Palomar's financial woes have been tied to salaries & benefits, but the numbers point elsewhere...

Public records show that the actual cost of the Presidential Office is significantly higher than the $1 million we were led to believe.

The centers are not generating additional enrollment as President Blake asserts: rather, a shell game is being played.

President Blake wants a new high-priced addition to her administrative cabinet in the midst of a financial crisis.

"Good leaders pass the credit and take the blame"; our leader does exactly the opposite.

92% of faculty vote NO CONFIDENCE in the leadership of Palomar College President Joi Blake

The Financial Crisis Management Assistance Team finally analyzes Palomar's risk for fiscal insolvency.

The college is expected to deficit spend $11.7 million this year. Why didn't the trustees know?

Genuine “ fiscal stewardship” requires honest, transparent assessments in order to solve -- rather than obscure -- the problem.

Trustees were supposed to monitor the Financial Recovery Plan, but it was never made available to them.

SRPs are intended to save a district money, not provide a profitable exit for an already well-compensated top administrator.

Blake has demonstrated a pattern of using the consent agenda to pass significant items while avoiding the scrutiny of public discussion.

President attempts to discredit faculty for speaking at governing board meetings..

The decision to open both centers at the same time has created ongoing fiscal distress while stranding Student Services and leaving the old

Three trustees reject livestreaming of governing board meetings, despite repeated calls from a disabled faculty member.

... and other reasons why the Governing Board should have voted *NO* on rushing to pursue student housing at this time.