What Kind Of Idiot Do You Take Him For?

Lately, it's been really frustrating to read comments by some local citizens regarding Maine High School District 207's Superintendent, Ken Wallace.  I know, I know!  The fact that I'm opposing the November 6, 2018 Referendum should automatically, at least in their minds, make me a Wallace-hater.  Sorry to disappoint them.

What makes me frustrated the most about this situation, is that I've talked to the man by email, phone and in person.  This fellow is certainly not stupid or a fool and definitely not an idiot. 

I question however, his professional judgment regarding proposing this Referendum now, without additional supporting documentation, (read written plan) and his apparent need to see it pass before any critical review based on facts can be published.  I still see him as likeable guy and a force to be reckoned with.  He has an army of parents, teachers and students, religious in their belief, that only good can come out of taking other peoples money, as their own.

In terms of this Referendum, D207's supporters give the word 'bonding", whole new meaning.

Like I said earlier, I don't consider Dr. Wallace a fool.  He's obviously smarter than the Owen lead School Board or the one before it, since each repeatedly approved the continuation of their Superintendent's 2015-2020 contract and goals.  Put yourself in his shoes.  He's got a great gig with this lazy Board.  And like any red blooded American, he's just going for the gold!  Who among us can blame him, all things considered?

Just think of it; 2016 base salary, $202k; 2017, $209k; 2018, $216k; 2019, $222k and 2020, $227k.

We haven't even talked about the "Merit Pay" schedule displayed in his "Goals."  Last season, Board approved a $50k bonus.  Ditto the year before.  When he passes the Referendum, Dr. Wallace is going to "earn" another $50k.

All, for doing what he should have been doing anyway!

Do these people have no shame?

You can't make this stuff up.  Don't believe me?  FOIA his 2015-2020 Contract and Goals.

As for the Referendum, Dr. Wallace has had this surprise in his pocket for years.  He knows what you're about to discover.  IASA "Illinois School Referenda Election Results" shows, since 2015, a School District floating a bond based Referendum has a 50% - 70% success rate.

No matter the Referendum outcome, he gets paid.  No wonder he's smiling these days.  He can't loose!

Yes indeed, he da man!