"(Of) all the information we requested of them starting on Aug. 14, we have had zero responses. Zero," Gordon said.
An open letter to Dave Gordon:
Dir Sir,
As a group, we have been involved with the VAPAC situation pretty much since its inception. Our members and participants have sent their children there, volunteered, aided construction and assisted in various other projects to help create and maintain VAPAC. Sadly, our enthusiasm and effort in this endeavor has not been matched by the administration of the school. While we aimed and still wish to see the school succeed, the current administration has time and again illustrated that their petty self-interests are more important than the welfare of the children in their charge. To this end they have harassed students, badgered parents, slandered professional reputations, and violated the trust under which the school was built all for the sake of their egos and personal financial gain. (Please read previous posts if you need collaborating evidence.)
While the value of a performing arts school is unquestionable, and the reputation of VAPAC at one time was stellar and unrivaled, in its current inception it can only limp gamely along, weighted down by mismanagement and malfeasance. However, the spirit of the school persists. And that spirit feeds and fuels the hopes and aspirations of countless youths. If you would like to see that energy continue, we recommend that you cease negotiations with De La Cuestas regarding this matter.
According to your quote in today’s Sacramento Bee, (http://www.sacbee.com/101/story/26825.html) you have met with the De La Cuestas' indifference to requests for compliance and their unwillingness to cooperate with governing agencies. If you do business with them, be prepared to have this situation carry on as their operational model. Additionally, remember that you made the decision to explore a relationship with VAPAC against the recommendations of your staff. We suggest that you revisit their objections in this new light and consider that, to date, they have yet to respond adequately to any requests for information from their own chartering entity, faculty, staff, and interested parents and parties.
To wrap this up, while we share your enthusiasm for an arts school in Sacramento County, we would discourage you from doing business with the De La Cuestas or VAPAC’s nonprofit organization. All that they have demonstrated is the ability to take an existing and successful program and run it aground. With careful, measured study, the county can do better for itself and its students.
Thank you for your time,
All of Us
Dir Sir,
As a group, we have been involved with the VAPAC situation pretty much since its inception. Our members and participants have sent their children there, volunteered, aided construction and assisted in various other projects to help create and maintain VAPAC. Sadly, our enthusiasm and effort in this endeavor has not been matched by the administration of the school. While we aimed and still wish to see the school succeed, the current administration has time and again illustrated that their petty self-interests are more important than the welfare of the children in their charge. To this end they have harassed students, badgered parents, slandered professional reputations, and violated the trust under which the school was built all for the sake of their egos and personal financial gain. (Please read previous posts if you need collaborating evidence.)
While the value of a performing arts school is unquestionable, and the reputation of VAPAC at one time was stellar and unrivaled, in its current inception it can only limp gamely along, weighted down by mismanagement and malfeasance. However, the spirit of the school persists. And that spirit feeds and fuels the hopes and aspirations of countless youths. If you would like to see that energy continue, we recommend that you cease negotiations with De La Cuestas regarding this matter.
According to your quote in today’s Sacramento Bee, (http://www.sacbee.com/101/story/26825.html) you have met with the De La Cuestas' indifference to requests for compliance and their unwillingness to cooperate with governing agencies. If you do business with them, be prepared to have this situation carry on as their operational model. Additionally, remember that you made the decision to explore a relationship with VAPAC against the recommendations of your staff. We suggest that you revisit their objections in this new light and consider that, to date, they have yet to respond adequately to any requests for information from their own chartering entity, faculty, staff, and interested parents and parties.
To wrap this up, while we share your enthusiasm for an arts school in Sacramento County, we would discourage you from doing business with the De La Cuestas or VAPAC’s nonprofit organization. All that they have demonstrated is the ability to take an existing and successful program and run it aground. With careful, measured study, the county can do better for itself and its students.
Thank you for your time,
All of Us
posted by All of Us at
5:47 AM
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