John Curry re: Damon -- Selective response? Another slippery issue?

From John Curry, November 17, 2006

Subject: Past Practice

[Comment on one of Dave Parshall's remarks in his speech to the STRS Board 11/16/06]

"Damon says STRS may not have to comply with request to see reports on their use."

Note from John: Damon seems to have neglected to mention that he already has established a "past practice" this year by already sending information on Board member credit card use to an OEA-R member, Gary Hollow. Gary was asked by me (via email) to share his freedom of information data with me, but didn't reply to my request. Will this be another "slippery" issue and/or selective information releases? We'll see! John

3. Dave Parshall: as individual/not as CORE Pres. [Molly's summary of his speech]

Over a yr since I addressed the Board. The number of wealthy actives and retirees addressing the Board saying it has been so great, so I want to say the poorer retirees' picture is not so rosy. These statements by those better off is absurd such as the 35 yr superintendent with a 30 yr retired wife complaining that STRS was not going to pay HC for rehires. Such egocentric comments to those who cannot afford to pay for their HC. We are only as strong as our weakest among us.

Questioning contracts is your responsibility and is not micromanaging. We expect oversight. We again have the credit card issue. Damon says STRS may not have to comply with request to see reports on their use. We need a cooling off period with regard to use of credit cards.