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Collier Superintendent Thompson answer questions live Monday on 'Open Mic' call-in show

Dennis Thompson

Dennis Thompson

Collier County Public Schools Superintendent Dennis Thompson will answer questions from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Monday during this month’s live "Open Mic" TV call-in show.

The number to call is 377-1020 from anywhere in the Greater Naples area, or 658-7020 toll-free from Immokalee.

Callers need only use their first name.

"Open Mic" is hosted by Daily News Editorial Page Editor Jeff Lytle , who is not paid by the school district. The questions he asks as moderator are his own.

"Open Mic" airs on The Education Channel, cable 20.

The program will be replayed Tuesday through Saturday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m. on the same channel.

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I believe they really mean that Mr. Thompson will take questions and rather than give clear direct answers, will beat around every bush he can find. Does he really think he is smarter that everyone watching? Does he believe that the public cannot see a snow job?

#1 Posted by mags156 on September 6, 2008 at 11:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Tune in and watch Dr. Thompson not answer questions from the public.

I have had him not answer my questions in the past, but I might just call in and ask again, just for giggles.

#2 Posted by GoodSense on September 7, 2008 at 7:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I have satellite, and therefore am unable to see the show! He will never step from behind that controlled format he has going! I want him to clarify that remark he made on wink TV about having to fire 80 people if the board does not vote to privatize the custodians! With the teamsters money saving insurance plan and the referendum that will most likely pass he has no need to fire anyone, or any legit reason to! I believe that he is running a physiological propaganda game against the support staff, the teachers and the community to get what he wants. That’s why he had his most trusted little generals imported in from Rockford, so he that he can establish a stronghold, or in this case stranglehold.

#3 Posted by glassman on September 7, 2008 at 8:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

We no longer have media that investigates stories, they just do interviews and opinions, and polls!

#4 Posted by glassman on September 7, 2008 at 9:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Dear Mr. Thompson,

Could you tell me how you can save money in the school budget by examining athletic expenditures and possibly develop some priorities where education and learning have superior status over after school sports.

I am always alarmed by the dollars spent on school sports, can you give us dollar figures on how much it costs per student to play each sport.

#5 Posted by kneejerk on September 7, 2008 at 9:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The name of the show should be changed from “Open Mic” to story time By Dr. Thompson!

#6 Posted by glassman on September 7, 2008 at 10:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The only question I would ask him is "When are you leaving and taking your two DIXIE-CHICKS with you."

#7 Posted by blueblood on September 7, 2008 at 11:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

NS - Glad to hear that, but we also need the every day people who pay taxes to want him OUT.

#8 Posted by blueblood on September 7, 2008 at 1:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The every day people are the ones he wants to fire.
You think we don't want him gone?

The implicit message from naplestrek is that the every day people don't count as much as the wealthy and influential people.
Sad but true.

#9 Posted by GoodSense on September 7, 2008 at 4:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

#10 Posted by glassman on September 7, 2008 at 4:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I wish NDN would use a different picture of him. I am tired of seeing the same dorky picture with his mouth open.

Maybe one with him packed and leaving town.

#11 Posted by chincieone on September 7, 2008 at 6:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Goodsense - OK. I'll admit I was thinking of how things should be not how they actually are. No matter who, Thompson and the DCs got to go.

#12 Posted by blueblood on September 7, 2008 at 6:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Beetle's questions:

So whatzit like to fire long term educators to save a buck or two?

Whatzit like to b inside private, underhanded, deals at taxpayers' expense?

How's it feel to commit EEOC violations by hiring princies from other states over locals who deserve promotions as princies?

Is Wither's as stupid as he acts? Does he need a legal assistant telling him how to work, or does he ACTUALLY KNOW ANYTHING....BUT HOW 2

SETTLE?

I dunno...Thompson's such a waste of time for Beetle.

#13 Posted by beetlejuice on September 7, 2008 at 11:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thompson's answers....sound like Porky Pig's famous line...............
Abadeee
Abadee
Abbaaaa dee...
THAT's ALL FOLKS!

#14 Posted by beetlejuice on September 8, 2008 at 1:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Mr. Thompson, can you speak a little about other services you outsourced in your previous position so we may prepare those employees for unemployment as well ???

#15 Posted by obwon on September 8, 2008 at 3:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)



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