The decision to change the grade span configurations of our elementary and middle schools is big. There are pros and cons on both sides, and in the rush to make a change, due process is being bypassed. We urge the CUSD School Board of Trustees to allow time for deliberation, exploration of alternative solutions, and consensus building with the district community it serves. We urge the CUSD to form a Parent Advisory Committee tasked to work with our educators and school administrators to determine the best way to move our district forward in changing times. Effective and responsible leadership follows due process, which in turn builds cooperation, goodwill, and respect. This is the only path to positive change.
I have been staring at the draft for the letter to the board for hours and honestly the silence from the district office is louder than any response could be at this point. People keep messaging me with their own stories about being ignored during these meetings and it just reinforces that we cannot let them rush this process without a proper committee in place.
March 26, 2007
I honestly never expected the momentum to hit this hard when I started typing this up at my kitchen table during a total lull in the conversation. It feels like people are finally waking up to the fact that we really do need a seat at the table so I am honestly just floored by all the energy right now.
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Sarah Foster
19 years ago
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Stop rushing these huge decisions without asking us first. My kids are the ones affected by this configuration change and we deserve a seat at the table.
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Jennifer Davis
19 years ago
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Totally agree. We need more transparency from the district. This feels like they are hiding something.
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Robert Gray
19 years ago
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We need that committee immediately. Decisions like this effect everyone in the district and we need to be heard.
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Mike Morgan
19 years ago
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The board needs to slow down. Why is there such a massive rush to shove this through? Listen to the community before making permanent changes.
D
David Holmes
19 years ago
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Exactly. Where is the due process? Seems like they just want to do whatever they want regardless of what parents actually think.
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Linda Delgado
19 years ago
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Been watching this play out and it is honestly frustrating. Kids arent just numbers on a spreadsheet. Slow down and do this right.
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The decision to change the grade span configurations of our elementary and middle schools is big. There are pros and cons on both sides, and in the rush to make a change, due process is being bypassed. We urge the CUSD School Board of Trustees to allow time for deliberation, exploration of alternative solutions, and consensus building with the district community it serves. We urge the CUSD to form a Parent Advisory Committee tasked to work with our educators and school administrators to determine the best way to move our district forward in changing times. Effective and responsible leadership follows due process, which in turn builds cooperation, goodwill, and respect. This is the only path to positive change.
I have been staring at the draft for the letter to the board for hours and honestly the silence from the district office is louder than any response could be at this point. People keep messaging me with their own stories about being ignored during these meetings and it just reinforces that we cannot let them rush this process without a proper committee in place.
March 26, 2007
I honestly never expected the momentum to hit this hard when I started typing this up at my kitchen table during a total lull in the conversation. It feels like people are finally waking up to the fact that we really do need a seat at the table so I am honestly just floored by all the energy right now.
6 Comments
S
Sarah Foster
19 years ago
Featured
Stop rushing these huge decisions without asking us first. My kids are the ones affected by this configuration change and we deserve a seat at the table.
J
Jennifer Davis
19 years ago
Featured
Totally agree. We need more transparency from the district. This feels like they are hiding something.
R
Robert Gray
19 years ago
Featured
We need that committee immediately. Decisions like this effect everyone in the district and we need to be heard.
M
Mike Morgan
19 years ago
Featured
The board needs to slow down. Why is there such a massive rush to shove this through? Listen to the community before making permanent changes.
D
David Holmes
19 years ago
Featured
Exactly. Where is the due process? Seems like they just want to do whatever they want regardless of what parents actually think.
L
Linda Delgado
19 years ago
Featured
Been watching this play out and it is honestly frustrating. Kids arent just numbers on a spreadsheet. Slow down and do this right.
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Stop rushing these huge decisions without asking us first. My kids are the ones affected by this configuration change and we deserve a seat at the table.