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Ted Klumb is a Commercial and Residential Real Estate agent with First Weber and CEO/Founder of TKOR, LLC property management (www.tedklumb.com). He lives and works in Menomonee Falls, is a graduate of UWM, and is married with two children. Ted is also a former member of the Menomonee Falls School Board, a faith development music teacher, and musician who’s enthusiasm far exceeds his talent.
Changes in the School Year and Other Items
The Menomonee Falls School Board will be holding a workshop on Monday April 7 , 6-8 pm, to hear the final reconfiguration proposals as prepared by various teams of teachers and administrators. These proposals were presented to the public and open for comment at three recent Board hearings.
If you were not able to attend or have not had the opportunity to present feedback, I would like to extend this opportunity. The full reconfiguration proposal, as presented by Ms. Tayes, Dr. Nicholas and Mr. Hintz can be found on the district website. Dr. Marty has also prepared a pod cast reviewing these items. (http://www.sdmf.k12.wi.us/sdmf2/news/podcast-superintendent.html) or http://216.92.102.167/web_pages/falls/admin/index.html#headline7
I would love to hear your feedback prior to our meeting, April 7th.
Please email me your comments. Please include the particular item you are addressing and whether you would like to see it implemented or not. Please give specific reasons, if possible for your opinion. (Please note that these ideas were presented in the spirit of improving student performance.) Please include positive feedback as well as negative. If you are positively impassioned about an item , please let us know you think it is a good idea.
I will print all responses and take with me to the meeting.
If you have any clarification questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Please feel free to pass this along to others who may be interested.
Davis + God
"I will not stop until the truth about the corruption in Menomonee Falls comes out and is dealt with in the proper way."
Chuck Mangione
Chuck Mangione played at the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center to cap off a High School Band competition. Brookfield Central won but MF and Hamilton were not participating.
Mangione can be credited (or cursed depending on your opinion) for pioneering the “Smooth Jazz” genre of music. He composed and played beautiful jazz that was accessible to a whole new generation of music lovers. He wasn’t Miles Davis but he probably opened Miles’ music to an audience that may have passed it by.
School-Board Member Accountability Report and Sign Off
Monday evening was my last night as a School Board member.
I want to thank the community for putting their faith in me to undertake this major responsibility. At the end of three years, I hope you feel that I have served you well.
Endangered! Environmentalist Credibility
20 plus years ago the visionary CEO of Monsanto decided to work with environmentalists to create a better world. He asked them what Monsanto could do to help the environment. The environmentalists had some great ideas: create crops that would have significantly higher yields so farms would not have to expand at the expense of forests and wetlands. Make crops less susceptible to insects so there would be less or no need for insecticides. Make crops that could grow in less than ideal climates so there can be real hope to end world hunger. “OK” said the CEO, “I will get back to you.”Several years later the CEO called the environmentalists back to show them the accomplishments of his research and development team. “Here are crops that have higher yields, are less susceptible to insects, grow in less than ideal climates, and will soon be able to do all of these things using less water. The reaction of the environmentalists was one of horror. “These are genetically modified seeds!” cried the environmentalists. Yes said the CEO what is wrong with that? Environmentalists: “They are genetically modified!” CEO: “Yes, what is wrong with that?”
John Harbor’s Caught Fire
In case you have not heard, the news has had two consecutive Fridays where there has been over 100 people in the main room listening to live music. www.johnharbors.com
