TKC EXCLUSIVE AND BREAKING NEWS!!! DEREK RICHEY CROWNED KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI SCHOOL BOARD "PRINCESS" BEHIND THE SCENES!!!
This morning . . . Let's share in some GROUNDBREAKING, EXCLUSIVE AND AWESOME BACKGROUND ON THE KCMSD HOT MESS FROM KICK-ASS TKC TIPSTERS!!!
And boom goes the dynamite . . .
To wit . . .
AROUND THE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI SCHOOL DISTRICT . . . SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER DEREK RICHEY HAS EARNED THE TITLE OF "BOARD PRINCESS" BECAUSE OF HIS TACTICS DURING ALL OF THE RECENT DRAMA!!!
I know that I would become increasingly frustrated during so many of those EPIC 4-5 hour meetings that School Board Members have been taking as of late.
Even better . . .
TKC HAS OBTAINED SOME RATHER GULLY MONEY QUOTES REGARDING "SCHOOL BOARD PRINCESS" DEREK RICHEY FROM KCMSD INSIDERS!!!
Here's what they have to say, check it:
"Richey backstabbed Airick so he could be Board President"
That's a strong metaphor but rather telling and I wonder if it'll work in the long run . . .Now a bit of perspective on history . .
"Keep in mind Airick brought Derek on the Board and made him VP."
Regarding the lasting effects of this critical point in KCMSD history . . .
"I'm disgusted, a complete waste of time . . . Let him clean up this mess."
Another insider made some promises that I'm sure will be kept . . .
"Derek is a shady mf'er. He is a privileged yuppy and has no idea what kids from urban neighborhoods go through. To me he embodies everything I hate about privileged Republican males and I will fight him to his demise (from the board)."
And yet another insight from somebody VERY CLOSE to this process . . .
"He hurt (the education of) the kids to advance his own interest tonight and he is in bed with Benson."
Obviously . . .
THESE GULLY, AWESOME AND INSIGHTFUL QUOTES REVEAL A LOT ABOUT HOW KCMSD INSIDERS FEEL IN THE AFTERMATH OF DR. COVINGTON'S DEPARTURE!!!
This is where we stand right now, these are the the very hard feelings from behind the scenes that nobody else is willing to report. I also think the folks who shared these thoughts are very brave as well because they obviously want the public to know what's really going down.
Others who know the folks involved with the situation can attest that some of the sentiments going around are even tougher than what I've transcribed . . . Given all of these FACTS . . . I could wish the new "School Board Princess" good luck. But it's probably not going to help him very much.
LINKS:
KC school board makes changes to district leadership
Radioman Regarding The KCMSD
Next for KCMSD: A School Board that Disappears
Northeast News: Kansas Citians, DESE dismayed with Covington’s swift departure
KC School Board President West resigns
NYT: Kansas City School District Loses Leader Who Began Turnaround Effort
Calling U-haul today!
ReplyDeleteI bet Judy Morgan is wishing she was back in this fight.
ReplyDeleteThis is just the kind of scat-fest that Judy called the educational process.
Mmmmmmmm...I'd fuck him! Does he like fucking guys??? He looks like it! I'm ready Derek!!! Does he switch??? I hope so...
ReplyDeleteLET THE GOSSIP BEGIN
ReplyDeleteLooks like a Drinking Problem
ReplyDeleteTell me this How many illegal contracts and Loans did Dereck take out? None How many illegal shady contracts and loans did Airwick take out? Fuck Airwick and his whippin dogs on the board. Its about the kids not some egotistical idiot who couldn't keep his hand out of the cookie jar. Let's move on. I personally glad a real leader stepped up.
ReplyDeleteWest will be very popular in the general population.
ReplyDeleteAirick West started the transformation, but he never intended to stick around longer than his four year term (which is up early next year.)
ReplyDeleteThen he compromised his integrity by violating board rules. (Actually, he may have violated the law,)
I applied to be on the school board the same time Derek Richey was selected. I was sitting in front of he, his wife, and infant when they announced him as one of their two selections, and I couldn't have been happier.
I like Airick West, and he has done so many positive things in reforming the district, but that doesn't make him immaculate.
I also really like Derek Richey, so I look forward to seeing what types of changes he can bring forward in the wake of Dr. Covington screwing us over and Airick West dropping the ball.
Bidness as usual. Not sure if this cat is strictly dickly, but he looks a little light in the loafers. If he is, then calling him a princess seems a little homophobic/hatie crimie.
ReplyDeletehe looks faggy...and that green sweater? princess PLEASE!!! take it out back and burn it bitch! it hurts the eyes!!!
ReplyDeleteAirick West was forced to step down for is illegal actions. He has stolen nearly a million dolars. Airick was not going to run for relection cause he was working on his own political campaign. His money bag is upset because her d-bag uneducadted no diploma was busted. All this crap about West caring about the scholars was just another scheme. Airick West will be investgated.
ReplyDeleteAirick West was forced to step down for is illegal actions. He has stolen nearly a million dolars. Airick was not going to run for relection cause he was working on his own political campaign. His money bag is upset because her d-bag uneducadted no diploma was busted. All this crap about West caring about the scholars was just another scheme. Airick West will be investgated.
ReplyDeleteI like money.. it's got electrolytes welcome to trader joes I love you
ReplyDeleteWho the fuck would even remember the name Judy Morgan let alone lament her absence?
ReplyDeleteBe gone Bitch!
8/31/11 9:10 AM
ReplyDelete"Airwick" West was put in that office by Kim (Carlos) George. Is it any surprise that money is missing?
Kansas City is so screwed up.
ReplyDeleteWith a real white guy in charge Kcmsd is looking good. White folks don't text while stealing.
ReplyDeleteTony is setting himself up for another lawsuit.
ReplyDeleteKim where are you going to put Airick next? After all he lined your pockets while he had the title.
ReplyDeleteEverythings fucked up and no one goes to jail.
ReplyDeleteAiricks followers or flunkies lead by his head cheer leader Robyne Turner who came back to KC just to work on West's political campaign has gotten atleast two or three other jerks that he has used to gather information,spread dirit on other political candidates is now working on getting dirt out on the new board pres.
ReplyDeleteNormally I let all the crap-ola on this blog blow by. But standing by is what has caused this upheaval in KC. Airick has not stolen anything, has not done anything illegal, nor has he violated any law, rule, contract stipulation, or otherwise engaged in any unethical activity. Period. Read the emails he released to the media BEFORE Covington filed his open records request. There is no "there" there. This was a contrivance by Covington and Benson. And now apparently, Richey has joined in. The story is not done and more details on Benson and Covington will come out. No one is perfect, including Airick. But let's keep this in perspective about who actually lied, was deceptive, and hurt the district. It was not Airick.
ReplyDeleteWill the Real President please stand up
ReplyDeleteGetting scared Kim? You might be looking at hard time too.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a great fan of Derek Richey. He tends to be aloof and shoots his mouth off sometimes without having all the facts. That said, I don't know where anyone comes off calling him "privileged" or a "yuppy" (sic). And I'm not at all sure he is a Republican.
ReplyDeleteI do know that he and his family live in a house that could only be described as modest, and that may be overstating the case. Further, he has stated that his goal in being on the school board is so that the schools will be better when it comes time for his kid(s) to go to school. He, unlike many of the other board mmembers (including Arthur Benson), actually plans to send his kids to the KC schools.
While I do hope he will come off his high horse and get his facts together before speaking, we could do a lot worse than Richey.
Residents of KC MO got to be good for another $2 billion they'll never miss. At least until it's to late.
ReplyDeleteThe KCMSD school board is very similar to the african nations that so much public and private money flows into. The people are not served but the politicians and board members get rich. There is only one way to break this cycle of systemic fraud and that is to eliminate the KCMSD. Let the state take it over and see what they can do. It can't be any worse. The Board and the union need to be busted down for the educational atrocities they have put upon this city.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah lets blame the Unions for all our countrys problems.
ReplyDeleteForget the fact Corporate America has transfered just about everything to China where they have a never ending supply of labor that will work for a buck an hour.
Brave enough to allow you to publish their names?
ReplyDeleteHmmm... No so brave.
So what has Slanderella learned after being sued for defamation?
ReplyDeleteNothing.
Well, let's move on.
9:58 get over it. I never blamed unions in general for the problems but in this case they are very much part of the problem of waste, fraud and personal enrichment at the hands of the taxpayers of KC. While they saw nothing but dollar signs at how the KCMSD board was conducting business they did less and less to educate students. It is not guilt by association, it is just plain guilt by malfeasance. Their lack of effort and ineptitude drove tax paying corporate america right over to JoCo. We in KC have paid a damned high price for this experiment and it is time to pull the plug.
ReplyDeleteMaybe they want dumb people so they can keep pulling this kind of shit.
ReplyDelete8/31/11 9:58 AM
ReplyDeleteWho said anything about Unions? Judy Morgan is a mess as a human being, regardless of where she drew her paycheck from.
Does Kim have a good criminal lawyer?
ReplyDeleteIs this the correct timeline of events?
ReplyDeleteThe ESCO contract bids were received by school district on August 24th.
Covington resigns on August 25th. Then the shit hits the fan.
If so, what are the details of this bid? Who submitted bids? Was a low bidder announced? Has board acted on this bid yet?
For those who know, please clarify.
Seriously, a white guy at the head of the KCMO School District Board?
ReplyDeleteI wish him much good luck--no sarcasm.
He's going to need it.
yep, i agree, that is one ugly green sweater.
ReplyDeleteand WHEN we will people learn that when you're about to have your photo taken (under most public circumstances), put the glass or bottle down or hold it behind your back?
bad enough that he's got a goofy grin on his face.
Welcome to Hell make yourself comfortable!
ReplyDeleteAgain,
ReplyDeleteHow much money did Airwick steal? I read the emails the guy stepped down for a reason. He was dumb enough to abuse the trust of the people who sent him to the board for the "scholars" now its time to move on. Funny how Dereck and Airick were/are BFF's as long as Dereck went along with his Airicks bullshit and the second Dereck puts the needs of the actual scholars first not contracts for Teresa Garza or bank loans for Maddie Rhodes first now Dereck is the enemy. Stop wasting our tax dollars on this bullshit and get to work!
Award winning school board.
ReplyDeleteDo you see me? Yes Robyne we see you,expected you to defend your ace coon after all you are deeply involved in this mess, if it had not been for you introducing Airick to your friends, he would never would have made Board President. You know as well as I do that Airick has done very well off the money he has taken from the district. Sad but true.
ReplyDeleteDid the whole Board vote him off?
ReplyDeleteairwalk west...if he is innocent then nothin to fret, if he is dirty, HE IS GOING FUCKING DOWN YOU YELLOW DUCK BEEEEEEEEATCH.
ReplyDeleteAll the talk and headlines are about and around the KCMSD board! Does that happen in Shawnee Mission, Blue Valley, Independence, Raytown, HM C-1, etc.? While those districts are not perfect they are not a circus!!
ReplyDeleteNo, it doesn't happen in Shawnee Mission, Blue Valley, Independence,Raytown, HM c-1, etc, first of all their school board presidents have a high school education,doesn't create their own business off their districts, doesn't try and gain political office by tempering with districts contracts,doesn't give away schools to their friends,(Pinkerton),doesn't campaing for candidates for the school board, must I go on?
ReplyDeleteAirick needs to be held accountable for his actions.
Amen WTF Observer. However, Airick does have a high school education (no one knows the truth about Airick) but he has no college education from what I know. Airick did not have the credentials to be school board Prez. He is a puppett with a lot of people pulling his strings. Can't wait to see what unfolds regarding his step down from the pres position...
ReplyDeleteTrue dat, well done WTF. Any other comments on why KCSD is as it is would be rude.
ReplyDeleteYou are a naive bunch of amateurs. Politics is played on all school boards. The reason you don't hear about it is because no credible news source is going to waste time and energy to report the internal politics of a bunch of podunk suburban or small town school boards.
ReplyDeleteAirick needs to leave the board now. He is in knee deep and all of his handlers need to be exposed.
ReplyDeleteAirick wha da moneys? I wants mah shah. Brad done payin fo Faxon.
ReplyDeleteFear not.....The School Board is just waiting for Dan Beebe to become available. Unless Dan goes back to his old job as wrestling manager Jim Cornette.
ReplyDelete12:50, you're uniquely a product of a large border state metropolitan area where there are so many jurisdictions, media doesnt' cover but one or two flagship ones.... like here...podunk KCMO.
ReplyDeleteIN many other cities, the schools and central govts DO get covered...especially in cities where the districts are large and few. I've been in such cities and they were covered VASTLY, VASTLY better than here. ANd the more coverage, the less likely you have these sweetheart deals. (Not counting New Orleans!)
Theresa Garza and Kim Carlos have gotten even more rich off of contracts that West through to groups they control. Where is the FBI?
ReplyDeleteI will point out that Shawnee Mission is hardly podunk being the district that educates the most kids and just had a superintendent retire. Further, HM C-1 just closed a high school last year. There was appropriate news coverage of these things but no circus erupted around the districts. There is a difference between the ordinary political give and take of any committee and the stuff that goes on around the KCMSD Board.
ReplyDeleteIn KCMO, and Jackson County in general, there aren't many (any) people who run for public office as a way to contribute to their communities. Elected officials consist largely of people who need the public salary, are working their way to their next elected job, are more interested in their ego and self-importance, or are front-people for some group.
ReplyDeleteIf you spend any time at all trying to find out why things (don't) work the way they do, you quickly find that there's really no one accountable for much of anything or anyone particularly interested or responsible for actual public policy or providing services to residents.
And the lazy old media just keep interviewing the same people who say the same things over and over again, and have for years.
And who will the "power players" be this week?
8/31/11 3:30 PM-dumb ass you don't even know what you wrote prior. Airick West groupie get a grip. Prime example of failed leadership.
ReplyDeleteDerek Richey please tell the MO Elections Commission that Covie paid your college tuition which is considered income.
ReplyDeleteI believe 9:46 AM had the only intelligent post.
ReplyDeleteAnd I don't necessarily believe Airick West was up to anything deceitful. If you've ever been to a school board meeting, they forget the rules all the time and have to pause and re-explain the process to everyone before moving forward with votes, etc.
I (want to) believe that Airick was just being ambitious regarding the improvements of the school buildings and didn't realize that the [seemingly harmless] contact that he had with a specific contractor would erupt into such a controversy.
When I applied to be on the school board three years ago, I read the laws regarding school board members and it seems pretty clear to me that West violated that.
But I haven't done deep research into it, so I can't say for sure.
5:46 pm--reading comprehension fail. Not a fan of any of the KCMSD Board and thankful I don't live in the district. As a KCMO resident the crayzee does have an indirect affect on me however.
ReplyDeleteWhy I bother with trolls I'll never know.
8/31/11 11:18 PM-because you are a troll.
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