Comments on: MDUSD trustee warns that ignoring school problems constitutes ‘educational malpractice’

By: Theresa Harrington

Theresa Harrington — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:41:52 +0000

Northgate HS is inviting parents to complete a survey about the school: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NorthgateParentSurvey2012

I wonder if other high schools are also inviting feedback from parents.

By: Theresa Harrington

Theresa Harrington — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 07:10:04 +0000

No particular reason. It didn’t necessarily fit with the special education posts. But, I am not implying that there are problems at the high schools that need to be addressed. I was just trying to get the information out.

By: Just curious

Just curious — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 03:34:17 +0000

Why is post #44 on this particluar story?

By: Theresa Harrington

Theresa Harrington — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 23:30:11 +0000

Here is the district’s graduation schedule: http://bit.ly/KyGdm4

By: Theresa Harrington

Theresa Harrington — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:56:41 +0000

The board may adopt a countywide “choose civility” code of conduct on its consent calendar: http://esbpublic.mdusd.k12.ca.us/public_itemview.aspx?ItemId=5388&mtgId=344

AIS interpreting is also back on the consent calendar: http://esb.mdusd.k12.ca.us/attachments/5d81a210-4802-4ff4-82df-59a4c5875d43.pdf

Also, trustees plan to approve third interim report (which is not attached) “as presented”: http://esbpublic.mdusd.k12.ca.us/public_itemview.aspx?ItemId=5287&mtgId=344

Pete Pedersen’s contract is also up for renewal: http://esbpublic.mdusd.k12.ca.us/public_itemview.aspx?ItemId=5368&mtgId=344

The board also plans to promote a current certificated employee to the position of director of secondary support: http://esbpublic.mdusd.k12.ca.us/public_itemview.aspx?ItemId=5454&mtgId=344

There is also a revised agenda item for public input meetings, including two focused on the state of the school district: http://esbpublic.mdusd.k12.ca.us/public_itemview.aspx?ItemId=5503&mtgId=344

By: Theresa Harrington

Theresa Harrington — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:44:40 +0000

Here is the agenda for Monday’s board meeting: http://esbpublic.mdusd.k12.ca.us/public_agendaview.aspx?mtgId=344
They plan to take action on a complaint about a certificated employee, which could include discipline or dismissal.

By: Anon

Anon — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:42:39 +0000

Unfortunatly this happens all over. The no tollerance policy is rarly enforced. I see it all the time at our middle school. Parents complain the principle gives a standard answer to everyone. Don’t worry I will take care of it and I have ways of finding out what happened. Nothing ever gets done. Parents are just fed up with all of it. We need Admins. that want to be there and have a backbone. Not affraid of the paperwork that is involved…..We also need a Board that will handle the concerns and leadership that is just that, LEADERSHIP not broker promises and lip service.

By: Theresa Harrington

Theresa Harrington — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:10:28 +0000

Here is a story about bullying at Oak Grove MS in Concord: http://bit.ly/LSIqaM

By: brenda aaron

brenda aaron — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 07:28:21 +0000

The issues addressed are serious and should not be ignored, and to do so is at what cost?
The board must address the concerns of both parent and staff, the children are being affected in a negative way.

By: brenda aaron

brenda aaron — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 07:15:16 +0000

I stated my concerns to both the school staff and at the District level regarding the climate of the school with bullying. I suggested a positive alternative appoach, NURTURED HEART APPROACH. An approach that would build a strong communication between the student, parent and school. Building positive inner wealth and creates an eviroment and atmosphere that promotes and acknowledges the Positive behaviors of the student. Ms. Jacobs has not created that type of atmosphere at the school.
The Nurtured Heart Approach, trains the staff how to build success in our children at school and the parent workshops help to build on the success of the child.
Only showing up when the child does something “wrong” is the only relationship that has been established with the child is negative totally negative, even the staff were intimdated by Ms. Jacobs. I voiced my concern at the District level as well.

The number of complaints about this principal, before mine. why was not something done? I question the integrity of those who knew of this behavior and decided to ignore the concerns of the staff and parents. The Nurtured Approach instills VALUES that elevates the child to success in both academics and social skills that builds CHARACTER.

The Nurtured Heart Approach will be offering a workshop in the fall at New Hope International Church on Olivera Crt.
All interested staff, parents, caregivers, and the public are invited.
For upcoming dates contact:
Deputy Director, Ms. Michelle Williams
(925) 313-6151
Deputy Director, Michelle Williams
(925)