Marshall, Marshall, Marshall

The Massillon Schools DREAM Project - Developing Resources for Education and Athletics in Massillon, was to be, according to the Massillon City Schools Website;

A unique multi-faceted effort that includes college readiness and leadership training, Health Sciences and Tech Prep with hands on health care experiences, as well as state of the art facilities.

This was to be a collaborative effort with the Paul and Carol David Foundation, the Aultman Foundation, Walsh University, Stark State, and the Massillon City Schools.

Apparently, the David Foundation pulled the plug, officially, because the administration, particularly School Superintendent Lisa Carmichael, and the Board of Education, did not embrace all aspects of the DREAM project. Unofficially, it was believed by many, that Jeff David, Chairman of the David Foundation, was not happy that the Head Football Coach, Jason Hall, was not appointed Athletic Director, and that the Assistant Athletic Director was not Alex Wood, a former college coach, NFL coach, and WHS graduate, who assisted the Tigers last year as offensive coordinator. Coach Wood subsequently joined the Miami Redhawks as a wide receiver coach. This was all speculation, until Board of Education Member Marshall Weinberg confirmed it to the Independent in a story today.

Mr. Weinberg wants the Board of Education to not renew the contract of current Athletic Director Tim Ridgely. According to Marshall Weinberg in the Independent story, "it's (The Athletic Director position) the lynch pin in the entire DREAM Project."

Weinberg then goes on to make the most bizarre statement we at the Massillon Review have ever heard.... Weinberg tells the Independent that recent issues, including an assistant coach and booster club member growing and selling marijuana could have been avoided if the football coach could report directly to the Superintendent.

Seriously? Weinberg's argument is that if Jason Hall, the football coach, was the Athletic Director, alleged drug lord Kevin Smith wouldn't have had a marijuana growing operation that would make a Colombian cartel jealous. There is only one possible explanation for such a bizarre statement from an elected public official. Marshall Weinberg is insane and needs serious help. Now!

There is a school board meeting scheduled on Wednesday, March 31, at 7:00PM at Emerson Elementary. We urge everyone to attend. It doesn't matter if you are for, or against the DREAM project. We need to make sure Marshall Weinberg gets the professional help he needs.

Yes, we really did elect him.