Comments on: Poway Unified board members defend bond vote at forum

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:22:44 +0000

Rid us of incumbents, let them know we are VERY unhappy about the bond issue and them keeping the details from us.

By: South Poway Resident

South Poway Resident — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:17:37 +0000

While I can accept that Patapow and Vanderveen felt they made the best decision under the circumstances, I don't see why, several months after the folly of their choice has been amply documented, they cannot simply apologize and, like Beatty, begin to look for ways to address the issue. Like most, I've made mistakes under duress, and have found it hard to own up to them, but believe that to be the best course. I'm unhappy about the original Prop C bond choice, but I'm very disappointed that the PUSD members haven't "come clean" and aren't taking steps to see what can be done to mitigate the worst side affects of their error.

By: Poway Resident

Poway Resident — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:03:33 +0000

The part that bothers me is that Mr. Patapow and Ms. Vanderveen says that the improvements brought the school's on the east side of the District up to the standards of the school's on the west side of the District. Who are they kidding? Have they been on the Bernardo Heights or Rancho Bernardo High campuses? Also, why was the District's builder allowed to go so far over budget and be so delinquent on final delivery of schools that were renovated?

By: Helen

Helen — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:29:41 +0000

Kimberly Beatty is clearly a good candidate to replace Vanderveen or Patapow. Teaming up with Vance Shroeder who is an experienced bond professional with excellent credentials can only help the District. Shroeder spoke at the August board meeting and made it quite clear that the Board's bond choices were NOT based on the market conditions. He was able to cite several examples of lower rates and better conditions. The Board needs to just admit that they marched along like little lemmings to the tune of a greedy and overly ambitious bond underwriter (and that includes the Series A as well).