I’m Forty. As I examine my current life and the journey that has brought me to this point, I can say in every sense I am so lucky to be alive. I’m lucky to have survived many of the crazy adventures of my younger days, and even more lucky to have the love of my […]
Springboro Schools At A Tipping Point
Posted on September 30, 2013 //
Current members of the Springboro School Board like to speak and write about putting our children first. Sadly, the reality of their version of children first is nothing more than hollow words backed by empty political rhetoric. They regularly distort facts or misuse data to support their agenda, all the while shirking any responsibility for […]
Duck
Posted on September 12, 2013 //
If you have driven up and down I-75 in Dayton in the past month you may have noticed a couple giant yellow ducks alongside the highway. These oversized water fowl are not symbolic of the start of duck season, sorry Elmer Fudd, but rather to make people aware of the upcoming Rubber Duck Regatta to […]
How Our Founding Fathers Intended It
Posted on September 5, 2013 //
Sixty one days until election day 2013. On that day the people of Springboro, Ohio will have important choices to make about the future of our schools. First among those choices is the decision of who will be elected to the 3 open seats on the Springboro Community City School Board. I am proud to […]
I Ain’t Giving Up On You Love
Posted on September 1, 2013 //
I had a little time today to hide out for a while in the basement and record this little tune. It’s called “I Ain’t Giving Up On You Love,” and it’s about commitment, gratitude, and love. If you’ve got 2 1/2 minutes, give a listen. If you dig it, feel free to download it and […]
Risky Business
Posted on July 25, 2013 //
Last week The Springboro School Board voted unanimously to approve a two year contract for our teachers. I appreciate this and thank them for doing so. However, as is often the case, there is far more to the story. In the same special meeting where the contract was approved – a meeting in which public […]
Free PR Advice
Posted on July 10, 2013 //
On the heels of yet another unnecessary controversy created by the Springboro School Board and on the precipice of our next educational leadership fiasco comes word that the school board is seeking to spend tax payer money on a contract with a public relations firm to improve their public image – oh and also preparing […]
Opportunity Cost
Posted on June 24, 2013 //
Organizations do not have infinite time, money, or resources, and thus leaders must choose how they invest these things very carefully. Choosing to do one thing means you are simultaneously sacrificing the opportunity to do other things. In accounting this is known as opportunity cost. To make good decisions, leaders should weigh the value of […]
Vote Yes On 3 For Community
Posted on May 4, 2013 //
What makes a great community? A community you are proud to call home. To me the answer to this question begins with fundamental public services like strong schools, clean and safe parks, and well trained, equipped, and staffed police, fire, and emergency services. Show me communities with strong schools, low crime, accessible recreation, and responsive […]
An Indecent Proposal
Posted on April 10, 2013 //
The Springboro School Board recently published its initial contract proposal to the teachers on the front page of the district website, along with the teachers’ initial proposal, and then the board went on to promote it in the media. They did this in violation of the spirit of private negotiations and potentially the law. While […]