tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post4173057801646669865..comments2024-03-12T04:15:32.560-04:00Comments on middletowneye: Board of Ed Meeting Begins With Moment of SilenceMiddletown Eye (Ed McKeon)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15825886539128890014noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-70218927474371112482010-09-17T16:34:46.001-04:002010-09-17T16:34:46.001-04:00I wonder if it was the baseball team going to Flor...I wonder if it was the baseball team going to Florida for a tournament if there'd be such a fuss.<br /><br />I say send the TV geeks to Florida. I was one myself.Middletown Eye (Ed McKeon)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15825886539128890014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-22403989269866903022010-09-17T12:27:42.760-04:002010-09-17T12:27:42.760-04:00For those attacking the television club. I was pre...For those attacking the television club. I was president of the club for the last two years. We film local community events, including the board meetings. We film sports events, music concerts and even talent shows. Whether it's a mhs production or not. In the club and class I learned so much that's crucial to what I want to do in my future. Which is broadcast production. It's what I&Nils Toledonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-18708050241395534232010-09-16T23:00:54.771-04:002010-09-16T23:00:54.771-04:00I'm checking on the video club questions - I&#...I'm checking on the video club questions - I'll get back to you with the answers just as soon as I get them. <br /><br />To Anon at 10:09pm: My job was to report on what parents told the Board of Ed in the 3 minutes they had to speak. It certainly wouldn't have been appropriate for me, as the reporter, to "correct" the parent on what she thought and what she was trying to JAMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-79558247434857469132010-09-16T19:15:07.154-04:002010-09-16T19:15:07.154-04:00This comment is posted without the first sentence,...This comment is posted without the first sentence, which had a derogatory term -<br /><br /> if that same kid stole from a shop on main got caught and resisted arrest he would have been tasered just the same!!! what difference does it make that he committed the crime and dealt with the consequences while in school...????? i fail to see the relevance. further more one isolated incident that may, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-15171442758225566432010-09-16T19:01:32.338-04:002010-09-16T19:01:32.338-04:00Well apparently, mark the record, Phipps wants no ...Well apparently, mark the record, Phipps wants no more tasings, and words to be used despite whether or not a student fights a cop, so now he got his wish- no more police in schools! What say you now??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-212092766729600332010-09-16T10:16:33.074-04:002010-09-16T10:16:33.074-04:00Growing up in Middletown is an experience. I was t...Growing up in Middletown is an experience. I was taught by my parents a simple word. That word was respect. I learned early to respect people around me such as adults, teachers, police officers, firefighters, and those who seem to know the difference between right and wrong. With this incident, it started because the student STOLE something. When the Officer was called over by staff who could notAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-68330916815744835652010-09-16T08:43:33.733-04:002010-09-16T08:43:33.733-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Madam Nirvana (Molly Salafia)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05840486501108960299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-23014972492471417712010-09-16T03:58:21.718-04:002010-09-16T03:58:21.718-04:00My issue with Mr. Phipps is he doesn't know th...My issue with Mr. Phipps is he doesn't know the what happened but is passing judgment on what happened. I see nothing positive coming from his statement. If anything it could cause division among students and the resource officer. <br /><br />As an elected official he should know betterMan of the townnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-25777021563781613502010-09-15T23:15:11.351-04:002010-09-15T23:15:11.351-04:00Dear Anon at 10:04:
I'm not sure why you woul...Dear Anon at 10:04:<br /><br />I'm not sure why you would criticize Mr. Phipps for speaking at a public meeting. I've been at several Board of Ed meetings over the years where he has spoken on youth issues - it is apparently one of the aspects of city life that he follows. If he is planning to run for other political positions (other than Planning and Zoning where he now serves), Jen Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14821912486617604452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-18932312555867108932010-09-15T22:26:29.561-04:002010-09-15T22:26:29.561-04:00Did I read that right---Video Club to Florida? Wou...Did I read that right---Video Club to Florida? Wouldn't a trip to WFSB, ESPN or NBC Studios in Stamford or NYC be more valuable to a careers class and less expensive for all involved where all can participate?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-86044852670134448872010-09-15T22:10:55.401-04:002010-09-15T22:10:55.401-04:00Tv club could mean they make youtube videos and fo...Tv club could mean they make youtube videos and fool around, and go to FL. You never know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-67304050564319447932010-09-15T22:09:57.608-04:002010-09-15T22:09:57.608-04:00The comments by the mother still prove the public ...The comments by the mother still prove the public doesn't get it; people still think the student was tased for stealing NOT for harming a police officer and resisting arrest. It is clear Middletown reads at a 3rd grade level. Such quotes of misinterpretation should not be published without correction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-19112740309521987162010-09-15T22:07:25.405-04:002010-09-15T22:07:25.405-04:00Phipps pointed out that this could have been a tea...Phipps pointed out that this could have been a teaching moment for the child: "We could have taught this child about patience and compassion, but instead, what have we learned as a community? That you shouldn't do anything wrong because you might get tasered?"<br /><br />Yes Mr. Phipps- if you assault a member of law enforcement you will be tased. Although obvious, it is a lesson Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-84367491239542380132010-09-15T22:04:54.706-04:002010-09-15T22:04:54.706-04:00Well Mr. Phipps has certainly the eye for spotligh...Well Mr. Phipps has certainly the eye for spotlight. Was your statement from the heart or ego? Way to bandwagon, someone us know you are just doing this because you seek attention via the political arena and to climb the ladder politicallyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-46045205351966016082010-09-15T18:29:36.531-04:002010-09-15T18:29:36.531-04:00Often those clubs are about TV production- media a...Often those clubs are about TV production- media and communications and students learn to produce video for this career area. I cannot speak to this particular club, but one could envision a student conference where clubs present the production projects worked on by the club.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-11968378581678550562010-09-15T14:55:14.137-04:002010-09-15T14:55:14.137-04:00What is the educational purpose of a Televison clu...What is the educational purpose of a Televison club, and why do they need to go on a trip?Lindanoreply@blogger.com