tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194583.post3117135267015342951..comments2024-03-22T13:06:27.366-05:00Comments on WataugaWatch: The Rest of the Story -- The Watauga School Board Meeting on Feb. 14J.W. Williamsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17694324792688711136noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194583.post-11631862239935690892022-02-22T20:27:25.939-05:002022-02-22T20:27:25.939-05:00This is one of the most insane things I’ve ever se...This is one of the most insane things I’ve ever seen. I’d never heard of a “surety bond” before, but in reading about them I’m not sure how they would apply to a school board. This is getting out of hand - people are harassing and threatening school boards all over the country.Anonagainnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194583.post-66000814873158931802022-02-22T20:15:51.327-05:002022-02-22T20:15:51.327-05:00To anonymous, I had to look up the "my offspr...To anonymous, I had to look up the "my offspring are my property" language!! I really missed my chance on that with my teenagers if it's true! LOL. <br /><br />But, it's basically a legal anachronism. Parents can't buy or sell their children. But do have the responsibility for them which in some legal terminology is a property relationship.<br />Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02301427872811689747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194583.post-12653194042692942942022-02-22T20:12:52.026-05:002022-02-22T20:12:52.026-05:00The school board does have a blanket surety bond f...The school board does have a blanket surety bond for those employees that handle money. These are school secretaries who collect school fees, etc. as well as the finance department staff. The finance director has a separate individual surety bond.<br /><br />A surety bond is a type of insurance policy to protect us, the school board, if these persons mishandle money. Many organizations take out a surety bond for money-handling employees.<br /><br />Our board attorney assured us, as board members, that we are not required to be bonded as individual board members. I have been on the board for 7 years and have not touched any money. I make decisions about spending and approve budgets, but don't touch the money!! (Except for the money I donate to the school system! Actually, that's done via e-banking too, so didn't physically touch it! LOL. ;-)<br /><br />When I filed for run for office, when I was sworn in to office, there was no mention of any requirement for me to have a surety bond. <br /><br />I was served with this paperwork but as the ringleader himself admitted, it's an insurance claim action not a legal action. So, it really seems they are either just participating in "paper terrorism" or they're only interested in making money for themselves.<br /><br />Hope this helps clarify it some.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02301427872811689747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194583.post-15072208283102006822022-02-22T08:32:57.817-05:002022-02-22T08:32:57.817-05:00It is unclear to me whether the Board members have...It is unclear to me whether the Board members have purchased any Surety Bonds (it's a local board - why on earth would they?) and how trying to protect the health and safety of students and staff violates their oath of office. In addition, most Surety Bonds cover financial obligations - like that of a contractor to finish a project and of the buyer to pay for the work once its completed. So, color me confused.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194583.post-32470588706104445032022-02-21T19:04:05.009-05:002022-02-21T19:04:05.009-05:00I know the guy sounds like a nut, but is there any...I know the guy sounds like a nut, but is there any truth to his argument? What is a "surety bond", exactly, and is the school board's mission actually funded by them? If so, and if there are specific requirements that must be met, it might be worth hearing out his argument. He might very well be a nut, but it seems as though his action was non-violent, and the First Amendment clearly protects the right of every citizen "to petition the Government for a redress of grievances". Sane or not, it seems clear that he is well within his First Amendment right. If there is a bond in place, and requirements must be met to satisfy that bond, it might not be so bad for someone to provide oversight. Many, many people have lost government funding for failure to comply with the stipulations agreed to in the funding application. I would be willing to listen to the argument.<br />Mike D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194583.post-25581271346475235942022-02-21T18:54:58.915-05:002022-02-21T18:54:58.915-05:00Holy Moly. I fear our society is coming apart at ...Holy Moly. I fear our society is coming apart at the seams. This is some kind of cray cray. And they evidently live amongst us. Wow!<br /><br />Whip up a pound or two of misinformation, stir in 2 cups of righteous indignation, mix with a bunch of fancy 3 syllable legalistic words, bake 24/7 by listening to too much Fox and what you get right there is a big ol' Nut Cake of Delusion with American flag frosting. Yee haw!<br /><br />Good luck, Jay. I can call in my friend, Guido, if you need him! :-)Whatshisnamenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194583.post-42550721519903305812022-02-21T09:09:01.398-05:002022-02-21T09:09:01.398-05:00So the school board does have bonds, seems like th...So the school board does have bonds, seems like the attorney needs to do his homeworkAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13306588175154554914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194583.post-20054674181420840222022-02-21T09:07:58.783-05:002022-02-21T09:07:58.783-05:00Wow. Just Wow! I am so sorry that you are having t...Wow. Just Wow! I am so sorry that you are having to deal with this type of behavior. Thank you for the work you do for the health and well being of the children and families of Watauga County.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538006769863418772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194583.post-35839550964707730522022-02-20T14:05:20.010-05:002022-02-20T14:05:20.010-05:00Don't try to tell any of my kids that they are...Don't try to tell any of my kids that they are my "property".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com