“… de la Cuesta downplayed the allegations. He said he wasn’t sure about the uncashed check.”
THIS JUST IN:
JUDGE RULES THE SON GETS TO STAY FOR NOW:
http://www.sacbee.com/content/news/story/14226906p-15050799c.html
Feel free to comment below...
For the most recent news coverage...
http://www.sacbee.com/content/news/story/14226711p-15050677c.html
UPDATE: From VAPAC Parents
"The hearing is at 1:30 on Tuesday, March 7, in Department 20. I believe that seating is first come first served. There are probably other cases that are scheduled for the afternoon session, so this one may not be the first one to be heard. "
"The hearing will be in Sacramento Superior Court. The address is 720 9th St.."
So the district has finally narrowed the charges that they have leveled at the DLC’s to:
Financial malfeasance
Mandatory reporting of attendance
Student safety and behavior
Of course there is the minor point that the DLCs are not adhering to the charter as it was written and approved, and that the charter gives oversight to the district, allowing them to oversee the program and its employees, and that the DLCs and the teachers are all employees of the SCUSD who, that being said, have the right to hire, fire, remove and reassign as they see fit. But it’s a wonderful thing to see the Son’s response to allegations of financial impropriety, most notable a district payment that wasn’t cashed:
“… de la Cuesta downplayed the allegations. He said he wasn’t sure about the uncashed check.”
Of course, one could also bring up that the district allowed the Mother to give her unqualified Son, who has no experience in school finances or education, an outrageously compensated position. One could also bring up the circumstances leading to that outrageously compensated position. As for the reporting of attendance and operating budgets – it’s been well known that the district has asked for these documents many times in the past and was met with defiance, unanswered phone calls, and missed deadlines. How long is the school going to use the “technical difficulties” excuse when questioned on student records and reporting?
Teachers and students have commented since the school’s start that security was lax. Many parents have pulled their children for just that problem. There have never been campus monitors, and last year’s security detail was a band-aid to assuage the Fire Marshall. Last year alone one student was sent to Juvenile Hall for dealing drugs at school; another was sent for brandishing a weapon and threatening another student. There is also the vandalism that has occurred on campus, and the rampant rumors about sex in bathrooms and in the Bay. Let’s not mention drug use and violence that go un-reported. The Son pointing to the number of behavior hearings as a testament to how smoothly things are running is disingenuous and he knows it. The DLCs have made it clear from the start that:
Students = Money
Expulsion = -(Money)
-(Expulsions) = Money
Case in point: The students who were sent to the hall last year were never sent for an expulsion hearing. We should also mention that one of the student’s had a mother who sat on the PTSA at the time and was a close ally of the DLCs. Apparently the DLCs only refer for expulsion students who exercise their right to free speech – pink hair and WANTED Posters.
Of course unwanted behavior occurs on all campuses. VAPAC should not be expected to be an exception. However, proper security prevents and deters. While VAPAC students are probably less inclined towards illicit activities, with no security, it is only a matter of time before somebody gets hurt.
We can only scratch our heads and wonder at some of this mess. We do find it amusing that the DLCs are screaming for a “dispute resolution process” when similar requests made of them were met with hostility and alienation. I wonder how it feels for them to be subject to their own type of aggressive management? We shouldn’t wonder for too long, people without a conscious are usually too immature to learn anything from this type of lesson.
JUDGE RULES THE SON GETS TO STAY FOR NOW:
http://www.sacbee.com/content/news/story/14226906p-15050799c.html
Feel free to comment below...
For the most recent news coverage...
http://www.sacbee.com/content/news/story/14226711p-15050677c.html
UPDATE: From VAPAC Parents
"The hearing is at 1:30 on Tuesday, March 7, in Department 20. I believe that seating is first come first served. There are probably other cases that are scheduled for the afternoon session, so this one may not be the first one to be heard. "
"The hearing will be in Sacramento Superior Court. The address is 720 9th St.."
So the district has finally narrowed the charges that they have leveled at the DLC’s to:
Financial malfeasance
Mandatory reporting of attendance
Student safety and behavior
Of course there is the minor point that the DLCs are not adhering to the charter as it was written and approved, and that the charter gives oversight to the district, allowing them to oversee the program and its employees, and that the DLCs and the teachers are all employees of the SCUSD who, that being said, have the right to hire, fire, remove and reassign as they see fit. But it’s a wonderful thing to see the Son’s response to allegations of financial impropriety, most notable a district payment that wasn’t cashed:
“… de la Cuesta downplayed the allegations. He said he wasn’t sure about the uncashed check.”
Of course, one could also bring up that the district allowed the Mother to give her unqualified Son, who has no experience in school finances or education, an outrageously compensated position. One could also bring up the circumstances leading to that outrageously compensated position. As for the reporting of attendance and operating budgets – it’s been well known that the district has asked for these documents many times in the past and was met with defiance, unanswered phone calls, and missed deadlines. How long is the school going to use the “technical difficulties” excuse when questioned on student records and reporting?
Teachers and students have commented since the school’s start that security was lax. Many parents have pulled their children for just that problem. There have never been campus monitors, and last year’s security detail was a band-aid to assuage the Fire Marshall. Last year alone one student was sent to Juvenile Hall for dealing drugs at school; another was sent for brandishing a weapon and threatening another student. There is also the vandalism that has occurred on campus, and the rampant rumors about sex in bathrooms and in the Bay. Let’s not mention drug use and violence that go un-reported. The Son pointing to the number of behavior hearings as a testament to how smoothly things are running is disingenuous and he knows it. The DLCs have made it clear from the start that:
Students = Money
Expulsion = -(Money)
-(Expulsions) = Money
Case in point: The students who were sent to the hall last year were never sent for an expulsion hearing. We should also mention that one of the student’s had a mother who sat on the PTSA at the time and was a close ally of the DLCs. Apparently the DLCs only refer for expulsion students who exercise their right to free speech – pink hair and WANTED Posters.
Of course unwanted behavior occurs on all campuses. VAPAC should not be expected to be an exception. However, proper security prevents and deters. While VAPAC students are probably less inclined towards illicit activities, with no security, it is only a matter of time before somebody gets hurt.
We can only scratch our heads and wonder at some of this mess. We do find it amusing that the DLCs are screaming for a “dispute resolution process” when similar requests made of them were met with hostility and alienation. I wonder how it feels for them to be subject to their own type of aggressive management? We shouldn’t wonder for too long, people without a conscious are usually too immature to learn anything from this type of lesson.
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The hearing is at 1:30 on Tuesday, March 7, in Department 20. I believe that seating is first come first served. There are probably other cases that are scheduled for the afternoon session, so this one may not be the first one to be heard.
The hearing will be in Sacramento Superior Court. The address is 720 9th St..
I believe VAPAC is to present to the School Board on Thursday. I think they are after St Hope. People need to go and be heard. Chances are they wil not present, they haven't made other time commitments, why should they make that.
Are they on the agenda? Is this definately happening? If so then a lot of students, parents and teachers need to go and tell the board about all of the issues so that the truth can finally come out.
Anybody know what is going on with the court today? Heard anything yet?
Did somebody mention that the first CASHEE this year was not administered to students? Isn't that illegal? Parents could and should sue the school for this.
To all who called and left me a voice mail or email in response to my request -- THANK YOU!
I will return your calls on Thursday or Friday. I'm on a different assignment on Wed. and was in court all afternoon today.
Thanks,
Laurel
Sacramento Bee staff writer
I hope that now that we've won you leave us alone. It's our school and I go there and its a good school. Quit trying to close it!!!
Unfortunately, many students and parents are unfamiliar with the basic qualifications of a "good" school. I'm glad that the previous poster is happy with the school. Most students don't lose any sleep over not having a science lab, a library, adequate text books, a reading program, an ELL program, a full-time counselor, a hall monitor, a PC lab, or a high quality teacher core. Good schools send a high percentage of students on to four-year universities. Good schools prepare students for Advanced Placement tests. Good schools pave the way to success. VAPAC does not attempt these things.
CAHSEE deadlines.
10th graders can only take the CAHSEE once. They can take the two tests on Feb. 7/8, March 21/22, or May 9/10. VAPAC missed the deadline for the February test date. This does not impact 10th graders. They will be taking the exam on March 21/22.
Any 11th or 12th graders who have not previously passed the Math or English test missed a precious opportunity to do so. I do not know if any 11th or 12th grade students still need to retake sections of the test. Eleventh graders may take the test twice in a school year. Twelfth graders may take it three times in a school year. There are two more upcoming dates.
VAPAC will have the opportunity to make a presentation, along with all the other charter high schools, to the SCUSD Board of Education this Thursday, March 9. The meeting/workshop is supposed to start at 6:00 p.m. and will be held at the Serna Center (5735 47th Ave.). I hope that VAPAC will attend and participate. In January or February the K-8 charters did presentations which addressed both the challenges and successes each school has had. Members of the Board of Education asked questions and the charter school was given an opportunity to respond. There was also an opportunity for the public to ask questions.
As a former teacher at VAPAC it is real sad that the VAPAC situation has boiled down to this. Though the DLC's may not be the best qualified individuals to run VAPAC, they have made the most of their limited resources made avialable by the District. One can argue that SCUSD personnel are just as qualified to run our district as the DLC's are at running VAPAC. Part of the problem at VAPAC that I have observed is that the administration/parents have functioned with a poor ability to communicate with each other. This had led to a bitter struggle between two parties...Parents/administration and parents/teachers. I'm sure that things will be resolved but it's too bad that it had to come down to this. I agree that Karen Ryan is a little crazy but I can say the same thing about Ken. It's a shame when adults act worse than our children.
Umm... interesting comment that tries to gloss over too many problems.The Dlcs are unqualified and have done a lousy job of it. Their inability to communicate is a direct result of their being unqualified for their positions. Regardless of the dyfunction at the district level, the finer point of the situation is that the Dlc's violated specific elements in their charter (governance structure), they violated state law (reporting and records), and they violated professional ethics and practice with the way that they have handled parents and students (Special ed., Pink Hair, and WANTED Posters).
Without delving into personal attacks, let's just say that the Dlcs have surrounded themselves with a personality cult that frequently disseminates misinformation and has relished spreading rumors about the school's creation and viability without the Dlcs. Once again, nobody wants to see the school close or fail; they merely want to see it operating soundly and managed well. Many of us feel that the Dlcs are more interested in their own private concerns. Personally, I would go so far as to say that their interest is to run a private school.
Unfortunately, they cannot do this with public money unless they conform to state reporting laws, professional ethics, and the tenents outlined in their charter.
I believe that their recent charter revisions indicate their intentions clearly -- to make and play by their own rules
A VAPAC board meeting is cheduled for tonight at 6:30 to discuss charter revisions. I'm sure everyone received notice.
Ok...you said.."Umm... interesting comment that tries to gloss over too many problems." Name some of the problems you are referring to? "The Dlcs are unqualified and have done a lousy job of it." Really, why don't you explain them to us again using something other than circumstancial evidence. " Their inability to communicate is a direct result of their being unqualified for their positions." Just because you don't have communication skills meeting your standards doesn't mean they aren't qualified. "Regardless of the dyfunction at the district level, the finer point of the situation is that the Dlc's violated specific elements in their charter (governance structure), they violated state law (reporting and records), and they violated professional ethics and practice with the way that they have handled parents and students (Special ed., Pink Hair, and WANTED Posters)." Well, what school doesn't violate most of those mentioned allegations above? With the exception of special ed violations..the rest is common practice at our schools. The pink hair incident was a case in which two arrogant individuals (DLC and Ari) butted heads over hair color. I do admit that the DLC may have overstepped her boundaries and lowered herself to the child level but it wasn't a big deal. The Child could have attended any school but was filled with revenge and the addicting feeling of hurting the school over her personal feelings.
Who doesn't make and play by their own rules? Do you not spend your time doing what you want? That's a poor allegation.
Hey Dumbass...not qualified means you have know idea what you are doing. More than skills would be credentials. Sonny doesn't have them and Mommy has them but lacks his diplomacy. Mark my words:they will be gone as well as the office manager who attempted to clean out her hard drive. What she hiding? A check for over $130,000.
Get over it and yourself.
Jon
You wrote... "Who doesn't make and play by their own rules? Do you not spend your time doing what you want? That's a poor allegation."
First of all, your analogy relating how I spend my leisure time and how the Dlcs run a "public" institution are somewhat false. Because they are using public funds and have a chartered agreement outlining business functions and operations, the rules under which they operate (or should operate) are clearly defined. If I were to use public funds during my leisure time, I too would be subject to all laws and regulations regarding the use of those funds. I wouldn't be allowed to circumvent or flaunt those rules.
Your second point – “Well, what school doesn't violate most of those mentioned allegations above? With the exception of special ed violations..the rest is common practice at our schools” – is neither a plausible, ethical, professional, or rational reason to resist meeting the requirements of those laws or specifications. Your absolutely right, most schools in this and other districts are probably in violation of many Ed. Code and IDEA requirements; however, schools such as Rosemont, Burbank, and Kennedy are at a disadvantage because of the sheer number of students requiring services and the lack of personnel competent enough to provide those services. The Dlcs created their own school with a much smaller enrollment and still cannot meet those requirements. At least the larger schools try.
Finally, if you need specifics to allegations, read previous posts of this blog. I feel that cases for incompetence from both a professional and legal standpoint have been well documented.
Nevertheless, we should try to keep things civil, but I am more interested in the previous comment about the hard drive and the money. Any more specifics as to your claims? If this could be proved it’s either (a) dynamite or (b) being withheld for some reason.
Jon
Don't get overexcited about my comments. You must be one of those parents that want to limit my rights to free speech. I'm not surprised that you would revert to such childish tactics. I just was stating my honest assessment of what was going on.
To the poster I was communicating wth..Thanks for the clarification. Are those accussations of clearing hard drives have any truth at all? If so, I would to be concerned.
In my opinion, if the district had involved in this sooner, maybe things wouldn't have gotten to where they are today.
Arbatel may be very diplomatic, but he doesn't know how to run a (public) school legally. And since he was his own boss, he wasn't subject to any reprimands other than those of his mom. He also never had any respect for public schools; the only educational system that can be considered good to him is private schools, where he himself came from.
Joanna can't be a good administrator either. She doesn't know how to work effectively with people, of course except for those who show her their support.
Well said...
This coming Thursday, March 16, the Sac City School Board will hold the required public hearing on the Renewal/Material Revision of the VAPAC Charter School Petition during their regular open session board meeting. This is agenda item 9.1 and is scheduled to be heard at 7:27 pm. The Board will not take action on this item at the meeting.
These charter revisions will impact how the school is governed, who employs the teachers etc. etc. The item is scheduled to take 10 minutes. However, as with all agendized items, there is an opportunity to comment to the board. If you cannot attend the meeting you can send your comments on to the members of the Board of Education by going to www.scusd.edu and clicking on "Board of Education"
anonymous-
I feel the need to defend myself here, although my hair is soooo not the issue AT ALL--
sure, i could have gone to another school, but i liked VAPAC. my hair didn't violate any part of the dress code, and anyway the creation of dress code was in direct violation of the charter. period. i wasn't about to give up on a school that i really liked attending because of some digruntled public employee's power trip. i won't deny my arrogance, but your pointing it out reads as a cheap shot as it is absolutly irrelevent to this situation. don't you want yaur children to stand up for their rights in the face of adversity, no matter how large or small? are we not trying to raise a generation of che guevaras, martin luther kings, and harriet beecher stowes? i guess not. ms. dlc is a bully, and it is a big deal. he acted in anutterly discusting, immature manner, resorting to such tactics as name-calling and (attempted) intimidation. the way she treated me is akin to child abuse, if i could only be humble enough to call myself a child.
ps, never wanted to hurt the school, only the one who was hurting me.
all this stuff's gone to COURT, people. it's real. open your eyes and quit denying the obvious.
I read on the Bee that the judge that ruled Arbatel could stay compared what's going on with VAPAC with a "divorce". I really don't see the similarities; in a bad divorce, the parents may fight over their children, believing what they're doing is best for their chidren. I've found it very hard to believe that the DLC's care about the students at all.
I also don't get how some parents are satisfied with VAPAC. Don't they realize that the school has no library, computer lab, counselor, qualified teachers with full credentials, special ed programs, language programs??? Don't they realize that all of these are missing not because "the school is small" and "there's no support from the district", but because a large part of the money has to go to the two administrators of the school?
yup, ms. dlc is grossing like, 100 grand a year, and the son is making a similar amount, which is about how much my aunt makes. my aunt runs an entire state department and works directly under the gov, and ms. dlc runs a 400 kid public school and works directly under... who, exactly? that school doesn't even have text books for every kid (which is illeagal) or a lab, or a library, or... what do they have? face it people, the dlcs don't give a crap about your kids. i got that message loud and clear when she was screaming insults at me in a "meeting" when i was supposed to be in class, learning, with no book....
Ari
Stop lying and spreading rumors. What does you aunt have to do with the DLC's. Are you trying to say that your aunt and the DLC's are similar people? We get it, no books, no lab and that the DLC may or may not screamed at you. Do you have any witnesses. How many schools in the district let alone the state are in violation of the Brown Act. Realistically, how many kids actually read their texts at home? I know that you were a good student and that you would have read any book given to you but unfortunately, most kids aren't like you. Yes, I agree that the DLC's should not be left without unchecked power but attacks based on circumstancial evidence is meaningless in the eyes of the law. That's why the courts sided with the DLC's.
In response to the above post:
I think there are a lot of students out there who read (textbooks); otherwise, how are they supposed to take tests, pass high school, and meet college requirements? Even if many kids don't express their desire to read textbooks, that doesn't mean we don't have to provide them with textbooks. No parents in their right mind would let their kids do whatever they want to do. We're not just talking about "circumstancial evidence", are we? Do you think most schools don't have a library, a lab, a registrar or certified person who can do records right, a proper cafeteria, a sp. ed program, a language program?I can go on with the list but that should give you an idea. Many schools struggle with many problems. But VAPAC is not in this situation.
my point was that the dlcs gave themselves grossly inflated salaries at the school's expense. i can't beleive that went right over your head. how old are you? and furthermore, are you calling me a liar? i do have witnesses, mr. kapp arbatel, and another student, glen. i'm not remembering his last name, so i guess you can't varify that source, detective.
ps, who are you? you obviously know me, and judging by your poor punctuation and loaded, unfounded accusations, i would say that you're a student, not a teacher, so why the cloak and dagger act (that means why won't you say your name)?
tHERE WERE 2 TEACHERS IN THE "MEETING" WHERE "THE MOTHER" WAS VERBALLY ATTACKING ARI. tHEY BOTH SHARED THEIR CONCERNS TO MANY OTHERS INCLUDING THE DISTRICT OFFICE. THE OFFICE STAFF ALSO OVERHEARD "THE MOTHER'S" UNPROFESSIONAL STATEMENTS TOWARD ARI. iT WAS LOUD AND "THE MOTHER" WAS VERBALLY ABUSIVE. END OF STORY.
THANK YOU!!! I completly forgot about Ms. Spilman. She was there too. Satisfied?
Why would I take Ms. Spilman's word? Or Mr. Kapp do those two still work there? I heard something different from other students that were present in your meeting. The DLC's should be given a fair chance for all their hard work. If you guys would put half the effort into helping the school instead of spreading lies the school would be even better than it is today. Most people don't even know what they are talking about regarding this issue...those people are you!
The school district seems to believe our "lies." and i honestly don't care what you believe. fact is fact. if you're going to continue being being argumentetive and illogical then i can't help you. no one can.
p.s. what other students? i was there, you weren't. i think i know how it went down, dude.
Seems to me the "other students" had the same concerns as Ari and the 2 teachers. There were only 2 people there that thought the dlc's did nothing wrong - and that would be the dlc's.
Face it, Ari rules!
I was really disappointed last night that the people who spend so much time commenting on line on the VAPAC situation and charter renewal didn't show up in person at the baord meeting. That left it to Heidi and me to actually speak about the negative consequences of the charter since none of the proponents (Arbatel et. al)actually discussed the details of the revision. It's time to walk the walk, people. I also passed out to the board copies of the uniform complaint I filed against our former director and our newly hired administrator who violated my son's right to due process when they tired to threaten him with continuation school for posting on myspace about VAPAC. I'm sure that my complaint was just on of many.
Hope to see you at the next hearing. If you can't stomach the thought of going to a board meeting, then please send your comments to the school board via the district website.
when's the mext meeting? i'd like to go-- i just hope i won't be too distracting.
Distracting
Are you going to be rude and arrogant?
it was a reference to a comment made about my hair, which is still pink.
Dear Anon,
In my dealings with Ari she has never been rude or arrogant. She has stood up for her rights with determination which those who don't want their authority questioned and only want subservience may mistake for something else.
Rude and Arrogant would be the dlc's job.
The last thing Ari has ever been is rude or arrogant. Ari is honest. That is a foreign concept to the dlc's .They don't have an honest bone in their pathetic bodies.
Nor an intelligent one either.
oh yeah! looks like you got served, anonymous. thanks for the support you guys.
If I was right I would say one of that anonymous person replying to ari was Arbetel by the tone, Arbetel gets irritated easly. I would not think it was a student due to the fact most students really don't want to be at VAPAC. Mostly the parents want them to be at VAPAC. I agree with Ari that DLC are out for the money. Face the fact Two Incomes, One household. Arbetel lives with his mom or at least use to to my knowledge. 200 thousand in one household under one roof people does not that look like something is wrong to you. That money could go into text books or a library.
What do you mean by being served Ari? I'm not hungry! Oh you probably need a job. I'm sorry, I'm not hiring right now. Again, what a waste of time over a student defying the rules for her own self interests. The DLC's aren't greedy, they are just people trying to do something good.
Dear Ken,
What self interests are you talking about concerning Ari? Ari didn't change her hair from the previous year, so how did the rules get changed? And how/when were parents notified?
Ken
I don't know...didn't Ari have less hair colored the year before? Yes, she did. She knew that certain teachers would lie for her....you would know..you were involved with the school. You guys have all the questions but no real answers...that equates to nothing my friend.
wow, teachers were lying for me. you got anything to back that up with, bucko? and that whole "you probably need a job" thing was really confusing... are you trying to take a shot at me or something? i guess it just makes things a lot easier if you just call everyone who opposes you a liar... that way you're always right.
That sure is the dlc's philosophy.
So you don't have any answers and make accusations that you can't back up. I would say that equals less than nothing.
The reason I ask questions is so that we can have a dialogue. But you aren't really interested in trying to come up with solutions for problems or trying to discuss issues, you would rather insult others.
Your choice,
The point is here that Ari was bullied out of school because she had colored hair. Really, what is the big deal with that? And what is the big deal with standing up for your rights to color your hair. This is after all an ARTS school. And there have been other kids at the school with colored hair that did not come under attack and were allowed to have their hair colored.
And what's with these so called adults arguing with Ari over this? She's still a teenager and is working and going to college correct? Seems pretty responsible to me.
Where does it say in the handbook that students are allowed to have colored hair? "After all it's an arts school", come one where does it say that all arts schools should allow colored hair for the sake of being an arts school? Greedy, selfish kids who learned her tactics from the people who run this board.
What is wrong with you? Colored hair is a sign of a greedy child? Seems to me someone trying to force their own viewpoint on another individual is greed.
An arts school should be an open creative environment. Creative people often express themselves in their choice of attire, hair color & styles, etc. What's wrong with that?
You may not wish to color your hair pink, but who are you to look down on someone else's choice to want their hair pink? I'm certain that even the most respectable arts college program is not going to look down on a student just because she has pink hair. And depending upon the art form a person my choose to pursue for their career pink hair might be acceptable through most of their adult hood as well. Colored hair does not equal a bad person.
Persons working in, teaching, and running an arts based curriculum should have a much more open mind. I can say this first hand because I have kids at VAPAC that it is a joke to say this school is in any way a college prep school. My kids are there for the small environment and the arts program. The academics are severly lacking though. I keep my kids there because I want to see vapac succeed over the long run, not just for my kids but future kids as well.
If the school wants some prestigous image forcing all kids to have natural colored hair isn't the answer and there are far more serious issues at hand. And any adult who might get so worked up over a hair color issue has some serious issues of their own.
FYI -- the hair issue started the first year with another student who had blue hair. Joanna decided that she didn't like it, and told the student to change it. She berated and browbeat this student as well. Ultimately she brought it to the faculty and they soundly voted it down, hoping the issue was done. However, that summer, she had a lawyer draft a revision of the dress code and attempted to push that through. It was supposed to be voted upon by the faculty but Joanna unilaterally included it with school materials and refused to engage in further discussion.
This is when things broke down.
Faculty and parents soon realized that instead of adhereing to the governance process as outlined in the charter, the DLCs were going to do as they damn well pleased. At this point in time, they enlisted the aid of sympathetic parents and attempted to bully and scare students and their parents.
The original blue-haired girl was dragged into the office with her russian-speaking mother and father and told to change her hair or she would be kicked out. She chose to leave the school.
Ari then became the next target. Shortly thereafter the lies, brow beating and deception began.
For what it's worth, Ari and her mom did nothing wrong. They only shed a light on the many problems that the school had with its governance structure and decision making, a situation which utimately led to budget discrepancies, illegal and unethical pay raises, and other deceptions to make things "look pretty."
By the way, I thought I’d try the new message board so I posted this message at:
http://scusdwatch.proboards100.com/
I put this post under VAPAC/The Hair Issue.
I got tired of scrolling down every time to read these posts.
The court hearing that was scheduled for Thursday, March 30 at 9:00 am has been postponed. This was the hearing that was going to deal with VAPAC and the role SCUSD has in the oversight of VAPAC staff. As far as I know a new date has not been set.
Who says that an arts school teacher/administrator should be more open minded. That's a matter of opinion not some unwritten rule like you suggested. I believe that "The Russian" was with her mom when Mrs. DLC asked her mother politely to come to her office and explain the situation. The student was upset because she was not allowed to be involved in the conference since it was a conference between Mrs. DLC and her mother. The mother agreed with the DLC's. She did not leave until after the next year. Don't let you personal vendettas with the DLC's fog your mind with misconceptions of how great VAPAC is for our students. Hitting below the belt is a horrible habit to teach our students. Look at Ari?
how did i hit below the belt, exactly? and how am i greedy and selfish? it did say in the dress code that colored hair was allowed, in "streaks and small portions." about 1/3 of my hair was dyed. i didn't break a rule. and all art schools should allow dyed hair. all schools period should allow dyed hair. UCs and CSUs accept you sight unseen, so VAPAC being a "college prep school" really doesn't matter. besides, i want to be a tattooist "when i grow up." so i'll be dyeing my hair well into retirement, thank you very much.
Misdirection is no way to gain attention! Money(greed) is the root of all evils! It is better to be selfless than selfish. These are things that should be taught to our children. College campus rules and regulations differ from high schools. Especially high schools with their own ELA's. I think that you should ignore these people. I do however agree that children such as Ari should be allowed to express themselves. Joanna has her own views and opinions that she lives by. That's fine but not for me. I hope the school survives and the students deserve better than what has happened to them this year.
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