NDNWarrior

I guess thats one way to have leverage in getting a raise! BISD has decided to pay Stump what Stowers was making and he will be coaching both Central and WB. That is the only way they can afford to pay him what he told PNG he wanted. So, this is true, Stump WON"T consider PNG?

Looks like it should be re-titled to Danaher and Garrett. Word is that Stump will be staying at Westbrook, but can't get it confirmed.

That's a legitimate point. I know this because my wife is a teacher. True, and most of the kids could care less about the TAKS until it is their 11th grade exit TAKS, and they need to it walk. The problem the ISD's have with getting rid of teachers is, who are they going to get to replace the ones they let go? Math and science teachers don't grow on trees....Heck, it is getting harder to find elementary teachers. There is so much baloney in the teaching profession now, it is hard to find people who want to go into it, and even harder to find ones to stay. We have a young man who is teaching in our district, came into the district because of insurance, but because he has 4 kids, I look for him to leave at the end of the year. It is a combination of the baloney in the school business, and the fact he is working a second job to make ends meet. He told me if he went into his second job full time, he could triple his salary. I know in the Dallas-Ft Worth area the pay for teachers start in the $40,000 range, and while the schools within the Triangle pay (fairly) well, get outside into East Texas and the pay drops to basically state pay which is around $28,000. It is the old Adam Smith theory, if you don't pay enough, your workers will go to work for someone else, and unless there is some sort of a tie to the area, some of the best Lamar grads are going to Dallas,or Austin, or San Antonio....I have a son who is going to graduate from Lamar and is going to try and teach. He and most of his friends who are looking at teaching are already saying they are gone to Dallas, or Austin...It is the money and the fact why stay here? Listen, I know I am crabbing, and I actually like my job, but have told my son and my school kids who are thinking about teaching, see if you can do something else. It is just not the same as it was 10-15-20 years ago. Good Post, KDO. This is my 25th year as a teacher and I have seen a lot of changes. Something has got to be done about the pay scale for new teachers. I agree, districts will NOT attract good, quality teachers if they are not willing to pay them what they deserve. Students today are different and it seems the state is putting more and more pressure on teachers with TAKS. And now, in 2011, the TAKS will cease to exist and we go back to EOC (End of Course) exams. So, instead of teaching TAKS strategies for successs, which is what we have been doing masquerading as TEKS, we now have to make sure the students learn and master content. Its a vicious cycle. The power and creativity has been taken away from teachers. I teach high school Algebra and Calculus. It seems I spend so much time reviewing the basics just so that I can began to teach what I'm supposed to be teaching. The TAKS results rule right now, and you're right, it determines whether you keep your job or not.

I guess thats one way to have leverage in getting a raise! BISD has decided to pay Stump what Stowers was making and he will be coaching both Central and WB. That is the only way they can afford to pay him what he told PNG he wanted. Is this "BREAKING NEWS"? Was this decided today? Stump really is not interested in PNG anymore?

Aren't we though? LOL >

I guess thats one way to have leverage in getting a raise!

I bet you are STUMP! He's not Stump and I think asch(screen name) is Garrett.I got a PM from him. Unless Garrett has two screen names. I got a PM from "Young Coach" as well, and he said his name was Mitch somethin...that he and Garrett are friends. If this is true, could be that Garrett has him posting on here to put his name out there. I don't know.

Actually, gotta hit the gym right now! Take care, fellas ! PNG.......Honor............Pride..............Tradition !

Errrrrr :'( :'( :'( Can't speak for everyone but I played..... NOT cheerleader, as on the sidelines...but, well, you know.....I'm gonna quit postin! Don't quit postin' dude. I know you care about the direction of the program. Don't let the haterade on this thread spoil your Purple sunshine lol Awwwwww

Errrrrr :'( :'( :'( Can't speak for everyone but I played..... NOT cheerleader, as on the sidelines...but, well, you know.....I'm gonna quit postin!

Dang, you guys are STILL beatin us Indians up! NO....PNG has NOT won in their new stadium yet......however, that will change! C'mon guys, give us a break....show the "brotherly" love!

No problem! I'm just a BIG cheerleader for my INDIANS...but, I guess ALL of us that love high school football are cheerleaders, huh?

New view of "The Reservation" PNG>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Honor...........Pride...........Tradition..........."Simply the Best!"

Ok

GoBigBlue......I've supported the Raiders in the past and if you look at the last two years posts, you will have proof of this. As far as takin a joke, yeah, its kinda hard these days after ALL the "put-downs" about PNG and the fans there......thats ok, PNG will be back and will be back in a BIG way!

So PNG and Nederland play "SissyBall"! Awww....c'mon man, that's a cheap shot at the fellas that dress out each and every Friday night!

Does that mean if PNG Doesnt get Stump then no one will show up to the games? I feel sorry for whoever your coach is going to be. He is not going to be given a "Fair" chance because of you guys that have this man-festation for Stump. I am all for you guys getting excited about a particular coach, but he hasnt even applied. If this was who the board really wanted, then why have coaches apply at all. At least let Stump turn the Job down and then have applicants apply. Instead you have Coaches apply and have them travel for interviews, but you want to hire someone that didnt apply? It doesnt make sense to me, but then again I never understood the obsession PNG has with itself anyway. Awwww....the "negativity".......NEVER ceases to amaze me! First of all, only a couple of people on here are getting THAT excited about Stump as you say. Each of the applicants come with thier on credentials that should be given a 'fair' shot at the job. Could be Garrett, Faircloth, Danaher, who knows.....BUT one thing for sure.....THE STANDS WILL BE PACKED WITH THE FAITHFUL THAT BLEED PURPLE AND WHITE....THAT....YOU CAN TAKE TO THE BANK! PNG...."SIMPLY.....THE BEST !" To watch Football or Boxing in the Stands? Awww...the "negativity"! NEVER ceases to amaze me!

Does that mean if PNG Doesnt get Stump then no one will show up to the games? I feel sorry for whoever your coach is going to be. He is not going to be given a "Fair" chance because of you guys that have this man-festation for Stump. I am all for you guys getting excited about a particular coach, but he hasnt even applied. If this was who the board really wanted, then why have coaches apply at all. At least let Stump turn the Job down and then have applicants apply. Instead you have Coaches apply and have them travel for interviews, but you want to hire someone that didnt apply? It doesnt make sense to me, but then again I never understood the obsession PNG has with itself anyway. First of all, only a couple of people on here are getting THAT excited about Stump as you say. Each of the applicants come with thier on credentials that should be given a 'fair' shot at the job. Could be Garrett, Faircloth, Danaher, who knows.....BUT one thing for sure.....THE STANDS WILL BE PACKED WITH THE FAITHFUL THAT BLEED PURPLE AND WHITE....THAT....YOU CAN TAKE TO THE BANK! PNG...."SIMPLY.....THE BEST!"

Ok, then that leaves Garrett, Danaher, and Faircloth as the top vote-getters?

Yankee, you got that right! Heck, there will probably be folks hangin round until midnight, talkin bout the game! BTW....the new scoreboard at PNG is AWESOME ! And, thats not even a good adjective to describe it! PNG......."Simply the Best!"

Dang....another good one! (I hope so!)

Ok, I have to give you that one, Ex Ceauxch.......the "elecricity" that night would be OVERPOWERING! And, since it will be at the NEW "Reservation", get ready! Man, I can't wait til next year.....WHOEVER the board decides will be our HC/AD.....its gonna be excitin!!!! I-N-D-I-A-N-S, Scalp 'em, NDNs, Scalp 'em!!!! (sorry, got carried away a little, there!)

Agree, the board has their hands full on this one, but looks like, whatever they decide, PNG will come out the winner ! PNG>>>>>>>>>>>Honor..........Pride..........Tradition..........CONTINUES.....!

Actually, this sounds like a good idea to me. Of course, ONLY PNG folks should be allowed into the forum.....sorry, fellas!

They are losing alot this year. I guess because they are losing a lot this year, the chance to coach a 4A team, and the increase in salary would be something to jump at. From watching the vids, I can see that LH has a huge fan base like PNG. Vance's record at LH is GREAT!