The Board of Education has confirmed that Superintendent Berry will be stepping down from her position. This resolution serves as a testament to the dedication of our community members who demanded better accountability for our schools. We will now turn our focus toward ensuring a transparent and rigorous search for …
August 30, 2015
Final supporters
Declaration of No Confidence in Superintendent Louise S. Berry by the Parents & Citizens of The Town of Brooklyn, Connecticut
IN OUR OPINION:
BE IT RESOLVED that the parents and community of Brooklyn, CT School District and the citizens within the district borders hereby declare that we have no confidence in the leadership of Superintendent Louise S. Berry and call for her contract with the Town of Brooklyn School District to be terminated immediately by the elected Board of Education of Town of Brooklyn, CT for cause as enumerated in the following:
WHEREAS: There is widespread public dissatisfaction with the Superintendent's leadership. Superintendent Berry’s employment has been marked by unprecedented turmoil within the district. Since she was hired her decision-making ability has been extremely questionable.
WHEREAS: The standards of Superintendent Berry’s employment within the district have been characterized by irresponsible fiscal management and failed policy compliance. For example, the Reading Specialist position has been filled by a non-BEA employee without 102 certification (after multiple requests for that position) and is not in compliance with state laws. Additionally, desperately needed classroom aide hours have been cut and Superintendent Berry was given a two-year contract extension.
WHEREAS: the Superintendent Berry’s actions have directly resulted in weakening the school’s parent/teacher involvement and created obstacles to the economic health of the teacher/parent community. Recently, Dr. Berry repositioned 9 full-time teachers from Brooklyn Elementary School without written notice and after they met their students for the following year. The majority of the teachers did not want to move grades and were given no choice and no explanation. In a meeting with at least fifteen parents expressing concern over this action, Dr. Berry explained that the Board of Education knew and approved of this decision, however, according to the most recent BOE meeting notes, no such conversation took place.
WHEREAS: staff members of the Brooklyn School District are afraid to come forward for fear of termination of their employment.
WHEREAS: the Superintendent has complete disregard of parents’ and teachers’ legitimate concerns about numerous issues within the district and has ineffective public relations; the Superintendent refused to answer parent questions or could not answer them. Such mismanagement has resulted in needless disenfranchisement of faculty, staff, students and parents.
THEREFORE: we call upon the Town of Brooklyn Board of Education to immediately terminate Superintendent Louise Berry for cause.
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME, ADDRESS, CONTACT INFO, and
Updates
June 24, 2015
I have spent time recently reviewing the detailed accounts shared by many of you regarding your experiences with the district. These personal narratives provide necessary context as we continue to prepare our formal presentation for the Board of Education.
Reached 100 supporters
June 22, 2015
June 21, 2015
Our petition is approaching the milestone of one hundred signatures. Reaching this figure will provide a necessary demonstration of the community desire for new leadership in the district.
79 Comments
I think we also need to put something in place to strengthen the Board of Education. Current members are not willing to put steps in place to improve our childrens' education or prepare to replace Dr. Berry in the future by properly training a replacement.
This seems to be a complete nonsensical and arbitrary moving of staff. Moving one teacher out of a grade and another from a different grade back in to replace the first that was moved out? I can't think of a reason to do this on a scale of 9 teachers.
I am a resident of Brooklyn Connecticut and have two children within the elementary and middle schools. When there are no justifications made for drastic changes being made, it becomes questionable behavior to which parents do not understand and therefore creates a chaotic environment.
I feel as though the teachers deserve respect and appreciation, the total lack of disregard for them as well as the students best interest is disturbing. It seems things need to change for the better since the superintendent is clearly not making good choices or taking anything anyone has to say in consideration. I hope that this situation gets rectified soon.
My grandchildren attend Brooklyn elementary school and there seems to be a lack of transparency for decision making on the part of Dr. Berry, the BOE and the parents of the children
270 people demand change through this position so far. OUTSTANDING!!! Continue the pressure, get others to sign this petition!! It's for the kids of Brooklyn, their concerned parents, and the future of education in Brooklyn.
Please remover Dr. Barry.......
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The Board of Education has confirmed that Superintendent Berry will be stepping down from her position. This resolution serves as a testament to the dedication of our community members who demanded better accountability for our schools. We will now turn our focus toward ensuring a transparent and rigorous search for …
August 30, 2015
Final supporters
Declaration of No Confidence in Superintendent Louise S. Berry by the Parents & Citizens of The Town of Brooklyn, Connecticut
IN OUR OPINION:
BE IT RESOLVED that the parents and community of Brooklyn, CT School District and the citizens within the district borders hereby declare that we have no confidence in the leadership of Superintendent Louise S. Berry and call for her contract with the Town of Brooklyn School District to be terminated immediately by the elected Board of Education of Town of Brooklyn, CT for cause as enumerated in the following:
WHEREAS: There is widespread public dissatisfaction with the Superintendent's leadership. Superintendent Berry’s employment has been marked by unprecedented turmoil within the district. Since she was hired her decision-making ability has been extremely questionable.
WHEREAS: The standards of Superintendent Berry’s employment within the district have been characterized by irresponsible fiscal management and failed policy compliance. For example, the Reading Specialist position has been filled by a non-BEA employee without 102 certification (after multiple requests for that position) and is not in compliance with state laws. Additionally, desperately needed classroom aide hours have been cut and Superintendent Berry was given a two-year contract extension.
WHEREAS: the Superintendent Berry’s actions have directly resulted in weakening the school’s parent/teacher involvement and created obstacles to the economic health of the teacher/parent community. Recently, Dr. Berry repositioned 9 full-time teachers from Brooklyn Elementary School without written notice and after they met their students for the following year. The majority of the teachers did not want to move grades and were given no choice and no explanation. In a meeting with at least fifteen parents expressing concern over this action, Dr. Berry explained that the Board of Education knew and approved of this decision, however, according to the most recent BOE meeting notes, no such conversation took place.
WHEREAS: staff members of the Brooklyn School District are afraid to come forward for fear of termination of their employment.
WHEREAS: the Superintendent has complete disregard of parents’ and teachers’ legitimate concerns about numerous issues within the district and has ineffective public relations; the Superintendent refused to answer parent questions or could not answer them. Such mismanagement has resulted in needless disenfranchisement of faculty, staff, students and parents.
THEREFORE: we call upon the Town of Brooklyn Board of Education to immediately terminate Superintendent Louise Berry for cause.
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME, ADDRESS, CONTACT INFO, and
Updates
June 24, 2015
I have spent time recently reviewing the detailed accounts shared by many of you regarding your experiences with the district. These personal narratives provide necessary context as we continue to prepare our formal presentation for the Board of Education.
Reached 100 supporters
June 22, 2015
June 21, 2015
Our petition is approaching the milestone of one hundred signatures. Reaching this figure will provide a necessary demonstration of the community desire for new leadership in the district.
79 Comments
The most recent decision to move 9 teachers the day after meet your teacher day, demonstrates a lack of insight as to how this decision would negatively impact both students and teachers; showing complete disregard for her staff, students and community. A change is needed to restore a positive atmosphere within the school and community.
I think we also need to put something in place to strengthen the Board of Education. Current members are not willing to put steps in place to improve our childrens' education or prepare to replace Dr. Berry in the future by properly training a replacement.
This seems to be a complete nonsensical and arbitrary moving of staff. Moving one teacher out of a grade and another from a different grade back in to replace the first that was moved out? I can't think of a reason to do this on a scale of 9 teachers.
I am a resident of Brooklyn Connecticut and have two children within the elementary and middle schools. When there are no justifications made for drastic changes being made, it becomes questionable behavior to which parents do not understand and therefore creates a chaotic environment.
I feel as though the teachers deserve respect and appreciation, the total lack of disregard for them as well as the students best interest is disturbing. It seems things need to change for the better since the superintendent is clearly not making good choices or taking anything anyone has to say in consideration. I hope that this situation gets rectified soon.
My grandchildren attend Brooklyn elementary school and there seems to be a lack of transparency for decision making on the part of Dr. Berry, the BOE and the parents of the children
270 people demand change through this position so far. OUTSTANDING!!! Continue the pressure, get others to sign this petition!! It's for the kids of Brooklyn, their concerned parents, and the future of education in Brooklyn.
Please remover Dr. Barry.......
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The most recent decision to move 9 teachers the day after meet your teacher day, demonstrates a lack of insight as to how this decision would negatively impact both students and teachers; showing complete disregard for her staff, students and community. A change is needed to restore a positive atmosphere within the school and community.