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Patch Poll: Who Do You Believe? Paul Kadri Or The Employees Accusing Him?

The school board meets Thursday in executive session to begin deliberating.

The Groton Board of Education on Monday night released its investigation into the conduct and behavior of Superintendent Paul Kadri, .

On Tuesday, , saying the allegations are not true and he has been unjustly accused.

The Board of Education now faces the task of deciding who to believe and what action to take. The board has scheduled an executive session from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday in the school administration building to discuss the report.

A story outlining the investigative report was published Tuesday. .

Who do you believe? And what do you think the school board should do?

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Rick McDonald August 30, 2012 at 01:17 pm
Glad to hear!
CA August 30, 2012 at 01:35 pm
I know Dr. Hoyt and I can believe what he did to her. Personal dealings that I had with Dr. Hoyt always went well at NEA for me. Mr. Kadri was not a nice person even on the phone with parents. At one point in the phone conversation I had with him concerning schedules at the middle school, I had to ask him to stop yelling at me with his responses. He was very defensive when asked about his educational background too.
Jeff Brown August 30, 2012 at 04:14 pm
That is a heartwarming story linda, although if i saw a elderly disabled woman shoveling after a giant snowstorm ( i would assume 2 feet atleast) i would either ask if i could take the shovel and do it for you or atleast tell you to take a break and wait for me to come back. But that's just me.
Franky Camper August 30, 2012 at 08:19 pm
You didn't read the full report on Mr. Kadri's transgressions did you Tammy-Jo. Dr. Hoyt was but one of many women Paul Kadri victimized, so you can write her off because your dealings with her did not go as you would have liked. However, you might want to read the full report before you scream "I believe Mr. Kadri!" from the rooftop.
Joyce Lynch August 30, 2012 at 11:44 pm
I also know Dr. Hoyt and what she said happened did happen. In her dealings with parents, students and collegues Dr. Hoyt was very fair and honest. Fair and honest is NOT what Mr. Kadri is!!!
D Paul September 3, 2012 at 10:13 am
I am astonished at just how spiteful, rude, and angry people in this town seem to be... From the grocery store, to the restaurants... It seems as if people are continuously cutting others down here and all over. I have never in my life seen such a rumor filled community.
CA September 3, 2012 at 02:50 pm
D Paul,
You are doing the same thing here.
Patsy Crothers September 4, 2012 at 01:53 am
It's a page to tell people how you feel about these situations. If you don't like them DON'T READ them. Everybody has a right to tell how they feel about situations....
D Paul September 4, 2012 at 10:04 am
I'm just astonished at the level of anger and negativity. It's a wonder so few residents I see around town actually smile and seem happy. Are the posts on patch any indication of coined descriptor of this community known world wide as "Rotten Groton"?
CA September 4, 2012 at 10:39 am
Again, as I said above. You are doing the same here. It's like you can't see what has happened in the school system with a person that can't see what he is doing? It's not anger and negativity. It is facts on how this person treated others here. Not just staff, but teachers, and parents. Even your comments are bullying the people here in Groton. So leave.
Chris Griffin September 4, 2012 at 04:49 pm
Known world wide as "Rotten Groton" ?
By who Sailors? They are the only ones I have ever heard that phrase used by. You talk about negativity by others but your post is more negative than most I have seen. Maybe you've never see anyone smiling at the store because they see you first.
D Paul September 4, 2012 at 05:21 pm
Chris & CA... you are not hurting feelings or making me angry. I would expect such a comment from you mean old townies...
Chris Griffin September 4, 2012 at 05:27 pm
Not trying to...were you?
If that is what you expect to hear from us townies then why did your first post say you were "astonished" by just that?
D Paul September 4, 2012 at 05:49 pm
Chris, I never try to make others angry. Simply said, the tone in many of the posts is very hostile and aggressive... Just read the comments regarding the young fireman who committed suicide; it's horrible. I am even being attacked.
As far as CA "telling me to leave"... (rude) I will be as I have been every winter for 11 years. But I'll be back! :)
CA September 4, 2012 at 06:49 pm
D Paul,
As Chris said take a look at your first comment. Stay on the issue of this article at hand. You have been labeling people in Groton in your posts here-- "Spiteful, rude, and angry...". If you don't like the area, then leave. If you don't like the truth that people are saying in the article, then don't comment. But don't knock us down because of it. You have the right to your opinion but so do the people of Groton. If you don't like what others say in the blog, don't keep egging them on. Leave the article. But don't bully people here especially with your writing about people in Groton.
Chris Griffin September 4, 2012 at 06:55 pm
It is not a sublte point that CA and I are making.
Your 2 commets on how "Astonished" you are are sill two of the most negative and rude comments ever posted and you are not a "townie". I know you can see the hypocrtical nature of that comment. How do you know if the previous negative comments are made by "townies"? From what I can see there is just as much chance that they are written by people who just live here for the summer.
D Paul September 4, 2012 at 08:09 pm
You two scare me.
Patsy Crothers September 4, 2012 at 08:24 pm
Awww, what ashame,you can't take CT. winters. What does that say about you???
Maybe you should stay where you winter,all year, they are much 'nicer' people,right??If you do stay here you shouldn't read patch because it's too much for you to handle, allowing people to voice their opinions...
D Paul September 4, 2012 at 08:57 pm
Bring the discussion further down into the negative hostile mean spirited comments that now speak for themselves... If the level of conversation in this dialog is a measure of what Mr. Kadri had to face... Wow! He should have one hell of a law suit and hopefully a couple of civil cases for any "rotten" liars that surface...
Connecticut in general has a bad reputation and you all are perfect examples of why... I won't waste any more energy by feeding your hatred and anger. BTW, Groton was just listed in the top 25 most "rotton" places to live in CT. Now you have something to complain about.
Chris Griffin September 4, 2012 at 09:37 pm
Again you are posting the most negative comments. Go back and read them all.
There is name calling in every post of yours. "...hopefully a couple of civil cases.." That is a terrible thing to say. This string started by you going off topic and ragging on everyone around town. The post before yours was regarding Dr Hoyt and was relevant to the article. You pretend to be above CT residents and say they have a bad reputation but you are guilty of all the negative things you accuse us of. You describe yourself with " angry, negative, spiteful..." what other words did you use?
D Paul September 4, 2012 at 11:04 pm
I an observation related to the tone of the discussion, and the level of hostility prevalent so many posts on this blog, from area residents. I was immediately attacked by you and two others for stating my observations. Twist it anyway you want Christopher. Let the evidence be presented and not the rhetoric you are pushing. I have friend and family in Groton. I want to see Groton thrive and shine without all the hype, negativity, and BS like you are dishing out. I'm entitled to my opinion and exercise my rights as you and Ms. Crothers, and CA. If Mr. Kadri had to face the nonsense I am facing in this forum, he just may deserve a massive settlement and punitive damages to boot. My posts are consistent in verbalizing how horrified I am at the level of rude and nasty comments. Now it's been turned around on me... Just like a dirty politician.
Patsy Crothers September 5, 2012 at 12:14 am
Aren't your friends and family able to protect themselves???They're not going to have a terrible life,in Groton because of what's posted here...
Kadri is going to be fired no matter what is said here....
Franky Camper September 6, 2012 at 11:18 pm
DP
Let this die please. You have added nothing of substance to this discussion whatsoever. You clearly don't like Groton or it's people, even the school children, so let us have our discussion. Set sail for warmer climes and troll up some negativity there. Frank
D Paul September 7, 2012 at 12:25 pm
Frank, Mind your own business. I noticed your posts are almost always telling others what to do... I merely pointed out the hostile negativity and ended up defending myself from the hostile and negative people attacking me. Don't mind my business and keep your advise to yourself. I don't need your advice and would never take your orders.
D Paul September 7, 2012 at 12:39 pm
Oh Frank, I don't like Groton or it's people? Even the school children?
You Frankie boy are the type of person whom I don't like. Take things out of context to smear someones character. It makes me believe from your posts, and many other people's posts that Mr. Kadri has undergone the same twisted, manipulative, smear campaign as I am facing here. I hope he sues the living daylights out of Groton and wins...and teaches you and the other dirty campaigners a lesson.
Patsy Crothers September 7, 2012 at 02:40 pm
D Paul,I agree with Franky, You have nothing of interest to add to this article so please go away and forget about Groton,you don't live here so keep the information you hand out, to where you live! I'm sure the people where you live won't enjoy your unhappiness either,though.
D Paul September 7, 2012 at 03:57 pm
I really don't care what you think Patsy. Has Mr. Kadri suffered the same twisted dirty politics I am facing on this blog? Is his character being misrepresented as is mine simply for stating my opinion that the back stabbing, negativity, and nasty comments made demonstrate how so many people in Groton seem to be angry and unhappy?
The facts are Patsy, Franky, CA, and Chris... you have no business telling me what to do, misrepresenting my character and beliefs, and ultimately running a smear campaign against me. I suspect Mr. Kadri has felt the same retaliation for speaking his mind. Frankly, it is the three of you bullies that are clearly demonstrating my point. Maybe living in one of the top "distressed" communities of CT explains why so many people are so very unhappy? I myself own two homes, have children and grandchildren and an excellent pension. The only reason I am angry is the assault on me by rude people like you. I am more than willing to stop this thread but every time I check my e-mail the is another nasty comment...
Elissa Bass (Editor) September 7, 2012 at 07:10 pm
Hi everyone. I just got an email from a Patch reader asking me to remind everyone that while this is definitely a forum for opinions, it is not a place to take pot shots at each other. As our terms of use say, "While we encourage people to be honest and post what’s on their mind, communities thrive when people care about each other, and as such, Patch expects all of its users to be respectful of others. This means that whether you are being complimentary or critical, whether you are agreeing or disagreeing with the subject of an article or another user’s comment, you should act in a civil manner and refrain from personal attacks – after all, these are your neighbors." Thanks!
Chris Griffin September 8, 2012 at 12:55 pm
To anyone still reading this string I would invite you to look back and see I never attacked anyone. D Paul went off topic and started bad mouthing Groton residents saying they were generally neagative and added some general name calling. I pointed out that he was doing just that with his post and tried to point out the irony of his comments. After it got circular I stopped commentng.
Franky Camper September 8, 2012 at 12:59 pm
DP,
The simple facts of the Kadri case, as spelled out in the investigative report, are this: He harassed, mistreated, and intimidated multiple females in their place of work. He attempted, and maybe did, manipulated the district grievance process by telling the person who schedules the grievance hearings to only schedule them when BOE members who would side with him were available to attend such hearings. He attempted to, and may have, misused grant monies for purposes other than what the grantors intended. Much of Groton has seen, heard, and read enough about Mr. Kadri's to realize he is not good for our community. Yes there is anger and shock over how this so called professional has behaved. Ditto the board of education. We aren't back stabbing anyone. Just venting and sharing thoughts on how our town has wronged. Respectfully, Franky
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