Anyone know what the Charter School is going to do with the Emerson School?

Last year when they wanted to be the lease holder they wanted to put a daycare center in there for the teachers. This year they say they want to use it for classrooms for the high school. It will be whatever Neil Kinnon wants it to be...

Thanks Annie, how does the Charter School have so much money?

If you look at the Globe North section this week, Matt Carroll posted the "Snapshot" of students in a classroom of the North schools in Mass. MV was second highest in squeezing kids into classrooms, about 27. They are non-union and have subpar facilities for the students. The new athletic facility is far away from the classrooms (even the top admin of the school don't reside in the school buildings) of all but the kindergarten students who have classes there away from the rest of the school as there is no room for them either. The pool was built for a few dozen students in the chairman's pet sport, swimming. They do not spend on technology instead pouring millions into the athletic program diverting needed resources from the non-jocks who labor to produce those numbers they need. Not to mention how non-performing or "problem" students are weeded out until the cream rises to the top who would outperform no matter where they went to school.

This is a real estate development company rather than an educational facility. If you went to school 200 days a year from 8-3:30pm you outta learn something huh? It is the best daycare for your children at the same time, as long as you drink their koolaid.

I never knew that Annie thanks. Isn't the head of the Charter School a councilor too. That seems shady to me.

Matt: Not only that but he is the chair of the Safety Committee and the Buildings committee. The school was the landlord to the east side fire station because the city sold the building to the school when they sold the Maplewood school (talk about subpar facilities!) and because of the neglect by the school the building was condemned and closed which has left us without a fire station here. Since the closing, the school has replaced the roof and done many renovations and is presently even power washing the station! Neil has shown nothing short of contempt for our fire fighters for many years and as Ward 6 Councilor has done nothing to rectify the situation. His plate is too full of taking care of athletic fields, including making a doggy park so the dogs don't poop at Trafton. Yikes!

Gee Matt perhaps you should call the school and ask for tour. I am sure they would give you one and a less biased and hateful response than AnnieO and her sidekick Bill M both known Mystic Valley haters. Note any time an issue about this Mystic Valley comes up Annie O pretends to be an expert but it always goes negative on one individual who she hates. It is very sad. This school from what I can see from the outside is a model, high test scores, uniforms, people seemingly knocking down the doors to get in and facilities that keep getting better. This Bat should climb back in the cave she came with her venom. As for dog parks asked and decided most people want them and it certainly is better than dog poop all over the fields.

MV: I don't "hate" Mystic Valley...I just hate how they do things with an agenda not motivated by the original charter. How is it the truth about Neil is so much worse than anything I could make up? Is it a lie he has done anything I ascribe to him? Maybe it is the fact you cannot stand to think about the truth and what he is all about as it would make you realize how morally bankrupt you are as well.

Hey the Department of Education keeps renewing that Charter, you must know more and be smarter than them. By the way I only know a couple of Charter Schools but these folks have better facilities than those I know and any I have heard of. Since you claim to be the expert which Charters have better facilities in MA? And don't know you but the tone of your messages time after time tells me all I have to know. You don't like the guy and neither does your lackey Bill M. When was the last time you were in the school or that new facility. How bout you Mr Bill? All I know is I am happy they are buying the Emerson and so will the neighbors just like the neighbors on Highland Ct are and I am sure those near Eastern Av. As for you try something constructive.

Hmm...averting my questions still. Changing the subject is a good idea. I can also tell a lot about you by your postings as well. Have you ever spoken to the Director of the charter school which is the #1 charter school in the state? He used to work for this school and departed rather hastily after he would not agree to have his name on some of the questionable methods used by the school. The entire high school Math Dept. also had a mass exodus. Wouldn't you think they would be the smartest people in the room? Granted, Neil seems to feel he has that title locked down. Just ask him.

Don't kid yourself, the DOE has plenty of underperforming schools to worry about without deciding to close down this one because of the schemes Neil is pulling. I have been told by the DOE the school is not breaking the law yet it does cause them to feel uncomfortable enough to insist upon certain changes at the school which I don't see as them being totally compliant as the board has not changed at all for many years. Neil likes it just fine the way it is--his way. Ask the Globe what hoops they had to go through to get the school to post the public information about the salaries paid and who is getting them like every other publicly funded employer. They continued to refuse and at long last would only submit the top 20 and finally gave up the top 50. It was a very awkward teachers room when everyone found out how much Neil's brother is paid for his services relative to their salaries.

Mike G. Thanks just did what you said. Here is one from 2012. Newsweek Daily Beast. Mystic Valley #2 in State. Not to shabby. Let's see who do I believe some crank on this Board or Newsweek?http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2012/05/20/america-s-best-high-schools.html

Found this one also. Thanks Mike G. I should have done this before. US News in top ten in MA. But Annie O she knows better. Bull artist is all she is.http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/massachusetts Just trying to tear down somebody who has contributed something good. What has she ever done but crank on these boards.

What's the percentage breakdown of students admitted from the cities they serve ?

MV: Why doesn't the DOE rate the school as #2 in the state? You seem to think they are the experts. Did you know only about 1000 schools submit their info for this survey at the magazine? It is certainly a feather in the school's cap brought to them by the hard working students.

For someone who tries to come off as a "disinterested bystander" you sure are all fired up to defend this person you don't know and I have known for over 15 years not only at the school but as my ward councillor. Maybe you should ask people about the Roosevelt park deal he tried to pull off under Mayor Howard's watch and with his help? Call me all the names you want yet you cannot defend what the truth is about your "hero".

Why is everyone so mad at Kinnon? He's been there for a long time. He must be doing something right. They should bulldoze that ol clunker school and put up a new efficient one. Get the kids away from Druggie School 24. All they do is pick their crot crickets and stare at the lil kids at play. Disgusting!