The school board has officially confirmed the resignation of Superintendent Young and the departure of the current board members. This outcome reflects the persistence of every person who raised concerns about the management of our district. We have successfully secured the change we sought and will now turn our focus …
September 2, 2016
Final supporters
Declaration of No Confidence in Superintendent Virginia Young and the Newton Municipal School District School Board by the Parents & Citizens of The City of Newton, MS.
IN OUR OPINION:
BE IT RESOLVED that the parents and community of The Newton Municipal School District and the citizens within the district borders, hereby declare that we have no confidence in the leadership of Superintendent Virginia Young and the NMSD School Board. We call for immediate resignation and contract termination of both Dr. Young and the School Board immediately for cause as enumerated in the following:
WHEREAS: The standards of Superintendent Virginia Young and this school board’s employment within the district have been characterized by consistent, poor academic district grades; poor communication skills; and irresponsible fiscal management of this school districts' funds and resources.
WHEREAS: There is widespread public dissatisfaction with the Superintendent's lack of vivid, clear leadership ability. Superintendent Young’s employment has been marked by unprecedented turmoil and poor decision-making for many years. Frequent policy changes have been extremely questionable, made by herself and this school board without child/parent regard, survey or input. Be it noted, there was no proper notification in regards to the NMSD School Bus Policy Change in June 2014. This policy was enforced in August 2014 and resulted in the discontinued bus pick up and drop off of students who live within one mile of the school they hereby attended . This policy change caused drastic, unforeseen hardships for parents and students who relied heavily on school bus transportation each day. We, the parents and community of the Newton Municipal School District, hold Superintendent Young and this school board liable for the safety of our unsupervised children as they travel to and from the school grounds due to this policy change. The Mississippi Code of 1972 (SEC.37-41-3. Pupils entitled to transportation) had not been enforced by ANY superintendents prior to Dr. Virginia Young and we call for the immediate reversal of such, effective the upcoming academic school year - August 2016.
WHEREAS: The standards of Superintendent Young’s employment within the district have been characterized by irresponsible fiscal management and failed policy compliance. The School Bus Policy change resulted in a $91,000 budget-overage per year for The Newton Municipal School Board. We ask the MDE State Superintendent of Education and the State School Board to conduct a thorough and complete audit in the utilization of all funds entrusted to this district immediately.
WHEREAS: That Superintendent Young’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. It is apparent that Superintendent Young and this school board rule with threats and intimidation. It is apparent that staff members of the NMSD are reluctant to voice opinions or concerns due to fear of retaliation and/or termination.
CONSERVATORSHIP
Scott County School District-State Take Over
As documented on February 13, 2014, the superintendent and school board of The Scott County Municipal School District, under massive pressure from parents and community heads, voluntarily submitted their resignations and stepped down giving way for Gov. Phil Bryant to retain complete authority and thus, declare a state of emergency for this school district. A state of emergency would allow the Mississippi Board of Education (MBE) to:
-- Remove the Superintendent and School Board Members immediately.
-- Place a conservator in the school district.
-- Request funds from the Legislative Emergency School Fund.
-- Address budget needs
We, The Parents for
Better Newton Public Schools-NMSD are utterly concerned for the future of
our children. The lack of progress, responsibility, accountability and
transparency of Superintendent Young and this school board has left us with no
choice but to intervene. The impact of a
quality education is our main goal.
Please support by signing and providing your comments and concerns on
this iPetition. Stand with us for better educational leadership for our
children!. Make your voice HEARD! Let’s all work together to make a CHANGE NOW!
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
June 12, 2016
25 Comments
There are so much favor to the ones she want there, make position, for friends, these kids has no business not being able to ride the bus, we was never denied that right, most of all a lot of the staff are not qualified to be there. Wow, you can't tell a teacher from a student, when I was in school we knew the teacher just how they was dress and conducted themselves there are away from school. No morals value.
I'm so glad God is answering my prayers. My oldest daughter has been complaining about not getting the proper education at Newton and that was so sad too me because i had been telling her how good of experience I had attending Newton school...... I had to send my daughter to stay with her dad in the state of Illinois to get a better education AND 2017 she graduates she wants to come home for her senior year but I encountered her to stay due to the fact that I feel she is getting a better education...... Education is key to life!! To the class of 98 lets help our kids get to experience what we did good quality education and qualified teachers!!! I'm all in!
Agree concerning the desicions without the community or parents input and concerning the bus not running local any more that is definite more on working parents trying g yo gwg there kids away to school and back why they worked. This has never happen here in Newton.
The school is more concern about sports then education ... These kids need there education and teachers that want to teach . You a student first and a athletic second .
I'm signing because of how I was denied the privilege of graduating in my rightful place. The way they want aboutmy whole senior year was fishy.
Education is important to our children. We must remove anyone who is not for the betterment of our children.
Input from a former teacher at Newton Municipal School District: My intention was to simply sign the petition in support of what I believe is a much needed change. However, after reading the comment from David Adams, I felt compelled to briefly explain reasons for doing so. The problems at NMSD can not all be blamed on Dr. young, but since the magnitude of the problems are so in-depth, she must be held accountable. After all, she's the leader of the district. Leadership and accountability must start at the top. Poor leadership is the missing link at NMSD. This is also the reason I and many others are "former" teachers who have gone on to other districts and have done so successfully. Take a look at surrounding districts that are flourishing and succeeding on every level and you will undoubtedly find effective and competent school boards and superintendents. Also, to refer to Newton County in the manner that Mr. Adams did in a previous post was unfair to them and NMSD, but it also highlights major differences between the two districts. First of all, "those people" elected their superintendent unlike Dr. Young. Having a superintendent who was voted for by the people makes a considerable difference in the performance of that individual. Also, NC is nearly three times larger than NMSD but those students outperform the students at NMSD on state test every year. National school reports also have NMSD ranked as one of the lowest schools in the state and nation. I have not doubt that students at NMSD are intelligent and capable of doing just as well as those in Union and NC, but parents are fooled by the crafty explanations of low test scores provided by their superintendent year after year. The excuses and false promises have to stop. Every school has its problems, but I'm confident in saying that one major reason NC and Union succeed is because of leadership. Also, competent leaders know how to manage and solve problems within the district instead of swee
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The school board has officially confirmed the resignation of Superintendent Young and the departure of the current board members. This outcome reflects the persistence of every person who raised concerns about the management of our district. We have successfully secured the change we sought and will now turn our focus …
September 2, 2016
Final supporters
Declaration of No Confidence in Superintendent Virginia Young and the Newton Municipal School District School Board by the Parents & Citizens of The City of Newton, MS.
IN OUR OPINION:
BE IT RESOLVED that the parents and community of The Newton Municipal School District and the citizens within the district borders, hereby declare that we have no confidence in the leadership of Superintendent Virginia Young and the NMSD School Board. We call for immediate resignation and contract termination of both Dr. Young and the School Board immediately for cause as enumerated in the following:
WHEREAS: The standards of Superintendent Virginia Young and this school board’s employment within the district have been characterized by consistent, poor academic district grades; poor communication skills; and irresponsible fiscal management of this school districts' funds and resources.
WHEREAS: There is widespread public dissatisfaction with the Superintendent's lack of vivid, clear leadership ability. Superintendent Young’s employment has been marked by unprecedented turmoil and poor decision-making for many years. Frequent policy changes have been extremely questionable, made by herself and this school board without child/parent regard, survey or input. Be it noted, there was no proper notification in regards to the NMSD School Bus Policy Change in June 2014. This policy was enforced in August 2014 and resulted in the discontinued bus pick up and drop off of students who live within one mile of the school they hereby attended . This policy change caused drastic, unforeseen hardships for parents and students who relied heavily on school bus transportation each day. We, the parents and community of the Newton Municipal School District, hold Superintendent Young and this school board liable for the safety of our unsupervised children as they travel to and from the school grounds due to this policy change. The Mississippi Code of 1972 (SEC.37-41-3. Pupils entitled to transportation) had not been enforced by ANY superintendents prior to Dr. Virginia Young and we call for the immediate reversal of such, effective the upcoming academic school year - August 2016.
WHEREAS: The standards of Superintendent Young’s employment within the district have been characterized by irresponsible fiscal management and failed policy compliance. The School Bus Policy change resulted in a $91,000 budget-overage per year for The Newton Municipal School Board. We ask the MDE State Superintendent of Education and the State School Board to conduct a thorough and complete audit in the utilization of all funds entrusted to this district immediately.
WHEREAS: That Superintendent Young’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. It is apparent that Superintendent Young and this school board rule with threats and intimidation. It is apparent that staff members of the NMSD are reluctant to voice opinions or concerns due to fear of retaliation and/or termination.
CONSERVATORSHIP
Scott County School District-State Take Over
As documented on February 13, 2014, the superintendent and school board of The Scott County Municipal School District, under massive pressure from parents and community heads, voluntarily submitted their resignations and stepped down giving way for Gov. Phil Bryant to retain complete authority and thus, declare a state of emergency for this school district. A state of emergency would allow the Mississippi Board of Education (MBE) to:
-- Remove the Superintendent and School Board Members immediately.
-- Place a conservator in the school district.
-- Request funds from the Legislative Emergency School Fund.
-- Address budget needs
We, The Parents for
Better Newton Public Schools-NMSD are utterly concerned for the future of
our children. The lack of progress, responsibility, accountability and
transparency of Superintendent Young and this school board has left us with no
choice but to intervene. The impact of a
quality education is our main goal.
Please support by signing and providing your comments and concerns on
this iPetition. Stand with us for better educational leadership for our
children!. Make your voice HEARD! Let’s all work together to make a CHANGE NOW!
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
June 12, 2016
25 Comments
I'm truly disappointed in the schoolboard our children are already behind, and then the people that are supposed to be looking out for them are misusing there trust.
There are so much favor to the ones she want there, make position, for friends, these kids has no business not being able to ride the bus, we was never denied that right, most of all a lot of the staff are not qualified to be there. Wow, you can't tell a teacher from a student, when I was in school we knew the teacher just how they was dress and conducted themselves there are away from school. No morals value.
I'm so glad God is answering my prayers. My oldest daughter has been complaining about not getting the proper education at Newton and that was so sad too me because i had been telling her how good of experience I had attending Newton school...... I had to send my daughter to stay with her dad in the state of Illinois to get a better education AND 2017 she graduates she wants to come home for her senior year but I encountered her to stay due to the fact that I feel she is getting a better education...... Education is key to life!! To the class of 98 lets help our kids get to experience what we did good quality education and qualified teachers!!! I'm all in!
Agree concerning the desicions without the community or parents input and concerning the bus not running local any more that is definite more on working parents trying g yo gwg there kids away to school and back why they worked. This has never happen here in Newton.
The school is more concern about sports then education ... These kids need there education and teachers that want to teach . You a student first and a athletic second .
I'm signing because of how I was denied the privilege of graduating in my rightful place. The way they want aboutmy whole senior year was fishy.
Education is important to our children. We must remove anyone who is not for the betterment of our children.
Input from a former teacher at Newton Municipal School District: My intention was to simply sign the petition in support of what I believe is a much needed change. However, after reading the comment from David Adams, I felt compelled to briefly explain reasons for doing so. The problems at NMSD can not all be blamed on Dr. young, but since the magnitude of the problems are so in-depth, she must be held accountable. After all, she's the leader of the district. Leadership and accountability must start at the top. Poor leadership is the missing link at NMSD. This is also the reason I and many others are "former" teachers who have gone on to other districts and have done so successfully. Take a look at surrounding districts that are flourishing and succeeding on every level and you will undoubtedly find effective and competent school boards and superintendents. Also, to refer to Newton County in the manner that Mr. Adams did in a previous post was unfair to them and NMSD, but it also highlights major differences between the two districts. First of all, "those people" elected their superintendent unlike Dr. Young. Having a superintendent who was voted for by the people makes a considerable difference in the performance of that individual. Also, NC is nearly three times larger than NMSD but those students outperform the students at NMSD on state test every year. National school reports also have NMSD ranked as one of the lowest schools in the state and nation. I have not doubt that students at NMSD are intelligent and capable of doing just as well as those in Union and NC, but parents are fooled by the crafty explanations of low test scores provided by their superintendent year after year. The excuses and false promises have to stop. Every school has its problems, but I'm confident in saying that one major reason NC and Union succeed is because of leadership. Also, competent leaders know how to manage and solve problems within the district instead of swee
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I'm truly disappointed in the schoolboard our children are already behind, and then the people that are supposed to be looking out for them are misusing there trust.