tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post910743167450268947..comments2024-03-25T20:06:39.794-05:00Comments on Grits for Breakfast: Every time a Christmas bell rings, an Angel gets its wings: Current TYC admin approach a "dead loser," say expertsGritsforbreakfasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-8947820384713549872007-12-20T07:40:00.000-06:002007-12-20T07:40:00.000-06:00Sounds to me like the new conservator will at leas...Sounds to me like the new conservator will at least be an effective paper pusher and won't let things like not enough money for overtime to surprise him. <BR/><BR/>I have so little faith in this governor, legislature, and TYC administration.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-85126703555458325222007-12-20T07:19:00.001-06:002007-12-20T07:19:00.001-06:00I bet ole Poop will love having a "WHITE" boss, to...I bet ole Poop will love having a "WHITE" boss, to bad he doesn't have a Ph.D<BR/>Is her acting career over?<BR/>Let's all pray for miracles this ChristmasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-61169255519650640242007-12-20T07:19:00.000-06:002007-12-20T07:19:00.000-06:00fyi, I deleted the piece of mysoginist garbage tha...fyi, I deleted the piece of mysoginist garbage that was posted at 10:06 about Ms. Pope, for reasons that were obvious to anyone who read it.<BR/><BR/>Two commenting rules on this blog: Don't libel, and make an argument, not a slur. I tolerate pretty rough comments as long as they're part of an argument. When there's no point and pure vitriolic slur, as with 10:06, I'll just delete them. I'm tired of these TYC strings being so nasty and personal - these are important public policy issues, and this not junior high. <BR/><BR/>Show some self-respect, people, even if you don't respect the forum for conversation Grits provides you. Thanks,Gritsforbreakfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-79157006288581452062007-12-20T02:37:00.000-06:002007-12-20T02:37:00.000-06:00New conservator or not, things are not going to ch...New conservator or not, things are not going to change until those running TYC are removed from their positions. This is part of PRS 05-11, dated 12-14-2007, another example that all they want to do is to continue hiring their unqualified friends, at inflated salaries. <BR/><BR/>Direct Appointment. <BR/><BR/>After a position in salary group B14 or higher has been posted, the hiring authority may seek authorization to appoint a qualified applicant to the position. Only the director of human resources, the executive director, or their designees may authorize a direct appointment.<BR/><BR/>Prior to appointment, the hiring authority must ensure that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the posted position.<BR/><BR/>At the discretion of the hiring authority, the appointment process may include document screening, interviews, and follow-up interviews.<BR/><BR/>The selection packet submitted to the Central Office Human Resources Department must include: <BR/><BR/>written authorization for the direct appointment;any interview questions used; and justification for selection of the applicant, including, if applicable, veteran’s employment preference.<BR/><BR/>Isn't this what those in charge have being doing since March? Why bother now placing this in policy? Since when they follow policy anyway?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-6428903730798506152007-12-19T22:55:00.000-06:002007-12-19T22:55:00.000-06:00ok, 10:06 that is enough! For gods sake dont start...ok, 10:06 that is enough! For gods sake dont start turning this blog into a Xrated trash talking place.<BR/> Not taking up for Pope, but please keep these sexual comments for sex blogs. Your comment is disgusting and I hope Mr.Henson removes it from this blog. <BR/><BR/> The "white Female" deal is going to go unnoticed by the ones in the lege and the newspapers, because they don't want to deal with the subject matter. The only way it would have drawn any attention from the media if it had been written the other way.<BR/><BR/>You know comments like the white female are not valued by those who have no respect for the one that said them. That is how you deal with that. <BR/><BR/>If you have no respect for someone then what they say to you does not mean nothing. It is like they don't even exsist in this world. Just some sh-- floating in the air taking up space that someone who is important to this earth could use.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-34175546307668114162007-12-19T22:05:00.000-06:002007-12-19T22:05:00.000-06:00Nope. She's off limits.Nope. She's off limits.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-26668765558986482402007-12-19T22:04:00.000-06:002007-12-19T22:04:00.000-06:00Enough already--Why does the race card have to be ...Enough already--Why does the race card have to be played?????--that sure is a catchall to avoid responsibility. Looks like it isn't the "white females" promoting racism in this situation. If the "white females" are the problem then what does that make the "Superintendent" at Gainesville who can't write an email without a spelling and/or a grammatical error--Ms. Pope you have copies of these--oh, yea my job is "at will" and I can get fired for such a statement--oh, look, a double standard huh???? Well Merry CHRISTmas to all--maybe if God weren't taken out of so many things we wouldn't have so much IGNORANCE to tolerate---when do you think people will figure out it's a weakness to keep playing the "race card"--satan is getting a lot of pleasure out of that. Isn't it a shame that even the Executive Director of TYC can't focus on the goal of the agency, THE KIDS because she has "racist" issues she needs to deal with. Yes, we should stand up and demand her resignation for such an unprofessional remark--better yet, if I were a parent of one of our youth I would be even more concerned that the "appointed" Executive Director does not have my child's best interest at heart--how can she when she has no professionalism to set aside her own personal prejudices to be an appropriate role model???? Surely we aren't expected to "respect" someone who is so disrespectful. Boy, this just keeps getting better and better. Stayed tuned for the continuing saga of "As TYC turns." Somehow I just don't think this is going to be taken lightly--I for one am forwarding the comment to EEOC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-48260538822874059952007-12-19T21:58:00.000-06:002007-12-19T21:58:00.000-06:00Does anyone think that Pope will be kicked out of ...Does anyone think that Pope will be kicked out of her ED position by the new Conservator?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-85854996665042104822007-12-19T21:56:00.000-06:002007-12-19T21:56:00.000-06:00Last I heard the Gov.'s balls were in the saddleba...Last I heard the Gov.'s balls were in the saddlebags on Jay's Harley.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-14058854360309363862007-12-19T21:54:00.000-06:002007-12-19T21:54:00.000-06:00If Gov Goodhair had any balls, he would have appoi...If Gov Goodhair had any balls, he would have appointed a doctoral level female cracker as the Conservator. So she could smacked Pope up side her nappy head.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-50602702936454232782007-12-19T21:51:00.000-06:002007-12-19T21:51:00.000-06:00Interesting, this tells me that Glen will be back ...Interesting, this tells me that Glen will be back soon. Don't really remember much about him, except he was alot like the rest of the educated whites in CO that Pope loves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-91553820511467205412007-12-19T21:20:00.000-06:002007-12-19T21:20:00.000-06:00From: Richard Nedelkofr [RNedelkoff~eckerd.arglSen...From: Richard Nedelkofr [RNedelkoff~eckerd.argl<BR/>Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 11:27 PM<BR/>To: tnvilliams~co.kerr.tx.us<BR/>Cc: Ellyn Evans; Pamela Griffith; Alex Reed; Glen McKenae; Robert McKeagney; Linda Jewell<BR/>Morgan<BR/>Subject: Kerr County Juvenile Detention Center<BR/>Attachments: Kerr County Juvenile Detention FaraGty info request.doc<BR/>May 22, 2007<BR/>Commissioner Williams:<BR/>Thank you for your leadership and assistance in working with Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc. (EYA). I<BR/>appreciate your allowing Kevin Stanton, Detention Facility Director to work with Glen McKenzie to<BR/>obtain information about the facility. I understand that you have placed Eckerd's interest on next<BR/>Tuesday's agenda for the Commissioner's Court.<BR/>It would be most helpful if we could obtain the following information related to the 48-bed Juvenile<BR/>Detention Center Glen toured with Kevin last week. While I know the facility has been vacant for a<BR/>while, if you have any of the information prior to its vacancy that would be helpful. If not, perhaps<BR/>Kevin could look into that, please.<BR/>Ifistorical facility costs, last 2 - 3 years or most recent 12 month period:<BR/>. Utilities: electric, gas, water/sewer, garbage/trash removal<BR/>. Phone system: number of lines, type of system, average cost<BR/>. Maintenance agreements:<BR/>- Pest control<BR/>- A/C units, if applicable<BR/>- Security systems: key control, fence, control room monitors, fire suppression system,<BR/>sprinklers, radios<BR/>- Other<BR/>. Equipment: Listing of any/all equipment that is provided under the lease: washers/dryers, kitchen<BR/>equipment, lawn maintenance, etc.<BR/>Under the lease, we will perform all routine maintenance, but we should discuss how all non-routine<BR/>maintenance will be handled. Can you help me in the Court's definition of non-routine maintenance,<BR/>such as roof, equipment physically attached to the buildings, etc.?<BR/>Lastly, I will need to find out the process for obtaining a certificate of occupancy and the local<BR/>inspections that would be required (health dept, county fire inspector, etc.). As we area 501 (c) 3 and<BR/>tax exempt, EYA should not have to be assessed any taxes.<BR/>I very much look forward to working with you and your fine community. With the Court's support, I<BR/>know this project will be a terrific addition to Kerr County, Texas.<BR/>Thank you again for all your help and support.<BR/>5/22/2007<BR/> Page 2 of 2<BR/>Sincerely,<BR/>Richard Nedelkoff, MS, JD.<BR/>Chief Operating Officer<BR/>Eckerd Youth Attematrves<BR/>100 N.Starcrest Drive<BR/>Clearwater, Fbrida 33765<BR/>(727)- 461-1236, ext. 430<BR/>(727) 580- 7533<BR/>rnedelkoff@eck_erd.o rq<BR/>www.eckerdorg<BR/><BR/><BR/>From: Glen McKenzie [gmckenziel~ausfln.rr.com]<BR/>Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2007 3:50 PM<BR/>To: Bill WilNams<BR/>Cc: Richard Nedelkofr<BR/>Subject: Kerr County Juvenile Detention Faality<BR/>Importance: High<BR/>Commissioner Williams -just left a phone message for you. tNe would like to proceed with working towards the<BR/>possibility of leasing yourjwenile detention facility as discussed. I would request that you proceed with obtaining<BR/>a Commissioner's Court resolution to support the lease of this facility to the Eckard Youth and Fatuity<BR/>Attematives. Please let me know if there is anything 1 should do to assist in this task.<BR/>At the same time, I wilt send you a letter that you could place on your County's letterhead documenting your<BR/>support of us coming into your county and leasing the facility so we can include that in our response to the TYC<BR/>proposal. With this letter I will send you, 1 need your help in obtaining the same type of written support from the<BR/>local elected officials, Sheriff, State RepresentativelSenator and any others you might recommend.<BR/>As a point of information, I still have not received the floor plans that Kevin was to overnight to me. Along with the<BR/>floor plans he was to get copied, can you also ask Kevin to send me a copy of the emergency disaster plan for the<BR/>faality? Those documents are required for our proposal submission as well. If you can assist in that, I<BR/>would greatly appreaate your assistance.<BR/>Thank you again and we look forvvard to working with you in making this a great success.<BR/>Glen E. McKenzie<BR/>512-528-1123<BR/>512-578-1800 (c)<BR/><BR/>GLEN E. MCKENZIE, JR<BR/>2105 Clover Lane, Cedar Park, Texas<BR/>78613<BR/>512-528-1123<BR/>EDUCATION<BR/>• 1990 - 1992 Graduate hours in Criminal Justice,<BR/>Southwest Texas State University<BR/>• 1980 Masters Degree in Health Professions, Allied Health Research,<BR/>Southwest Texas State University<BR/>• 1974 Bachelors Degree in Psychology,<BR/>Southwest Texas State University<BR/>PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE<BR/>2007-Present Consultant,EckcadYouthAlternatives Provides consuhationn~vdiugjuvenilen~idartialfacililiesin<BR/>Texas in citing prograuls.<BR/>2005-Present Consultan~Altenurti~ResirkntialMceurgemerrtServices,Mesa7hen~euticFosterFami[y, Williams<BR/>House (FmeigencY Sryeelter) -Provides advanced consultative services to the Presidem and Exeadve Directs regartling<BR/>.~ juvenile cmections services and opetatioas.<BR/>2004 Present Correctional Accreditation Consultant -Provides technical assistance and management<BR/>expertise to Executive Directors of juvenile correctional facilities on initial and reaccreditation activities<BR/>of the American Correctional Association.<BR/>2000 -Present Certified Correc6orxrlAuditor, American Correctional AssociaBon, Lcvrlxan, Marylwtd - Serves as an<BR/>audit beam member and air audit Chair far corredioml audits to review pradioes of individual juvenile cbnectional<BR/>facilities in compariswr to national cbrrroctional staidards promulgated by the ACA<BR/>2004 - 2006 Delegate AssemblyMember, Americrn Conec[ional Association - Elected members of this body save to<BR/>vote on c~rectional policies and resohrtiors anti to provide oareetional leadership.<BR/>2004 -2006 l~iceL7rair, Jrnenile Correcdwas Committee, American Correctional Association -- Acts as Chair ~'<BR/>Juvenile Corrections Committee hr the absax~e of the Chair to revisit the Conditions of Cmd'inceient: Juvenile<BR/>Detergion anti Corredioris Faalities Research Reoart, to review Performance Baseal Standards project work of CJCA,<BR/>ideniify correctional Ixiorities fa the future, etc.<BR/>1998 20113 Texan Youth Commirrron, CenbalOjJlce, Austin, TexasAccreditadon Coordinator -Coordinated,<BR/>facilitated, and expedited the agency's projects to attain and maintain accredited status by the<BR/>American Correctional Association, Commission on Standards and Accreditation for the agency's<BR/>training schools, community residential facilities, and aftercaze services.<BR/>1988 - 1998 Texas Youth Commission, Central Office, Ausdrr, Texas Program Administrator -Directed<BR/>"' and tamed out activities assigned by the Director of Juvenile Corrections in the management of<BR/>institutions. Prior to a re-organization of the Juvenile Corrections Department in 1995, I assisted the<BR/>Director of Institutions in the management of institutional services to all TYC delinquent institutions<BR/>through directing the development, review, and approval of plans for improvement of institutional<BR/>operations. Served as an Accreditation Coordinator Team Member during the American Correctional<BR/> Association accreditation process for TYCs facilities.<BR/><BR/>Sorry for all the typos but that's the way it was posted on the web...<BR/>Just who is this McKinzie character? Does anyone remember him from TYC? If he's still with EYA won't it be AWESOME for him to be butt buddies w/ the new TYC Conservator? Gotta Love It !!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-24656589477722178012007-12-19T21:08:00.000-06:002007-12-19T21:08:00.000-06:008:47Looks like yes.8:47<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/img/12-07/1220nedelkoff.jpg" REL="nofollow">Looks like yes.</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-60855524482463194822007-12-19T20:57:00.000-06:002007-12-19T20:57:00.000-06:00Where is Stupid Al Sharpton or Dumbass Jesse Jacks...Where is Stupid Al Sharpton or Dumbass Jesse Jackson when you need them??? Its funny that a Person like Pope would walk away untouched by making a Racist Statement!!!!If it were said like the other way we would have these fools like Jackson or Sharpton on CNN Crying to the public to get the person fired.<BR/>Its amazing what Texans puts up with from Black Racist like Pope...Look what they did to Imus!!!!You know the Black Panthers were going to March in Brownwood before Cotton was released so who marches in Austin for us????????????? Thats what I thought No One as usual....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-85043620408252382882007-12-19T20:47:00.000-06:002007-12-19T20:47:00.000-06:00I want to know one thing is Needle Whatever White?...I want to know one thing is Needle Whatever White????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-9948997716693756762007-12-19T20:06:00.000-06:002007-12-19T20:06:00.000-06:00"Impeccable leadership by conservators of TYC has ..."Impeccable leadership by conservators of TYC has helped Texas make great strides in righting a very troubled agency," said Perry. "Richard’s experience and expertise in juvenile and criminal justice make him the right person to finish the job at TYC." Check out -http://www.governor.state.tx.us/divisions/press/appointments/Appointment.2007-12-19.0850<BR/><BR/>What is Rick Perry talking about? What great strides in righting TYC is Rick Perry talking about? What pure BS!!! Two major screw-up’s preceded this guy. Does Rick Perry believe the crap he saying or does he think everyone in Texas is his Bitch? Put the blunt down and step away from the crack pipe Rick. Dude you have had more than enough party time. Oh excuse me, I forgot Rick had an over whelming mandate from 39% of the voters in Texas!!! Puke – Puke – Puke !!! Sorry about that, thinking about Rick Perry too much makes me upchuck! <BR/><BR/>I say we lock Good Hair and all his money grubbing buddies up in TYC and let the kids screw them in the butt. Hey, what goes around, comes around!<BR/><BR/>My doctor wrote me a stress leave, yee haw!!! 30 days vacation before I start my new job and get paid to do it! Hope TYC has the money to pay me for all my overtime and leave time when I quit in January. Poope don’t piss off my OT money redecorating Central Office. Have a very Merry Christmas Poope - I am!!!!!<BR/><BR/>FTWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-82669766132453446162007-12-19T20:00:00.000-06:002007-12-19T20:00:00.000-06:00Kerr County-- Is that not Whitmore country? Get th...Kerr County-- Is that not Whitmore country? Get the drift?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-58231762915413601822007-12-19T19:09:00.000-06:002007-12-19T19:09:00.000-06:00I guess it is time for the Contract Care specialis...I guess it is time for the Contract Care specialists to step in and take over. How handy to have the TYC Conservator representing contract care companies. I am sure there is no conflict of interest. With Bronco Billy having a meeting about restructuring TYC it looks like CONTRACT CARE is the new structure of TYC.<BR/><BR/>There is still one option for staffing TYC that has not been explored: using TDCJ Trusties to man TYC. They would not be employees, so the no felon policy would not apply. What an idea! They couldn’t quit! Hells Bells this could be a gold mine for Contract Care while reducing prison population. The TDCJ Trusties could live at the TYC unit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-21897718488265686312007-12-19T18:46:00.000-06:002007-12-19T18:46:00.000-06:00This sounds like a political appointment to get ol...This sounds like a political appointment to get ole Rich back to Texas. If Kimbrough is giving the guy good press, I have concerns that he may be a kiss ass from way back with a knack to stab people in the back without blinking. I hope he can fix TYC and get it going the right direction, but if Pope is untouchable, he is screwed coming out of the gate. Rich, if you are a gritter, one piece of advice, talk to the juvenile justice experts that Kimbrough, Owens, and Pope ran out of TYC, you may gain better insight into leading TYC in the right direction. Best of luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-17186339671636778812007-12-19T18:32:00.000-06:002007-12-19T18:32:00.000-06:00It just gets deeper and deeper.Didn't these people...It just gets deeper and deeper.<BR/><BR/>Didn't these people have problems in DFlorida that were reported a few days later?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-44947196654106245962007-12-19T18:05:00.000-06:002007-12-19T18:05:00.000-06:00This is interesting. call me crazy but I think Con...This is interesting. call me crazy but I think Contract Care will do well under the new conservator...<BR/><BR/>Florida company seeks Kerr County building<BR/><BR/>Web Posted: 05/30/2007 12:13 AM CDT<BR/><BR/>Express-News and wire reports <BR/><BR/>KERRVILLE — Kerr County is negotiating with a Florida company that wants to lease the vacant 48-bed juvenile detention building next to the county's current youth lockup. <BR/>Richard Nedelkoff, chief operations officer of Eckerd Youth Alternatives, appeared at a Tuesday meeting at which commissioners authorized talks on leasing the site, which was used by the county until it scaled back its operations to the newer 24-bed facility next door last year. <BR/><BR/>The lease would be contingent on the company's obtaining a contract with the Texas Youth Commission, or possibly other counties, to house detainees, officials said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-83724882248735284902007-12-19T16:50:00.000-06:002007-12-19T16:50:00.000-06:00I'm praying but the first gut reaction I have is.....I'm praying but the first gut reaction I have is.....here is the final stroke for contract care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-16738839233763813292007-12-19T16:00:00.000-06:002007-12-19T16:00:00.000-06:00"With more than six decades of experience in youth..."With more than six decades of experience in youth and family services"<BR/><BR/>How old is this guy? 60 years of experience! I hope the tax payers don't have to buy him a walker and a new hover-round! Pope's new job is nurse maid! Watch out Richard Pope will suck the life out of you but you will probably enjoy it!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-90451557399234770262007-12-19T15:54:00.000-06:002007-12-19T15:54:00.000-06:00Perry appoints new TYC conservatorBy Mike Ward | W...Perry appoints new TYC conservator<BR/>By Mike Ward | Wednesday, December 19, 2007, 12:42 PM <BR/><BR/>Richard Nedelkoff, the former head of the federal agency that oversees criminal justice statistics and a career youth-services and corrections worker, has been selected as the next conservator of the troubled Texas Youth Commission, the governor’s office announced today.<BR/><BR/>Nedelkoff replaced Ed Owens, a Texas prison official who left the job almost two months ago and has since gone to work for a private corrections firm. He had served since early last summer.<BR/><BR/>Before Owens, former Perry aide Jay Kimbrough served as conservator for about three months, after the agency was placed under special supervision by Perry amid a sex-abuse and cover-up scandal.<BR/><BR/>With more than six decades of experience in youth and family services in Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia and Florida — as a probation officer, child protective services caseworker and detention worker, and a foster care coordinator — Nedelkoff most recently worked in executive posts as a corrections consultant and for a nonprofit youth services organization, according to copies of his resume that were distributed today to state officials.<BR/><BR/>Nedelkoff served in Texas during the 1990s under then-Gov. George W. Bush as head of Bush’s criminal justice division. He then served as director of the federal Bureau of Justice Assistance in Washington.<BR/><BR/>Nedelkoff left that job in June 2003 to become president of Riga Solutions Group Inc., a management consulting firm that that does work for public safety and human service agencies across the country.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-49525392830904722512007-12-19T15:18:00.000-06:002007-12-19T15:18:00.000-06:00Pope:OMGI have had my Angel Wings removed.But I st...Pope:<BR/><BR/>OMG<BR/>I have had my Angel Wings removed.<BR/>But I still have my dresses with the edvidence in place...look out boysAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com