George J. Goodwin, Lansingburgh Central School District Superintendent is the man who suspended 17 year old Eagle Scout Matthew Whalen for having a 2" utility knife locked in a utility kit stored in his car. This suspension will definitely hurt Whalen's chances of getting into West Point. What makes Goodwin a candidate for Jerk of the Week? He refuses to meet and discuss the suspension with Whalen's parents or bend the ruling.
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Another idiot in education. And we wonder what is wrong with the kids of today. Goodwin, do the right thing and meet with the family, use common sence and reverse your ruling. Then resign and go away!!
Posted by: Mike | October 16, 2009 at 10:43 AM
You can share your feelings with this jerk. Be respectful.
Mr. George J. Goodwin
Superintendent of Schools
Lansingburgh Central School District
576 Fifth Avenue
Troy, New York 12182
[email protected]
Ph. 518.233.6850 Ext. 3400
Fax: 518 235.7436
Posted by: M. C. | October 16, 2009 at 10:49 AM
Yes, we should accord respect, even to those who least deserve such. This guy is the personification of much that is leading this country to disaster: a lack of ability -- developed or otherwise -- to exercise critical thinking. Heck, a pencil is a lethal weapon in the wrong hands.
Posted by: Douglas Scripture | October 16, 2009 at 11:38 AM