SSFS HOS leaving

[Anonymous]

Also some of the traditional k-8 have attrition before 6, so they are looking to add kids. Not ideal as you have to apply for HS, but they then help you for those HS spots. We have several friends who have done this with Norwood, WES and St Pats.

[Anonymous]

Just got email from acting head. seriously, this ain’t it, chief

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just got email from acting head. seriously, this ain’t it, chief

But it’s a good start

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just got email from acting head. seriously, this ain’t it, chief

We decided to withdraw so no longer receive messages, if it is sent controversial can you summarize what she said? I’m still very interested in what’s going on with the school cause we really hope school pulls things around

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just got email from acting head. seriously, this ain’t it, chief

We decided to withdraw so no longer receive messages, if it is sent controversial can you summarize what she said? I’m still very interested in what’s going on with the school cause we really hope school pulls things around

Meeting in smaller groups for dialogue and feedback. Splitting meetings among different groups like lower school, students, alumni, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just got email from acting head. seriously, this ain’t it, chief

We decided to withdraw so no longer receive messages, if it is sent controversial can you summarize what she said? I’m still very interested in what’s going on with the school cause we really hope school pulls things around

Meeting in smaller groups for dialogue and feedback. Splitting meetings among different groups like lower school, students, alumni, etc.

Okay yeah that’s a start. Maybe they’re realizing the radio silence wasn’t helping their cause

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just got email from acting head. seriously, this ain’t it, chief

But it’s a good start

Agree to disagree.

[Anonymous]

I don’t think it’s a great look to offer a meeting to one affinity group and none of the others (and that affinity group before any of the larger groups of stakeholders.)

Yes, invite all the various small constituencies after meeting with the school community as a whole but this roll out makes it clear that at a basic level they don’t realize what huge disaster this is for the whole community.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t think it’s a great look to offer a meeting to one affinity group and none of the others (and that affinity group before any of the larger groups of stakeholders.)

Yes, invite all the various small constituencies after meeting with the school community as a whole but this roll out makes it clear that at a basic level they don’t realize what huge disaster this is for the whole community.

This isn’t a disaster. My goodness. The HOS left. And judging from the comments on here most people think it’s a good thing. Is there some uncertainty now? Absolutely. However the email said the plans for the school year will be communicated by the end of the week and there are listening sessions. I would much rather have the school take it’s time to thoughtfully plan things out then rush through decisions.

[Anonymous]

I said earlier today that they need to send some communication, and I’m good with this. Maybe it’s not the specific order of groups I’d have chosen but it’s fine with me. I suspect that affinity group is the largest, and it could be that concerns brought up in the early groups will be addressed up front later. From a damage control perspective, this was important and I think it’s as good a message as any.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t think it’s a great look to offer a meeting to one affinity group and none of the others (and that affinity group before any of the larger groups of stakeholders.)

Yes, invite all the various small constituencies after meeting with the school community as a whole but this roll out makes it clear that at a basic level they don’t realize what huge disaster this is for the whole community.

Isn’t this effecting the whole school? What do you mean they are only inviting one affinity group 1st. What does this have to do with affinity groups?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t think it’s a great look to offer a meeting to one affinity group and none of the others (and that affinity group before any of the larger groups of stakeholders.)

Yes, invite all the various small constituencies after meeting with the school community as a whole but this roll out makes it clear that at a basic level they don’t realize what huge disaster this is for the whole community.

Isn’t this effecting the whole school? What do you mean they are only inviting one affinity group 1st. What does this have to do with affinity groups?

They are meeting with parents of various divisions on the coming weeks after meeting with faculty and staff and then one of the many affinity groups.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It also says that others can contact the Interim Clerk and Assistant Clerk to arrange additional listening sessions. I think this is a great start--way better than coming out with definitive information before members of the community have a chance to be heard. The listening sessions start this week and are very close together; it's not like they're spreading them out over months. I also think it's appropriate to meet with the Black Parent Affinity Group. In addition to it likely being a large affinity group, a prominent and high-profile black administrator left suddenly, and so I could completely understand the desire to have a listening session with that affinity group in particular. This seems completely reasonable to me.

This isn’t the first black admin to leave. Not to mention RG isn’t leaving cause he’s black. Seems weird to make it seem like black families have something to worry about.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It also says that others can contact the Interim Clerk and Assistant Clerk to arrange additional listening sessions. I think this is a great start--way better than coming out with definitive information before members of the community have a chance to be heard. The listening sessions start this week and are very close together; it's not like they're spreading them out over months. I also think it's appropriate to meet with the Black Parent Affinity Group. In addition to it likely being a large affinity group, a prominent and high-profile black administrator left suddenly, and so I could completely understand the desire to have a listening session with that affinity group in particular. This seems completely reasonable to me.

Then why not the lgbtq+ group? I just think it seems tone deaf to slice it up before meeting with larger group when some people are looking into finding other schools for their children. By all means, all affiliate its groups should have their questions answered and concerns addressed! I just think it would have better to address divisional groups first (even concurrently with the division heads)

I dont see how meeting with each division group isn't happening first. How his departure effects the divisions - all families - is the question. Not how it effects black families. Why should it effect them any more or less than anyone else? Strange move. It's like they're going back to Rodney's hyper focus on race.

[Anonymous]

Just jumping in to point out that we don't know who actually initiated the meeting with the Black Parents Affinity Group. It is equally possible that the affinity group requested the meeting and not vice versa.

Regardless, for the first time in a long time, it seems like people are able to voice their concerns openly to school leaders and the BOT is committed to building a stronger community. It will not be perfect, there is a lot to fix. But showing some faith in, and giving some grace to, well-intended people trying to lead us through a difficult time would better serve the community rather than criticizing and assuming failure before they've had time to fully share and implement their plan.