The FAMILY

The last two meetings of the Trinity School Board have been marred with many interesting, moments. I will attempt to touch on a few of those items here, mostly things that occurred after the actual meeting two weeks ago. The information about that meeting is in this previous blog posting.

Immediately following the board meeting, the father of a board member decided to verbally offer his take surrounding coach Dalton’s tenure at Trinity.  His commentary was filled with false and unsubstantiated accusations concerning Ed. This person proceeded to attack Ed’s character, his integrity and his morality, he did so in an open forum and as usual he spoke loud enough for anyone within ear shot to have heard the conversation. It did not matter that we spent $25,000 to prove there was nothing wrong, and that, according to Mr. Breth no person was found to have done anything improper. However,  “he knew what had been done” This same person has on numerous occasions made similar accusations to additional people throughout town and in much different venues.

One such time was his verbal assault of a past customer during that customer’s visit to his office. Multiple accusations were again bantered about as if there were facts associated with the information. (Of course there were not) However during that visit this person also gave a glimpse into their family’s mind, by offering an explanation as to why terminating Dalton was so important. According to the customer, this person stated that 7 years ago there was an issue with the wrestling team at Trinity and Dalton would not correct the issue to their liking. So, at that moment it was decided the son would run for school board and then terminate Dalton as one of his first acts, do we all remember the first action of this board “open all coaching positions” that was over 15 months ago.

We are aware of dozens of such conversations, held in conjunction with and without board meetings, with and without board members present, and held in locations like Denny’s restaurant, Eat-N-Park restaurant, McDonald’s restaurants, and the list goes on.

I am certainly aware that dozens and dozens of people have been part of, listened too or have heard these stories. I think it is time for as many people as possible to step up and offer written information as to their contact with these board members and what was offered to them as proof of wrong doing. We can not allow a group of people like this to degrade out teachers, coaches and friends in this manor. We as a civilized people must end these attacks and must force these individuals to adhere to the normal standards and practices offered by even the smallest companies. Each involved member should be held accountable for their actions.  

The meeting this week was a bit less eventful, however in a rather spirited volley of words Mr. Keisling made his feelings known, concerning the upcoming self-insured program and subsequent vote, and also the all-day kindergarten debate. Keisling does not want either; however several members of the board and Mr. Kasunich do want both, Could prove to became a serious issue soon.