Reading between the lines

In trying to fully understand the latest RUSD brouhaha, many in Racine look to the local media for answers. Unfortunately, even after reading numerous news articles many readers (including myself) still have questions. I am sure I am not the only one that is trying to decipher the comments of the parties involved.

For example take the following comment from Alioto, which is from the 9/6/07 JT story – he is disputing the fact that the original contract was drawn up without proper legal counsel:

"(The document) clearly proves that Dr. Hicks had provided a full copy of the proposal and contract document to legal counsel and had asked counsel to work on the contract document together with PBCG and that, based on counsel’s handwritten notes, the contract entered into did reflect many of the suggested changes," Alioto said.

Okay, I have questions. I believe Alioto is stating the initial proposal and contract was reviewed by legal counsel, and then changes were made.

What "handwritten notes" were NOT included in the final contract?

Was the final contract (with the changes) reviewed and signed off by RUSD legal counsel??

Reading between the lines is not a reliable way to get information – we deserve some real answers.