NDN is a heartless, cruel paper - they only care about the advertising dollar, not the people!
I hope Calabrese has a good recovery, despite how anyone feels about his actions he should still be treated like a person.
I also believe the paper should stay out of the endorsement job, they are supposed to be impartial, no?
I will be interested to hearing what others think about this.

Wishing no harm to Mr Calabrese....but....I am not surprized .....what administrator is going to cut off health benefits to a Board member? What if he was Mr Calabrese, the custodian at Gulf Coast High School?

#1, The New York Times,Boston Herald,Albant Times Union and more papers than I can count are supporting Obama....it is what they do

His idiotic decisions and other misdeeds aside, Calabrese campaigned on the promise that he would be a fulltime board member. Here is what he said prior to becoming elected, as posted on the local NBC-TV site:

"...I don’t see being on the School Board as a part-time job. I will be a full-time Board member."

http://www.nbc-2.com/articles/article....

In light of the fact his continued, on-going absence also continues to violate his above pledge to voters, he should resign immediately.

PS Calabrese also repeated his "fulltime" work promise to voters in the last sentence of the above interview:

"Being a full time Board member, I will work to see that our children are educated and prepared to compete in this ever expanding global market."

Since this is no longer true Mr. Calabrese, you need to resign.

I'm no fan of the man. But at the time he made those statements I doubt he knew he would be having a massive heart attack.

I still say they will wait to see the make up of the bored after the elections. Then, the forces that be will tell Chuck who to appoint after Calabresse steps aside.

If he can last that long.
I wish him a full recovery, some things are more important then small time government.

Calabrese has the option of recommending a temporary appointment or a permanent replacement. Historically, the Governor will go along with that recommendation and make the appointment, provided it makes sense. This keeps the politics out of the equation. Why don't you all take a cue from Optipess, and act like human beings. Why anyone would want to be on the SB and take all of that abuse is beyond me. I just have a hard time getting up in the morning.

Typical cowards kicking a man when he is down.

Gator, thanks.
Too much bull, and not enough will to work together.

Re post #10 - "Mr. Calabrese is entitled to his recovery, no matter how long it takes."

Yes. But, he is not entitled to hold the district hostage to his illness.

Any student who is out sick for just ONE DAY is required to bring in a note verifying the illness.

Any teacher (or staff member or other employee) would not be allowed an unexplained and unverified absence for 3 months - without any written notification from a doctor about the medical condition.

And, such a teacher's class does not stop until the teacher returns - the class goes on with someone else teaching. Same with a district.

It is very unfortunate and just another example of stupidity that no district policy exists to clearly address this situation, and none sets forth a deadline for how long is long enough for a board member to be absent with no note from a doctor and no indication of intentions.

However, again -- there are reams of policies and ever increasing consequences for a student who would take off for so long with no explanation.

If Calabrese had any honor whatsoever, he would have already resigned.

Perhaps what we need to look at is 2 year terms for board members instead of 4 years.

#13..please explain "honor" in this context

Have have to agree with Mr Gator on this one. The other four members are coping out on the tough decisions. Walk the walk without Mr Calabrese, we will know more by the next board meeting

Re: - "The other four members are coping out on the tough decisions."

Yes, that's what I said, too: This lack of a policy to address this situation is just another example of the stupidity in this school district.

But, in light of his own election pledges to voters who voted for him, and for other reasons -- ie, no one else in this district would get away with 3+ months absence without a doctor's note -- Calabrese should have resigned. He is acting like a king here, with no regard for anyone else (as usual).

#19 #20.....Certified, I do detect some serious hostility, almost hatred of certain board members and Certain Administrators. I am not presently pleased with some either, however, it is not personal. What is it that causes you to be on this mission of hate? Give Calabrese a little break on this matter. We will know soon enough what his intentions are. The other four members should be capable of running the show for awhile longer. Now, I sit here waiting for your attack...will you attack?

I believe gatorhater07 has hit this one out of the old ball park on all points! Like it or not gator is right!