Wednesday, February 11, 2009
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
First, I would like to thank all the parents & teachers plus that participated in our efforts to keep Dunlap open. Our work has just begun and the fight is not over. We need to continue to work together to make it know to the public that saving Dunlap does not only effect us but them and teachers as well. If Dunlap is to close more teachers will lose there jobs, school will lose class size reduction and the list goes on. So don't be fooled by the board. Another thing is we support our band and choir program and do not want to see it go. So I propose we work together to come up with ways to fundraise, volunteer or donate money/instruments. It is a shame it took something like this for us to find common ground and know we need each others support. Don't let the boards decisions turn us against each other ,but let it bring us closer together in the fight for our children. So please know we care and support the bands future. The board has once again postponed any decision in whether to close Dunlap for now. Further talks are to be had with all involved parties. Next district will be held on Feb. 24th, 2009 at 6:30pm. please be there too!
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I'm very sorry to say but the teachers and the board could not come up with an agreement. So no deal was made. Putting Dunlap back on the chopping block for the next meeting. I would really like to know what exactly was afforded to the board by the associations? More importantly what the board was asking for too? I feel what would work best is 7 furlough days during the summer so we can also save in AC and water cost. Along with a 3% pay reduction across the board. Or skip the pay cut and realign the boundaries lines to eliminate vice principals. With this move we keep small schools with smaller class sizes. The board feels this would be far more work than they are willing to do. Their fast fix is close Dunlap and band. This tells me they don't care for the needs of the children. Our childrens future depends on the boards decisions. Bad rash decisions like these will devastate our kids learning capabilities. I urge you to make this meeting on Tuesday Feb. 24th, 2009 @ 5pm at the district office to protest this hasty and poor decision.
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