Keep Luscombe at DMCS

We are not going to blindly trust something or someone when we don’t know the reasons behind a decision, so quit asking... and stop suggesting that everyone commenting in support of Luscombe is not trusting the Lord. And if you feel what you are saying holds weight and you want us to believe you may know what you are talking about then don’t register as ‘anonymous ‘

I want to remind people that making assumptions based off of what you don’t know or understand is wrong. I understand this situation is confusing and you want answers, but maybe instead of hiding behind a petition comments section and spitting harsh words at our school you could respectfully address our administration. If you want answers, go to the people who are able to give you those answers instead of thriving in gossip and harsh words. And, if they don’t give you answers or aren’t ALLOWED to, don’t call them cowards. You aren’t entitled to know the ins and outs of why somebody’s contract hasn’t been renewed. Everything Luscombe has done for our school really is amazing, but as people who are loyal and devoted to our DMCS community, we need to trust that administration is making the right decision. We don’t know the details that have pushed them to make this decision, but what I do know is that the Lord is good. We need to trust Him too, guys. He has this all in control. He sees and understands the things we can’t see or understand. TRUST HIM.

After reading some of the comments below from "Anonymous", I felt like I should add to my previous comments from a few days ago ... Even though I never attended DMCS and I don't know Mr. Luscombe very well (although from the hundreds of dinner time conversations with my daughters relaying hilarious stories from his classes, I feel like I do know him pretty well) but I can at least relate to what he must be going through. I've been a software engineer working in the high tech field for a long time, almost 30 years now, the last 20 or so as a contractor with year-to-year employment agreements. Every year, new engineers are hired right out of college and I feel just a little older. These are brilliant young people and they bring new ideas that make me a better engineer. Some of them work their way up into management roles, and since I choose to avoid that path they occassionally become my managers. There have been times where the young managers make decisions that I disagree with and tell me I'm going to do things a certain way -- sometimes they're right and I adjust, and sometimes they're wrong. I try to give them insight from my years of experience and we always seem to find a common ground. They trust me and value my experience and never give me an ultimatum to do it their way or hit the road. I'm only guessing, but this seems like what must have happened with Mr Luscombe. He's an older guy like myself, he's a little set in his ways, and he has a boss with a my way or the highway mentality. He's been at DMCS since his boss was in grade school, maybe diapers. You're telling me that after all these years of loyal and excellent service, he doesn't deserve a little leeway to finish up his career teaching the way he feels is right, and that has worked so well that hundreds of former students have felt strongly enough to take time to stand up for him on this forum?

Mr. Luscombe is still a GREAT teacher. His investment in his students goes deep into the lives of all that he connects with. The influence he’s had, and still can continue to have, will not go unnoticed.

Clint luscombe is fantastic. He had a huge impact on my life and I will step up to bat for him any day. Pun intended as he was my baseball coach and teacher and my older brothers teacher ten years before me. I don’t know all the details but he has my full support.

Honestly Mr. Luscombe is one of the main reasons why I'm doing well in some of my college classes. He actually made me work hard to earn my grade in his class. His class was easily one of the hardest classes for me, but he didn't just spoon feed me the answers. I had to work hard to figure out what I was doing wrong. Without him, I wouldn't be doing as well as I am in college now. He may be hard, but he helps prepare his students for what's coming. Although his class was hard and did require effort and hard work, he managed to also make the class fun. Back in high school, I can't say I always liked him, but I can look back and say that I only didn't like him because he made me work. It is a huge mistake for DMC to let him go.

This sounds like a certain administrator at work. 3 clues: 1. First name starts with “J” 2. She’s a “she” 3. Last name starts with “D”

I feel I have to respond to the individual who felt compelled to get on this petition and defend the DMC decision strongly but didn't feel the need to sign his/her name. If you are going to add an opinion as strongly as you did, then I feel you need to stand up and be recognized for those opinions. First of all, your point about Satan having a field day with this one. Of course Satan has a field day when decisions like this are made. He loves when people in his kingdom are divided. This is what happens when you make silly decisions that greatly impact the lives of very good people. There are repercussions and their should be. Should Clint just agree that for 30 years he was an outstanding teacher but overnight all that changed. Let me tell you something about character and integrity. Clint Luscombe has both and I have known Clint for thirty years. For you to say that the administration are Godly people, I don't know them personally but have no reason to doubt this is true. But for you to say they don't deserve the fallout from this is a stretch on your part. Those in administration are as human as the rest of us. I served as an administrator and I made plenty of mistakes. To follow someone's decisions blindly because they are an administrator is not only unwise is it is a dangerous precedent. You act as if Clint is hiding the truth from us. If Clint Luscombe tells me he does not know why he is being let go, I believe him. For you not to believe what he is saying is calling him a liar. I know that is not the truth and I take great offense for you to insinuate that point. I have seen many people do things in the name of Christianity that in no way shape or form was Christ-like. I would prefer that DMC be a ministry more than a business. Sure bills have to be paid and there are business decisions to be made, but if you want DMC to be a business first and a ministry second, than I believe DMC is missing their calling. I have no concern with fa

If DMCS is a business, then maybe the student who PAY FOR TEACHERS LIKE HIM should take their BUSINESS and their money elsewhere. And to all on staff can reap the consequences of unethical business practices. Chew on that.

Mr. Luscombe is by far one of the greatest teachers at DMC. He makes such a positive impact on every student he teaches. And is also one of the most hilarious people on this earth.

One of the best teachers, coaches and role models I have ever had!

This is a servant of The Lord, a mentor, coach, and teacher, and so much more!

Getting rid of Luscombe one year before retirement is extremely unethical. I’m very disappointed that the school I graduated from is doing something so immoral. Luscombe is an amazing and respected teacher. I never took any of his classes myself, but he helped my sister through his math class and would give up his lunch hour just to help her with assignments.

He was a great teacher and coach to me. His high standards prepared me for college. I don't know anything about the reasons behind this, but DMC is losing one of its best teachers.

An anonymous comment? Hmmm. I’ve stayed out of this, because I don’t know this teacher, but I’ll give you $20 to take that preschool teacher out for coffee to find out if she really wanted to quit. And by the way, DMC is a ministry, not a business. Let me know if you want that $20.

Boy oh boy, is satan having a field day here... It is interesting how much misinformation and half-truths can get spread around. Let's address a few of these: 1. The widowed preschool teacher was not fired. She quit. This was a well known fact around the department. Have you asked her if she was fired? Who told you she was fired? 2. The DMC school board no longer makes personnel decisions, nor should they. The members of the board are no more qualified to make decisions on someone's teaching abilities than the man on the street. The only employee that the school board has oversight on is the Superintendent. 3. If you think this was a overnight, snap decision, you are wrong. The administration did not wake up one day and decide to not offer Mr. Luscombe a contract. DMC is a business. There are evaluation processes. Mr Luscombe was subjected to this process. I have no idea what he was asked to do or not do. But obviously, he did not do what was asked of him, and therefore was not offered a contract. At your job, are you allowed to do whatever you want? And do it with absolutely no repercussions? DMC may be a ministry, but it is also a business. A business that offers a service that hundreds of people pay a lot for, and as such, it's employees must be held to a standard. Is Mr. Luscombe a God fearing individual? Of course! Is that the only requirement for being a teacher at DMC in 2018? No. It has been reported that when Mr Luscombe has been asked in the last couple of days on why he was not offered a contract, he has answered "I don't know". Nothing could be further from the truth. He knows. Of course he knows. Does that mean he doesn't want to tell you, or I? Possibly? If you think he was absolutely blind-sided by this, you are being completely naive. By law, the school administration cannot discuss with anyone on why they came to this decision, and contrary to popular belief around here, you are not entitled to it. Unless Mr Luscombe tells you dir

The administrative person need to come down and listen to the students and parents who actually have contacts with the teachers! Luscome has the highest education degree among the teachers but he chosed to stay at DMC for 30 years and got paid nothing. He could easily become a public school teacher and get paid way more, the reason he stays at DMC for this long is because he truly cares about his students. Math is hard in general, period. If your kids are failing this class, tell them to spend more time on the class material and go talk to the teacher. I was in luscombe's room during lunch time oftenly, and he would explain the questions I didn't understand over and over again. I'm so sick of seeing DMC babies complain about non sense things. Same as Radcliff's case. College is hard, and these teachers are helping you to prepare for college! You need to learn how to learn constantly by yourself, and If you don't get good grades, don't blame the teacher, come out a way to fix the poor grade by either go talk the teacher or watch YouTube tutorial video. PLUS the classes at DMC are not that difficult!!! At this point, the babies and christians at DMC just pissed me off, how can you let such a God figured teacher go simply because your kids don't know how to freaking study and manage thenself

So much to say, so many feelings. But, I think I’ll take the time to say this: Compassion has never been one of DMC’s guiding principles. Class of ‘88

Where to begin……. Guilt- Over the past few years I have been silent when several GREAT teachers with a passion for the students have been pushed out of DMCS by the Administration. Not this time Disappointment- That concerned students and parents have to resort to a petition to be heard by the DMCS board. And the likely outcome that our concerns for the integrity of DMCS will be ignored. Trust/Duty-As parents we have put our trust in DMCS to help prepare our sons and daughters for the outside world, a world that is becoming godless and lacking in honor. That duty has been overlooked as DMCS has started down the slippery slope of giving “Participation Prizes” to its students instead of hard work, personal accountability, and character development. Leadership- Great leadership involves listening to and having empathy for the concerns of the group that they are leading. That “leadership” quality is sadly lacking at DMCS. Part of leadership is also admitting that a mistake has been made, owning that mistake, learning from it, and growing in wisdom. Over the years of being a parent at DMCS it has become apparent that the Administration and board will not admit to making a honest mistake, or use that mistake to grow the partnership that exists between students, parents, and DMCS. I have watched, many times, Clint work with a student that was struggling with a new math concept after most teachers had left for the day. He would not give up on any student; it was both his duty and honor to transfer problem solving wisdom to the next generation. As a parent and a friend of Mr. Luscombe I want to publicly say THANK YOU for your years of helping shape the character of our future leaders. Marshall Henderson

Taught with Mr. Luscomb for 19 years. All three of my children had Mr. Luscomb as their math teacher. I admire and respect the man for so many reasons. Please renew his contract. He has earned/deserves it. Thank you!