News from the BOE Front

In an interesting turn of events, it appears we will have a new chair for the Board of Education come December 21. UPDATE: Continuing his policy of "hide-the-meeting", the Mayor has now RESCHEDULED the BOE Organizational meeting for December 28^th.

Those in the know believe that Howard Horvath - who announced his candidacy only a few days ago - has cut a deal with the Mayor's supporters on the Board.

This, oddly enough, seems to be a "win-win-win" for all involved: The Tearful Tiger can finally rest easy, knowing he's denied Dorinda Borer the position (and he's co-opted one of the "Better Futurer's" onto his side). Howie gets his chairmanship. As for Dorinda...well, let's just say she got the sweetest deal of all.

The educational system in West Haven is horribly broken...and some of the causes for the current state of affairs can't be addressed at the City level. The next BOE is going to have to make some hard (and unpopular) decisions regarding layoffs, school closings, etc...and the Chair is the biggest turkey in the gunsights.

Maybe this is really a "lose-lose-lose" bargain...with the taxpayers (and more importantly, our children) winding up to be the biggest losers.

If you need advice, Howie:

What you wish for beware of; get it you just might!

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