Letters: Former district official concerned about future

The Aromas-San Juan School District is in deep trouble.
Former district official concerned about future

Dear Editor,

The Aromas-San Juan School District is in deep trouble. The current school board has:

– Led the district to the brink of financial collapse and state takeover.

– Hired a superintendent charged with “illegal, unethical acts” and chased out of his last job.  (See the April 24th, 2009 Fresno Bee story about Bill McCabe.)

– Hired an incompetent principal, against the advice of those who conducted reference checks, who was quickly put on paid administrative leave for most of a year because of unprofessional conduct.

– Alienated and pushed out some of the most highly regarded teachers in the community.

– Allowed student achievement at San Juan School to decline the point that it is now among the lowest in California.

I urge ASJUSD residents to talk to people in the know about the sad state of affairs in their once proud school district.  It is time to vote out the incumbents responsible for these and other debacles, and time to elect new trustees to the ASJUSD board.

Gary Bloom, Aromas, AJSUSD Superintendent 1992-98

Bernosky’s the choice

Dear Editor,

We need to get California government out of its fiscal turmoil.  Rob Bernosky is the best candidate for Assembly in the 28th District. Rob is dedicated to restoring California to being a great place to live, work, and raise a family. 

When considering a proposed legislative action, Rob’s choice will be based on a knowledge of historical consequences, good and bad, and especially is it fair to everyone affected. Rob Bernosky is the best candidate for Assembly in the 28th District. I hope you will also vote for Rob Bernosky on November 2, 2010. 

Cindy King, Hollister

Clear Creek chaos

Dear Editor,

A recent trip on the road to Clear Creek brought the realization that San Benito County is losing more than just the revenue of motorcycle riders traveling through Hollister to the Clear Creek after the EPA/BLM closure of the area due to alleged dangers of asbestos. Although there has never been a documented case (that I could find) of ANYONE being harmed by the asbestos in the Clear Creek area, BLM has closed the area to the public. It may be closed to the public, but traffic has not diminished. There are so many gravel truck and trailer loads going into the Clear Creek area it resembles bees to a hive. The roads are literally being torn up by these behemoths. Pretty much the only traffic on the road now is either locals or government, and government vehicles seem to out number locals by ten to one. San Benito County residents should know they are footing the bill for all the damage made by BLM going to an area that can’t even be used by the public.

Cheryl Taylor, Avenal