Comments on: Abandoned books, toys, files

By: Margo/Mom

Margo/Mom — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:35:08 +0000

It does seem as though some entity like the Detroit Free Press might have an interest in the abandonment of psych records and IEPs (although it would appear that they have already made one foray into the subject). If there is in fact a new supt (or a school board election looming) someone may be cognizant of public opinion, even if they are not cowed by the possibility of lawsuit.

By: Parent2

Parent2 — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:50:21 +0000

Has he checked the books and toys for lead? As our politicians have decided that toys and books from the ’80s and earlier are too hazardous to possess.

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:26:12 +0000

“She” is actually a he, just ftr! (The blog title refers to the daughter, not the author.)

Click on the Detroit link in the left-hand column to see other abandoned buildings. It’s fascinating in a horrifying sort of way.

By: Dick Eagleson

Dick Eagleson — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 03:45:09 +0000

Will the last one out of Detroit please turn out the lights.

By: allen

allen — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:21:25 +0000

Well all that’s in the past. The DPS has a brand, new superintendent who’ll deal forthrightly with all the district’s problems.

Yes indeedy, no more large-scale pilferage of school supplies. No more employees simply not showing up for work for months while still drawing a paycheck. No more principals appealing to parents for light bulbs and toilet paper. No more huge budget overruns that put the fiscal viability of the district in doubt. No more billion and a half dollar bond proceeds sitting around for several years while the district formulates a plan to use the money to patch up school roof’s that are falling in and replace plumbing that dumps raw sewage into hallways.

It’s just a brand, new world at the DPS!