|
Big Island Charter schools possible closure
|
04-02-2008, 06:30 AM
I think that would be fabulous also, but as a part of the entire Puna community. Let's bring in the underserved keiki.
Damon, very little of NCLB is funded, so many of the directives are not in place.
04-02-2008, 10:24 AM
quote: They need someone who knows the system and can tell them what is and isn't required. There are several agencies involved, multiple rules and regulations, various codes, and things that must happen in a certain order. Each agency must have specific areas they cover and the school needs each one to outline exactly what they want. They can't continue getting off the record advice or no advice or maybe advice. They need the absolutes, the rules, the regulations and the procedure, otherwise, they will never know if they are or aren't doing things correct. Each agency must have a legally defined set of rules as it applies to charter schools. Without someone familiar with what the authority of an agency is, they will never know if they got all the information or if they are being asked for something that is not under that agencies authority. They will never know if someone is shirking there legal responsibility and ignoring what they must do. I would recommend they hire an attorney familiar with zoning and educational needs. If that's too expensive, they may look for a professional project management company who can assemble all the rules and regulations and develop a plan for compliance. Unfortunately, this is not like deciding what foods to have at a party; it's like trying to open a restaurant with a catering hall. If they lack the knowledge of what is and isn't required, when and where, A before B, and this but never that; they need to get that information now. If that means spending money, open the wallet because it has to be done. Catherine Dumond provides construction management services and she may be better able to explain the difference between winging through a complex project versus having a solid understanding of what's required and needs to be done using a plan. Another thing they need to be doing is start talking with the Friends of Puna's Future. Nobody has a greater vested interest in working for changes than those who see the futility of the current way of things. But without a united voice, all you’re doing is being a bunch of gnats. Wouldn't you rather be a friggin missile?
04-03-2008, 03:17 AM
quote: actually "D", when my son attended Liholiho three years ago(2004). It was one of only two "Blue Ribbon" schools in all of Hawaii, Momilani School being the other. What made Liholiho so awesome was two thirds of the school lived below poverty level. But this small school in Kaimuki had a very strong family kinda bond between students & parents & entire school...that even includes maintence workers too! Also, because of this family enviornment. Close to 50% of the student body are from out of district too! http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/articl...ln01a.html _______________________________ “Ever wonder about those people who spend $2 apiece on those little bottles of Evian water? Try spelling Evian backward. George Carlin
-----------
Support the 'Jack Herer Initiative'NOW!!
04-03-2008, 03:30 AM
Thanks for clarifying BB -
I find it ironic that: Iris Salazar, the parent coordinator, and her husband, who went to Liholiho as a child, are still active at the school even though their sixth-grade daughter is now at private school. Why do so many of our teachers in Public Schools send their kids to private schools [}  ] [ ]------- The more we speak up... the more they will listen.
06-19-2008, 04:35 AM
Waters of Life has been placed on probation for a year for financial problems and Student Safety Issues.
According to todays Tribune Herald (not online yet) ------- This spot for rent! Heck, gotta try yeah?
06-19-2008, 04:56 AM
Damon, Please don't read us the newspaper. We are all capable of reading the news.
Punaweb moderator
Assume the best and ask questions.
Punaweb moderator |
|
« Next Oldest | Next Newest »
|
