FBW: FBISDWatch Seeks Investigation Of High Ranking School Official!

FBISDWatch ISSUES CALL FOR INVESTIGATION!
Sonal Bhuchar, FBISD BOT President
Steve Smelley, FBISD BOT Vice President
Dr. Tim Jenney, FBISD Superintendent
Laurie Caldwell, FBISD BOT member
Bob Broxson, FBISD BOT member
David Reitz, FBISD BOT member
Susan Hohnbum, FBISD BOT member
Dan Menendez, FBISD BOT member

January, 2009

Dear FBISD Trustees & Dr. Jenney,

We just wanted to let you know how much FBISDWatch appreciates the hard work and dedication you all have displayed for much of this past year, realizing how little compensation you do receive for your efforts. Further, we are confident, that during this current budgetary crisis, that you all will continue to honor and represent your constituents in your fiduciary obligations as our elected officials regarding educational over-site and restraint.

This being said, it has come to our attention that during much of 2008 the FBISD police chief, J.L. Campbell, was reportedly absent from his job and may have been using district resources in an out of county political race. This quote was obtained from a local media source and has been verified.

“Following the election, several Fort Bend ISD police officers contacted FortBendNow and accused Campbell of using his school district office to run his campaign and district administrators of turning a blind eye to the use of district resources and time for a political race.” FortBendNow

Additionally, several internal sources reportedly have undergone unwarranted pressure from police administration after these stories began, this according to the same sources.

It is our sincere hope, that as our elected representatives and district administration, that these allegations will be thoroughly reviewed by the board and later the Texas Ethics Commission. This is our formal request that the school board review and report to the public on this situation upon its earliest opportunity.

We sincerely appreciate your attention to this very serious matter.


FBISDWatchDogs


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Fort Bend Sun Covers Pinnock Race For The School Board--

Noel Pinnock, a long-time Missouri City resident, has filed as a candidate for Position 7 in the upcoming Fort Bend ISD school board race.


In announcing his candidacy, Pinnock said that he wanted to be a "beacon of hope" on the school board.

"My platform for running in this year's election is to provide a beacon of hope to the citizens in Fort Bend County. It is my belief that every student, every parent, every citizen, and our business community at-large should be integral in the overall proficiency, efficiency, growth, and survival of our communities schools," Pinnock said in announcing his bid. "Schools represent the nesting grounds for the cultivation of non-bias ideas, social matriculation, academic acceleration, and a spring of life's most impressionable and memorable experiences, which define the very fabric and essence of our existence."
Pinnock also said he believes schools should focus on ensuring that all students succeed. . .(click title link above for the full story).

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Comment--Although Sienna & Sienna area residents can't vote in the city races of Arcola or Mo-City it is important to remember we have an interest in those races (the airport expansion/road diversion issues in Arcola and development issues with MC). Please support Mr. Hilton & Ms. Rojas along with Jim DeVoge as independent candidates in those races (not EDC backed). You can volunteer to block-walk make phone calls etc. for these candidates or the Mo-City challengers Rodney Griffin, Lou Hunter & Kevin Tunstall. E-mail us at responsible_dvlpmnt@yahoo.com to find out how to volunteer and help these candidates who have sworn off the special interest funding (they need your help to take back local control). We can vote in the school board races and have endorsed Noel Pinnock, a Missouri City educator with long-term experience in the schools at all levels (he also has kids in the system). Please look into these races and decide for yourself.

Pinnock Announces for Place 7 FBISD School Board

Noel Pinnock, a long-time Missouri City resident, has filed as a candidate for position 7 on the Fort Bend ISD school board race this spring. He has provided the following position statement (May 12th):

"My platform for running in this year's election is to provide a beacon of hope to the citizens in Fort Bend county. It is my belief that every student, every parent, every citizen, and our business community at-large should be integral in the overall proficiency, efficiency, growth, and survival of our communities schools. Schools represent the nesting grounds for the cultivation of non-bias ideas, social matriculation, academic acceleration, and a spring of life's most impressionable and memorable experiences, which define the very fabric and essence of our existence.

It is my belief that every child is capable of success, no exceptions. In adopting this "no exception" belief...I will work diligently and intelligently to move OUR school district in an upward direction with a focus on increased: student achievement, safety, equity of resource allocations, and public confidence.

This will require uncompromisable dedication, motivation, commitment, cooperativeness, creativity and competence. I will dedicate my efforts with my family's supprt with due diligence and involve my fellow citizens throughout the process...membership is NOT exclusive but INCLUSIVE...when FB citizens vote Noel Pinnock...they vote for democracy, equity, efficiency, but most of all...one who will bridge gaps and promote proactive and comprehensive change for the betterment of all, no exceptions!"

Contacts:

E-mail us at noelpinnock@gmail.com

Visit Noel at: http://pinnockforschoolboard.blogspot.com/