Heroes And Zeros

Suzanna Tingley points out that libraries are no longer a safe environment as she experienced when raising her children. She cites that obscene and pornographic materials are now available for all ages without any safeguards. There’s an expectation of children not to be exposed to age inappropriate sexual or perverse materials while in a school setting in any fashion. She implores that the Judiciary Committee read the books and materials in question punctuating her testimony with “you will be shocked”.

Laurie Gaddis Barrett, speaking for the Parents United RI group, responds to changes in House bill H6066 that would expand protection for the availability of obscene sexual materials in school libraries, museums and their staff. She first reminds the House Judiciary Committee that in 2022, Senate Judiciary were aghast at obscene materials presented to them via emails at their request. Senate Judiciary had no idea this material existed in school libraries and found them disturbing. Laurie showed how a single phrase change of ‘educational, government,’ can be added to the current House bill thus protecting and indemnifying anyone in a public school system against obscenity or pornography charges if part of their work assignment.

Bob Chiaradio addresses the Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee on Democrat Rep. Morales’ bill H6066. The bill would allow pornographic or any other age inappropriate materials to be displayed or offered in any public library, including schools or museum. Although not explicitly stated, the bill could include drag shows. The bill offered legal protection of any employee in a library or museum or possibly a school setting if it’s considered a job requirement. It might be considered ‘compelled speech’ contrary to one’s belief system. It should be duly noted that Bob Chiaradio has long challenged pornographic materials in the Westerly public school system for almost two years and is considered well versed with all related materials in their libraries and classrooms. Democrat Rep. Matthew Dawson challenges Mr. Chiaradio’s opposition to the bill even though he freely admits his ignorance of the materials discussed. Democrat Rep. Dawson promises that he will read the materials in question as he’s not read the book(s) in question. This is typical of progressive legislators to seal clap without knowing the subject at hand.

Rep. Kislak’s bill H5440 would eliminate gas powered lawn equipment by Y2028. It appears that no one will be allowed to use any including landscapers. All must cease using gas powered equipment by 2028 and convert to zero emissions battery powered equipment. As well all know, electricity is produced by unicorns in the hollow of a tree next to the Keebler elves. Several landscapers pointed out that it would take four lithium batteries to do the work on one tank of gas powered leaf blower and then requite hiring more workers to do the job in the same amount of time. Rep. Kislak claims that her bill was just to START A CONVERSATION. Just as the START A CONVERSATION began with gun control laws. Keep that in mind.

Rep. Kislak introduces H5549 which would eliminate gas powered leaf blowers by 2028 and then moves on to ALL gas powered lawn equipment. She claims that she receives numerous calls on the noise level of gas powered leaf blowers in the city of Providence which is noisy in its own right. So, what’s the real reason for this bill? Is it to make Providence quiet or to look for low hanging fruit first before moving on to the elimination of all fossil fuel powered equipment and vehicles? She gives mention to the tack that California is taking. This alone should explain all.

Rep. Kislak, a Democrat, introduces House bill H5549 that would in effect eliminate all fossil fuel lawn equipment from homes and landscapers by 2028. Rep. Kislak said she would replace her gas power water heater with an electric heater when it goes. Why not now and show you’re serious? Isn’t the end game to eliminate the use of any fossil fuels because as we know, electricity is free and zero emissions, right? Rep. Patricia Morgan questions the sponsor on the true environmental benefit and cost outlay that the average person would incur if this bill passes. Rep. Kislak had no answers for any basic questions but revealed it was just a conversational starter. Isn’t this how the low hanging fruit of gun control started?

The Southwell vs. McKee started off as a lawsuit against the state regarding mask mandates. The state had imposed a mask mandate, along with other restrictions, and justified the need with the backing of the Rhode Island Department of Health. However, RIDOH could not produce either the regulation or scientific studies that could back their claims. Over the course of eighteen months and several attempts by Judge Lamphear to compel the state to produce materials, he drafted a proposal with a sincere belief that both parties would find it reasonable bringing the lawsuit to a conclusion. The proposal was simple going forward without admission of past fault by the state but would require a permanent regulation be written by the Rhode Island Department of Health prior to any future mask mandates. The permanent regulation would be created using the current standards. Other proposals were discussed. Judge Lamphear presented the proposal to both parties in February of 2023 and ample time to examine. On 3/10/23, both parties appeared in chamber to either accept or refuse the proposal. The plaintiffs were ready to accept the reasonable proposal. The state, in amazement to the Judge and plaintiffs, refused to agree with the proposal and neither offered a reason nor the person(s) who made the decision. The judge gave the state an additional week to reconsider. A video conference is scheduled for March 21, 2023. The Ocean State Current has been following this lawsuit since inception. For more information, visit their page here: https://oceanstatecurrent.com/breaking-march-10-2023/

Bob Chiaradio was the invited to be a guest speaker at a breakfast before the Rhode Island Republican Conservative Caucus. A large crowd assembled and occupied all the available seats while an equal amount dressed the walls and stood for the entire presentation. Mr. Chiaradio spoke on 14 ways that our country has come under attack that began on May 25, 2020 with the violence, civil unrest and the systematic destruction of our country following the death of George Floyd.

Pastor David Aucoin, who is head of the Rhode Island Family Institute, will be holding a public forum regarding social issues affecting communities across the state of Rhode Island and by extension, our country. The public forum will be held at St. Clare’s Church, 4 Saint Clare Way, Westerly, RI 02891 There will be two featured speakers to discuss and expand on troubling issues. One such speaker is nationally recognized and noted pediatric spokesperson for the Catholic Medical Association, Dr. Michelle Cretella, and Westerly parent and activist, Robert Chiaradio, who was featured on nationwide news programs and articles by Barrington, RI based Legal Insurrection and Fox News. The forum is open to all and no pre-registration will be needed.

Bob Chiaradio is a concerned citizen of Westerly, RI that sees his bucolic town under the attacks of the progressive left. On February 26th, 2023, he decided to take a direction from a known North American, Billboard Chris who uses turn-of-the-century billboards once seen on sidewalks. ARC (anti-racist coalition) has made small inroads claiming there’s systemic racism in the town. Bob will not have anything of these false claims. ARC has been setting up in front of the Westerly post office with signs and candied apples for any passerby. The good news is no wandering citizen approached them. A frequent figure during school committee meetings fighting DEI, CRT and SEL in schools, now there’s another front that needs to be exposed. Please seek Bob on Facebook, Twitter and other platforms and support his efforts before Westerly is lost to ideologues.

On 2/26/23, Bob Chiaradio kicked off a meet to make Westerly, RI aware that a progressive group called ARC was making claims the town was racist. ARC is not a fan of the police but Westerly, RI police are committed to the protection of all citizens and Bob wanted to thank them for their devoted service to the town.

James O'Keefe poses as a pimp and his girlfriend wants to set up a sex ring with underage girls. They enter an ACORN facility and receive advice how to cheat on taxes by claiming some of the underage girls for Child Tax Credits. Aside from this 'stellar' tax advice, they also receive advice on how NOT to get caught with the underage sex trafficking ring.

North Kingstown School held an open discussion presentation about state mandate health care in their school system for the fall of 2023. The larger question became the use of HealthSmart materials that contain objectionable materials for school discussion. The speaker, Dr. Jody Clark, noted this was a draft test drive. If you feel the need or wish to voice your opinion, contact her through the school or the interim school superintendent.

The North Kingstown School Department held a presentation of draft materials that might be used as strict policy this coming fall of 2023. The presentation ended with instructions for those in attendance to discuss amongst themselves for 15 minutes before the meeting were to reconvene with feedback from the attendees. Ramona Bessinger expressed serious concerns over the use of material from HealthSmart due to explicit and/or content that was sexual in nature. A ‘groupthink’ of opponents ganged up to challenge Ramona for almost 10 minutes. As expected, the feeling from the oppressed raised their ‘whataboutism’ flag and Ramona refused to salute.

Please listen to the entire video as Nicole Solas, RI supermom, explains how a guidance counselor at Mt. Pleasant brought notice that a student owed a final $2K payment to a 'coyote' to Asst. Principal who then put out a request for donations to pay the debt. In essence, the collection would be funding human trafficking by Mexican cartels.

Rose Van Dover found disgust over some school committee members mocking and laughing at public comment by Bob Chiaradio. Regardless if the accusations in Superintendent Garceau’s contract are to be found true, she believes it’s disrespectful to minimize any public content. She gives personal details of coming from the poorest of the poorest neighborhood in Hartford, Connecticut and finding the intestinal fortitude to climb out of poverty and excel in life. In a family of 11 children, all became successful without a college degree. She finds that the school system coddles students and prevents them from experiencing reality to build character and the desire to become successful on their own. The push to get students in college removes them from the lay sector that supports the basic needs of the community.

Bob Chiaradio calls for independent audit of all Westerly, RI public school libraries and the age appropriate content available for all students. He believes most of the teacher grants program for books are used for the greater good of students but grant requests much be specific and transparent for public consumption. Thanks to Seth Logan, Policy 6100 was revised to state any parent or guardian could request a list of inventory of title. The fly in the ointment to this revision lies in the Westerly Teacher’s Association contract that states the inventory is not allowed. A conundrum of quizzical proportions as to why Policy 6100 was revised when it opposes WTA contract.

Bob Chiaradio questions Westerly, RI School Superintendent Garceau’s contract allowing for reimbursement of reasonable expenditures in the execution of his duties. The larger problem comes to light that no receipts appear to have been submitted or required for those out of pocket expenses. Without proper documentation, it appears that the vague validity of these reimbursements are no more that padding his salary, aka, add-ons. From 2018 to present, there’s an approximate $12.4K of reimbursements for expenses without a single receipt show those out of pocket payments. In the last five fiscal years to current year 2023, $37,626 was budgeted and/or spent while only $10,500 was approved in the contracts spanning 2018 to present. The raw information was provided School Superintendent Garceau and compiled by Mr. Chiaradio. Since taken the helm, Westerly’s RICAS scores and prior performance metrics in English and Math, have nosedived to middle of the pack performance in spite of the $26K per pupil cost, one of the highest in the state. Citing lack of educational progress and forward momentum, Bob asks for the resignation of Mr. Garceau, Alicia Storey and former school committee chair, Diane Bowdy.

Former Westerly School Committee member Gina Fuller takes the podium during public comment period to address the highlights and shortfalls afflicting Westerly schools. She points out that after school programs are needed to keep students engaged in positive after school activities while parents are working to support their families who struggle with increased cost of living expenses. Transportation issues took the forefront of a presentation during the meeting but Gina questions why schedules cannot be arranged to suit the needs of students, parents and the challenges of getting them home safely. Gina gives praise to teachers who put the needs of students above all like 2nd grade teacher Alyssa Richmond who gave all. Yet, there are some teachers expressing resistance to making the trek to the classroom citing it’s going to be a ‘windy day’. In closing, she opines “When are we going to put kids and families first and really look at the issues?” and adding “we have to put the kids first and not the adults”.

Bob Chiaradio presents facts from Rhode Island Department of Education showing Westerly, RI’s 16th place in aggregate scores for ELA (English), Math and Science. He shows that Westerly’s per pupil expenditure cost of $26,000 secures the #1 spot in the state but yet performance scores places the town in the middle of the pack. In comparison, Barrington ranks 28th in per pupil expenditure but ranks much higher in aggregate scores. The abysmal returns in school performance brings the greater question to the forefront which is test scores are not improving while per pupil costs rise. Mr. Chiaradio questions the performance and strategic focus of the school department since Superintendent Garceau’s took his leadership role. Under his tenure, school rankings have continued to dip which leads to the bigger question of where school funds are being allocated. In recent years, it’s been shown the school department has strayed and wandered from educational basics and focused their time on social justice topics including an equity audit. Westerly is in need of a course correction and the current school committee needs to change their destination. Recalculating route.

Bob Chiaradio examines the contract of Dr. Garceau, School Superintendent for the district of Westerly RI. Mr. Chiaradio dissects the contract and highlights questionable expenses including but not limited to a $400 monthly travel expenses. An APRA request to the Westerly school department asking for receipts to justify the monthly out-of-pocket expenses of $400 given to Westerly Superintendent Dr. Garceau. The response to this APRA request was “Westerly public schools does not maintain any records, invoices or receipts responsive to this request”. In addition to the no receipts necessary for this expense, Dr. Garceau receives paid membership fees and dues in what is quoted as: professional organizations. The contract shows the town will pay up to $3,000 per year yet in the past two fiscal years, that figure totaled over $7,000 which exceeded contract limits. The largess for this examination of Dr. Garceau’s contract suggests either the expenses are valid and justified without proof or a veiled way to pad his salary known as add-ons.

Nicole Solas is a Senior Fellow at the Independent Women’s Network and continues the fight against grooming children in gender ideology using gender theory. In a series of public events, a 2nd presentation was held at the Westerly Public Library on 10-10-22. Trans Against Groomers speaker Sara Higdon gave a rather poignant tale of a personal journey of transitioning. In a surprising admission, Sara never claims to be female woman and clearly states being born a male. Sara does not support neither gender ideology pushed in schools or the grooming of children who have enough growth and mental health issues. Data presented showed that 80% of children experiencing gender identity issues are resolved by age 18 through growth maturity. Candice Jackson Esq. wrapped up the night with the legal aspects regarding public education of gender ideology. She points out that some schools believe they will be sued if they don’t show inclusiveness by not teaching gender ideology. In fact, the opposite has great legal downside because of the pluralism aspect of religious freedom that must respect the beliefs of all in public schools. Secondly, social transition interrupts the normal child development which most often leads to medical transition. The rights of others can be trampled on by forcing the use of preferred pronouns against accept norms held by their belief and violate the Establishment Rights clause.

Bob Chiaradio recounts the voting history of the Westerly, RI school committee to denounce the teachings of critical race theory in the school system with a unanimous 7-0 vote in June of 2021. Two weeks later, the committee voted 6-0 against a resolution removing CRT from the school curriculum. Bob Chiaradio brings up several inconsistencies in reports, writings and meetings that diametrically oppose the sentiment of the 7-0 vote with the following examples of support by Westerly School Committee Chair Diane Bowdy and its body. Westerly Democrat Committee and Officer Diane Bowdy supports Leslie Dunn, who is vying for a seat on the Westerly school committee and is a cofounder of Westerly’s ARC (Anti-racism Coalition) along with April Dinwoodie. In a 2021 interview, Ms. Dinwoodie admitted to furthering the teachings of critical race theory to our children. To insert herself further in the Westerly system, on 1-25-22, she applied for a seat on the Westerly Multicultural Committee. It should be noted there is no application for this committee but a symbolic move. Below is a full explanation of her intent. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Provide a brief explanation of you interest in this board: As a founding member of Westerly Anti-racism Coalition (ARC), a Black/Bi-racial resident of Westerly, and a Diversity and Inclusion Professional, I'd like to be a part of advancing multiculturalism in our town. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARC had three separate PRIVATE meetings with Westerly’s school committee, town council and the police department. It is the conclusion of Bob Chiaradio that in spite of a 7-0 vote by the school committee to denounce the teachings of critical race theory, the secret meetings with ARC show intent and leanings but also might violate the Open Meetings Act.