A little over a week ago Mr. Moigis said BHSD was failing on Math and Science tests. I asked if he would substantiate that assertion. Instead he has posted two self serving campaign blogs. That's certainly his right but as responsible voters when a candidate makes such strong claims and ignores a request for substantiation it would seem he fails as a genuine candidate.

FWIW: Chris Fellin is his his treasurer. Between his unsubstantiated assertions and his association with the failed B2020 crowd he would be no better for our children than Ms. Greenwell.

Either Mr. Baron or Ms. Day are eminently more qualified.

I too am grateful for concerned citizens who put themselves out there and run for public office. It can't be easy these days.

That being said, and with all due respect to Mr. Moigis, I strongly feel he is the least qualified of the three candidates running for the 6 year board seat. I attended the LOWV forum and found Mr. Moigis to be completely out of touch with the current climate, needs and future vision of education in general and of the BHSD in specific.

Ingrid Day has been a strong leader for our district and staunch supporter of our students. Her financial acumen and knowledge are needed as we move forward with the building of our high school facility while remaining mindful of delivering the best education possible to ALL students. And Howard Baron has proven his mettle and desire by attending all/nearly all Community Partnership Meetings, and bringing himself up to speed as to what is required of a board member and public school advocate. At this critical juncture in our district and history, I strongly feel the students and our community as a whole would be much better served by re-electing Ingrid Day and electing Howard Baron to our school board. They can hit the ground running and help to propel our district forward!

Mr. Fellin,

While I too am extremely appreciative of those that step forward to run for public office, it is extremely important to me that the candidates really have the experiences and qualifications necessary to help them make tough decisions.

I also hope that you will understand that if Mr. Moigis is endorsed by your BTE PAC that many would no longer consider him independent.

Perhaps Mr. Moigis will take a look at the following and respond so that voters can make a more informed decision regarding Mr. Moigis' qualifications, experiences and beliefs.

http://bloomfield-mi.patch.com/blog_posts/a-letter-to-mr-moigis

Please don't construe my comment about Mr. Moigis not answering the request to substantiate his assertion as implying he is not a decent and civil man. I watched the forum as well and he did come across that way. But it is true he made a very serious assertion which he has not attempted to substantiate. That's a big issue. I do feel that, in watching the forum, he was clearly the least qualified of the candidates for that seat.

Regarding having Chris in the serious position as his treasurer he's made a very poor choice. After Chris' actions and statements I would not like having him in a position to have this close an influence on a board member.

In no way am I saying that Mr. Moigis is a bad person. Amy Cardin is spot on that it can't be easy to put yourself out to run for public office. I would be very reluctant to do it. He came across as the least qualified, he hasn't answered (what I think) is a very reasonable question, and he's made the choice of a person with serious anti board animus his treasurer. Both Ms. Day and Mr. Baron bring much more to the table.

Three questions for Mr. Moigis:

1. Where did you stand on the school bond? Strongly favor, favor, neutral, against or strongly against?

2. You suggest the employee to student ratio is unjustifiable (you also mentioned this at the LOWV forum). What would your target ratio be?

3. What specific curriculum changes would you advocate for?

Thanks for your time in answering.

The community benefits when newcomers indicate an interest in serving as Mr. Moigis has done. I know many people found his insights at the forum refreshing. it's unfortunate that prior to vetting him out, the usual bunch of Debbie downers pile on and attempt to smother out all viable competition to their precious incumbents. My choices for board seats are two newcomers, Baron and Moigis. Mr. Baron seems to be quite receptive to hearing the issues of the B2020 group, and Mr. Moigis brings vast global educational and professional credentials. By contrast, Ms. Day, the eternal incumbent has the same tired agenda.

Linda,

Asking Mr. Moigis questions isn't an "attempt to smother" competition. Please share with all how he is supposed to be "vetted" out if the various questions people have asked are going unanswered by him. What "vast global educational and professional credentials" does he actually have? Most people who have "vast global educational and professional credentials" can name them. They don't just allude to them which is all that Mr. Moigis has done.

His "insights" regarding education appeared limited to how the world functioned not how the world currently functions. Thanks but no thanks. This district needs trustees who don't want to take students back to the "dark ages". Most especially we need trustees who understand the meaning of the word comprehensive as well as what their responsibilities actually are as a school board member.

To his great credit Mr. Moigis posted this blog with opportunity for comment unlike Ms. Greenwell who has become the "hit and run" candidate. I do support the other two candidates but I also respect Mr. Moigis.

As I said I am encouraged that Baron has made numerous attempts to reach out and understand the issues of the critics of the numerous failed bond proposals; Mr. Moogis is an international businessman who brings a fresh perspective and despite vicious attacks by some Patch addicts has emerged as a man of genteel and professional character. Vote for Baron and Moigis. I think they would make a good team.