Culver tends to slump down in his chair, and was observed to nod off at recent meetings related to Boundary Task Force issues (let's hope it was from lack of sleep. The alternative--that he might find the voices of concerned residents and parents to be tedious monotony--- doesn't sit well.). Personal anecdotes from some current school board members also indicate that Culver can drift off at long meetings. Perhaps he should be sitting at the side table, where his nodding off would be less of a distraction. Oh, wait...that's a whole separate issue.
When the issue of exceeding Culver's contract for paid memberships was AGAIN raised at the school board meeting, Culver chose his "District Administrator's Report" as a forum to refute the allegations....weak that it was. Of course the school board does nothing. Off the record, one current school board member has at least acknowledged the issue warrants resolution... suggesting that the board simply amend the contract to allow the 3rd membership.
Let us be perfectly clear. SP-EYE has no objection to Culver's Rotary Club membership. In fact, it's a good thing for Sun Prairie and the school district. But his contract states that the District will pay for TWO memberships (see contract excerpt)...not three. The Rotary Club also does not meet the specifications of memberships outlined in the contract either. The Rotary---while an excellent service organization--does not fit the contract requirements of an association "whose primary missions are to improve education and the professional competence of District Administrator".
The state association we pay for is: the Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators. The national association is: the American Association of School Administrators
At Monday's meeting, Culver offered a very weak rebuttal, suggesting something along the lines of "my contract doesn't say exactly two". Once again, here is a purported role model, who is only serving to teach students that it's acceptable to try to weasel out of a tough situation.
Man up, Tim! You're clearing over $145,000 from district residents. We already pay you $325/mo for travel and $125/month for misc meals and expenses! Your contract is clear. Until it changes, open up your wallet...let the presidents see the light of day. Do the right thing. Or...are we going to spend another $1,000 on legal fees as you consult with Mike Julka who'll undoubtedly offer his legal opinion that it's all good.
See previous post for further detail:
http://sp-eye.blogspot.com/2007/09/is-anyone-watching-books.html
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