"This afternoon, I received a job offer that provides many opportunities for my family. As this position requires relocation, I am removing myself from the race for school board," Stackhouse said in the statement released just after 7 p.m.Read the detail at the STAR
"My decision was not easy. Over the past 13 years, I have immersed myself in the community and hope my contributions have been significant and have touched many lives in a positive way," he added.
"I thank all that have supported my efforts," Stackhouse said. "Please know that as difficult a decision this was, I believe it is the best opportunity for my family."
Showing posts with label 2011 elections. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2011 elections. Show all posts
Monday, April 4, 2011
Election Eve Shocker: Stackhouse Withdraws
More to come from this late breaking news:
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Simplified Board Agenda for March 21, 2011
5.01 Human Resources & Relations Diversity Recruitment position ($ 75,000 annually)
This one has been sputtering and stalling since December 2008. It was voted down in September, and motion to fill the position failed last month. No new information is offered to support rationale that this position will solve--or at least be the linchpin in solving-- the districts minority staff recruitment and retention efforts. Many things have been tried without success. Some believe that this year, even without the position, may be easier for us to fill the expected 71 openings with some minorities as some districts with more diverse staff will have to CUT positions. This is a Hail Mary effort to hire the position this year. It has already been inserted into the budget as a budget parameter...UNLESS the school board takes action to remove it.
92 students applying to ENTER (net 72 new to Sun Prairie)
150 students applying to LEAVE (net 32 existing student loss)
A net increase will translate to need for further costs this year; next year (hopefully) we will receive more equalized aid due to the increase.
This is the gift that keeps on giving. It started as a (seemingly) innocent $75K capital project. Then we were told that it would cost $150K. When all the questions are asked, it now sounds like $240K. We don't particularly care for the smoke and mirrors, and the need is arguable.
$1.7M ESTIMATE for the total package. This starts the ball rolling.
The building needs up to $24K of maintenance to make it rentable. One pundit likens it to "the Money Pit". Does the school board really want to get into the landlord business? We don't think so. Other options include selling the building and an acre or so "as is". That would puts some cash in the coffers.
Why is this under the "Consent Items" portion of the agenda---usually reserved for items the board is expected to unilaterally--and quickly---approve. Heck, the freakin' Pool Manager even said we don't need new diving boards. Exactly TWO SP kids even dive! And the boards we purchased, while not tippity top shelf, are WIAA acceptable and more than "good enough".
Interesting from several angles, notably that NOW Culver is preaching equity when it affects the big dogs' collective take home pay. No one seems concerned that his proposal would still leave the Local 60 folks paying more than their fair share.
And why is this under "Informational Items"? Shouldn't the board be proposing some ACTION?
Culver: " We aren't strapped for this $32,000 in this year’s budget". SP-EYE: "$32K would buy an awful lot of school supplies."
6.02 Open Enrollment
6.03 DO Remodel Project ($240,000 one-time)
6.04 Ashley Field Request for Cash#1: $4,500 for architectural work
6.05 Raze the farmhouse located on
the former Grosse property at 3550 Highway 19 in Sun Prairie
6.07 Tim Culver's now infamous contract changes (6 wishes whittled to 5)
§ Please see Attachment 1 for analysis
and discussion of the specific changes,
§ Please see Attachment 2 for the
addendum of changes proposed to the employment contract. Note: this addendum has slight language
changes differing from the analysis in Attachment 1 due to final
recommendations of the district’s legal counsel.
§ Please see Attachment 3 for a copy
of the current employment contract
7.03 Replacement of Diving Boards
(up to $6,800 one-time)
8.05 Tim Culver's plea for Equity (we LOSE $32,500 by doing what Culver proposes)
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Stackhouse is in; We Got Us a Race!
Tom Weber, who has been a great addition as current Citizen Representative to the School Board's Finance Committee, is a worthy candidate for school board. Early indications suggest this is a race between Weber and Stackhouse for the 2nd seat.
Many feel that Jill Camber-Davidson has come on strong of late as a board member who will take a stand against fiscal irresponsibility. Ms. Camber-Davidson has also been leading the charge against advertising in our schools. We believe her tenacity and attention to detail merit a 2nd term.
Tom Weber is very well spoken and has a strong financial background. Incumbent David Stackhouse has provided some spark in the last year as he has rebelled against a board majority that gave him no love during officer elections. During a number of officer votes, only a single vote was cast for Stackhouse for each board officer slot. Hmmm...whose was it? Stackhouse's checkered history during his last board term has seen his stature reduced from board president to simply a board member at large. Will the community vote for the refreshing air of change that Mr. Weber offers? In the past, Stackhouse relied on strong support form the youth football community. Is that support still there? Stay tuned.
Many feel that Jill Camber-Davidson has come on strong of late as a board member who will take a stand against fiscal irresponsibility. Ms. Camber-Davidson has also been leading the charge against advertising in our schools. We believe her tenacity and attention to detail merit a 2nd term.
Tom Weber is very well spoken and has a strong financial background. Incumbent David Stackhouse has provided some spark in the last year as he has rebelled against a board majority that gave him no love during officer elections. During a number of officer votes, only a single vote was cast for Stackhouse for each board officer slot. Hmmm...whose was it? Stackhouse's checkered history during his last board term has seen his stature reduced from board president to simply a board member at large. Will the community vote for the refreshing air of change that Mr. Weber offers? In the past, Stackhouse relied on strong support form the youth football community. Is that support still there? Stay tuned.
Both incumbents Dave Stackhouse and Jill Camber Davidson will be joined by a third candidate, Tom Weber of Sun Prairie, in their campaign for the Sun Prairie School Board. Seats on the board are elected at-large within the Sun Prairie Area School District.
Candidates had until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 4 to submit their nomination papers for elected offices. The general election will take place on Tuesday, April 5.
http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=52&ArticleID=6629
Sunday, November 14, 2010
T Minus 16 Days and Counting...
... until school board nomination papers can be taken out and circulated.Seats up this year are David Stackhouse and Jill-Camber-Davidson
We've heard conflicting indications on whether either will be running for re-election.
Will this be an election like the recent mid-term elections? Out with the old and in with the new?
We need interested candidates who are willing to become engaged.
District administration has already told us to prepare for a double-digit tax levy increase next year.
Must that be the case? Who we elect to the school board will make that call.
100 signatures is all it takes to get on the ballot.
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