tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126121802011-04-21T12:13:22.478-07:00This is not an attempt to address every issue in Fremont, just the more blatant ones caused by the school district. Some at the district are reading this. (See the comments on the first post, FUSD Needs a New Boss; someone cited Ed Code - you know darn well no parent would do so.) We have their attention!Ritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12905295438450121624noreply@blogger.comBlogger221100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12612180.post-1136853558291288482006-01-09T15:52:00.000-08:002006-01-09T16:43:17.390-08:00

"A pupil shall not be required to remain in school during the intermissionat noon or during any recess." - California Code ofRegulations, Chapter 5 Section 352"Students will be assigned to detention for a period of time commensuratewith the seriousness of the problem." -FUSD BP5114.2, #3 That means all those lunch recesses the schools freely give are not allowed! Thornton practices noon

Ritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12905295438450121624noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12612180.post-1134152141783958332005-12-09T09:43:00.000-08:002005-12-09T10:15:41.806-08:00

Oh, I guess things haven't changed as much as I had hoped they would when we got a new superintendent...In the last month, I have heard from a couple of parents who are dealing with stuff I had to deal with when the last superintendent was in charge. I wanted to believe that the difficulties I had were due to his leadership, but what's the reason these new families are having to face similar

Ritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12905295438450121624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12612180.post-1129305985059312142005-10-14T08:51:00.000-07:002005-10-14T09:06:38.700-07:00

Okay, we have a new Superintendent now. Maybe now our district can mend and focus on our kids...I'm still waiting to have my complaints addressed, and I'm getting real tired of pushing it all. The Governing Board hasn't changed, and they have the power to address my issues, so new Superintendent or not, the Board still falls short in my eyes.Also, the problem with pupil services leadership still

Ritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12905295438450121624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12612180.post-1126021363975728762005-09-06T08:37:00.000-07:002005-09-06T08:42:43.983-07:00

A FUSD district official, the pupil services director, has publicly admitted that only one “Administrative Placement” was made during the 04/05 school year; that would mean my son was the only student displaced in such a manner. The superintendent told me in March that it was a commonly practiced action done throughout the district. I can assume he told Board members the same thing, because they

Ritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12905295438450121624noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12612180.post-1125416972580639712005-08-30T08:36:00.000-07:002005-08-30T08:49:32.586-07:00

Well, it will be tomorrow, anyway. Break's over...That means the district will have to conduct their business under a more watchful eye: the community. We're back from vacation and ready to commit to another year for our kids. Some will be volunteering in the classroom (as I used to). Some will be taking positions in PTA (as I used to). Others will offer their services during workdays or events (

Ritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12905295438450121624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12612180.post-1122267209957171202005-07-24T21:40:00.000-07:002005-08-30T08:35:53.590-07:00

So, I've been using summer as an excuse for a reprieve from writing, but truth is that it has been hard to stay hopeful and motivated to keep it all up - it's easy to believe that none of this makes much of a difference, especially after the recent community input meetings.However, if I give in to the sense of hopelessness that comes from dealing with FUSD's administration, then I admit that it's

Ritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12905295438450121624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12612180.post-1120975400838889682005-07-09T22:19:00.000-07:002005-07-09T23:03:20.846-07:00

FUSD hosted community input meetings regarding the disciplinary process - in the summer, when many families are on vacation.Why did they do it that way?The meetings weren't even announced until after school let out, which means they couldn't make use of the school newsletters to get the word out. It seems they chose this summer time specifically because it was likely that few people would show up

Ritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12905295438450121624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12612180.post-1119968981726386872005-06-28T07:23:00.000-07:002005-06-28T08:37:35.220-07:00

There are upcoming district meetings that are important to attend:July 6th is the community/parent input meeting on the disciplinary process and it's proposed changes, which we should be concerned about - under the revisions, violations punishable by suspension or expulsion are intentionally vague, leaving the discretion to the officials. For example, vandalism is an expellable offense; that may

Ritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12905295438450121624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12612180.post-1119544764243381802005-06-23T09:06:00.000-07:002005-06-23T13:33:56.656-07:00

The district will be hosting two opportunities for the community to provide input on the disciplinary process. The policies will be revised over the summer. The guidelines have not been announced, so I question what exactly the district is hoping to attain. In my experience with the disciplinary process, nobody at the district level was willing to admit that there is anything wrong with the

Ritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12905295438450121624noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12612180.post-1118988652303357792005-06-16T22:13:00.000-07:002005-06-16T23:23:19.983-07:00

Today, I received the following in a letter, it's dated June 14th. Not sure what prompted it, as the only concerns I have raised recently are actually complaints See Complaints, and this comes nowhere near addressing them. This letter was signed (sincerely) by the superintendent, but he used his title of Secretary to the Board of Education. I question the intent behind this meaningless letter

Ritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12905295438450121624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12612180.post-1118680203007593662005-06-13T09:03:00.000-07:002005-06-13T09:30:03.016-07:00

I'd like to think one person can make a difference, and a group of people can have an even greater impact. Unfortunately, the Governing Board and district seem to be immune to anything.So, I wonder, what will it take to make a difference in FUSD? There needs to be enough people who believe a change needs to happen, and they need to be willing to step forward to demand it. I understand there is

Ritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12905295438450121624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12612180.post-1118123193169149742005-06-06T22:01:00.000-07:002005-06-07T09:50:14.300-07:00

The more I think about it, the more bothered I get...The Governing Board and district staff have used legal counsel to address me - the first time the superintendent signed the letter legal counsel drafted, and the second time Board president Herndon signed it. Both times there were four pages defending the district's actions. Neither letter ever answered or addressed issues, concerns &

Ritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12905295438450121624noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12612180.post-1117747367993815072005-06-02T14:18:00.000-07:002005-06-02T20:23:26.906-07:00

Go here to post on our new message board:http://duskymom.proboards46.com/index.cgiTake a moment to see what's here - and then come over to the new board.We need you! There is strength in numbers, and we really can make a difference...

Ritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12905295438450121624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12612180.post-1117518812611485272005-05-30T22:35:00.000-07:002005-05-30T22:53:32.616-07:00

Now we have a message board we can go to: http://duskymom.proboards46.com/index.cgiFor those of you who are unfamilar with such things - well, it's kind of like this, but more interactive. You can start posts with your own titles, and then people respond to it (if they are so inclined).Check it out, and spread the word!

Ritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12905295438450121624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12612180.post-1117390212269818722005-05-29T10:27:00.000-07:002005-05-29T13:42:31.523-07:00

In light of today's Argus newspaper article by Grace Rauh, http://insidebayarea.com/argus/localnews/ci_2767220, I thought it would be a good idea to summarize what happened regarding the knife incident. I will not summarize the incident of a teacher hitting my son, for more info on that please see a letter I wrote to our officials: http://joey.fremontparents.net/letter2cse.htmlI was informed that

Ritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12905295438450121624noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12612180.post-1116623527187414832005-05-20T13:59:00.000-07:002005-05-20T22:09:18.270-07:00

Not that I think I need more evidence to prove the district's disregard for the community, but I do feel the need to point it out to those who may disagree...The district has changed their regular Board meeting (which is televised for those at home to watch) to the same night City Council is holding their meeting, which will include important redevelopment budget discussion, on Tuesday May 24th.

Ritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12905295438450121624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12612180.post-1115828128245042402005-05-11T08:32:00.000-07:002005-05-11T09:40:37.973-07:00

FUSD is held accountable by the federal & state government when it comes to their managing of federally or state funded programs. We can assume that the district does a reasonable job of maintaining a positive accounting in that regard, because the state is the watchdog for such matters - and they haven't stepped in to manage our district yet.But what about accountabilty on a more local level?

Ritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12905295438450121624noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12612180.post-1115657136929489652005-05-09T08:59:00.000-07:002005-05-09T12:47:28.363-07:00

Why not? The district does.More specifically, the superintendent does. He redefines Ed Code for the district. Never mind that his interpretations are contradictory to established policy and regulation.Meanwhile, our Governing Board listens to the new definitions, and think, "Yeah, that's okay." Do they even realize that our own Board Policies and Administrative Regulations have a different

Ritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12905295438450121624noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12612180.post-1115654333535561312005-05-09T07:56:00.000-07:002005-05-09T08:58:53.550-07:00

I guess everybody is waiting...I am waiting for the Governing Board to do the right thing, for the district and Board to address my complaints and for my son to be put back with the kids he belongs with.They are waiting for the year to end (so it will be too late to act) and for me to shut up and go away. Guess no one will be happy, because it's obvious they won't do the right thing, and I

Ritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12905295438450121624noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12612180.post-1115246607324799832005-05-04T15:11:00.000-07:002005-05-04T19:30:48.866-07:00

So, you may wonder…what are my specific complaints, aside from thinking that our Governing Board is ineffective or that the superintendent isn’t so super after all? First of all, it should be noted that none of these filed complaints have been addressed yet. Let me tell you…The district fails to adhere to their policies and regulations.Board Policy 9271 states, “Board members first commitment is

Ritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12905295438450121624noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12612180.post-1115142272607453492005-05-03T09:48:00.000-07:002005-05-03T17:58:27.266-07:00

Who’s in charge of our schools? Teachers? Students? Families? The community? No. It’s district management. They decide policy, and whether to stick to the rules or play by new ones. They get to determine how our money gets spent, who gets to keep their job (it’s always the teachers who get let go first), and which programs to cut. Meanwhile, they keep giving themselves raises. Our Governing Board

Ritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12905295438450121624noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12612180.post-1115103921102862062005-05-02T23:29:00.000-07:002005-05-03T08:50:41.596-07:00

The current superintendent hasn't shown a sincere interest for the community. On the contrary, his decisions seem to be based on personalities and not principles, or standards, or precedence. His administration is incapable of answering for their actions because they are operating without established procedure or policy. He seems to think he's the king of everything in FUSD, and the Governing

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