Monthly Archives: August 2009
The Abyss, Individual Student Achievement, and the Packer Sweep
Moments of crisis can provide an opportunity to evaluate personal and organizational core values. This in turn can crystalize a clarity of purpose and a resolve to execute that otherwise may not have materialized. What does that have to do with Oliver Stone’s Wall Street or Vince Lombardi’s Packer Sweep? Read the latest post on Walsh’s Views on GP Schools to find out. Continue reading
Looking Ahead: August 24th Board Meeting Topics
A preview of issues to be discussed at the GPPSS Board Meetings of August 24th, 2009. Continue reading
Filed under Current Events, Meeting or Agenda Announcement
Robert Bobb, Detroit Public Schools, and Grapes
Reflections on the situation facing the residents of Detroit and their public school system in regards to the efforts of emergency financial manager Robert Bobb and the shortfalls of the DPS Board of Education. Continue reading
Filed under Current Events
Lansing: Local School Districts’ Largest Funding Source
To understand local school district budget issues, we need to first understand the largest source of local district revenues. For Michigan public schools, the largest source of revenue is the state government. Given the financial distress in Lansing now, this poses some major challenges. This post esplores the state budget at a very high level. Continue reading
Filed under State of Michigan Finances
Role of the Board: The Micromanage v. Rubberstamp Debate
An examination of the role of the Board of Education, an introduction to Policy Based Governance, and a distinction between “micromanaging and rubberstamping.” Continue reading
Filed under GPPS Board of Education, GPPS Policy
Welcome to My Blog about GP Public Schools
An introduction to this blog – why I am doing it and what I hope to accomplish. Continue reading
Filed under General Information
I have been a trustee on the Grosse Pointe Public School's Board of Education since August, 2005. My familiy resides in GP Park. My three children attend GPPS schools and I am a graduate of GP South High School and the University of Michigan. 
