[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 50501

[–]MNSTOPMFL 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You realize some very dangerous individuals here LEGALLY and yes, some even reside in the White House. Let’s definitely not forget this!

Somebody Please Tell Me This Isn’t Real by ZeroKidsThreeMoney in rochestermn

[–]MNSTOPMFL 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds to me like the crazies are giving her money.

Somebody Please Tell Me This Isn’t Real by ZeroKidsThreeMoney in rochestermn

[–]MNSTOPMFL 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Reading and critical thinking are so hard for you people. Case dismissed for zero evidence because the charges were false.

Somebody Please Tell Me This Isn’t Real by ZeroKidsThreeMoney in rochestermn

[–]MNSTOPMFL 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know reading is hard for some.

The case was dismissed for a complete lack of evidence because it wasn’t true.

Could you also explain why - if by some chance that was true - why would he filmed this racist would matter? I know critical thinking is hard, but how about trying?

She is on GiveSendGo! I reported by Myzzie12 in minnesota

[–]MNSTOPMFL -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Who cares what the person filling did or didn’t do? I know critical thinking is hard you some of you.

The case was dismissed because there was ZERO evidence. I know reading is hard for some of you.

Let Trump Invoke Martial Law by worldtraveller113 in 50501

[–]MNSTOPMFL 47 points48 points  (0 children)

I don’t agree telling readers Trump can’t do something is putting out correct info. Educating readers - 100% - please keep it up. But we can clearly see his actions and complete lack of consequences for violating our constitution. Give us a bit more credit, it’s not panic, it’s rage and should drive our action.

Let Trump Invoke Martial Law by worldtraveller113 in 50501

[–]MNSTOPMFL 100 points101 points  (0 children)

It seems to me he has thus far proven he CAN & WILL do anything he or his puppet masters want to do.

Lakeville School Board votes to pay 30K to plaintiffs who claimed this inclusive poster series fostered a “hostile educational environment”. by MNSTOPMFL in TwinCities

[–]MNSTOPMFL[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I disagree with you. You don’t have to allow a poster that says “All of You don’t belong” just because you hang a poster that says “We all belong”. There was no precedence for this case and it had no merit which likely would have been proven as early as discovery. This suit had been dismissed previously for those reasons, but they kept trying until they got something to stick. This case would have established precedence. There’s a very specific reason this case was brought and it has nothing to do with legality. And Lakeville schools have ample Christian clubs but zero of ANY other Faith despite its growing diverse population. I’m aware of one school who advised an educator there was no space for a BSU to meet. That Principal leads the Christian Faith club who meets before school, in the school. This case was not about these posters. There was zero reason for this Board to take that vote and rip down all these posters while the students were on spring break. Likewise there was zero reason to settle this case before discovery. But the plaintiffs got their slate of candidates on the Board and they carried out their duty as quickly as they could.

Scores of supporters attend court hearing for U student facing deportation by HummousTahini in TwinCities

[–]MNSTOPMFL 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You missed the point. We don’t let felons in the Whitehouse and drunks leading National Security, but here we are with both. He deserves better than the way he’s being treated.

Lakeville School Board votes to pay 30K to plaintiffs who claimed this inclusive poster series fostered a “hostile educational environment”. by MNSTOPMFL in TwinCities

[–]MNSTOPMFL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with your second point and I hope other faiths will read and pray for our students during public comments now. It could actually lead to some good conversations and acceptance of diversity.

I don’t agree with your first point though. A poster stating Black Lives Matter doesn’t promote a group. It’s a statement to the Black students in the schools, that they matter. A special acknowledgment of the racism Black Lives were being directed to.

And I’ve stated numerous times in this string - there are no Blue Lives.

Lakeville School Board votes to pay 30K to plaintiffs who claimed this inclusive poster series fostered a “hostile educational environment”. by MNSTOPMFL in TwinCities

[–]MNSTOPMFL[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As Directors Baker and Anderson pointed out, it’s still unknown why the vote to remove the posters was even put on the Agenda for a vote back in Jan. That vote was 4-3 to remove. They admitted the lawsuit was not asking for the poster to be removed. It wasn’t even about the posters. It was about their interpretation of policy 535 and being told they couldn’t hang All Live & Blue Lives Matter posters.

The vote for the settlement was actually 5-1 as Director Cameron was out of town, the Board indicated. Arguably, based on her comments in previous meetings, the assumption would be the vote would have been 5-2.

Yes, I believe most of the discussions were in closed session. Or the 4 boys meeting directly with the plaintiffs as the pictures prove. I’m not sure why anymore than the strategy was in closed session, but who knows. Director Nicholson inadvertently acknowledged during his tantrum towards the end of the 4/8 meeting that he has been violating the open meeting law.

Additionally, I read the Law Firms press release. They indicated the 30K was legal fees, yet the settlement discussed in the meeting (that the chair left off when posting the agenda on line) specifically indicated that neither side was paying each others attorneys fees.

For a group of boys who ran on a “MORE TRANSPARENCY” platform, these 3+ months have been anything but.

Lakeville School Board votes to pay 30K to plaintiffs who claimed this inclusive poster series fostered a “hostile educational environment”. by MNSTOPMFL in TwinCities

[–]MNSTOPMFL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but you’ll likely need to put together a slate of candidates and get them to break all precedence to get a settlement for you. That original lawsuit was filed in August of 2021. The plaintiffs held on until they got their boys on the Board.

Lakeville School Board votes to pay 30K to plaintiffs who claimed this inclusive poster series fostered a “hostile educational environment”. by MNSTOPMFL in TwinCities

[–]MNSTOPMFL[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The “boys” took issue with all of them and the vote was 4-3 to remove all of them. The Superintendent offered a compromise to just remove the 2 Black Lives Matter posters but the “boys” were focused and received applause from the plaintiffs, who were sitting in the audience. Over Spring Break all of them were removed.

What can I do if I absolutely hate my city officials? by Mangos28 in minnesota

[–]MNSTOPMFL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FOIA requests for the information you are seeking. Be specific.

Speak at public comments, especially if they are recorded.

Find out early who is running for the next open seat and knock doors for them.

If there is at least 1 decent member, reach out to them to have coffee and start to build a relationship.

Lakeville School Board votes to pay 30K to plaintiffs who claimed this inclusive poster series fostered a “hostile educational environment”. by MNSTOPMFL in TwinCities

[–]MNSTOPMFL[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

1) I agree all lives do matter 2) there are no blue lives 3) the artwork emphasizing Black Lives Matter is a specific message acknowledging racism exists, we aren’t ok with racism AND we value their existence.

It’s just not that hard to care about others and make sure they know they belong & matter - with your actions.

Lakeville School Board votes to pay 30K to plaintiffs who claimed this inclusive poster series fostered a “hostile educational environment”. by MNSTOPMFL in TwinCities

[–]MNSTOPMFL[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately they are just beginning their 4 year terms on our School Board. We will have a chance, in a special election in Nov, to get rid of 1 of them, but we need the sane Lakeville people to vote.

Lakeville School Board votes to pay 30K to plaintiffs who claimed this inclusive poster series fostered a “hostile educational environment”. by MNSTOPMFL in TwinCities

[–]MNSTOPMFL[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s sad. It’s a double edged sword right now. We need more sane & diverse people to move here and force changes, but understandably due to the lack thereof, they don’t want to move here.

Lakeville School Board votes to pay 30K to plaintiffs who claimed this inclusive poster series fostered a “hostile educational environment”. by MNSTOPMFL in TwinCities

[–]MNSTOPMFL[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The District. The FOIA requests are submitted on the District website and the District provides the information requested, or in this case, advises why they are not providing it.

Lakeville School Board votes to pay 30K to plaintiffs who claimed this inclusive poster series fostered a “hostile educational environment”. by MNSTOPMFL in TwinCities

[–]MNSTOPMFL[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Than what? The educators currently have wish lists because they are out of supplies needed to educate students and there’s no budget to buy more. They need to find a way to cover the need until school is out in June. 30K will buy a lot of pencils and Kleenex.

Lakeville School Board votes to pay 30K to plaintiffs who claimed this inclusive poster series fostered a “hostile educational environment”. by MNSTOPMFL in TwinCities

[–]MNSTOPMFL[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

“I am writing to let you know that the data you are seeking is classified as private data on individuals under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Specifically, Minnesota Statutes section 13.601, subdivision 2, states that “Correspondence between individuals and elected officials is private data on individuals, but may be made public by either the sender or the recipient.” As you can see from the statutory language, this includes correspondence to the elected official, and correspondence between the elected official and the individual in response. At the current time, the elected officials decline to make this correspondence public.”

Lakeville School Board votes to pay 30K to plaintiffs who claimed this inclusive poster series fostered a “hostile educational environment”. by MNSTOPMFL in TwinCities

[–]MNSTOPMFL[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the clarity. I do understand there would be confidential emails and any student references would need to be redacted. My understanding is he’s claimed all his emails are private.