<DIV>What doesn't make sense to me, perhaps someone can clarify for me, why it is that MSD is so resistant to providing students that need a vocational education, with a vocational education? I believe if they did so, that Weitz would not keep standing in the way of MSD and creating them all these problems. </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>If Weitz was doing this for a tax break, I would think he was a jerk. But speaking for those that needed vocational training and education from MSD and didn't get it, I don't feel his actions are in the long term, damaging to students, but rather liberating for those that should be given a relevant education to make a living after graduation. </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>His actions are damaging to students now, but only indirectly as a result of MSDs in actions to provide students with a needed education to survive in this world. </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Best,</DIV> <DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Donovan<BR><BR><B><I>Shirley Ringo <ringoshirl@moscow.com></I></B> wrote:</DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE class=replbq style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.3199" name=GENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Visionaries:</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p> </o:p>What a morning!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>My phone has been ringing with questions dealing with the Moscow School District Levy.</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">First, the Tribune headline by itself has been horrifying, because many people think it deals with the November levy vote.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>For anyone in
doubt, the <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">judge has ruled the March levy vote null and void.<o:p></o:p></B></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p> </o:p></B></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">This is not surprising, since the judge ordered that we revote in November with clarified language.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>However, it does create a serious dilemma.</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">The March vote was certified.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">County</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Treasurer</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> was forced to send property tax bills based upon that fact.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </SPAN>Now, she has the information that the judge officially declared the March vote null and void.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>She is creating a special line showing revenues from property taxes that specifically and separately accounts for the funds provided as a result of certification of the March levy.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>At this time, Treasurer Ferguson will await direction concerning the how and whether to disperse those funds.</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">The possibilities include the following:</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><st1:place w:st="on">School District</st1:place> Attorneys and Weitz attorneys could meet with the judge and seek resolution.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I am told that in a
civil suit, the judge could possibly give no further directives unless the plaintiff asks that he do so.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Given the track record of Gerry Weitz, I am sure he still intends to hold the district hostage on the issue of vocational education.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>He also wants the District to pay his attorney fees.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It seems unlikely that there will be a meeting of the minds that will help the District.</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">I am told that the judge could unilaterally give further direction concerning these funds, but that is unlikely.</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Treasurer Ferguson, who is in a very awkward situation, could ask the judge for direction.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Undoubtedly, she would prefer that this not be necessary.</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Apparently the District lawyer is challenging Judge Bradbury’s jurisdiction in the matter.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This issue may conceivably be pursued.</DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">As is stands, because of deadlines that must be met, the funds from the November levy election cannot be collected until the next school year. (2008-2009)<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Unless there is some intervening action, the District will have to live with adverse actions taken to save money this school year.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></B></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"></SPAN></B> </DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">This is my best understanding of the current situation. Let me know if you have questions.</SPAN></B></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"></SPAN></B> </DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">Shirley Ringo</SPAN></B></DIV></DIV>=======================================================<BR>List services made available by First Step Internet, <BR>serving the communities of the Palouse since 1994. <BR>http://www.fsr.net <BR>mailto:Vision2020@moscow.com<BR>=======================================================</BLOCKQUOTE><BR><p> 
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