Someone has written to me with concerns about the asbestos removal process going on at Shalom School which I believe is leased by our district. As I am not aware of the details, and because of liable laws, I will not print any personal assassinations here. I suggest that you write up a post detailing the situation without pointing fingers and I will be happy to put it up. No one wants to have children or adults for that matter, put in danger; I think it would be really helpful to POB if you could give us information so the community can take appropriate actions.
-ed.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Is Plainview School District Really Split Between the Haves and HaveNots?
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There is a discussion on the Patch and Facebook going on about the inequality between the east and west side of the school district which I find really interesting. Olga Portnoy is suggesting those on the west side should speak up. Perhaps she is right. I have spoken at board meetings about the inequality between the elementary schools, and I was told that each building is run independently. I suggested that If a chain of stores had one building with higher sales than the others, the various managers would be called in and told, "this store and manager have it right, so this is how you are all going to do it.". I was told that in spite of my idea to implement best business practices into our school buildings they weren't interested. As a result test scores vary from 60% doing a "1" at one school and 40% doing a "1" at another. Educationally, expectations and abilities in both the east and west sides are probably about the same so it is the schools and the administrators job to explain why there is such a broad spectrum of results on tests.
Aside from the end of the year party, There are several other trips that differ greatly. I have heard about the 6th grade trips; Matlin students going on a rather expensive trip in Coach buses to Medieval Times and POB students going to the Hall of Science. I applaud POB for sticking to the board's decree that all school trips should be educational, (Matlin Admin and the Board, -Phaleeze don't try sell me on the idea that Medieval Times is an "educational" trip). Project Adventure is an 8th grade trip that all Matlin students go on, but only a select group of students from POB have the opportunity to attend. Why? Why do I read about the Matlin Pride program and POB has the Respect program. Why are the schools on such a different page? The student will all be in the same school in 9th grade. Shouldn't they have the same vocabulary for how to have respect for one another?
Basically, I think that everyone should be sticking to the same plan on large decisions. These should include, sporting teams, trips, curriculum plans etc.and it is up to the Board and the Superintendents to make sure that there is equality between all of the schools. All of the students should have the opportunity to have the same school experiences.
Homeowners - (as these decisions effect property values) and students on the west side of Plainview should not have to feel like second class citizens.
As for Ms Portnoys advice, POB parents, it's time for all of you to speak up.
There is a discussion on the Patch and Facebook going on about the inequality between the east and west side of the school district which I find really interesting. Olga Portnoy is suggesting those on the west side should speak up. Perhaps she is right. I have spoken at board meetings about the inequality between the elementary schools, and I was told that each building is run independently. I suggested that If a chain of stores had one building with higher sales than the others, the various managers would be called in and told, "this store and manager have it right, so this is how you are all going to do it.". I was told that in spite of my idea to implement best business practices into our school buildings they weren't interested. As a result test scores vary from 60% doing a "1" at one school and 40% doing a "1" at another. Educationally, expectations and abilities in both the east and west sides are probably about the same so it is the schools and the administrators job to explain why there is such a broad spectrum of results on tests.
Aside from the end of the year party, There are several other trips that differ greatly. I have heard about the 6th grade trips; Matlin students going on a rather expensive trip in Coach buses to Medieval Times and POB students going to the Hall of Science. I applaud POB for sticking to the board's decree that all school trips should be educational, (Matlin Admin and the Board, -Phaleeze don't try sell me on the idea that Medieval Times is an "educational" trip). Project Adventure is an 8th grade trip that all Matlin students go on, but only a select group of students from POB have the opportunity to attend. Why? Why do I read about the Matlin Pride program and POB has the Respect program. Why are the schools on such a different page? The student will all be in the same school in 9th grade. Shouldn't they have the same vocabulary for how to have respect for one another?
Basically, I think that everyone should be sticking to the same plan on large decisions. These should include, sporting teams, trips, curriculum plans etc.and it is up to the Board and the Superintendents to make sure that there is equality between all of the schools. All of the students should have the opportunity to have the same school experiences.
Homeowners - (as these decisions effect property values) and students on the west side of Plainview should not have to feel like second class citizens.
As for Ms Portnoys advice, POB parents, it's time for all of you to speak up.
Are Backyard Fireworks O.K.?
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Plainview Diner Doesn't Care About Plainview Citiz...":
New post please
What is the general feeling about amateur fireworks being done by residents in the streets or in their backyards? Do people consider it dangerous? Is it something that, although illegal, is tolerated? Thoughts????
New post please
What is the general feeling about amateur fireworks being done by residents in the streets or in their backyards? Do people consider it dangerous? Is it something that, although illegal, is tolerated? Thoughts????
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