NONSENSE !!!!!

The following is the definition of the word Nonsense by the Webster’s Dictionary. This word, Nonsense was used by Mrs. Interval during the most recent board meeting. This word is used on a regular basis by many people; however the reason why this time warrants further discussion is the context for which the word was used.

The Sentence; “Sandy, call me back when this nonsense is over with”

The Context;

Mrs. Salvatori, speaking in the capacity of a citizen was reading a well prepared, heartfelt          speech about the current actions of the school board. Mrs. Salvatori was offering the state                        and the local recommendations of conduct and operational standards for school boards.

The Definition;

Noun 1. A message that seems to convey no meaning.[Wordnet]

2. Ornamental objects of no great value.[Wordnet]

3. That which is not sense, or has no sense; words, or language, which have no meaning, or which convey no intelligible ideas; absurdity.[Webster’s]

4. Trifles; things of no importance.[Webster’s].

Adjective 1. Having no intelligible meaning; "nonsense syllables".[WordNet]

2. Being absurd, ridiculous, preposterous, ludicrous or irrational. [Eve - graph theoretic]

3. Being silly, foolish, inept, senseless or stupid. [Eve - graph theoretic]

4. Being vacuous or empty. [Eve - graph theoretic]                                            

5. Being pointless or purposeless. [Eve - graph theoretic]

6. Being trifling, insignificant or trivial. [Eve - graph theoretic]

The Actual Nonsense;

·        The fact that some of our board members do not realize that their cell phone is equipped with a mute button. When used properly this simple devise would eliminate the need for everyone in attendance at the meeting from being subject to conversations and noises on the other end of the phone.

·        The fact that when interviewed by the O-R immediately following the meeting, Mrs. Clutter, when given this open media forum chose to complain about people wanting to talk about sports as her main comment.

·        The fact that teachers, clerical workers and coaches are being terminated without considering alternatives or other opportunities.

·        The fact that  a board member orchestrated TRINIGATE by entering the middle school at 7:00 PM with two individuals whom were coerced into assisting in an effort to obtain information off of a school computer in the food service office. Wait, could that be the same computer that the highly private information pertaining to free and reduce lunches are stored?

·        The fact that two board members and the AD decided what coaches should be terminated in an arbitrary manor that will most likely result in additional lawsuits.

·        The fact that we pay exorbitantly for a non-contracted attorney to handle all employment and contractual negotiations and still have not settled contracts with food service or clerical staffs after more than a year.

·        The fact that two board members and the AD made the decision to not allow state mandated hip and tail bone pads to be purchased because the term Girdle pad obviously refers to underwear.

·        The fact that two separate full page ads were purchased by 4 board members and both contained false and fabricated information according to the business office.

·        The fact that we have multiple lawsuits involving potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars in awards and costs because of non-professional and ignorant statements and actions by certain currant and ex-board members.

·         The fact that after approval of the budge by the board, certain members manipulated its outcome by disallowing most items listed under the approved dollar structure of the budget.

·        The fact that a board member and a couple administrators decided to reject an offer to have the alumni game at the Trinity field  and then blatantly lie about the facts surrounding the situation.

·        The fact that 3 board members proved their interest in the views of the public when they voted “no” to allowing an extended time period for community comments during the last meeting.

·        The fact that according to one board members direct relative, the actions against a certain coach were a result of a vendetta reaching back 7 years.

·        Te fact that certain members of this board make rude and ignorant comments to each other and to audience members and these same board members appear to not pay attention to any constituent that is addressing them during meetings..

·        The fact that teachers and coaches have developed alternative offerings to assist in the budget needs, all of which were rejected by the board.

·        The fact that “Pay-for-Play” is intended to be the saving grace for budget concerns and we have not yet researched all of the ramifications connected to it.

·        The fact that starting November of 2009 certain board members have spent all of their waking moments attempting to destroy Trinity sports and the Trinity school system.

·        The fact that this letter could go on and on and on recapping the ridiculous behaviors, attitudes and actions of a few board members as they carry out their own agendas and vendettas.