Comments on: FBISD School Board President Issues Statement On Bus Driver Case

By: Factually Speaking

Factually Speaking — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:23:02 +0000

Bhuchar said, “Trustees cannot comment on the case since the school board will be the final arbiter on Richardson’s grievance.”

Oh, I see, quite revealing. So Bhucar’s statement above makes it apparent that the BOT “does realize” what their responsibilities are “supposed” to be. However, time and time again, the BOT fails to execute their “true” responsibilities. And since Bhuchar is the President of the BOT, the failure of the BOT’s execution of rightful duties and responsibilities equates Bhucar’s acute failure of leadership. Continuous agreement with failed Bad policy and lack of transparency as the final arbiter on everything, whether it is an action related to personnel, students, the budget, or present and/or proposed projects specifically for students and the district in general.

Oh my, my, my. It’s that time again to vote on BOT members. We need to make sure that we get right this time. In casting our votes intelligently, we need to do just that, vote intelligently.

Over this week-end, I had the opportunity to listen to a success motivational CD which proved to be very thought provoking, accurate, and relevant on the subject of leadership

What constitutes good leadership?

“Leaders care but never compromise—–The best leaders are transformative in that they are: demanding in having high expectations and yet simultaneously caring.”—John Maxwell

According to Al Reese, good leadership exhibits a good focus in generating a good brand/ name which brings to mind a one word thought in the mind of others when the particular word is spoken like for example: can soup-Campbell; cola – Coke; Lexus-luxury; Toyota-reliability. Now, likewise, a good leader for the BOT should generate a one word brand name like transparency or accountability.

“In order to influence people to follow: leaders must have skills and character; they cannot have one without the other.” Chris Widener
What causes CEO’s to fail? “Lack of execution.”
Chris Widener

What causes continuing personnel problems? “Not knowing the value of good people causes leadership the inability to hire and retain talent.” —John Maxwell

In summary:
A “NO” vote for Bhuchar’s brand of leadership is warranted.

By: Willie

Willie — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:03:20 +0000

The district needs to rid itself of the pirates that have taken over. The unfortunate of this poor bus driver is only one of the multitude abuses that occur within FBISD under the regime of Jenney and his commandos. There is another instance that people are not aware of that has occurred within the facilities department. An operations department employee, who has been with FBISD, and does not read or write, has been terminated by Mr. Johnson for allegedly punching the wrong time card. Now, is this not the kettle calling the pot black? Mr. Johnson, who used district personnel and materials for his personal benefit by repairing his personal truck, was supposedly counseled by district officials, while this custodian who was an employee with FBISD for 35 yrs was terminated. If the custodian is terminated for her violation, why was not the same justice issued to Mr. Johnson? Please do not forget that FBISD officials admitted that Mr. Johnson had committed the violation of using district resources for personal gain. Where is the justice?

By: Sugarland watch

Sugarland watch — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:43:55 +0000

Joe Murphy,yes you said it right that The district needs some deep changes.
It look like Mrs.Sonal Bhuchar is trying to stay on BOT,responded to a request for comment from FortBendNow on the controversy over bus driver.She did not have to responded at all,but she is one of them suffering at the hands of a jerk who is tripping over his own misplaced power.
So Mrs.BHUCHAR say good bye!!!!!
Move over Mrs.bhuchar and let Carlos and Albright come over to the BOT.

By: Joe Murphy

Joe Murphy — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:32:14 +0000

The district needs some deep changes, that is true, but right now a bus driver is suffering at the hands of a jerk who is tripping over his own misplaced power. May Torres fall hard, then rise up with some good sense, make apologies, and fix the mess that he has caused. It would be a good lesson for the whole district.

By: Willie

Willie — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:11:32 +0000

Amazing! The board has actually said something? Bhuchar states that the theft of service has been handled? How is that a true statement when you have Michael Johnson still employed with Fort Bend ISD? How is it that we, the tax paying citizens of FBISD, have allowed such a corrupt band of pirates take over our beloved district and run it like Enron? Has everyone forgotten the pictures that surface of the director of facilities using district labor and materials for personal gain? How is it that this individual, who uses district resources for personal gain, is in charge of running our district’s bond program worth millions? Smell a rat? I do!

By: teacherindistrict

teacherindistrict — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:06:22 +0000

To SoupNazi, yep. “Stepford robots” under the Jenny remote control.

By: SoupNazi

SoupNazi — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:01 +0000

Hey Teacher-

The current board of Trustees has become a rubber stamp for this corrupt administration. I think maybe they go in the backroom after they’re elected drink the “Regents University KOOL aid” and become stepford robots. Either case common sense leaves them.

By: teacherindistrict

teacherindistrict — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:35:43 +0000

I’m glad Fort Bend Now asked her for a comment.

I personally think the board doesn’t care because so many grievances have been denied by the board.

Grievance from FBISD employees, be them para’s or professional.

I think she only commented because she is up for re-election.

By: conservative1

conservative1 — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:41:00 +0000

Is this really true? Does John Pape have it right? Or is Richardson a opportunist that is secretly trying to take over FBISD by keeping his unbelievably LUCRATIVE job? [ insert scarry organ music ]

Employee gets assaulted by a manager, then harrassed by another manager because of the assault and the board can’t comment?

It looks like the board should be replaced. It’s not even a real job. It’s the perfect chance to do something right. Unless….they don’t care.

I hope Pape continues to write about this story. Right now I would have to side with Richardson because the district is not saying anything. That could always change.

By: SoupNazi

SoupNazi — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:26:25 +0000

“Currently that is a matter under grievance appeal and likely to come before the board and hence it would be inappropriate for me to comment on, since as a board we are bound by law to be fair and impartial and must hear the grievance with no preconceived information or ideas,” Bhuchar noted.

The current board president is “enamoured” with her position, the Superintendent and is a puppet of the board vice president. Don’t expect a fair and impartial hearing with no preconceived information.

There are way too many examples when this BOT has not been- Ask MR. Earthly from Mcauliffe Middle School or watch the Board meeting when the Science and Technology Museum the Superintendent wants to build was unveiled.

It looked like Valentines day in the board room everyone had fallen in love including Sonal Bhuchar.

Get these people out Steve Smelley has stepped down thank God- now his puppet Sonal has to go.

Vote in the School Board Election May 9!