Comments on: OUSD board stands firm on American Indian charter school recommendation

By: Arthur Miler

Arthur Miler — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:12:24 +0000

http://ousd.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=1202079&GUID=D14D8974-E4F6-4459-8CBD-711FD612B9DB&Options=ID|Text|&Search=american+indian

The decision from OUSD is posted.

By: Arthur Miler

Arthur Miler — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:32:30 +0000

Problem is, it’s not up to OUSD/DA to fix this problem. It was the job of parents and the board, according to charter law. You all have wasted a lot of time.

By: Parent

Parent — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 01:09:33 +0000

Take Ben Chavis and his wife to court, fine them, jail them, get the money back. Put another management team in place and keep the school open, if need be, move to another location. I am a parents and have look up and down, in and out of Oakland there is not another school that I rather send my children to. You can take the horses to the water but you can’t make them drink it. Students who wants to learn will learn, those who don’t will slow those who want to learn down.

By: Arthur Miler

Arthur Miler — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 04:47:42 +0000

http://www.foxbusiness.com/on-air/stossel/index.html#http://video.foxnews.com/v/2210807899001/oakland-vs-ben-chavis-who-is-ripping-off-the-taxpayer/?playlist_id=87530

1. Chavis cites the incorrect cost per sq foot (again) even after OUSD debunked that.
2. He lies about expenditures. By lying I mean his statements go against OCS and FCMAT reports.
3. He glosses over the ASES money and other funds that were misappropriated since he was just ripping off the state of CA at a lower rate compared to district schools (allegedly).
4. He doesn’t address the fact that the board has known about conflict of interest laws for two years and has not acted on them. AIPCS might have turned in 13 binders but it really doesn’t matter if he controls the figureheads on the board.
5. Stossel doesn’t seem to understand that Chavis controls the board. It doesn’t matter if does not hold a proper title. Why would that stop someone from fraud? He is friends with Martinez, supports Locklear, and has a special relationship with Nedir Bey.

By: J.R.

J.R. — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:28:10 +0000

Rumor posted:
“what you and your child put in to their education is what you will get out, regardless of the school that they attend”. That’s very true, except for one variable. There are extremely disruptive(class altering) kids, and or teachers in some schools and classes. Yes, it does all begin in the home with the parents, and their support(or lack of) for their child’s education.

By: Rumor Has It

Rumor Has It — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:17:43 +0000

There was a special fair/event for AI families to learn about OUSD and charter options, and they were accepting applications. Here’s hoping my tax dollars no longer support this school. For families who are worried, there are many schools that will offer your child a good education. Just as at AI, what you and your child put in to their education is what you will get out, regardless of the school that they attend.

By: Benny B

Benny B — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:59:36 +0000

Kary-

Blame your leaders. The responses to the matters have been comical at best. I could only imagine what is contained in the responses from aim to OUSD.

From your leaders I have only heard denials, conspiracy theories, and Save poor old Ben Chaves.

Nothing about the kids from anywhere in that organization. They simply are outmatched now……in the meantime, better go out to make sure your child has a great school next year!

By: Kary

Kary — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 22:40:59 +0000

No one seems to be mentioning what will happen to the students of AIPCS. There are kids and families out there who chose to attend this school for its reputation of success. They are going to have to find another school that may not be as engaging. This is not to say other schools are not capable, but that this school was doing something right. There have been gross oversights in the funds allocated here and what is needed is more oversight. Change the board, put in someone OUSD trusts, but why hurt the children? I will be attending the hearing and I hope others do too to make sure the students will have options for their future.

By: mary tran

mary tran — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 00:05:18 +0000

this school is the best for everybody. we will suceed. we are the future

By: Arthur Miler

Arthur Miler — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 03:56:53 +0000

Ann – You should be figuring out how to replace the board if you want the school to stay open instead of insulting staff and teachers who worked at the school for years, saw the fraud, and did something about it. Current teachers and administrators cannot say anything to the board because they are “at will.” You could. It would be more effective. You want the school to stay open, right?

From years of experience, AIPCS does have struggling learners, but not nearly the percentage found in other schools – charter or OUSD. And Sparks taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade – he wasn’t just resource for three years.

Carl – Did you read the FCMAT report? Funds were siphoned from the ASES account to Chavis’s accounts. That, the rent, and the cars were the big ticket items.