To the Clawson Parent wrote on Sep 23, 2012 9:10 PM:

" I have worked with Ms. Good. Nothing you say or what the other parent says is anything like her. She loves Douglas, wants to be here and work with teachers and help our kids. She doesn’t even tell or brag what she does to help kids and people. She just helps. Quietly. She is new to our school but things are going really well so stop trying to cause trouble where it is not wanted, needed or doesn’t exist. We're a happy school with a great principal, great IA’s, great teachers and most of all great kids and parents. Oh, if you happen to not see her car it is because she has central office meetings so go gripe over there if you don't like it. Before you print something you really should find out what is going on before just saying whatever. Which could be really hurtful to us. And, for that matter, all the rest of you make me think you don't have all the facts either. You just think you do cuz you talk to someone and chances are that someone does not really know but is going off what someone else told someone else who told someone else and then it got to you so you are thinking it must be true so I'll write and send it. This is the freedom of speech part that makes no sense and can be very damaging. "




something to be concerned about wrote on Sep 17, 2012 10:37 PM:

" To the clawson parent... that is concerning that the "leader" treats staff and parents that way…makes you wonder how the students are getting treated by this leader. Maybe its something that needs to be brought up to the higher authorities! "




Clawson Parent wrote on Sep 17, 2012 10:24 PM:

" I have my own quarrels with Mrs. Good of Clawson elementary. I have a really hard time trying to get a hold of her. I have called in multiple times trying to get a hold of her and it seems like she is never available. I live very close to the school and do see that she leaves and doesn't come back for hours on end. I just don't understand how she never has time to take a parents phone call yet she has the luxury of going on extended lunch breaks. I mean lunch breaks that last anywhere between 2 to 4 hours!

I have also tried to set up meetings with her to adress issues that I have and they always get postponed. She always seems to be running around doing other things instead of attending what she NEEDS to be doing. I know that she was transfered to Clawson because she was not performing "Good" at her previous school and Clawson was excelling.

The problem I have with all of this (1) Why should we as parents suffer with a substandard educator because we worked hard with our kids and teachers to acheive higher scores. (2)How can this principal "Mrs Good" get paid a full salary when she is only there half of the time? (3) I also know that there is problems with the coolers in the school. Why give raises to the people that are in charge of education as our children suffer in a hot classroom? "




Shannon wrote on Sep 17, 2012 9:49 PM:

" to address your questions, (or accusations rather) I did not read the blog at school, and no I did not write during work hours. *check the time*
And I in no way wrote in to disrespect, only to clear up what was going on-Someone wrote in here acting as if they were me-calling someone a liar-which is not what I would have done. That is it.
As for any person dis-satisfied with my work...all I can do is apologize-honestly-customer service isn't always rainbows and butterflies. I do try though...and anyone who knows me, knows that I truly do care for everyone I work for. Students, parents, teachers, and all of my fellow staff members. "




no name just me wrote on Sep 17, 2012 1:47 PM:

" Wow these two top dogs get the raises, meanwhile us parents have to pay more for our kids schooling, yes we are paying more than ever now, and the education they are receiving is below par...a c or d grade for a school is nothing to be proud of and sit back on...now if the top two dogs get off their snides and start doing their jobs, we won't need to have Mr. Nava come at you and question why we aren't in the status we were just a few years back "




Facts from the classroom wrote on Sep 17, 2012 6:58 AM:

" Here are the facts: In every District it is the top tier that is compensated highest because they have the responsibility to go with it. Check every District and that is the way it is. Does the city manager make what the regular city worker makes? Of course not! Next fact: The beginning salary is not acceptable BUT you are not looking at the "rest" of the story. The district pays our insurance, puts in for our retirement AND we get bonus money two times a year at about almost $5,000 (not part of salary). For those that do extra assignments another stipend is given. I am told we are also going to have our salaries adjusted because we have been frozen for seven years and finally THIS administration will fix our salaries to what they should be. Out union has conveyed this to us and we have been told the administration has worked to do this. I found this gesture to be incredible. Do we have teacher turnover? Yes we do but a lot has to do with this town. Teachers that have left my building don't like it here. They say the cost of living is very good but there is nothing to do. Small towns aren't for everybody. The same teacher who left is now worried not to have a job in TUSD for fear of coming layoffs and regret leaving. Some just found out this profession is not for them. Still others have no family here and decide to move back. Is this job getting difficult? It sure is, our students are not coming to us with small issues, they are extremely hard to overcome. Am I satisfied being a D school? No but I can go home at night and know I have tried very hard and I am not giving up until we are an A school. Rogers and Lopez have a job I would never want, am I happy with their leadership? YES! And if they leave so will many of us. They are trying to work with the terrible directives given to us by the state. Do I wish we made more money? Of course who doesn't but I would never want the job at the top because the responsibility that goes with it is beyond my level of expertise and I wouldn't want that kind of pressure. I have enough in my classroom and that's where I belong. So stop creating havoc and lies to take the focus away from the real problem, and that is the challenges of education on the Border! We need people to be part of the solution We will continue to work hard and support the administration. But to those that are so ready to blame Rogers and Lopez I say come and volunteer, donate, OR apply for Superintendents and see if YOU could handle this job! I bet you won't do any of those things because you are only interested in attacks and feeding off hate. I will not sign my name I have seen how you the bloggers go after people who do. No thanks but I speak the truth and hope people will see what a much better place this can be if we ignore the town fools bent on making us the scapegoats for their own shortcomings! "




A Citizen wrote on Sep 17, 2012 12:53 AM:

" To 'He Loves It', You really think Mrs. Lopez 'Rocks'? That is funny. She needs to improve her 'morale' with her follow employees. In what the 'Future Educator' comment is what is happening. "




Nava is not it wrote on Sep 16, 2012 11:37 PM:

" The previous comments reflect a lot of misinformation and attacks, which does not lead to solving the need for improvement in the school district.
Nava has been harrassing people for years. He has supporters, but if he treated them like he has attacked others they would file charges. He's angry at being pushed out years ago and not allowed to sub or do other things for district. He is becoming more and more unhinged. Pettit controlled and scared him. What does that say about how he wants to control women? Possible that #1,2,3 and others are not the answer, but neither is someone who is out of touch with today's education. There's a better way to make the changes and Nava is NOT it! Leave Ms. Bickle alone. "




The Bottom Line wrote on Sep 15, 2012 10:02 PM:

" The big question is: "Are the big raises deserved when the leadership(#1,#2 and #3) have not moved DUSD out of the "C" status?" The teachers are some of the lowest paid in the state yet Sheila(#1) and Bonnie(#2) are over compensated. Douglas is still a C school district with many individual schools scoring even lower. Douglas will not change because the leaders are happy with a "C". The teacher turnover is extremely high because of the working conditions of fear and intimidation (#2) and the poor pay. Teachers leave Douglas so they are able to support their families. Most school building are out of compliance according to the No Child Left Behind law because they are unable to attract enough highly qualified teachers. Most existing research on the relationship between teacher turnover and student achievement has revealed negative correlations. Teacher turn over results in lower student achievement. This turn over issue can certainly be document at DUSD. There are numerous new teachers hired each year and there are many that leave after one or two years. When Staff Development occurs there is little care over from year to year because there is a huge group of new staff hired each year that don't receive the previous professional development. The result of this turnover problem is little to no consistence in implementation of policy and programs that would positively impact student achievement. Often substitutes are used because there are not teachers willing or able to afford to move to Douglas to be underpaid. Perhaps taking some of the money that was awarded to the top two and giving teachers a raise not a onetime bonus would encourage more teachers to stay in Douglas. Let's face it Douglas is not a destination location for many new comers. "




CONCERNED wrote on Sep 15, 2012 3:20 PM:

" The explanation from the Superintendent of receiving from the State of Arizona , DUSD "AIMS" score, a "C", but that the good news is we are 5 points away from being a "B" Could also be "we are only 14 points away from being a "D", the grade is still a "C", UNACCEPTABLE. What about the schools receiving D's and F's? Stephenson 's school was the only school to receive a "B".
The Superintendent said she was beginning her third year with this administration, and people are in key positions in the district and they are seeing small gains, and it is encouraging. UNACCEPTABLE, we have to have more than small changes, we need CHEMISTRY', MATH, and English Teachers, we have a large number of long term substitutes which means that they are not certified to teach the subject ,UNACCEPTABLE. How and when did we get into this mess? We were told that the High School was performing Plus a few years ago- was that a lie? Explain all of this when the Students who are applying to be accepted into College, find out they are not prepared. What did DUSD think without certified teachers ? UNACCEPTABLE.
Who should be held accountable? DUSD SCHOOL BOARD, THE HIGHLY PAID SUPERINTENDENT, ADMINISTRATION, PARENTS, AND YES THE SUPERINTENDENTS " MENTOR. We owe this to the STUDENTS!!!!!!!!! As a recent DHS graduate said to me,-"studying was always optional. "




For Shannon wrote on Sep 15, 2012 1:08 PM:

" My question is "why are you reading blogs during your work hours?" That tells me You are not respectful of your job!! "




To Shannon wrote on Sep 15, 2012 8:41 AM:

" Then you do agree that Mrs. Good is horrible and she did throw a paper at your face. And you are not the little angel you think you are with respect for parents. Many times you very disrespectful and don't help us parents. "




Current Educator wrote on Sep 14, 2012 11:08 PM:

" It is interesting to me the opinions being posted here. As a current educator I am not posting my name, because as mentioned in other posts, those who disagree get reprimanded.
I feel it good to show how screwed the pay system is. New teachers in the district start at $28,400 a year. If you have even one child, this wage qualifies you for WIC and is $1000 above the cut off for Food stamps. Nationally, teachers in the bottom 10% income make $32,000. We're BELOW the bottom 10%. By new teacher, I mean most people hired since the last official raise without experience - which includes quite a few quality teachers.
Mrs. Rogers' recent raise (regardless of how it was "offered") is almost equivalent to this salary. Her raise was MORE than what a current new teacher would start at.
Some people have been working for the district for MANY years, and are only making a couple grand more than $28,400. I personally know 2 people who are 15+ year employees making between $32,000 - $35,000.
We did receive a 3% raise which at the moment is 1-time.
I know good people living pay check to pay check, working their butts off as grade level leaders, club sponsors, being REQUIRED to work duty during lunch, without a break in the day - while other people get stipends for doing the same work (or less).
Where's the equality in that? "




shannon wrote on Sep 13, 2012 8:56 PM:

" I wrote your blog yesterday, it was never posted. I ask that you post it this time. I work in the office at Clawson. I just wanted to note that I have not written anything about the situation Clawson parent wrote about. Simply stated, I have an idea who that parent is, and I want the record to show that I did not call anyone a liar or disrespect any person involved. "




Concerned Parent wrote on Sep 13, 2012 8:53 AM:

" Instead of asking for apologies why doesn't the district starting working on the crap that is going on in the schools and this dumb rotation they have going on,one day my son has one teacher, the next day the teacher is moved replaced with a long term, next day moved to a different teacher. This has been going on since school started. The curriculum dept. Needs to get the stuff together. If my son is moved once again I will pull him out of this district. Do parents know that many of the DUSD teachers are long term subs with no experience. "




Reality what is that wrote on Sep 12, 2012 7:57 PM:

" Maybe someone should ask Mr. Nava about his intentions and all of the requests he makes and see all of the time and money he's wasted on 'behalf' of the DUSD students.

All employees of the DUSD are public employees and their salaries and whatnot are public record. Someone needs to delve into HIS background and start asking about his intentions and his history.

When a district goes up in the grades from the state, isn't that a direct correlation to what the corporate people are doing to help everyone? What's really important is the education the students are getting and keeping those well educated students in Douglas to continue to further the City. Think on that. "




He Loves It wrote on Sep 12, 2012 6:42 PM:

" Nava is getting what he craves ATTENTION.
Mrs. Lopez you ROCK!!!!! Don't let him bully you with his blogs. No doubt he's written them all. But then again there are a few fools who follow him. Mrs. Rogers you are an awesome superintendent. This so called "Marie" is probably Nava in drag is way off in left field. He doesn't do anything constructive he is destructive. So what he's just a little man with nothing better to do. I wonder how much he has donated to education in tax credit? Most likely zero. His epitaph will read just that Mr. Nava the Zero! "




Everyone Knows wrote on Sep 12, 2012 6:29 PM:

" Everyone knows Nava was a terrible teacher and cheated students from a meaningful education. That's a fact also he bullied girls with his weird ways in the classroom and outside it too. So to the three of you who appreciate him you must overlook some huge flaws because you have them too. Everyone knows the skeletons are there and you will be so mortified to think you "appreciated him." "




To Clawson Parent wrote on Sep 12, 2012 6:57 AM:

" As the person who is in the front office you are a liar. Our principal is the most polite person in the world. Even when rude parents yell and get out of hand she is polite and never ever raises her voice when she has the right to. I never had a paper thrown at my face, you are completely making this up! We wish YOU would be polite and see we are doing all we can to have a great school. "




Marie wrote on Sep 11, 2012 10:55 PM:

" I was very happy when Ms. Rogers was selected as superintendent, given her experience dealing with students and staff. I thought that DUSD would finally again have a leader who would act in the best interest of the students and employees. I was wrong. Ms. Lopez has been running the district from day 1, and very much in an unprofessional manner. She knows how to "address situations" behind closed doors. Staff will not file an official complaint against her because they know that retaliation will follow. Now Ms. Rogers and Ms. Lopez get a pay raise? DUSD employees are very underpaid, and their wages are printed in the newspaper. What a shame that DUSD leadership cannot be held accountable. They should be embarrassed. In the end, it's the students and employees that get hurt.

THANK YOU, Mr. Nava for continuing to advocate for the Douglas community--in education and in all other community matters. DUSD teachers, support staff, and especially students need you to continue to fight for them. Don't let those little people who criticize you for speaking the truth and demanding accountability ever get you down or prevent you from representing the silent (who are afraid to speak out because of the ruthless who will destroy them). You don't know how many people appreciate all you do--both prior students and those who were never in your classroom. We are proud of you! "




Happy wrote on Sep 11, 2012 7:53 PM:

" Ms. Monge, I am glad you are done because the more you write the more ignorant you sound. Calling others ugly and contradictive? Read your last post. So thank you for hanging it up! "




Marcela Monge wrote on Sep 11, 2012 6:36 AM:

" First of all "I was not fired" I will not be attacked just because you (whoever) have a personal grudge. This so called "fear'" is bogus. Yes you need to do your job as in all types of business. No I am not in a "posse" for Mrs. Lopez or Mrs. Rogers, so don't go there. I don't even know what it means. Brownie Points? No I am I am an individual who respects our leaders and do my job to the best of my ability. I don't need Brownie Points because I am my own person. To those of you that have issues with our leaders I can only say they have to be personal. If you were fired then I am glad because your hateful attitude is not needed around kids. You were most likely not doing your job and you are upset you didn't get away with it. So go somewhere else and be ugly. I am only responding this time because those of you that find it so easy to be so cancerous will continue this barrage of garbage. Say what you want but anybody with credibility knows we have great leadership and really I know many who feel like I do and are people who are respected. So to the parent who is having trouble at Clawson I you advise go to the main office and state your concerns, and to "Future Educator" I pity whoever you will teach. You are a vindictive sour person. Certainly not the makings of a good teacher. And YOU contradict yourself upset that teachers are disciplined but you state there are horrible teachers. So what should Mr. Lopez do? If she disciplines these horrible teachers you will not agree if she does not you will not agree. Get real and realize you are full of anger because maybe just maybe you have a "personal" agenda, Good for Mrs. Lopez if she aspires to to the top isn't that what we are all about? It's not against the law to continue learning and move up in the ladder. It is my hope that people will begin to sow seeds of civility in this town because a few twisted people live to write nothing but stupid and baseless remarks. I am done, the attack dogs can wither in their hate. "




cam wrote on Sep 10, 2012 11:02 PM:

" again, future educator getting it right.question all of those early retirements.....a lot of the good teachers, support staff, admin. have left or retired for a reason. very scary stuff.and very cut throat and crazy making. it is a huge shame that the state does not have the money to investigate the professional injustice . unpaid one, one, two and three all very corrupt and cut throat. word on the street is two that is very threatened by just about anything she does not already know-she is not a team player. From Greer on up it has NEVER been this horrific. again all of the support staff knows this. they are just afraid and very much living paycheck to paycheck..it is sad but i understand their fear. "




jen hudson wrote on Sep 9, 2012 6:28 PM:

" Susan, in the interests of full disclosure, you should state you are a close friend of Sheila Rodgers, not just some independent observer. Fair is fair. "




Here Kitty Kitty wrote on Sep 9, 2012 2:52 AM:

" Something does not seem right....superintendents get huge raises behind closed doors while teachers and staff continue to struggle. How much do they need? Give the money where it belongs. We want our kids to learn. "




To Marcela Monge wrote on Sep 8, 2012 11:33 AM:

" I am a parent of a 2 children and an aunt to a nephew who go to Clawson Elem. I have called numerous times to the main office in concern of the heat coming out of the A.C. units, one of my child's room is disgustingly hot all day, once you enter the school it has a fishy smell. This was just this Friday the 7th. I called main office twice that day and I asked the girls in the Clawson office that I wanted to speak to the principal but she was absent(which seems to be she is always MIA and rude to parents and staff) I and other parents could never have a word with her because she always seems to be in a rush to a meeting or has her door closed and window covered. I witnessed the principal throw a piece of paper to the face of the young lady who sits in the front of the office and the principal was having a fit about a phone on the lady's desk, I guess she didn't notice I was standing there paying my children's lunch, because when she did she tried to play it off. I wonder about this "leader" of Clawson. This Ms. Monge I want answers from your friend Lopez, why can't she answer these simple questions for the comfort of the children in Clawson and for her to know the rudness of the principal. Should I be afraid and get an attorney? Please, open your eyes and feel with your heart. "




Future educator wrote on Sep 8, 2012 6:17 AM:

" "Set things straight" hit the bulls-eye with that comment! I know several teachers who are questioning the legitimacy of this so called Curriculum dept. What do they do if the teachers are having to do their own curriculum and tests? It's funny how "Be constructive" asks why the personal attacks, well welcome to the club you just attacked Ortega and Zamar. Now, that you have a history of contradicting yourself your post holds no grounds, only that you are a legit brown noser who loves to cover up the truth. To Marcela Monge, sorry to burst your bubble but you gave yourself away, you wrote you are a former employee and clearly was in Lopez's posse, thus you are free to say as you please. If those of us who know what she really is wrote our names either we would get fired or close friends of relatives would have to face her wrath. Does that sound right? Where is our right to freedom of speech if we are not allowed by this unprofessional woman? Answer me this, if she is so loving and caring why does she refuse to help and threaten those who really need it? Why are all the good teachers and administrators "retiring" on their own behalf? Why are there still teachers who do such a horrible job still in the district? Why are there still classrooms without enough textbooks, calculators, and other needed teaching material? Things have been becoming fishier and fisher as Lopez moves up, mark my words she is trying to get to the superintendent position, when she does DUSD#27 will be worse than it already is. Leaving Douglas will be the best thing I can do for my kids' educational future, as well as my career. "




cam wrote on Sep 5, 2012 10:33 PM:

" Future educator got it right. Smart person.Yes,yes yes...the enemy is in the house.How long will this reign of terror continue? Intimidation? More like false accusations. Speaking to one as if she was a certified psychiatrist....injuctions against harassment..orchestrated, systematic torture....similar to firing a CEO...but this is about teachers, adm.,support staff...kids.My favorite is this....she will pit people against each other that met in kindergarden and played with sticks and rocks together at 5. This has got to stop and it is- in house- and most that work in district know it...also here is another piece to the puzzle. The conventionally attractive female judge....she stamps the stuff that is given.ANYTHING. You know... calls in a favor....and boom..there it is...death and destruction. no joke. Positive thoughts to all of you. "




Sick of it wrote on Sep 5, 2012 9:18 PM:

" I agree with "Be Constructive" and with Ms. Bickel. Some people are allowed to have their freedom of speech in an open meeting, but when it comes to character attacks, the meeting needs to stop, the person needs to be removed by security, and then plunge ahead. This little man is being given the attention he craves, I guess. If he is so important and knows so much then why is he where he is now? It is unhealthy to be attacking people and to come in with his own personal agendas should not be permitted. People need to pull together, work together, work for the kids, do what you are being paid to do, and try to make a difference. Education is a thankless job. The governor of the state doesn't think education is important. The teachers don't have textbooks and often have to create their own materials. I applaud the administration for being tough on people that don't cut it. More people need to go, but there are not enough people to replace them. If you like your job, then do your job. If you are having a school board meeting, why does what Mr. Nava have to say make a big difference. Who is he? If he cares so much then let him do something within the community to help the kids. He should organize some tutoring for the kids or provide them with activities. Thanks to all of you that decide to stick it out and work under less than ideal situations. Mr. Nava needs to be barred from future school board meetings. "




set things straight wrote on Sep 5, 2012 1:55 PM:

" To Monge- You sign your name because you are either not a dusd employee or if you are you are a puppet who just got some brownie points.
To be constructive- They set up curriculum and assessments. You have no clue, teachers are the ones that do this work even though there is a curriculum dept.
People who don't sign their names do it for a reason: job protection! "




Be Constructive wrote on Sep 5, 2012 7:14 AM:

" Honestly why can't people give constructive opinions and defer from personal attacks. Nava is not likable person, he has a strange way of trying to be an advocate for taxpayers. But he is allowed to voice his strange rhetoric. The School Board has a job to do and even though Ortega is arrogant and knows nothing of education nor does he value the hard work it takes to do the job. We know he was elected (hope he won't be again) and has a future agenda. Like Danny Ortega it is a stepping stone. The Administration has to take the hits from all because sadly that's how it is. But they are holding the District together and are not in the horrible state that other Districts are nor have huge problems as others do. So in my view Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Lopez and Mrs. Enriquez are doing a solid job. Are they perfect? Maybe not but they are a world better than anything we have had for many years. Are they doing things for teachers, yes they are. I am so happy they are adjusting our salaries which Zamar so easily froze and made us lose so much. Are they doing things for students? There is no doubt they have worked on curriculum, assessments and given to classrooms through many professional development opportunities making us better teachers. Do they have to make hard decisions, I know for a fact they do. A teacher in my building was never cutting it and wasting the time of children, not meeting the academic needs, falling asleep in class and getting paid. Believe me they took care of that even though it was a teacher who had been a there for many years and union backed too. Zamar always looked the other way. They did not! They saved many kids from this fate of losing a year of education as many before them had. They don't give up, they believe we can be an outstanding district and now so do I. I hope they can survive the constant badgering of Nava, the negative and imposing will of Ortega and the hateful comments by a few. There is much work to do and I as many of my fellow teachers feel that NOW we have a business like district, a plan for improvement that is organized and leadership that is supportive. That we are held to a high standard because we mold the future. Our administration sticks to policy and that to me is the right thing to do even when it is not popular! DUSD is in good hands and it will remain so as long as Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Lopez, Mrs. Enriquez, Mr. Soto and Mrs. Logan are there! "




A Citizen wrote on Sep 4, 2012 5:13 PM:

" To Opinion: Mr. Nava retired not dismissed. He taught for many years.
To Monge: What the "Future Educator" wrote is exactly right. I have seen Lopez being intimated towards employees as well as to the parents. Now if you say "Lopez" "disciplines teachers for violating policies then why doesn't she have the guts to do something with an employee at DHS in countless years of complaints. There were other administrators who helped bring new technology to the schools too. Well Mr. Nava is retired but is a concern citizen like many of us and is just doing what is best for our schools and our community. We are not protraying him as being a saint like you are protraying "Lopez" as being a saint. What the "Future Educator" wrote happen to many of us citizens. "




Marcela Monge wrote on Sep 3, 2012 10:56 AM:

" Unbelievable lies! Mrs. Lopez is not the problem in fact she has been the solution. Loud voice, sarcasm absolutely not! Class act, intelligent and has turned schools around! The issue is yes does she have to discipline employees, that's her job! Workers who aren't working, students who have bullied others and are under probation, teachers who violate policies. You name it and yet has the guts to make the tough decisions. She has saved many kids from dropping out and continuing in the right path, worked very hard to bring good programs to schools, brought much of technology to DHS. What has Nava done? NOTHING! he was a lousy teacher, bullied teachers with ugly letters and questionable behavior with female students. No Lopez is not the problem it is Nava, sneaky and far from being the saint you are trying to portray him as. Let the Administration work, teachers teach and our kids learn! I am very prone to asking for Nava's record because I know my know adult friends who experienced weird situations with him. Then and only then will you stop blaming the people who are actually trying to educate. As a former student, parent and employee thank you Mrs. Lopez and I for one know all the good things you have done and appreciate it on behalf of out kids! Keep it up, you are a fighter when it comes to doing the right thing and many of us respect your courage!
And unlike those who write vicious and ugly comments I sign my name because unlike others I speak the truth! "




opinion wrote on Sep 2, 2012 8:00 PM:

" These are the ravings of a small minded man thinking he is important. Obviously he has little in his life since he was dismissed from teaching at DHS. And obviously he continues to hold a grudge. It is plain to see that he is consumed with a crusade for his causees. Yes he needs to apologize to the many who have taken his fire.

Perhaps he should consider working WITH people instead of throwing stones. The old saying about glass houses certainly applies here. "




Concern Parent wrote on Sep 1, 2012 6:05 PM:

" I agree 100percent with Future Educator.
Sorry to her friends there is no such friends in the work area. Watch OUT! "




Aquiles wrote on Sep 1, 2012 3:32 PM:

" Mr Nava, doesn't care about anyone ....and I mean anyone exept his infflated ego...he needs to be in the public eye to feel acomplished..he is present at every single public event in Douglas ..and he does nothing but to bully others...in my humble opinion I really think he needs to see a head doctor...god knows what he might do next.. "




Concern parent wrote on Aug 31, 2012 10:49 PM:

" I agree why does Mr.Nava has to apologize. He is doing the best for our schools and students. Yeah the adminstration owes him an apology. Those administrators are just afraid of the truth from those questions he is asking them. Very true, she(Lopez) only sees what she wants to see and not the hard truth. Agree to "inform the public" and "To Davidip." "




Future educator wrote on Aug 31, 2012 7:31 PM:

" The one who should be apologizing in this case is "Bonnie" Lopez. There are countless people, especially DUSD employees, she has bullied. She loves to make everyone feel inferior and ignorant when using her sarcasm. No matter how professional you are and even when you follow procedures given in detail in the employee handbook she still is not happy with you. Only those who have sucked up to her have never been in a situation as this and no complaint ever filed against her. Anybody asking why? Simple, she uses indirect threats and hints you will be fired, safely behind close doors with no witnesses. Instead of giving her a raise she should be investigated, she is the cause for many issues and changes in the schools. This of course will never be done, Douglas, if anyone cares, is considered one of the most corrupt border towns in the U.S. Mr. Nava was an great teacher who did his best to educate his students. From what I see he still has the kids in mind and fighting for them to receive an excellent education. He is one of the few who sees through Lopez's falseness and is brave enough to bring it to light. "




Sgt. Enchilada wrote on Aug 31, 2012 6:32 PM:

" Mr. Nava only seeks the truth and clarification by questioning questionable practices. I support him because he keeps the publics interestsin mind. He's always been an advocate for teachers and students and continues to do so by asking the difficult questions no else seems to have the courage to ask.

Way to go Mr. Nava!!! "




resident wrote on Aug 31, 2012 9:54 AM:

" I say get rid of the major problem. Lopez!!!!!!!! "




inform the public wrote on Aug 30, 2012 6:27 PM:

" Why does Mr. Nova owe Mrs. Roger, Mrs. Lopez and the DUSD school board a sincere and heartfelt apology?
Mr. Nova's opinions didn't degenerate into a vicious verbal assault on Mrs. Rogers, or Mrs. Lopez, it was' t a well orchestrated character assassination attempt, he was asking the question that both Mrs. Rogers and Mrs. Lopez refuse to answer. Mr. Nova asked Mrs. Rogers, and Mrs. Lopez, why the secrecy surrounding their raises. Which shouldn't be done behind closed doors, and is a public record, how can you call that bulling?
Mrs. Lopez asking Mr. Nova I hope you have a good attorney, isn't that a threat , intimidating, and harassment of Mr. Nova?
You never mention the students, and the poor education they are receiving , who should be held accountable ?
Why is Mr. Novas open dialog perceived by you to be harassing , and bulling, when Mr. Novas motive is very obvious, he cares about the future of Douglas "THE STUDENTS", and their EDUCATION. Holding Mr. Rogers , Mrs. Lopez and the DUSD school board accountable, does that show a lack of civility?
Answer the questions, the public has the right to know, and stop crying , poor me, I'm being bullied and they are harassing me,
start producing and prove you are worth your large increase in salary. There is this old saying , if you can't stand the heat get 0ut of the kitchen, stop blaming the truth teller.
Thanks Mr. Nova, and keep on reporting, we must hold the school board, and the administration accountable for the mess we are in.
My opinion, you owe Mr. Nova a retraction, and a heartfelt public apology. "




To davidip wrote on Aug 30, 2012 6:18 PM:

" You are absolutely right. Mrs. Lopez is a "very" sensitive person but a loud person when she is verbally attacking people. She only sees what she wants to see.She really feels that she is above the rest, always mad and fake smiles. Sorry if I offended her friends, but sometimes we really don't know our friends behind closed doors. "




Really wrote on Aug 30, 2012 12:57 PM:

" I don't see how your letter is any better than what you claim Mr. Nava is doing. What verbal assalts did Mr.Nava use, other than to ask why Mrs. Lopez said he better have a good lawyer? The administration is way too sensitive if just asking a question is a "viscious verbal assault." They get paid to answer the questions whether they like the content of the questions or not. I think Mr. Nava and Ms. Rogers, and Mrs.Lopez should get together and agree to disagree and the administation needs to start anwering the questions asked of them. This letter is the pot calling the kettle black. Talk about character assassination! "




ol Baldy wrote on Aug 30, 2012 11:54 AM:

" This is an excellent letter about a real issue. For far too long the navas have been spreading their hate hiding behind 'free speech' rights. They are of course wrong in thinking their opinions are protected when they only want to assassinate others characters. He as well as the other haters should apologize not only to the School Board and Officials but also to the City Council and staff. I don't believe they have the backbone to do it! "




davidip wrote on Aug 30, 2012 8:14 AM:

" I wonder why Mr. Nava makes people so angry and frustrated. Is it because he calls people out? Mr. Nava has every right to express his opinion. If it bothers anyone, too bad. If more citizens had the cajones he has, maybe DUSD wouldn't be in its present position. Regardless, the "soft" members of the board will get their way and our students will get the short end of the stick, as usual. "

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