The school administration has officially reinstated Mr. Garza as our principal. Seeing the community come together to defend his leadership reminds me that the stability of our school depends on the people who care most about it. We will remain attentive as he resumes his duties to ensure we continue …
September 23, 2018
Final supporters
Parents of St. Helen's School petitions to reinstate Mr. Garza as principal of the school immediately.
Based on his performance, Mr. Garza exceeded expectations of parents and students as principal of the school set by the following examples:
Mr. Garza saved St. Helen's from closing by coordinating and organizing through the community of Fresno including but not limited to using media platforms to bring awareness of the financial trouble of the school. The results of Mr. Garza's dedication to the matter was raising $580,000 in three months and saving the school from closing.
Mr. Garza remained diligent with St. Helen's budget and after already raising $580,000 to save the school, he brought the school's budget into positive $175,000 with all expense and salaries paid in the first year since the school nearly closed from its financial troubles. This was in large part from the added fundraisers he implemented.
Utility plans were changed thanks to Mr. Garza's management over unnecessary spending. Phone Bill dropped from $1,100 per month to about $300. Credit card machine dropped from $20,000 per year to about $8,000 per year. Swapped out two old copy machines and replaced them with two newer ones.
He added rubber chips in the children's playground at a lower cost which adds safety and enhances the look of the school.
He added sports programs and chess teams for younger grades which St. Helen's had previously never offered, promoting extracurricular activities within the Catholic community and removing the necessity for parents to enroll their children in activities with peers outside of their faith and community.
He added curriculum too many to list through donations. He was currently investing his extra time with adding and improving on additional curriculum for the students, including future plans of adding a new STEM program to advance the curriculum of science, technology, engineering and mathematics of St. Helen students. He added two computer stations in grades 1st-8th to coordinate with the STEM program.
He repaired the relationships with current and past Benefactors. Additionally, Mr. Garza improved relationships with Parish, Knights of Columbus, and Altar Guild.
He was working on adding new LED lights to help the school in becoming environmentally friendly through low cost energy. Additionally, he was working on replacing old black top with a new black top and improving the overall looks of the school. Both projects were to be at no cost to the school thanks to school benefactors' confidence in Mr. Garza.
Most importantly, Mr. Garza loved the school and the students and his passion for the school was demonstrated on his last day when he worked hard until the final minute allotted him by his contract termination to advance summer and fall agendas for the students. His passion was reciprocated by the parents and children for Mr. Garza. He set the standard for Catholic principles and Catholic social teachings; respect the human persons; promote the family,protect property rights; work for the common good; observe the principle of subsidiarity; respect work and the worker; pursue peace and care for the poor.
Your favorable consideration of our request would be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Parents of St. Helen's School
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
July 13, 2018
July 12, 2018
The silence from the board remains heavy as we continue to push for an explanation regarding the decision to remove Jason Garza. I have spent the last few days speaking with parents who are deeply concerned about the shift in school culture since his departure. We are currently gathering detailed accounts of how his leadership specifically benefited our students so we can present a unified case for his return.
July 7, 2018
Reaching this current level of support confirms that our community recognizes the tangible progress we achieved under Mr. Garza. It is heartening to see so many people acknowledge his record of fiscal responsibility and his dedication to our students. This momentum encourages us to keep pressing for the stability that our school deserves.
Reached 100 supporters
July 3, 2018
133 Comments
Mr. Garza has done a lot for this Catholic School and the diocese wants St. Helen’s School to close? Very sad after a hard working principal did the impossible to save this catholic school. What are you trying to do? Instead of helping you guys are hurting this school by letting a principal let go unjustly, by whom?
Jason Garza has not only helped save the school but has also set it in motion to be self-sustaining. I know there’s more work to do to make sure the school stays open. New leadership at this juncture would be extremely counterproductive.
Mr Garza is great principal. He's always there for the students. I've seen him at sport and school events. You know that he cares about his students. His door is always open. Please reinstate Mr Garza.
Best, most supporting principal I've ever seen, he communicates with Parents and every student loves him, including my kids, we had to sit down as a family and broke the news to our girls and they started crying, it broke our heart, we need people like Mr Garza! We need to keep him at our school as Principal!!!
Jason worked for my company as a young man and he is the most dedicated employee going back 20 years. I donated to the catholic cause because of Jason for the school knowing how hard he works. He should continue his position and the school should not close.
Mr Garza poured his heart into SHS. He absolutely loved that little school with everything he had. Maybe he lacked administrative experience... but they knew that when they hired him.
Its unfortunate that there's is one person that is so selfish and has to much pride to see what good mr. Garza has brought to the school and his students. I don't have a student there but I have been to the fundraisers and its top notch and that is why he and his staff raised the funds to keep the school open. The superintendent need to look at the back picture. Everything was done for kids. Or did she forget what education is all about. And not thinking about her self. Please reinstate principal Garza for the right reason. Or like they always say karma will always get the best of you because turnaround is fair play!!
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The school administration has officially reinstated Mr. Garza as our principal. Seeing the community come together to defend his leadership reminds me that the stability of our school depends on the people who care most about it. We will remain attentive as he resumes his duties to ensure we continue …
September 23, 2018
Final supporters
Parents of St. Helen's School petitions to reinstate Mr. Garza as principal of the school immediately.
Based on his performance, Mr. Garza exceeded expectations of parents and students as principal of the school set by the following examples:
Mr. Garza saved St. Helen's from closing by coordinating and organizing through the community of Fresno including but not limited to using media platforms to bring awareness of the financial trouble of the school. The results of Mr. Garza's dedication to the matter was raising $580,000 in three months and saving the school from closing.
Mr. Garza remained diligent with St. Helen's budget and after already raising $580,000 to save the school, he brought the school's budget into positive $175,000 with all expense and salaries paid in the first year since the school nearly closed from its financial troubles. This was in large part from the added fundraisers he implemented.
Utility plans were changed thanks to Mr. Garza's management over unnecessary spending. Phone Bill dropped from $1,100 per month to about $300. Credit card machine dropped from $20,000 per year to about $8,000 per year. Swapped out two old copy machines and replaced them with two newer ones.
He added rubber chips in the children's playground at a lower cost which adds safety and enhances the look of the school.
He added sports programs and chess teams for younger grades which St. Helen's had previously never offered, promoting extracurricular activities within the Catholic community and removing the necessity for parents to enroll their children in activities with peers outside of their faith and community.
He added curriculum too many to list through donations. He was currently investing his extra time with adding and improving on additional curriculum for the students, including future plans of adding a new STEM program to advance the curriculum of science, technology, engineering and mathematics of St. Helen students. He added two computer stations in grades 1st-8th to coordinate with the STEM program.
He repaired the relationships with current and past Benefactors. Additionally, Mr. Garza improved relationships with Parish, Knights of Columbus, and Altar Guild.
He was working on adding new LED lights to help the school in becoming environmentally friendly through low cost energy. Additionally, he was working on replacing old black top with a new black top and improving the overall looks of the school. Both projects were to be at no cost to the school thanks to school benefactors' confidence in Mr. Garza.
Most importantly, Mr. Garza loved the school and the students and his passion for the school was demonstrated on his last day when he worked hard until the final minute allotted him by his contract termination to advance summer and fall agendas for the students. His passion was reciprocated by the parents and children for Mr. Garza. He set the standard for Catholic principles and Catholic social teachings; respect the human persons; promote the family,protect property rights; work for the common good; observe the principle of subsidiarity; respect work and the worker; pursue peace and care for the poor.
Your favorable consideration of our request would be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Parents of St. Helen's School
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
July 13, 2018
July 12, 2018
The silence from the board remains heavy as we continue to push for an explanation regarding the decision to remove Jason Garza. I have spent the last few days speaking with parents who are deeply concerned about the shift in school culture since his departure. We are currently gathering detailed accounts of how his leadership specifically benefited our students so we can present a unified case for his return.
July 7, 2018
Reaching this current level of support confirms that our community recognizes the tangible progress we achieved under Mr. Garza. It is heartening to see so many people acknowledge his record of fiscal responsibility and his dedication to our students. This momentum encourages us to keep pressing for the stability that our school deserves.
Reached 100 supporters
July 3, 2018
133 Comments
Clearly Mr. Garza is not only very good at his job, but he shows compassion and love for the school and the children. Don't let petty politics get in the way of doing the right thing. Bring back Principal Garza!
Mr. Garza has done a lot for this Catholic School and the diocese wants St. Helen’s School to close? Very sad after a hard working principal did the impossible to save this catholic school. What are you trying to do? Instead of helping you guys are hurting this school by letting a principal let go unjustly, by whom?
Jason Garza has not only helped save the school but has also set it in motion to be self-sustaining. I know there’s more work to do to make sure the school stays open. New leadership at this juncture would be extremely counterproductive.
Mr Garza is great principal. He's always there for the students. I've seen him at sport and school events. You know that he cares about his students. His door is always open. Please reinstate Mr Garza.
Best, most supporting principal I've ever seen, he communicates with Parents and every student loves him, including my kids, we had to sit down as a family and broke the news to our girls and they started crying, it broke our heart, we need people like Mr Garza! We need to keep him at our school as Principal!!!
Jason worked for my company as a young man and he is the most dedicated employee going back 20 years. I donated to the catholic cause because of Jason for the school knowing how hard he works. He should continue his position and the school should not close.
Mr Garza poured his heart into SHS. He absolutely loved that little school with everything he had. Maybe he lacked administrative experience... but they knew that when they hired him.
Its unfortunate that there's is one person that is so selfish and has to much pride to see what good mr. Garza has brought to the school and his students. I don't have a student there but I have been to the fundraisers and its top notch and that is why he and his staff raised the funds to keep the school open. The superintendent need to look at the back picture. Everything was done for kids. Or did she forget what education is all about. And not thinking about her self. Please reinstate principal Garza for the right reason. Or like they always say karma will always get the best of you because turnaround is fair play!!
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Clearly Mr. Garza is not only very good at his job, but he shows compassion and love for the school and the children. Don't let petty politics get in the way of doing the right thing. Bring back Principal Garza!