Jon Hatton Speaks?/Report to Law Enforcement

We have reports that Lauderdale County school superintendent Jon Hatton will be issuing a press statement on Tuesday. Do we believe the public will actually see this happen? In a word, no.

Not that Mr. Hatton seems to listen to the public, but if you are a Lauderdale County taxpayer and want some answers to any questions concerning the system you pay for, here is contact information:

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 278
Florence, AL 35631

Physical Address:
355 Co. Rd. 61
Florence, AL 35634

Phone: 256-760-1300
Fax: 256-766-5815

Hours 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

To those who say the name grouping of employee resignations was handled badly, we agree. Yet, why are you blaming this blog or anyone else who has published these names? Blame the Lauderdale County School Board. Call us filthy names and we will ban you. With parents like you, your children stand a 99% chance of failure in life. It makes us feel sympathy for Mr. Hatton for having to put up with this class of individual.

The big question: Do you have information about an affair/rape in which one of the male sex ring teachers was involved approximately two years ago? If you do, there is no statute of limitations on sex crimes. We can't investigate this, but the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office can. Contact them. You can also contact the state board of education.

If this is true, why did those who were aware do nothing? Oh, wait we know...don't talk about it and it really didn't happen.

Doing anything tomorrow afternoon? We suggest you get your football fix this weekend. Pundits say not to expect too much post season play in some circles this year. Good luck to your favorite team tomorrow, whichever it is. 

Meanwhile in a Lauderdale County High Special Ed Class...

Jennifer Gray or Jon Hatton

Democrat Jennifer Gray is seeking a second term as superintendent of Lauderdale County Schools. Republican Jon Hatton is seeking to wrest the office from Gray. Who is better to lead Lauderdale County Schools?

We’ve seen much criticism of Gray in various areas, but have also seen a list of her successes. Hatton is something of an unknown quantity. He is currently the principal of Brooks Elementary in Killen. From all accounts the bow tie wearing educator is well liked and untouched by scandal.

One of the biggest issues seems to be Gray’s lunch money policy: No money, no lunch, and no donations taken. While we disagree with this policy, it shouldn’t be a career ending stance for Gray. Yet as a Democrat, Gray may lose simply due to straight ticket voting.

No one who blogs here has children in the Lauderdale system. We’ve attempted to delve deeper into some issues, but have not been able to ascertain some of the finer points of either candidate’s platform. Therefore, we’re not making a recommendation in this race. Do your homework and vote wisely.

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We’re often struck by comments from readers. Why do some think a person indicted for Felony murder can be given the death sentence? Along those lines, we recently saw a Lauderdale voter ask Jon Hatton if he lived in Lauderdale County.

It’s sad that the general public knows so little about our election laws. Yet these are the ones who help determine who will mold our government and our children’s future. We would suggest a short refresher course in civics for all would-be voters, but obviously the Democratic Party would shoot that idea down.