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The No Child Left Behind Act allows districts to restructure a school if it does not meet its adequate yearly progress targets after several years. Reconstitution is one of five restructuring options. Reconstitution means that every teacher and staff member is dismissed from the school and must reapply for their job.
Reasons to Stop Reconstitution at Fremont High School:
1. It has shown to be a publicity stunt. Mr. Cortines publicly announced his decision to reconstitute Fremont weeks after meeting with Arne Duncan, the Education Secretary. In fact the Secretary of Education was at a middle school several miles away at the same time Mr. Cortines announced his decision to reconstitute Fremont.
2. Research shows Reconstitution is more disruptive than helpful. Numerous studies show that reconstituted schools are either unsuccessful or take numerous years to improve.
3. The “plan” for a reconstituted Fremont is baseless and vague. Faculty and staff still do not know when and how they can reapply. There is no clear academic or organizational plan for next year.
4. Reconstitution will mean sacrificing the academic progress of our current students. Students will have new and possibly inexperienced teachers. Many SLCs will be disbanded and students will be displaced.
5. Teachers, staff, and parents are not allowed to be decision makers in the restructuring process. Teachers have been told that since they are not guaranteed to be at Fremont next year, they cannot be decision-makers in the plans for next year. Dr. McKenna mentioned in the faculty meeting on January 26th that parents need to be informed of the reforms and do not necessarily need to be a part of the decision-making.
We the undersigned believe that reconstitution is not the best option for Fremont High School students. We will not reapply or support restructuring unless:
1. Faculty, staff, parents and students are given the power to make real decisions about the future of Fremont.
2. The mass dismissal of teachers and staff is rescinded.
3. Successful existing reforms are supported and fully implemented.
4. Major restructuring is postponed for at least one year when Fremont goes to a traditional calendar.
Over 160 faculty and staff have signed the paper petition. If you haven't signed yet, please put your name and title (teacher, parent, student, community member, etc.)
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February 6, 2010
The lack of transparency from the district is exhausting but it only confirms why we started this fight in the first place. I have been spending my nights chasing answers they refuse to give because they are counting on us to just give up and go away.
February 6, 2010
Seeing this kind of momentum is exhausting yet vital because it proves we are not fighting this battle alone. I am tired of the silence from those in charge but your persistence keeps me moving forward.
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Fired for what? Being underpaid and underfunded? Fix the problems instead of firing the people doing the work.
My son goes there and he finally likes his teachers. If they fire everyone he is going to be lost. This is a bad idea.
Total joke. Reconstitution never works and they know it. Just a way to look busy while the school falls apart.
Fremont needs stability not these stupid political games. Leave the staff alone and let them teach.
This is so unfair to the teachers who actually care. They have been working hard for these kids for years. Stop tearing everything down!
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
The No Child Left Behind Act allows districts to restructure a school if it does not meet its adequate yearly progress targets after several years. Reconstitution is one of five restructuring options. Reconstitution means that every teacher and staff member is dismissed from the school and must reapply for their job.
Reasons to Stop Reconstitution at Fremont High School:
1. It has shown to be a publicity stunt. Mr. Cortines publicly announced his decision to reconstitute Fremont weeks after meeting with Arne Duncan, the Education Secretary. In fact the Secretary of Education was at a middle school several miles away at the same time Mr. Cortines announced his decision to reconstitute Fremont.
2. Research shows Reconstitution is more disruptive than helpful. Numerous studies show that reconstituted schools are either unsuccessful or take numerous years to improve.
3. The “plan” for a reconstituted Fremont is baseless and vague. Faculty and staff still do not know when and how they can reapply. There is no clear academic or organizational plan for next year.
4. Reconstitution will mean sacrificing the academic progress of our current students. Students will have new and possibly inexperienced teachers. Many SLCs will be disbanded and students will be displaced.
5. Teachers, staff, and parents are not allowed to be decision makers in the restructuring process. Teachers have been told that since they are not guaranteed to be at Fremont next year, they cannot be decision-makers in the plans for next year. Dr. McKenna mentioned in the faculty meeting on January 26th that parents need to be informed of the reforms and do not necessarily need to be a part of the decision-making.
We the undersigned believe that reconstitution is not the best option for Fremont High School students. We will not reapply or support restructuring unless:
1. Faculty, staff, parents and students are given the power to make real decisions about the future of Fremont.
2. The mass dismissal of teachers and staff is rescinded.
3. Successful existing reforms are supported and fully implemented.
4. Major restructuring is postponed for at least one year when Fremont goes to a traditional calendar.
Over 160 faculty and staff have signed the paper petition. If you haven't signed yet, please put your name and title (teacher, parent, student, community member, etc.)
Updates
February 6, 2010
The lack of transparency from the district is exhausting but it only confirms why we started this fight in the first place. I have been spending my nights chasing answers they refuse to give because they are counting on us to just give up and go away.
February 6, 2010
Seeing this kind of momentum is exhausting yet vital because it proves we are not fighting this battle alone. I am tired of the silence from those in charge but your persistence keeps me moving forward.
6 Comments
KEEP OUR TEACHERS!! They have worked so hard to build rapport with the students. Do not mess this up.
Fired for what? Being underpaid and underfunded? Fix the problems instead of firing the people doing the work.
My son goes there and he finally likes his teachers. If they fire everyone he is going to be lost. This is a bad idea.
Total joke. Reconstitution never works and they know it. Just a way to look busy while the school falls apart.
Fremont needs stability not these stupid political games. Leave the staff alone and let them teach.
This is so unfair to the teachers who actually care. They have been working hard for these kids for years. Stop tearing everything down!
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KEEP OUR TEACHERS!! They have worked so hard to build rapport with the students. Do not mess this up.