Saying the Hard Things On the Record
When it mattered most, Robert Barr spoke up for the people of our community.
- Spoke up as budget gaps grew
- Demanded accountability when funds were moved without board approval
- Raised concerns about financial oversight and internal controls
- Asked tough questions when audit findings revealed serious problems
- Opposed tax increases to cover budgeting failures
Robert Barr motions to Terminate Superintendent over Budget Concerns
When it mattered most, Robert Barr spoke up for the people of our community.
- The motion Board member Robert Barr moved to terminate Superintendent Tricia McManus immediately.
- Barr’s Quote He stated, "The superintendent should get terminated because of where we are financially," arguing she should not be allowed to simply retire.
- The Ruling The Board Chair blocked the motion, ruling it was introduced too late in the meeting.
- The Conflict Other board members (Richard Watts) called the move "political grandstanding" and criticized Barr for not bringing the issue up in a private closed session (Barr did indeed try to bring this up privately).
Motion to Terminate Superintendent Amid $42M Deficit
When it mattered most, Robert Barr spoke up for the people of our community.
- Financial Crisis Discussion of a fluctuating budget deficit, recently estimated at $32 million to $42 million.
- Accountability Demands Board Member Robert Barr called for the termination of Superintendent Tricia McManus, stating she should not be allowed to retire given the district's "devastating" financial mismanagement.