The school board has officially reversed their decision and Mr. Calvert will remain at Livermore Elementary. This outcome is a direct result of the collective persistence shown by the 278 individuals who signed this petition. We should all take pride in ensuring that our children continue to have such a …
June 10, 2023
Final supporters
As society has changed the role schools play in our children's lives has changed. Schools need to be a safe haven for our children now more than ever before, helping children learn to deal with difficulties they may face at home or school. Guidance Counselors play a huge role in many students lives offering guidance to students and family members of students who have learning disabilities, problems adjusting to different environments, who have behavioral problems, who come from broken homes, and many other issues that students face daily. Guidance Counselors help students discuss their problems, thoughts, and feelings while building non-judgmental relationships based on trust and respect in a confidential setting. The prevention and intervention activities implemented by Guidance Counselors are integrated into all aspects of student’s lives can be life changing and in some cases lifesaving.
It takes an incredibly special person to be a Guidance Counselor. At Livermore Elementary School in McLean Co. Kentucky, Mr. Jonathan Calvert is that “Incredibly Special Person”. He has taught our children the value of kindness, the strength in doing the right thing, and ways to cope when they don’t know how to deal with certain situations. He has been a positive male role model to so many children in our community, including my son’s, who come from broken homes. He fights every day to make students’ lives easier especially those that do not have a strong home life. Mr. Calvert’s intervention has been life changing for so many children of this community.
Mr. Jonathan Calvert is a leader in our community who advocates on behalf of his students to develop a positive learning environment where each student can thrive daily. He builds on students’ strengths, while helping them identify and manage their challenges. Mr. Jonathan Calvert holds a unique role in our small school. He is a leader and advocates for the wellbeing of the whole child, including a student’s academic, career and social/emotional development. The children in this community trust Mr. Calvert, they look up to him, and in so many ways depend on him. Livermore Elementary School and the children of this community need Mr. Jonathan Calvert, without him, sadly many children will just get lost and forgotten in the system.
It has come to my attention that the current Livermore Elementary School Teacher Principal, Mrs. Kelly Melton, will be terminating Mr. Jonathan Calvert’s Employment at the end of this school year. My UNDERSTANDING is due to a lack of funding Livermore Elementary School must eliminate at least one position. Funding for Curriculum Coaches that the McLean County School System had been receiving has ended, eliminating those positions. Several Teachers in those positions have tenure, therefore, space must be made for those Teachers with tenure who cannot be terminated. Mr. Jonathan Calvert does not have tenure, his job is not protected.
I am asking you to sign this petition today to show your support of how important it is that Mr. Jonathan Calvert remain employed as a Guidance Counselor at Livermore Elementary School where he can continue to advocate for the children of our community.
Please share this petition tagging #studentsfirst #putpoliticsaside #keepmrcalvert
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
March 17, 2023
March 16, 2023
The momentum surrounding our effort to support Mr. Calvert is truly significant. This collective showing of support confirms the deep impact he has made on the students at Livermore Elementary.
Reached 100 supporters
March 15, 2023
96 Comments
He's one of the best people I know. He cares immensely for the kids at his school. To get rid of him would be a shame. Most elementary schools don't have male role models for young boys and he is the best role model you can ask for.
He is the absolute best. He has helped my granddaughter in so many ways. He is always positive and an amazing person. He greets everyone every morning in a way that makes everyone smile. The students need more people like him.
He is literally the most happiest and nicest person I’ve ever met! He would greet us in the morning and help my son out of the car to walk into school, when it was time to pick up my son, he would greet each and every car rider’s parent. He would make little conversation but still do his job! He’s one best working at the school.
Mr. Calvert is a HUGE asset to not only Livermore Elementary but to the community of McLean County. I am thankful for his role in coaching my sons through a deployment, divorce and relocating to a new school. The Tichenor boys are better young men because of his influence in their lives!
Mr. Calvert helped not only my son but he also helped me husband and I through a very difficult time. That has been 6 years ago and he has continued to help my 3 other children. Hearing the news I actually cried because he doesn't even realize how much he helped our family. My son wouldn't be the person he is today without him.
This is insane. In a time when our children need mental health more then ever.
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The school board has officially reversed their decision and Mr. Calvert will remain at Livermore Elementary. This outcome is a direct result of the collective persistence shown by the 278 individuals who signed this petition. We should all take pride in ensuring that our children continue to have such a …
June 10, 2023
Final supporters
As society has changed the role schools play in our children's lives has changed. Schools need to be a safe haven for our children now more than ever before, helping children learn to deal with difficulties they may face at home or school. Guidance Counselors play a huge role in many students lives offering guidance to students and family members of students who have learning disabilities, problems adjusting to different environments, who have behavioral problems, who come from broken homes, and many other issues that students face daily. Guidance Counselors help students discuss their problems, thoughts, and feelings while building non-judgmental relationships based on trust and respect in a confidential setting. The prevention and intervention activities implemented by Guidance Counselors are integrated into all aspects of student’s lives can be life changing and in some cases lifesaving.
It takes an incredibly special person to be a Guidance Counselor. At Livermore Elementary School in McLean Co. Kentucky, Mr. Jonathan Calvert is that “Incredibly Special Person”. He has taught our children the value of kindness, the strength in doing the right thing, and ways to cope when they don’t know how to deal with certain situations. He has been a positive male role model to so many children in our community, including my son’s, who come from broken homes. He fights every day to make students’ lives easier especially those that do not have a strong home life. Mr. Calvert’s intervention has been life changing for so many children of this community.
Mr. Jonathan Calvert is a leader in our community who advocates on behalf of his students to develop a positive learning environment where each student can thrive daily. He builds on students’ strengths, while helping them identify and manage their challenges. Mr. Jonathan Calvert holds a unique role in our small school. He is a leader and advocates for the wellbeing of the whole child, including a student’s academic, career and social/emotional development. The children in this community trust Mr. Calvert, they look up to him, and in so many ways depend on him. Livermore Elementary School and the children of this community need Mr. Jonathan Calvert, without him, sadly many children will just get lost and forgotten in the system.
It has come to my attention that the current Livermore Elementary School Teacher Principal, Mrs. Kelly Melton, will be terminating Mr. Jonathan Calvert’s Employment at the end of this school year. My UNDERSTANDING is due to a lack of funding Livermore Elementary School must eliminate at least one position. Funding for Curriculum Coaches that the McLean County School System had been receiving has ended, eliminating those positions. Several Teachers in those positions have tenure, therefore, space must be made for those Teachers with tenure who cannot be terminated. Mr. Jonathan Calvert does not have tenure, his job is not protected.
I am asking you to sign this petition today to show your support of how important it is that Mr. Jonathan Calvert remain employed as a Guidance Counselor at Livermore Elementary School where he can continue to advocate for the children of our community.
Please share this petition tagging #studentsfirst #putpoliticsaside #keepmrcalvert
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
March 17, 2023
March 16, 2023
The momentum surrounding our effort to support Mr. Calvert is truly significant. This collective showing of support confirms the deep impact he has made on the students at Livermore Elementary.
Reached 100 supporters
March 15, 2023
96 Comments
It will be a huge loss to LES in many ways if Mr. Calvert is let go. The children including mine look forward to talking to Mr. Calvert he has been a inspiration to many children and families. Find another way to cut funds there has to be other options the School could look at.
He's one of the best people I know. He cares immensely for the kids at his school. To get rid of him would be a shame. Most elementary schools don't have male role models for young boys and he is the best role model you can ask for.
He is the absolute best. He has helped my granddaughter in so many ways. He is always positive and an amazing person. He greets everyone every morning in a way that makes everyone smile. The students need more people like him.
He is literally the most happiest and nicest person I’ve ever met! He would greet us in the morning and help my son out of the car to walk into school, when it was time to pick up my son, he would greet each and every car rider’s parent. He would make little conversation but still do his job! He’s one best working at the school.
Mr. Calvert is a HUGE asset to not only Livermore Elementary but to the community of McLean County. I am thankful for his role in coaching my sons through a deployment, divorce and relocating to a new school. The Tichenor boys are better young men because of his influence in their lives!
Mr. Calvert helped not only my son but he also helped me husband and I through a very difficult time. That has been 6 years ago and he has continued to help my 3 other children. Hearing the news I actually cried because he doesn't even realize how much he helped our family. My son wouldn't be the person he is today without him.
This is insane. In a time when our children need mental health more then ever.
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It will be a huge loss to LES in many ways if Mr. Calvert is let go. The children including mine look forward to talking to Mr. Calvert he has been a inspiration to many children and families. Find another way to cut funds there has to be other options the School could look at.