BOE reverses PT employment vote; hires coach turned down earlier after Cronic changes his mind

Wednesday, May 26. 2010

The Jackson County Board of Education reversed its earlier “No” vote to hire three retired teachers part-time when it voted to hire one of them as a part-time employee and girls’ basketball coach.

The action, led by BOE member Michael Cronic who changed his vote, took place Tuesday night at a called meeting of the board just before graduation ceremonies at Jackson County Comprehensive High School.

In a 3-2 vote, the board agreed to hire John Hawley as the varsity girls’ coach and a JCCHS PE/health teacher on a part-time basis. Hawley is retired from the Gwinnett County School System and is the husband of Rise Hawley, the assistant superintendent for teaching and learning for the JCSS.

Board members Jill McEver Elliott, Lynne Massey-Wheeler and Cronic voted to approve Hawley’s employment, while board chairperson Kathy Wilbanks and member Tim Brooks voted in opposition. Hawley was hired for two years.

Hawley’s employment, along with that of two other teachers who wanted to work part-time, had earlier been rejected by the BOE in a 3-2 vote. But Tuesday, Cronic, who earlier voted against hiring Hawley and the other teachers, said he had changed his mind after being contacted by some parents. He said some of the parents of the girls’ basketball team had threatened to take their players to Jefferson High School if the JCCHS program didn’t become more stable.

“It may not be in the interest for our system; but right now, it’s probably in the best interest for our girls,” he said.

For the full story, see the May 26 issue of The Jackson Herald.

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#1 What really matters on 05/26/10 at 11:37 AM [Reply]

It's sad all these parents care about is sports. They've got some messed up priorities.

#1.1 Sister on 05/28/10 at 09:30 AM [Reply]

I'm not a parent, I'm a relative of a very talented basketball player. And it is sad that people with lazy children say that all parents care about is sports. This is far from the truth, parents worry about having a stable coach for their children, so that one day these kids will have a promising future in sports. Get over yourself. Congrats to Coach Hawley, we've been rooting for you all the way.Go Panthers!

#1.1.1 Resident Redneck on 05/28/10 at 12:45 PM [Reply]

OOKK Mr. Sister- You talk about having a stable coach? Just how stable is it? He ain't going to work but 2 years at the most.Is that stable to you? Well WEBSTERS SCHOOL and OFFICE DICTIONARY defines stable as No.3 meaning: lasting;not likely to change to me that means long term not 2 years maybe more like 10-15 years or at least 4 years. You also said something about parents wanting their kids to have a promising future in sports. And what IF THAT DON'T HAPPEN? What if they get hurt? Do you vote WE support them on welfare for the rest of their lives? And parents with lazy kids were not the ones calling Cronic to get him to change his vote and besides your not even a parent? When you have a kid in the Jackson County school system then you will have an opinion until then just read and keep quite.

#1.1.2 stable coach my butt on 05/28/10 at 02:07 PM [Reply]

Seriously, you call a stable coach one that will only coach for a year or two (at the most) stable??? You think one or two years of him coaching will create a promising future in sports??? If your relative is a freshman or sophomore, they will be having a brand new coach in just a year or two. Talk about a wonderful future in sports!!

#1.1.2.1 Resident Redneck on 05/28/10 at 08:49 PM [Reply]

stable coach my butt-that's the same thing I said in the post right before yours and if they don't know what stable means I suggest they look it up. I know they can read because they read the online story about this? OR they can't read and had someone read it to them and then told them what to write? If that's the case I suggest you get that person to look it up and read it to you..REAL SLOWLY......

#2 concerned on 05/26/10 at 01:23 PM [Reply]

What about the other 2 teachers? Were they hired back as well? If not, it's not right. If they're going to give one of them a job, they need to hire all of them.

#2.1 corruption on 06/10/10 at 11:56 AM [Reply]

No they were not hired back. In fact one teacher was tricked into retiring. She didn't want to retire, but Todd McGee told her she could have the coaching job, so she volunteered to retire and was later told, "Sorry, we have someone else in mind." Most of the problems with the school system are the administrators like McGee. Too many times has he fussed out a teacher in front of their students. The things he's said to his employees would have gotten him fired elsewhere, but McGee is Dr. Adams' boy so that'll never happen. They both came from the same school district where they were both FIRED from. This buddy-buddy crap needs to stop. They never should have gotten rid of Keith Everson. In fact, he would have made a better Superintendent. Bottom line is that we need new administration at Jackson County Schools and more importantly NEW BOARD MEMBERS.

#2.1.1 Resident Redneck on 06/10/10 at 10:55 PM [Reply]

Yes corruption-They need to clean house in Jackson County and fire everyone including Dr.Adams, Mr.McGee, the BOE, basicly anybody with any power and hire all the old teachers that were recently laid off then hire new people for the rest of the jobs. The new people hired will be scared to try and pull this kind of STUPID crap because they will say these people ain't [laying they will fire me if I screw up?

#2.1.2 lawsuit on 06/19/10 at 06:00 PM [Reply]

I'm assuming these other teachers are filing a lawsuit. Anyone know?

#3 WOW on 05/26/10 at 01:49 PM [Reply]

Way to go Michael!

Looks like you traded a reelection, credibility and your backbone for 2 years of a guy who will spend more time running the Suwanee Sports Academy than your JCCHS basketball program.

Hawley is a hell of a coach but you gotta learn to call a bluff.

If I threaten to transfer my family to Madison County because I don't like your change of vote will you change it back?

Congratulations on opening a can of worms you will never see the bottom of.

Building a "stable" basketball program isn't done by succumbing to the threats of parents. It's done by allowing the athletic departments to do their job FREE of those parental threats.

#3.1 Jefferson - Here I Come !!! on 05/27/10 at 12:10 PM [Reply]

The opportunity to transfer to the Jefferson basketball program sounds like a
welcoming move especially for the freshmen and sophomores since Jefferson is not announcing
a coaching change in two years.
Decisions are based on the best intrest of
our children. The decision the BOE made was
not in the best interest of the girls but in the interest of select parents.

#3.1.1 Resident Redneck on 05/27/10 at 03:15 PM [Reply]

AMEN if the parents want to run things let them get jobs on the BOE?

#4 What???? on 05/26/10 at 01:56 PM [Reply]

So a personnel decision was based upon threats by a few parents?

“It may not be in the interest for our system..."

You have got to be KIDDING ME! Mr. Cronic, why are you on the BOE? You should submit a letter of resignation immediately. In these economic times, we need people who will do their jobs.

#4.1 Jackson County Parent on 05/30/10 at 11:55 PM [Reply]

Now I would just like to state that I am really upset that you are spending my tax dollars to please "a few parents" and "the assistant superintendent for teaching and learning for the JCSS". Let the persons that you are focusing to please pay for your selfish choices, not the rest of the tax payers that would prefer to see our money spent to benefit 'the students of JCSS'.

THANK GOD MY CHILDREN HAVE GRADUATED AND NOT FURTHER VICTIMS OF YOUR CLEARLY 'PREFERENCIAL' EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM.

#5 Big Papa on 05/26/10 at 02:32 PM [Reply]

This is absolutely crazy. We are going to let him teach, what, maybe two classes of PE, coach, and get paid in the $40,000s. He is only going to coach for two years.....sounds like a "stable program" to me. So many of these players will be going through another coaching change in their high school career. What a shame! Why not hire someone who wants to build a program....which takes more than just two years.

#5.1 ??? on 05/26/10 at 03:15 PM [Reply]

Let's get Channel 46 News involved and "ASK THE
TOUGH QUESTIONS" to our administratiors and BOE. Yep tough ecomomic times pays over $40,000 for part time!! Allowing parents to make the call for these positions could eliminate the need for the athletic director and the administration. Those salaries could definitely cut into the deficit.

#5.1.1 !!! on 05/27/10 at 07:12 AM [Reply]

The Tough Questions team are hacks and liars, but the story might be interesting to real journalists.

#5.1.2 Resident Redneck on 05/27/10 at 03:41 PM [Reply]

???- So what you are saying is the administration and athletic director don't make the call the parents do? So we are paying the administration ans athletic director for nothing so fire them and let these big mouthed parents run the program for free?
That's it I just cut and saved the budget? When my kids played "T" ball a few parents coached their teams for FREE. I coached for 2-3 years and didn't make a dime off it. We did this for the kids not the money. And these coaches say they do it because they love the sport BUT if the money ain't there neither are they.

#6 You are kidding right on 05/26/10 at 03:12 PM [Reply]

What a disgrace to the school system. Our BOE is getting REAL BAD!!!! They can't even stick to a decision they make. Do we have anyone with a back bone on the BOE??????

#6.1 Resident Redneck on 05/27/10 at 10:12 AM [Reply]

Like the saying goes" When you are to lazy and sorry to work a real job just get a job with the BOE". But We know how he really got the job? He is the husband of Rise Hawley the assistant superintendent for JCSS. So it's who you related to that gets you the job?

#7 Avidgolfer on 05/26/10 at 04:57 PM [Reply]

Given the bad press that the Jackson County School System and the Board of Education have received recently, I am mystified as to why the county board would vote to cave into a few parents and knowingly evoke derision and ridicule from their constituents regarding such a terrible decision.

#8 Recall on 05/26/10 at 05:27 PM [Reply]

Jill McEver Elliott, Lynne Massey-Wheeler and Cronic ASAP ! Enough let's get these folks out of there !

#9 Brett Favre on 05/26/10 at 06:58 PM [Reply]

Dear Michael,

I too was faced with a very difficult decision recently, and after much deliberation changed my mind. Thank you for setting an example that every public figure should be able to follow.

Your dedication to keeping your thumb on the pulse of public opinion is refreshing.

It is while thinking of your ability to change your mind that I will take great solace when the American public makes fun of me for changing my mind.

My decision may not be in the best interest of my family but it's in the best interest of my boys at this time.

Love,

Brett Favre

#10 Resident Redneck on 05/26/10 at 08:06 PM [Reply]

WAIT JUST A COTTON PICKIN MINUTE- They are laying off teachers because they didn't get enough money from the State to pay them BUT they can hire someone new that is retired? This man already has a retirement he is collecting. AND YES I AGREE WITH MOST OF YOU that the sports program means more than the education the kids are getting. If they can pay a man to coach basketball couldn't they pay someone to teach math,science, or English. It seems to me the BOE don't care if the kids can read or write as long as the kids can play sports and will win a state title for the school.
IT'S ALL ABOUT BEING No.1 to them and don't let none of them LIE TO YOU.

#11 Emmett Delaney on 05/27/10 at 07:22 AM [Reply]

Flip flop Flip flop Flip flop............

#12 look who it is on 05/27/10 at 08:09 AM [Reply]

Mr Cronic nor the BOE cares. The only reason he changed his vote is because it Rise Hawleys husband, you know keep the money in the family. Im sure they need 3 incomes (her, his, and his retirement check). What about the young teacher that have been let go, they dont have retirement to fall back on. You really showed your true colors with this action.

#12.1 Resident Redneck on 05/27/10 at 10:59 AM [Reply]

Amen look who it is the Hawley's must be in debt bad? If he is retired stay that way. Enjoy the retirement. You can bet if I was retired from teaching drawing retirement benefits you wouldn't catch me in a school ever again.

#13 Education Lesson for 3 BOE's on 05/27/10 at 10:19 AM [Reply]

An educational lesson for the 3 Board Members
who voted for the stint of a "two year coach. "Webster's Dictionary defines ...
STABILITY - The strength to stand or endure.
Our children are stronger than you give them
credit - they are resilient. Your "in the best interest of the girls" quote is non-sense. You had qualified "in house" applicants willing to take the program more than a two-year stand. Is this decision fair to the underclass girls who will be juniors and seniors in two years. The math equation answer here is "NO", given the fact
that in two years we begin this process all
over again. Also, hats off to Wilbanks and Brooks for having a backbone on their vote not to change their decision on parental pressures and to Cronic...your backbone went to rubber.
Take a lesson from your own quote...you need
more stability or strength to endure parental
pressures! You have more constituents when it comes time for re-election other than the parents of a team!

#13.1 Okay on 05/27/10 at 11:54 AM [Reply]

What kind of system allows them to call for a re-vote in the first place. If you get pressure from people , just call for a re-vote.

I say the man is lying, all those who voted no would have got the same pressure. He was probalby promised a job with the school system. Thats how it works folks. Until you replace the entire administration, Jackson County schools will over spend and under acheive.

#14 Put Students First on 05/27/10 at 10:22 AM [Reply]

I've never been a fan of double dipping, but sometimes it may be the best thing to do. The decisions about who should teach and coach should be based on what is best for the students. It shouldn't be based on whether someone is or isn't retired, whether someone needs an income or not, or any other rule we make up. If its best for the kids that should be the most important criteria.

#14.1 Resident Redneck on 05/27/10 at 11:23 AM [Reply]

Put Students First- OK but if we put students first wouldn't you think they would hire a TEACHER and not a coach someone who could teach the "students" something they will need through out their life. I'll be the first to admit I hated school but I went just to play sports I didn't care about nothing but sports but I still paid enough attention to pass so I could stay on the team because of the "No pass no play" rule. But I am saying when it comes down to someone who teaches and someone who coaches take the teacher and if the parents don't like it and start threatning to take their kids somewhere else tell them to go ahead and do what they gotta do because the students education is more important than if they Letter in sports?

#14.2 Some sense on 05/27/10 at 11:59 AM [Reply]

Finally, someone with some sense posted. I'm glad Cronic changed his vote. We need someone to stand up for the west side of the county and not just the fiscal responsibilities of the BOE. Obviously past decisions have not made fiscal responsibilities a necessity (Kings Bridge Middle School, East Jackson High School both half full). Until we are really not allowing double dipping to take place and we are still employing teachers without classroom responsibilities, how can you deny this hire? No one was fired for the new coach to take his place. The teachers that were fired were not replaced, by anyone. These girls had a great coach, which is the real problem here, the lack of support he received. Let's welcome the new coach, just because his contract is for 2 years, doesn't mean he will leave in 2 years. Unless the lack of support Pittman received continues with Hawley. Welcome Coach Hawley, may you receive the support you deserve. Now let’s go Lady Panthers!

#14.2.1 Jefferson - Here I Come on 05/27/10 at 03:45 PM [Reply]

In response to Some sense...you make no sense at all. Re-read and re-evaluate your post! You say no one was fired for the new coach to
take his place - they created "a new part-time job" for Hawley when they just disposed of how many positions within the county...Was no one
else good enough for Dr. McGhee?

#14.2.2 Jefferson - Here I Come on 05/27/10 at 04:00 PM [Reply]

#14.2.3 Big Papa on 05/27/10 at 04:26 PM [Reply]

He will be there for one or two years only. He is not certified, and he can teach on a provisional for up to two years, and then he is done. I guess JCCHS will be going through this process again in a year or two. Hopefully they will have an administrator with some common sense by then. And no, no one was good enough for McGhee. Good luck winning a state title.....not going to happen!!

#14.2.3.1 Resident Redneck on 05/27/10 at 06:20 PM [Reply]

Which this new coach don't care if they win a state title or not he has a job as long as he wants it because THEY AIN'T GOING TO FIRE HIM because of who he is tickling at night and if they do HAPPEN to win a state title he is going to want a bonus and pay raise. Lets say after 3 months someone wants to fire him for misconduct or WHATEVER reason who ever wants him gone will be fired and gone them self.
BOY IT MUST BE NICE TO BE RELATED TO SOMEONE IN POWER.

#14.3 explain on 05/27/10 at 02:15 PM [Reply]

Please explain why this ONE person is best for our children. You are saying there is no one else good enough for this position but him.

#14.3.1 Resident Redneck on 05/27/10 at 03:12 PM [Reply]

explain- No this person IS NOT best for our children The BOE hopes he is best for the basketball program and can win a state title for the school and the fact that he is married to the assistant superintendent was a bonus that got him hired. If there was another coach that applied for this same job who was better than Mr. Hawley and had won more state titles They would still have hired Mr.Hawley because of who he is married too.
IT'S NOT WHO IS MORE QUALIFIED for the job IT'S WHO YOU KNOW. And how much pull they have within the school system.

#15 Put Students First on 05/27/10 at 04:48 PM [Reply]

Again, the negative comments here seem to be most concerned with employees and administrators, and not so concerned with students.

If JCCHS is going to have a basketball coach, and they are, why not hire a good one? Sounds like they did just that, and I applaud them. Maybe the high expectations the coach supposedly has will rub off on some other people around here.

@Resident Redneck -- Why didn't you sign up to run for school board or county commission if you are so unhappy with the way things are?

#15.1 ??? on 05/27/10 at 05:47 PM [Reply]

Dear Put Students First---sounds you are one of those pressured parents with a daughter on the team. You seem satisfied with
the administrations decision to hire a non-certified individual and approve of the decision of the board to create a half-time PE position. If you were in the position of one
of these educators losing their job, how would you be feeling? Might come home to bite you soon!

#15.2 Big Papa on 05/27/10 at 05:59 PM [Reply]

Put the kids first.....you must be one of the parents who pressured Cronic. How would you feel losing your job like many teachers in this county did? These teachers weren't brought up in the called meeting to rehire. The kids aren't the ones that pay the bills. By the way,how exactly do you know how great of a coach he is? Have you personally seen him coach a game?

#15.3 Resident Redneck on 05/27/10 at 06:40 PM [Reply]

Put Students First-Yes WE are concerned that good teachers got laid off or fired how ever you want to say it and they go out and hire this guy because of who he is related too AND you also said JCCHS is going to have a basketball coach so why not hire a good one? So smarty pants just how much are they paying for this "GOOD" coach?
To answer your question about why I didn't sign up to run for the school board or county commission? I have worked around crap all my life and I choose not to do it any more and 1 person with sense can't change all these idiots? And if a parent like you called me and said you were going to take your kids and put them in Jefferson because the basket ball program was better I would tell you maybe your kid is the reason ours ain't no better than it is and then I would HANG UP ON YOU.

#16 What did you expect? on 05/27/10 at 06:55 PM [Reply]

JCCHS had a quality coach and the program had stability, but admin let parents get in the way and now the coach and the stability are gone. If you've been around a while you've seen this same board pull this kind of crap before.

And thank you BOE - especially Cronic - for halping Jackson County remain a laughing stock. No one is going to take any of your programs seriously until you do.

#16.1 Resident Redneck on 05/27/10 at 09:50 PM [Reply]

Yes what did you expect- See I went to Jackson County High school about 15-18 years ago when the school was downtown Jefferson and yes this kind of crap was around then BUT I don't think it was as bad then as it is now? Since Jackson County built the new school and moved out on the Winder Hwy. it has gotten worse and worse every year until we get to where we are now. Jackson County is nothing but a soap opera now?
And I have to agree with you about Jackson County remaining a laughing stock?
Years past the Jackson County Football team has been a laughing stock I guess now the basketball team has took over that title. What's next the baseball team or the tennis team No I got it the golf team? Maybe they could try to get Bobby Cox to coach the baseball team or MAYBE they could try to get Tiger Woods to coach the golf team?

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#17 taxpayer on 05/27/10 at 07:13 PM [Reply]

I wonder how much of a blog would be going on if this were a boys' football coach. How much do other systems "sweeten the pot" to get coaches for boys' sports? A little investigative work might prove that it is not just the Jackson County BOE that given the nod to a coach. Heaven forbid that girls' basketball gets some respect. For the sake of the girls who participate in the program and for the sake of the students who will have Coach Hawley for a PE teacher, I think it is time to move on. Remember that education if for the children. The BOE decided that it was time to focus on the needs of the students and not the adults. We know where our tax dollars are being spent on this issue. (BTW, I do not have any children in school, but I understand the importance of a balanced school program.)

#17.1 Resident Redneck on 05/27/10 at 10:18 PM [Reply]

WAAAIITT A MINUTE taxpayer-You said and I quote "Heaven forbid that girls basketball gets some respect" I don't think the people care if it's girls sports, boys sports, teachers sports, old peoples swimming, or old men whittling I think the problem is all the teachers that got the axe and this so called coach just comes in and takes THEIR jobs? Do you really think those teachers wanted to be ;aid off,fired, or if it makes you feel better you can say the teachers were put on extended vacation WITHOUT PAY. And I guess a balanced school program to you is a winning sports team no matter what the cost or who gets fired to pay for this.
Jackson County can hire the best basketball coach in the world and pay him a million dollars a year but if the players still suck they ain't going to win. A coach don't make a winning team GOOD PLAYERS DO.

#17.1.1 No dog in the fight on 05/28/10 at 02:28 PM [Reply]

Resident Redneck...I sure hope you are one of the people who come to games and complains because "even you can see that isn't going to work" when a coach does something wrong. The comment really gets under my skin. "Jackson County can hire the best basketball coach in the world and pay him a million dollars a year but if the players still suck they ain't going to win. A coach don't make a winning team GOOD PLAYERS DO." When was the last time you watched a team have a winning season without a coach drawing up plays, dedicating her/his time to the program, making the decision on who would start and who would sit, who would come in off the bench and when, who to foul because they have a poor FT shoot %, or when to call a timeout. I hope you don't think that talented basketball player just fall out of the sky, because someone (coach/parent/relative) spent time with that kid to make them better. A coach makes all the difference because at some point every talented basketball player had their weaknesses. What is your definition of a "winning team" A .500 team, a region championship team, a state championship team?

#17.1.1.1 Resident Redneck on 05/29/10 at 09:29 AM [Reply]

Hey No dog in the fight- I give you that BUT if the players CAN'T SHOOT or sink a basket THEN all the best coaches in the world ain't going to make them winners? I admit it takes effort from everyone both the coaches AND players BUT BIG MOUTHED parents don't make them win. BUT what really fets me is they laid off all these teacher because of budget cuts AND then they hire this COACH? I don't care if they could get Michael Jordan to come coach Don't lay people off and say we had to because of budget cuts then turn around and hire someone else for a program that don't help the kids in the future. Yes I know the players can figure out how many points they are behind or ahead in a game BUT if you get rid of the math teacher who is going to teach them how to figure this out?

#18 wondering why on 05/27/10 at 11:37 PM [Reply]

Just curious why they allow to let this man teach part time but don't allow the other two to teach part time. That is highly unfair and sending the wrong message. I happen to know the two female teachers. Chris Edwards is a wonderful person.She has been able to so much for kids who some others could not or would not be able to get through to them. Why approve the two principals at South Jackson. The bottom line is this. The school system is not having to pay insurance to these who are retired and doing part time work. That is actually saving the school system money. I think that members of the board need to really step back and look at the big picture here. Saving money and letting educators who are retired do what they do best and that is teach and reach students. I will tell you that without teachers you would have no doctors, nurses, etc. Now let me put this out there. There are some young teachers that are good and trust me I am not knocking the young teachers. But the ones who have been there for years with the same school system need to be given the credit they deserve. They can actually be role models for not just the students but for the younger teachers. What is the big question is this. What may be right for the board to approve may not always be the right answer for the students. That is what they need to think about....the lives and education of the students. School board members just remember this.....not only are you cutting out some of the great teachers but you are also sending out one wrong message....we will decide who we keep.....just because the spouse of one works for the board of education when the other two have worked for the school system a whole lot longer than the one you approved.

#19 Not Moving back! on 05/28/10 at 09:32 PM [Reply]

I moved to Barrow county after going to Jackson County Schools for 12 years. I have often thought of moving back to Jackson County and have really thought a lot about it lately, but after reading this, I suppose I will stay here for at least 6 more years until both my children have graduated. I will let you people deal with the retards in the BOE.

#19.1 Resident Redneck on 05/29/10 at 09:33 AM [Reply]

AMEN I went to Jackson County schools too all my life and then got married and moved to Madison County and after all the crap in Jackson County I don't think I will ever move back either?

#19.1.1 Benjamin on 06/08/10 at 05:39 PM [Reply]

If you live in Madison then why would you care what we are doing in Jackson. You do make some good points, and I don't like it that there are good teachers without work and a temp. coach was hired. I do think the kids should have everything possible to help them win. You can have the greatest team in the state, but without a coach that knows the talents of the team they will not win. I have coached a lot of sports in north GA, and there is talent out there. I think the parents need to get more involved in working with their kids at home and not focus on a coach's name. Madison county has as much if not more polotics in sports as we do. It is no better. Look at the football program. They have kids I have seen play since they were 6 years old, but if you name is not Owens then you are not a QB. Ownes was hired in a similar way, and once there now many want him gone. JCCHS we probably be in the same situation, but it is what it is.

#19.1.1.1 Resident Redneck on 06/09/10 at 02:31 AM [Reply]

Ok Benji you are right I do live in Madison County NOW? BUT I grew up in Jackson County Jefferson and Arcade and I went to school at Jefferson public schools then transfered to Jackson County High school in the 9th grade so I went to high school at Jackson County and that gives me as much right to complain as much as you or anyone else. Another thing did you even go to Jackson County High?
Yes I know about the politics in high school sports. The whole sports program isn't based on the kids for the kids? It is based on the kids for the parents. It's that way all all the local high schools. The parents are trying to relive their glory days through their kids?

#19.1.1.1.1 Benjamin on 06/09/10 at 10:17 PM [Reply]

Yes RR I went to JCCHS, I still live in the county, work with several student atheltes. It as not my intention to offend you by asking why you cared. Do you have kids? Do they go to Madison county schools? I do have kids that will be going to JCCHS. One in the very near future. Like I said before you have made some good points, but I try to see both sides. When my kids go to school they are there to learn and play sports. I want good teachers and coaches. I do agree with a lot of parents living through their kids in sports. It is usually what turns a child away from sports. I am lucky. I didn't have any glory days. My sports carrer stopped after college. I am blessed with two kids that play three sports each because they want to. I am lucky enough to get to coach them as well. I do hate these teachers could not get jobs. Best of luck to them. I also feel sorry for everyone else out of work as well.

#19.1.1.1.1.1 Resident Redneck on 06/10/10 at 08:54 AM [Reply]

Benji- Well I do live in Madison Co. but I did go to Jackson Co. and yes I do have kids BUT my daughter graduated from East Jackson High school the dirst year it was opened AND my son is 16 and goes to East Jackson High BECAUSE they live with their Mother in Nicholson. OR my son still does my daughter is out on her own now.

#20 basketball fan on 05/28/10 at 09:53 PM [Reply]

Dear Resident Redneck, Your title says it all....Your comment about how the girls basketball team suck, just how many games have you been to to claim that. How can you say that a good coach doesn't make for a winning team. You evidently do not know a thing about sports, especially basketball. You may have lots of money to be able to send your child to college, because if you think that a coach doesn't help build a program, then once again YOUR TITLE SAYS IT ALL......

#20.1 Resident Redneck on 05/29/10 at 09:51 AM [Reply]

basketball fan- Hey I got a new title for you to choke on: "BITE ME" and I didn't say they sucked I said "IF" the players sucked. That was "IF" you know like "IF" a frog had wings he wouldn't bump his butt when he jumped? Now you go take that to your team and see if they can figure that one out?
I just had a new thought "What IF the team looses more games with this "NEW GREAT COACH" is he going to say it is his fault and quit or is the BOE gonna fire him? No because of who he is tickling at night.

#20.2 Rufus on 05/29/10 at 09:55 AM [Reply]

What exactly do you mean about having lots of money to send your child to college? I am assuming most parents with children at JCCHS need money to send their children to college b/c they sure don't ever get scholarships. How many Jefferson athletes were just in the paper this week showing them signing a scholarship? Those crazy parents who pressured Cronic should have taken their kids to Jefferson.....about the only sure way of having a chance to get a scholarship. Like Resident Redneck said though, you have to be talented in the first place.

I agree that a coach does build a program, but there will be no program building at JCCHS b/c Mr. Hawley will only be there for a year or two.

#20.2.1 observer on 05/29/10 at 11:30 AM [Reply]

Of course...Jefferson is the only place to get a scholarship, because they had 5 kids with pics in the paper this past week. In the last month, Jackson County has had three kids in the paper furthering their athletic careers. 3 kids/5 kids. Looks like both got the job done this year, one school just chose to put all theirs in the paper at the same time.

#20.2.2 Resident Redneck on 05/30/10 at 01:35 AM [Reply]

Yep Rufus Hawley will only be there for a year or two and they know this already but they hired him anyway and in a year or two when he leaves they are going to be in the same spot they were before they hired him? How many more teachers will lose their jobs to hire another coach because THEY have to have a good basketball coach or the PARENTS will take their kids out of JCCHS and put them in another school?
The parents know now if they call Cronic and complain he will kiss butt to keep their kids there? Someone needs to buy him some CHAP STICK? Because his lips are going to get mighty chapped.

#21 Belinda on 05/29/10 at 07:14 AM [Reply]

It's my understanding that the initial release of the 3 part-time or retired teachers was a small part of the 'reduction in force' of personnel (the largest part of the school budget) in an effort to balance the budget so as to not raise property taxes. If my understanding is correct, then what is now going to be cut or trimmed back to offset the reinstated expense of a part-time basketball coach/PE teacher?

#21.1 Educational Lesson for 3 BOA's on 05/29/10 at 10:06 AM [Reply]

Belinda...A response to your question...
another "highly qualified and certified teacher" will lose
their job to accommodate a 1/2 PE teacher/coach in order to offset the effort to balance the budget. HiQ teachers hold on to your seats.

#22 It's a Cryin Shame on 05/29/10 at 11:44 AM [Reply]

It's a cryin shame that we have a school system and BOE members that are not grown up and mature enough to do their job the right way and I agree 100% of the article of that Cronic makes a bad move. I understand its bad for teachers that are lossing their job the way the economy is, but it does not stop on teacher's lossing their job it goes down the line to the teachers, custodians, bus drivers and clerical people, these people help run the school system and we need to think about those people to. It goes to show if you kiss butt you get what you want in the school system. If Mr. Cronic and a others that are on the BOE would just retire and bring in some younger, new individuals in the Jackson County School System that has new ideas and are more up-to-date with technology, then the school system might change for the better instead of keeping the same ones on the BOE and the school system will just keep getting worst and worst. Since Cronic has made this move all because a few parents called and compalin about putting their child in a different school system then Mr. Cronic should be kicked off of the BOE.

#22.1 Resident Redneck on 05/30/10 at 01:01 AM [Reply]

Yes It's a Cryin Shame we need to worry about everyone employed with the school BECAUSE without ALL of them the school can not run. We might also need to worry about the members of the BOE because if they lose that job they will end up on Welfare. They have proved they don't have the back bone to work a regular job THAT'S why they are on the BOE.

#23 Class of 1992 on 05/31/10 at 09:25 AM [Reply]

We should have seen this coming. Mr. Cronic’s wife is a teacher, I wonder if his decision was to lay off his wife or hire a basketball coach which way would he have voted. I grew up with Cronic and have known him all my life; I always thought he had more integrity than this. All we can do at this point is show up and vote him out of his position. With the success of the programs (not just girls basketball) over the past 20 years who thinks this program can bee turned around in 2 years anyway. We need a commitment much longer than 2 years. The system needs to look at the wrestling program. To get a new coach they hired a kid from the program and he has done a great job, but it has taken more than 2 years.

#23.1 Class of 1978 on 06/07/10 at 06:48 PM [Reply]

-I am glad to see that the best quality person got the job. Mr. Cronic showed wisdom by being able to change his vote and put the girl’s interest over politics. Great move Mr.Cronic!

-The girl’s basketball team has had the talent to be a dominating team for years. They just needed to be turned loose on the competition. Also the girls are practicing 4 days a week this summer. Where has the work ethics been over the years? A coach is paid the same money if he prepares his team during the off season or not.

The Lady Panthers Basketball team played in the 2010 Spring High School Basketball Suwanee league.
Listed below is the lady Panthers record for the last 6 games. Well you be judge of who has talent.

Stephens County 21 Jackson County 65
East Hall 33 Jackson County 40
Dawson County 41 Jackson County 50
Jefferson Dragons 26 Jackson County 39
West Hall 14 Jackson County 56
Chestatee 36 Jackson County 45

#23.1.1 Perspective on 06/08/10 at 09:23 AM [Reply]

In the big picture though, basketball doesn't matter. After these kids graduate, who cares what the basketball scores were? What does matter is the quality of academics they receive to prepare them for the real world. If money is being wasted on double-dipping basketball coaches, it only diminishes the ability of the school system to spend dollars where they actually make a difference, on academics. The myopic interests of a handful of basketball parents should not outweigh the academic needs of the vast majority of the students in the school system.

#23.1.1.1 Resident Redneck on 06/08/10 at 11:32 AM [Reply]

Amen Perspective- But as long as their kids are in school all they worry about is the sports program? Then after the kids get out of school the parents can fuss and gripe that the school didn't teach their kids anything? You can't have it your way this ain't Burger King. Would you rather your kids learn to shoot a basketball or learn academics SOMETHING THEY CAN USE?

#23.1.1.1.1 Benjamin on 06/10/10 at 06:07 PM [Reply]

I would rather my kids do both. Do you not think sports can benefit a kid in life? I want my kids to earn straight A's and be great students. I also want them to learn to be disciplined and learn about team work through sports. Playing sports in a school program pushes the kid to work for passing grades. Education and sports go hand in hand. Sports teaches kid to push themselves. Just like an education sports can help a kid later in life. Speaking of using education later in life. I had to learn Spanish and French while in school. I have yet to meet anyone that talked French, I have not had to read or write poetry since graduating. That was a waste of time, but I did it so I could play sports. With all that being said I still agree with you that hiring this coach was a mistake. They had a good coach, and the parents really need to back off. I also think our BOE needs a face lift starting with the weak link = Cronic!

#23.1.1.1.1.1 Resident Redneck on 06/10/10 at 10:38 PM [Reply]

Yes Benjamin- I thought this was going to be yet another attack on the Redneck BUT I have to agree with you on the parents of kids who play sports to just back off and about our BOE needing a face lift starting with Cronic.

#23.1.1.2 Class of 1978 on 06/11/10 at 09:14 AM [Reply]

-In the big picture now we have the most qualified person for the job. When these kids graduate they will be able to use there team base skills in a high performance work environment. In the real world a person must be able to multi task. Participating in a basketball program and maintaining high academics will prepare a person for the real world. I also don’t understand how academics will suffer with a 30 year career teacher as a basketball coach. I think a teacher that has 30 year of teaching experience would be able to nurture the academic for the vast majority of students.
-This is not a Mr. Cronic vote. It took a majority vote by the school board and approval by the school administration to hire Mr. Hawley. Could all these people be wrong? I think not!
-Most parents do not get involved but criticize the end results as long as it does not require any effort.
These so call basketball parents got involved in the political system to improve the quality of our school system. Is it a strange observation to think that the elective board would listen to people that put them in office.
- I hope to see you at the first girl’s basketball home game.

#23.1.2 Seriously? on 06/09/10 at 09:33 AM [Reply]

I can't believe you think putting the interests of a teenage girl over fiscal responsibility is a good idea. Taxpayers deserve better representation than this.

#23.1.2.1 Resident Redneck on 06/09/10 at 04:04 PM [Reply]

Yep Seriously it don't matter if one or the girls get pregnant as long as they have the baby during the off season?

#23.1.3 Give Me A Break! on 06/10/10 at 09:23 PM [Reply]

You must be the same person who entered in the Suwanee scores in the paper this week? Maybe we should all start entering in our Park and Rec scores in the weekly paper. You obviously need to play some competition if you are beating teams that bad. Besides, who cares what your record is during the summer.

The girls practicing 4 days a week.....isn't that what they are suppose to be doing. Doesn't sound like anything out of the ordinary to me.

Cronic's vote was all about politics. Give me a break!

#23.1.3.1 Class of 1978 on 06/12/10 at 03:10 PM [Reply]

Practicing during the off season is what a successful program will do. So where has this off season practicing been over the last 10 years? Oh, it must have been the politics that kept the teams from practicing during the off season. You can give me a break!!!
I also thought that it took a majority vote by the School board and not just Mr. Cronic vote to hire the new coach.

#23.1.3.1.1 Give Me a Break!!! on 06/13/10 at 04:44 PM [Reply]

If you have a quality coach, then they would be spending their time with the team during the summer. Again, what you are saying about Mr. Hawley doesn't impress me much.

It's pretty bad when they have to call a meeting b/c Cronic cracked due to pressure by the lovely administrators at the high school. Sounds like the administrators really cared about your girls' program from their threats.

By the way, most kids during the Spring play on travel teams and AAU for exposure instead of playing at Suwanee. Why aren't Jackson County girls doing this?

#23.1.3.1.1.1 Panthers Supportor on 06/14/10 at 10:51 AM [Reply]

Weather you like it or not we now have a quality coach that is spending 4 days a weeks during the summer teaching our girls. And most of all you being impress and 50 cents will buy me a coke.

It is also pretty good to have a majority of the School board to side with Mr. Cronic. It shows that your view point is in the minority!

There are several players at Jackson County that could pick the AAU team they could play on. But, winning an losing should be done as a team so this group of girls chooses to play together. What a thought a player putting there team mates over exposure.

#23.1.3.1.1.1.1 Rufus on 06/15/10 at 05:48 PM [Reply]

The issue is not about you guys have a quality coach. I think it is great that you guys have a quality coach. The issue is that this quality coach was hired while other teachers were let go. This quality coach is only teaching half-time for more than $40,000, and he is retired and only wants to coach for 2 years. That IS the issue!

I do believe that in the beginning, you and your bball supporters were in the minority b/c Cronic voted NO b/c he knew what was being done was wrong. After administrators put the pressure on him, he felt he needed to change. He still knows it is wrong. Too bad he doesn't have a backbone and stands up for what he truly believes in instead of letting McGhee get his way.

If you had players that could supposedly pick their AAU team then they should be doing so instead of playing in a sub-par league (obviously according to the score reports mentioned).

#23.1.3.1.1.1.1.1 Resident Redneck on 06/16/10 at 04:35 PM [Reply]

Yep Rufus you are right Cronic voted no in the begining because NO was the right vote BUT then pressure got put on him and he changed his vote not out of fear of losing some students to other schools or losing support from the parents BUT he changed his vote out of fear of losing his job? McGhee and the rest probably told him if he voted no again HE WOULD BE FIRED. Look at it like this this part time coach will make over $40,000. a year from Jackson County school system but how much is he drawing from his retirement and is he also signed up on Social Security too?

#23.1.3.1.1.1.1.2 Panthers Supportor on 06/16/10 at 07:50 PM [Reply]

It shows what you know about a sub-par league because some of the teams that Jackson County beat were in the state play off last season.
It also shows what you know about the administrators. They have no ability to put pressure on the Board members. Try to remember the Board is elected by the voters!

#23.1.3.1.1.1.1.2.1 Resident Redneck on 06/17/10 at 10:09 PM [Reply]

Yeah Jock Strap and I guess next your going to say the reason this coach was hired wasn't because of who he was married too? $40,000. a year is good money for a part time job? I guess if they had hired him full time they would have had to pay him $100,000. a year plus a big bonus if they won a state title? I wonder if the assistant superintendent has any more family that needs a job? Maybe a cousin, neice, or nephew?

#23.1.3.1.1.1.1.3 Class of 1978 on 06/17/10 at 08:12 AM [Reply]

Supposedly you have some type of basketball knowledge and maybe you might understand that this was not a sub-par league. These girls are that good! But obviously you did not see any of these teams play and you are making comment on teams you have no working knowledge of.
Obviously you have no working knowledge of the School Board also. Or you would know that the Administrators answer to the School Board.
The issue is you do not like the final majority vote by the School board. And, just because you disagree with his vote he must not have a backbone. I think Mr. Cronic demonstrated he has true grit by his vote. I also hope he keeps making these types of good decisions in his next term as a Jackson County School Board member!!!!

#23.1.3.1.1.1.2 Basketball sense on 06/17/10 at 10:02 AM [Reply]

Panther Supporter,

Please inform me how many scholarships have been offered in the past ten years? I must be out of the loop hole. I'm pretty sure I've NEVER seen a college offer an entire high school basketball team a scholarship. There is no "I" in team but their is an "I" in ignorant. I recommend you stay in your little circle where there is no college exposure. I will be watching you in the future play at Gainesville State College. You know...they are undefeated!

These teams that you are playing that went to the state playoffs last year...well, their talented players are playing for the Atlanta Metro...the Atlanta Magic...Atlanta Dream Team Celtics...or the Georgia Pistols...and they travel from state to state getting exposure. Next year, (in your coach's last year), maybe he can get you a try-out to one of these teams. Ohhh, that would be a conflict of interest with Suwanee Sports, right?? and that would be a conflict with your motto...winning and losing together as a "team!!!" Good Luck!

#23.1.3.1.1.1.2.1 Resident Redneck on 06/17/10 at 10:16 PM [Reply]

Basketball sense- YOU GO BOY tell'em like it is.

#23.1.3.1.1.1.2.1.1 Panther Supporter on 06/18/10 at 11:29 AM [Reply]

Hello Resident Redneck,

I will try to type slowly so you can understand it. Is YOU GO BOY the most intelligent thought you could think of!!!!!!!!!!!

#23.1.3.1.1.1.2.1.1.1 Resident Redneck on 06/18/10 at 04:02 PM [Reply]

Hey Panther Supporter OR Jock Strap I can read but You Go Boy fit so well there because they were telling the truth. BUT so I won't offend anyone I'll rephrase it YOU GO BOY or YOU GO GIRL.

#23.1.3.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1 Just a Comment on 06/19/10 at 11:50 AM [Reply]

Resident Redneck

-Hello Ball Gazer. I hope you don’t mind the nick name but it is so fitting. And if you do mind well it is like the School Board decision, live with it.

-I hope you have a nice day.

#23.1.3.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1 Resident Redneck on 06/20/10 at 03:14 AM [Reply]

Just a Comment- No I don't mind your comment I don't let little shallow small minded people bother me YOU FAT BOTTOM GORILLA MOPOTAMUS now I hope you ain't offended But if you are then JUST LIVE WITH IT.

#23.1.3.1.1.1.2.2 Class of 1978 on 06/18/10 at 11:21 AM [Reply]

No Basketball sense,

-Your statement about Gainesville State College only confirms that your basketball IQ is equal to Gainesville State College winning record for 2010. It also informs me that the big “I” in ignorant is something you probably hear a lot.

-You have never been to any of the games the girls have played this season at Suwanee. You have no knowledge if the other teams were missing players. Sounds like you are hearing the big “I” again.

-There have been several AAU teams that have been trying to recruit 2 of the Jackson County girls to play for them for the past two years. But it being a small circle why are they recruiting for player there.
Sounds like you are hearing the big “I“ again.

-I think that you are really just frustrated about the School Board vote and you know that there is nothing you can do about it. I also think you are frustrated about Mr. Cronic and you know that he will be reelected for another term. Also there is nothing you can do about that. The new coach will decide how long he will coach the team and again there is nothing you can do about that either. GOOD LUCK WITH THAT!!

#23.1.3.2 Panther Support on 06/12/10 at 04:00 PM [Reply]

The Jackson County girls basketball team will be playing at the Jefferson team camp on 6/14-6/24 from 7:30-9:30pm.

#23.1.3.2.1 Resident Redneck on 06/13/10 at 01:14 PM [Reply]

SO WHAT

#23.1.3.2.1.1 So What!!! on 06/14/10 at 10:19 AM [Reply]

You must have got that though out of Webster.

#23.1.3.2.1.1.1 Grammar Police on 06/15/10 at 05:57 PM [Reply]

If you are going to try to make a smart comment, you should check your grammar and spelling beforehand!! Otherwise, you just look ignorant.

#23.1.3.2.1.1.1.1 Maladroit Police on 06/17/10 at 07:01 AM [Reply]

You are a person that is given to vain comments and demonstrate that you are pretentious. I am sure that you are a popinjay!

#23.1.3.2.1.1.1.1.1 Grammar Police on 06/19/10 at 08:19 AM [Reply]

Please stop with your deleterious aspersions. You are acting so bellicose.

#23.1.3.2.1.1.1.1.1.1 Maladroit Police on 06/19/10 at 11:15 AM [Reply]

Hi Grammar Police,

Pointing out your rude comments does not make me hostile. It just means that if you make vain and hateful comments you are a popinjay. Please feel free to continue bloviating. (LoL)

#24 Resident Redneck on 05/31/10 at 08:38 PM [Reply]

Oh Class of 1992 This new coach will probably have his job as long as he wants it. They just told the paper 2 years thinking WE wouldn't get mad because 2 years is not a very long time.

#25 It really is 2 years on 06/01/10 at 01:10 PM [Reply]

It really is going to be 2 years. He isn't certified and can work on a provisional for up to two years. From my understanding, he doesn't want to go back and be recertified......which only means he will be turning this program around in 2 years or less.

#25.1 Resident Redneck on 06/01/10 at 04:06 PM [Reply]

Ok I understand what you are saying but after 2 years the school can fire him at the end of the year and hire him back the next school year then he will have 2 more years and with what the BOE has already pulled they will vote to pay for him to be recertified just to keep him there? I personally don't think 2 years is enough to turn a program around.

#26 Educational Lesson for BOE's on 06/01/10 at 03:53 PM [Reply]

If this is a provisional hire, the over $40,000
salary per year quoted earlier on the blog,
is this a provisional salary? They should not
be able to pay a certified salary if he is
not certified. Taypapers, we need to be advised of our monies and where they are being
allocated. By the sound of the $40,000 for a
half time position, this also sounds like a
certified salary? Sounds excessive for 2 classes per day!

#26.1 Resident Redneck on 06/01/10 at 10:15 PM [Reply]

Someone correct me If I'm wrong but are they going to pay this man $40,000. a year to teach part time 2 classes per day and coach girls basketball?This man ain't even certified to teach no more. why would he want to go back and get recertified when they offer him this kind of money? If a certified coach came in and got the job they wouldn't offer him that much he might get $20,000 or $25,000. This proves it's all in WHO you tickle and how well you do it?

#27 Emmett Delaney on 06/14/10 at 07:29 AM [Reply]

No matter what side one's opinion seems to reflect in this debate, it has certainly been a good one. It seems to be more about who supports sports programs than the issue of the coach being re-hired P/T. I don't see anyone with a kid on the basketball team upset about his arrangement.

Sports are a very important contributing factor in a child's education process. Only those who did not / do not participate in them usually have critical things to say in that regard. There are statisitcs out the ying yang that display clearly that kids who are active in school sports programs learn valuable life skills that serve them later. Learning to deal with pressure, competition and team work are good life skills, wouldn't you think?

Think for a minute about a young girl, say 15 or 16 years old who has stood on a foul line a few hundred times in front of hundreds of people, with seconds left in a close game, making a foul shot. Or....perhaps, missing one! Don't tell me that the experience of this will not serve this kid later in ways that can not be duplicated.

It is a shame that the money issue seems to be what is driving the train here. Were it not for that, I would think even some of the folks who have given dissenting opinions about the hire would not be so outspoken.

I would hope that one thing would prevail in everyone with children in school. They will live this once! Only once! Be it that choose basketball, arts, drama or whatever, I would hope parents would put down their blinders and realize that whatever cost is necessary, a coach, equipment, uniforms, materials, etc,.. would somehow be provided, at whatever cost, so the children can get the most of the years they will spend as such, learning everything can, enjoying their lives and the things we have to offer them to ensure their success.

Remember, there is no "DO OVER" button on a kids life. Say for instance, like there is on a video game! Oh sure, a video game is cheaper and does not require a 40,000 a year coach but look around people.

We need to understand that a child needs to be first! If they need basketball, we get it, we get the ball, we build the gym, we hire a coach, if they need a track, we recover it or whatever, if they need art supplies, we get them! It's that simple. The biggest thing is that everyone needsw to develop the elasticity of thinking in this matter to understand that all of the activities are as important as the others.

#27.1 Resident Redneck on 06/15/10 at 08:18 PM [Reply]

NO Emmett- I don't think this really has anything to do with the sports program. I think it has to do with people being pissed because one week the BOE is having to lay off good teachers because they don't have the money to pay them then they turn around and hire this coach to coach basketball and teach PE? That tells me sports is more important to these people than academics?

#28 JACKSON COUNTY REDNECK on 06/16/10 at 05:28 PM [Reply]

EVERYONE KNOWS WHY MR. CRONIC HAD TO CHANGE HIS MIND. HE WANTS TO BE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOE. AND THE ONLY WAY TO DO THAT IS TO BEND OVER AND KISS OLD MAN ADAMS REAR. THE SAME WAY OLD MS. MONIA WILBANKS HAS DONE FOR SO LONG. PLEASE SOMEONE RUN AGAINST THESE IDOTS. I WOULD VOTE FOR ANYONE ELSE.

#28.1 RUDE!!!!!!!!!!!! on 06/17/10 at 07:29 AM [Reply]

What EVERYONE knows is that the School Board will elect there chairperson and not Dr. Adams. As far as Mrs. Wilbanks goes she voted no for the new coaching position. Also Mr. Cronic is running unopposed for the fourth district. I WISH I COULD VOTE FOR MR. CRONIC FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS!!!!!!!!

#29 Outsider looking in... on 06/18/10 at 06:24 PM [Reply]

After attending a sporting event in a
neighboring county, I was directed to this blog
for entertainment.
Neeless to say, this type of backlash between
parents, players, county officials and others
can certainly be a detriment for any higher
education institution looking for an athlete
for their sports program. These types of verbal confrontations hurt your county name and
your ball programs image. Like a virus, this
will spread and attach itself to the people who
could make the decision for a young athletes
future. I think that backbiting from parents and players would not be on the qualifications
list that a college coach is seeking.

#30 JC Redneck on 06/18/10 at 09:20 PM [Reply]

But everyone knows that the boe will say one thing, then do something else. Mr. Cronic just showed everyone in Jackson County that he will bend for Adams. Adams needs to be fired. There needs to be all new board members also. This has nothing to do with sports, it's all because this man's wife works for the boe. AS for being rude, no you just dumb as hell. P.S. I want Mike to run for one of the boe seats. Run Mike.

#31 Me, too on 06/19/10 at 12:55 PM [Reply]

"Outsider looking in" I couldn't agree with you more. This blog has become a joke. I live in the JCCHS school district, and I too, follow just for a kick. I don't know what these guys think they are accomplishing. Maybe they should just exchange phone numbers and have a conference call! But, if that happened, I might not have my daily dose of entertainment. We have a fine school system in Jackson County although our athletics have not always been the best. I am glad these girls have an opportunity to have an improved season, but the most important thing is that these girls and all of the students in Jackson County schools have the opportunity for a good education. Time for me to tune out of this blog for good. As for "Outsider looking in", please do not judge our school system based on this blog. :)

#32 Panther Resident on 06/22/10 at 07:46 PM [Reply]

Noticed earlier the girls are in camp this week with their new coach. Anyone know how
their progressing with their games?

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