><br />"Lets get into specifics" but you have "no idea how to improve the situation". Therefore you wouldn't recognize a good suggestion if it was made.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com