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Lincoln-Way D210 – Ron Sawin- Under what authority?

By Kirk Allen & John Kraft

On February 27, 2016

Will Co. (ECWd) –

Many wonder how so many questionable matters percolate to the surface week after week at a school district that appeared to have no issues at all for years. The answer is simple.  The taxpayers are awake and looking into matters never questioned before.  The results of those inquires are troubling, to say the least.

A recent FOIA response from Ron Sawn, Assistant Superintendent of District 210, revealed an e-mail from Sawin to one of the farmers currently farming a portion of the land owned by the district.

Within the context to the e-mail was another statement that I believe points to the mind-set of Sawin.  A mind-set that does not understand he is not in charge.

“If actions related to a sale or potential sale result in damage to the crop, you and I will meet to determine suitable reimbursement”

My question is a simple one and I suggest the citizens of D210 ask the same question at the next Board of Education meeting.

Under what authority is Ron Sawin operating under that makes him think he can make ANY determination on what a suitable reimbursement  would be to the farmer? 

I raise this issue because it is another indicator of the mind-set of so many administrators in this state. They think they are in charge, when in fact it is the Board of Education that is in charge on these types of matters.  The BOE is responsible for making a determination of what will or will not be a suitable reimbursement, not Ron Sawin.

There are many more questions to be answered on several fronts and those will be addressed in a series of upcoming articles that will continue to expose the BOE for their lack of proper over-site to protect the taxpayers and once again show how the administration thinks they are in charge.

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