The church leadership has officially agreed to pause the proposed changes and restore autonomy to the Salem Preschool administration. This resolution secures our program while ensuring that families remain fully informed about future operations. We will maintain our focus on the school to ensure these commitments are honored in the …
February 11, 2024
Final supporters
To: Bishop Cynthia Moore-KoiKoi
December 17, 2023
We believe that you need more information about what is happening at Salem Preschool in Wexford, PA. Recently, it has come to the attention of the Salem School Board and the parents that there will be significant changes for the preschool. We are extremely upset with the process in which these changes were made and that no one at the preschool had any input on how the school was changed.
For 50 years, Salem Preschool has had a partnership with the church. Almost every year, all preschool classes are completely filled with waitlists. There are families that have had three generations attending Salem Preschool. Several members of the staff have been employed at the school for 20 years, which is rare, and the preschool staff works as a team. It has been running beautifully until recent church involvement.
More than half of the preschool staff will be leaving. It has not been clarified or communicated how Salem preschool will operate next year for those who need to register in January.
Our understanding is that a preschool consultant was hired without the preschool's knowledge or input and documentation was significantly changed for how the school will operate and with religious influence on the preschool. The changes that were made have still not been fully shared with the preschool families.
We are asking for you to investigate this further and to follow-up with communication of your findings to the preschool parents.
Sincerely,
Salem Preschool Families
Updates
December 18, 2023
The momentum behind this petition highlights how much this institution means to the families of Wexford. This clear demonstration of public concern places the necessary gravity on our request for an investigation.
Reached 100 supporters
December 18, 2023
20 Comments
Salem Preschool is a hidden gem. I am so grateful for the day that we discovered this little school for our now 6-year-old and the welcoming community that came with it. The sudden onset of the HUGE changes in the school with so little transparency about what is actually happening has left me feeling so uncertain about our future at Salem Preschool and like we are back to the drawing board on finding a nurturing educational environment for our three-year-old that isn't religiously influenced.
We are so pleased with the school this year and it truly has been an amazing experience for our child. The lack of transparency is quite a red flag as is the loss of such a large portion of a wonderful group of teachers. This certainly will impact future enrollment.
I am a former preschool teacher with 2 grandchildren at Salem. I take an active part in their education and am very concerned that the program will no longer be secular and that the changes are so significant that the stability of staff is at risk. Staff continuity speaks volumes for a program. Parents need to know exactly what is happening so other plans can be made for their children.
My granddaughter is so happy there. Her current teachers have helped her adjust to school which was difficult for her . She is thriving now and we are looking forward to her continuing to develop without starting all over again. Please work with the current staff to maintain this quality program.
I sent all 3 of my children to Salem. We had an amazing experience. I do not like what is happening and will no longer endorse Salem to friends and family in light of these changes. Salem has been one of the few preschools left that does not have a religious influence. This was very important to us. It was run extremely well. I hope Salem can be preserved and not changed! The voice of the parents and employees needs to be included and respected.
I am a former kdg teacher and I find their program to be fun and educational. Keep it the same.
My two grandsons attend. Staff is amazing.
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The church leadership has officially agreed to pause the proposed changes and restore autonomy to the Salem Preschool administration. This resolution secures our program while ensuring that families remain fully informed about future operations. We will maintain our focus on the school to ensure these commitments are honored in the …
February 11, 2024
Final supporters
To: Bishop Cynthia Moore-KoiKoi
December 17, 2023
We believe that you need more information about what is happening at Salem Preschool in Wexford, PA. Recently, it has come to the attention of the Salem School Board and the parents that there will be significant changes for the preschool. We are extremely upset with the process in which these changes were made and that no one at the preschool had any input on how the school was changed.
For 50 years, Salem Preschool has had a partnership with the church. Almost every year, all preschool classes are completely filled with waitlists. There are families that have had three generations attending Salem Preschool. Several members of the staff have been employed at the school for 20 years, which is rare, and the preschool staff works as a team. It has been running beautifully until recent church involvement.
More than half of the preschool staff will be leaving. It has not been clarified or communicated how Salem preschool will operate next year for those who need to register in January.
Our understanding is that a preschool consultant was hired without the preschool's knowledge or input and documentation was significantly changed for how the school will operate and with religious influence on the preschool. The changes that were made have still not been fully shared with the preschool families.
We are asking for you to investigate this further and to follow-up with communication of your findings to the preschool parents.
Sincerely,
Salem Preschool Families
Updates
December 18, 2023
The momentum behind this petition highlights how much this institution means to the families of Wexford. This clear demonstration of public concern places the necessary gravity on our request for an investigation.
Reached 100 supporters
December 18, 2023
20 Comments
I am very saddened by the path that Salem Methodist Church is taking Salem Pre-School. I was a three-year-old pre-school teacher for 35 years. We had a very desirable pre-school with parents waiting in the parking lot the day of registration. The current staff is very dedicated and families are very pleased with their children’s education and experience. To change this school that is so popular and loved by parents and children alike, is not a good idea. Please reconsider the future of this wonderful school.
Salem Preschool is a hidden gem. I am so grateful for the day that we discovered this little school for our now 6-year-old and the welcoming community that came with it. The sudden onset of the HUGE changes in the school with so little transparency about what is actually happening has left me feeling so uncertain about our future at Salem Preschool and like we are back to the drawing board on finding a nurturing educational environment for our three-year-old that isn't religiously influenced.
We are so pleased with the school this year and it truly has been an amazing experience for our child. The lack of transparency is quite a red flag as is the loss of such a large portion of a wonderful group of teachers. This certainly will impact future enrollment.
I am a former preschool teacher with 2 grandchildren at Salem. I take an active part in their education and am very concerned that the program will no longer be secular and that the changes are so significant that the stability of staff is at risk. Staff continuity speaks volumes for a program. Parents need to know exactly what is happening so other plans can be made for their children.
My granddaughter is so happy there. Her current teachers have helped her adjust to school which was difficult for her . She is thriving now and we are looking forward to her continuing to develop without starting all over again. Please work with the current staff to maintain this quality program.
I sent all 3 of my children to Salem. We had an amazing experience. I do not like what is happening and will no longer endorse Salem to friends and family in light of these changes. Salem has been one of the few preschools left that does not have a religious influence. This was very important to us. It was run extremely well. I hope Salem can be preserved and not changed! The voice of the parents and employees needs to be included and respected.
I am a former kdg teacher and I find their program to be fun and educational. Keep it the same.
My two grandsons attend. Staff is amazing.
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I am very saddened by the path that Salem Methodist Church is taking Salem Pre-School. I was a three-year-old pre-school teacher for 35 years. We had a very desirable pre-school with parents waiting in the parking lot the day of registration. The current staff is very dedicated and families are very pleased with their children’s education and experience. To change this school that is so popular and loved by parents and children alike, is not a good idea. Please reconsider the future of this wonderful school.