Let The Trials Begin

Looks like the criminals that ran Newpoint Education Partners, and the great con known as  Windsor Prep/ East Windsor Middle Schools are all finally starting  to get their days in court.

Steven Kunkemoeller will be the first, with many subpoenaed to testify...buckle your seat belts folks...

Tampa Bay Times

More Indictments

Just thought I'd post these here in case anyone stops by..

Marcus May Indicted on racketeering charges

and Not surprised by this

Such a pretty picture

Yet again, I am reminded of what a gem this operation was..it was all about the children, damn the neighborhood and it's residents. You drove a family out, tried to ruin another, harassed and bullied many...and you still lost.

The best part of it all is that the burden of that lies on all of the Windsor Prep families for not having done any research, and for having invested their children into this quagmire.

And lastly, I bet all the children whom you acted as though they would die if they did not get to attend this school are doing perfectly fine.

What A Welcome Sight

  Look at all the Pinellas  County Schools trucks in the (formerly known as) Windsor Preparatory Academy, and East Windsor Middle School parking lot.

Some People Never Change

Gosh, so much happens when one steps away from blogging for a few days, hmmmm?

I guess my stepping back a bit really flustered a few in the "Hope For Windsor" crowd, as one of them had to push back from the trough of self pity and entitlement to leave a comment.

Busy Busy Busy

So much going on...wheeling and dealing..hoping...negotiating.

One Year Reprieve For Westcoast Academy High School

So Newpoint Pinellas High will now  be re-branded as Pinellas Westcoast Academy High School

This Is What Sen. Jeff Brandes Needs To Fight

Instead of grabbing for publicity, and bullying school board members, Florida state Senator Jeff Brandes should be fighting for the state's tax paying citizens.

Pot, Meet Kettle

Is this true Windsor Prep? I mean really, one would have hoped that with your well documented experiences, would come wisdom...

Good Question

The TampBay Times poses a good question in this article. So, whatever did happen to Alliance?

Fully Engaged

  Meetings every two weeks, Management company still technically in place, but completely absent, locks being changed, parents trying to take control, deteriorating finances, heavy debt, audits, and more.
 

Another Board Meeting

  There is another Board Meeting tonight at the school...seems like one every couple of weeks lately. 

Strong Arm Tactics

  So, the hot mess that is Windsor Prep/ East Windsor Middle Academy may have caught a wee break, in that the Pinellas County school district's director of charter schools and home education, Rick Wolfe, is trying to win them an extension until May 18, to submit their "Corrective Action Plan. 

  Remember, they were given until yesterday, April 5, to come up with an acceptable "fix it plan",or face the districts' withdrawing its sponsorship of the charter

   Apparently the drafts they submitted Friday were too vague ( i.e. poorly done) when it came to detailing how they correct things, other than that they were trying to disassociate from Newpoint Education Partners.

  Shocker...

D-Day Looming

  Well, tomorrow is D-day for the "Rescue Plan" ordered to be submitted by the school, to the Pinellas County School Board.

  Wonder how that is going to go?
  Will they manage to convince the School Board not to revoke the Charter?
  Will they let Alliance Ed. of Florida take over, or will they award the management of the really an F but awarded an unwarranted C school Windsor Prep, and it's partner school East Windsor Middle, to one of the other sharks management companies circling the water that has expressed an interest?
  Will they shutter the whole scam operation at the end of the school year and just reorganize, apply for a new charter, and reopen as a new school to bilk the tax payers of Pinellas County out of millions more tax dollars?
  Who Knows! So much DRAMA!

Meeting

This Blogger would love to have been a fly on the wall at tonight's meeting. We neighbors are all looking forward to hearing the update from Mark Douglas  on WFLA.

I've been doing some digging myself. This new company Alliance Education Services really has their information locked down, but the dots are all there to connect if you're patient ( and determined).

I wonder if they were more forthcoming at the meeting, and how many questions were really answered...or there more questions now as a result?

Open letter on Newpoint Website

You Ask, They Answer

So, today was the deadline for the response to the letter sent sent by the Pinellas School Board to Windsor Prep, and East Windsor's board.

Surprisingly, they answered on time. Not surprisingly, the response pushed back, and tried to justify all wrongs.

Meeting

Wouldn't it have been interesting to have been a fly on the wall during the meeting at the school tonight?

As the parking lot empties, you have to wonder, do the parents and/or staff feel any more secure with this new alliance...with Alliance Education Services?

Someone on the PTA's FaceBook page looks like they are finally doing some research, and making some connections.

Of course their efforts,are about four years too late, now aren't they? Oh well, baby steps I suppose.

So for now I may just sit back and see what they find. I've been digging, but heck, I just get attacked and told I'm a mean person when I put the info out there. Let's see what they come up with.

But for now, entertain yourself by reading reviews left on the Facebook page for their AGABroward County school:  https://www.facebook.com/AGABroward/reviews/

Did They Do Their Homework?

Just got done reading an interesting article in the  TampaBay Times about the acquisition of Newpoint Education Partners by Alliance Education Services.

Newpoint Giving Up...Or Are They?

So, according to WFLA Newpoint Education Partners has announced that   " it is quitting and handing over all management to a nonprofit organization “in the best interest of the students, parents and the schools.” "




What an interesting development. I am especially intrigued by Mr Douglas reporting that Newpoint Education Partners "has been acquired" by Alliance Education Services, Inc. I wonder how that works..a for profit being taken over by a non profit. Hmmmm...

To cite the article: " The nonprofit company taking over Newpoint’s charter schools, Alliance Education Services Inc., was formed by Jennifer Lucas and Justin Matthews in 2013 and is currently operated by Jonathan Simon, Victor Rebman and Christy Bryans in Sarasota, according to state records."
"  Rebman was formerly associated with Imagine Schools in Northport, a charter school management company that has been the focus of financial controversy in the past. Jennifer Lucas, one of the Alliance leaders scheduled to meet with parents Friday, was formerly employed by an Imagine charter school in Manatee County. Justin Mathews, another Alliance leader scheduled to meet with parents at Windsor Prep, was also formerly employed by an Imagine school in Northport and later became entangled in a lawsuit with Imagine."

Now...funny enough, Newpoint/Windsor originally hired Jessica Clements as the Principal of Windsor Prep and East Windsor. Previously she had worked for Imagine Schools. 

It all just seems a little cozy, now doesn't it? And consider too...Newpoint Education Partners is all about the money, the moolah, the all mighty cashola. Do you really think this is all on the up and up? These guys are masters at the game after all.
Now I know that there are so many who will condemn and criticize me for saying that, but who was 100% correct in everything they said about this school/dirty operation all along?

That's Right...This Humble Blogger. 
Here's a link to the new company Alliance Education Services, Inc. It's a pretty slick site, and they look good on paper...but then so do Newpoint.

When Your Chickens Come Home To Roost

Well, part two of the WFLA investigation into the latest Newpoint Education Partners/ Windsor Prep Charter School financial discrepancies aired last night.

You parents, and staff must just be so proud.

Trolls Gotta Troll * Updated*

And then Caleb S. has to snark in the comments:
" Is this what you do in your free time? Do you just complain about a school you have nothing to do with? Why don't you find a sport you enjoy, or a new hobby other than stalking a bunch of kids. You may find it amusing, but we don't appreciate it. "
on Yawn. More Comments and Some Facts *With 2 Updates*

My reply:
  Why yes prince charming, this is one of the things I do in my free time, and shocker, I don't really give a whit if you "appreciate it" or not.
   I may not attend, or have children who attend this disaster school, but I have every reason to be concerned about it's operations.
   This Ponzi scheme school is located in my neighborhood, interferes with my, and my neighbors quality of life, and is funded in part by my tax dollars. 
    I would suggest that you look up the actual definition of stalking as well, since you use the word so freely. 
   Lastly, I don't actually find the money pit school and it's operations amusing. It's you, and your ilk, who come here daily to harass me, and defend this tax payer funded debacle, who amuse me to no end. 
Thanks for playing. Buh Bye

Of course then Crystal had to stop by and offer these pearls of wisdom:
" we may be rude but its because ur attacking something that we are about alot its doesnt matter if we are an f or c school as long as we learn and pass and have a good education thats all that matters. Ever since i came to this school my grades have gotten better they have helped me so much i am able to talk to people there about anything that is bothering me so u need to back off of windsor and go mess with some other school. "
on Yawn. More Comments and Some Facts *With 2 Updates*

  Well yes, you are rude, and not old enough, or learned enough to understand everything that is wrong with this school.

And then there is this gem which validates everything I have to say about these kids:
Yvonne B.
  "Uh having fun with your pathetic life? Trust me if this school wanted a bitch we would've bought a dog. You have no right to be making fun of the kids who are commenting with bad grammar! Everyone makes mistakes, you should know best your biggest mistake was making this blog. We are supposed to respect our elders, how can we respect you when your constantly picking on our school? So what if ours schools not so great that is NONE of your business!!! Get a life." 

She also left this: Don't you dare call us brats! If this school wanted a bitch we would've bought a dog. You got all these kids roasting the crap out of you, just give up! Is something wrong with your brain? Is your hair dye going into your skull/brain? Oh wait, you have gray hair. Clearly your brain cant function and you can't tell your losing this battle. Have fun with your sad life✌🏼️"

These are the last of the wretched comments that these brats leave that I will post on here. They are children, who have no clue about how the world works, or how taxes should be spent. Or anything else. I don't know where their parents are, or if their parents even care how these precious lil monkeys act or speak, but I for on am over it. 

I think I have engaged enough, and posted enough of their bratty, wretched comments to give readers an idea of what a great job the tax cesspool that Windsor Prep is.

And by the way...yes I am having fun with this. Your school and your behavior amuses me to no end. You guys all got what you paid for. It must be so fun having your school's mess ups all over the news...again :)

Nite Nite Termites