Yes, indeed, last night, Mr. Ray “Whitewash Willy” Chandos was honored by the board with a resolution, owing, I think, to the scholarship that he has set up in his late mother’s name. The resolution was written with humor in mind: it referred to Chandos’ having served the district “with distinction.” Well, yes. 
When it came time to honor Raul Villalba with his resolution, the fellow could not be found. After a few minutes, however, he wandered back into the building and his resolution was presented. Someone insisted that he introduce his lovely wife, a school teacher, who is also retiring.As I reported last night, some came to speak about our trustees’—and especially trustee Tom Fuentes’—way with prayers and invocations. (See earlier post.) Carmenmara H-B also offered remarks, though they were read by Alannah.
BTW, Trustee Lang was praised for his decision to delete the invocation for the recent Saddleback College Scholarship event.
When given an opportunity to speak, new student trustee Matthew T. Reynard said that he hoped that he would make a “meaningful contribution.” Turning toward his fellow trustees, he also said that he looked forward to sitting beside these “insightful scholars.”
Wagner flinched. Mathur nodded. I just smiled.
Jeez, I’ve gotta run. I’ll have to finish this later.
On thing though: I should mention that, last night, Fuentes asked again for a list of the “$100,000 Club”—i.e., faculty who make the big bucks.
