SSFS Will Stay Open

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are people who are vested in this effort failing. They never thought it would get this far and they continue to project their doubts and negativity.

Parents, Alumni and Supporters... keep pushing! 'They' will continue to move the goal post and act concerned when in reality they want this effort to fail.

Oh FFS. The people insisting on candor, transparency, and an honest reckoning of how SSFS got to this point are insisting on it *because* they think it's necessary for success. Otherwise you might buy a year or two of operations on life support, and then fail anyway.

Do you have a current connection to SSFS? Curious, why you're on this forum? What's of interest? What are you seeking?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Validation-seeking villains unite! Join, my brethren, in an evil plan to ruin SSFS by demanding transparency and competent leadership!

And you? Do you have a current connection to SSFS? Curious, why you're on this forum? What's of interest? What are you seeking?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Validation-seeking villains unite! Join, my brethren, in an evil plan to ruin SSFS by demanding transparency and competent leadership!

And you? Do you have a current connection to SSFS? Curious, why you're on this forum? What's of interest? What are you seeking?

I'm someone who pulled kids out a few years ago. But I'm also someone who is very interested in education policy and nonprofit governance generally, so this is fascinating.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Validation-seeking villains unite! Join, my brethren, in an evil plan to ruin SSFS by demanding transparency and competent leadership!

You’ll probably get a lot of hate for talking this way - but really people who imply there is some villainous motive for being skeptical really need to use some critical thinking (yes, I know I’ll get a lot of hate for saying this).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Validation-seeking villains unite! Join, my brethren, in an evil plan to ruin SSFS by demanding transparency and competent leadership!

You’ll probably get a lot of hate for talking this way - but really people who imply there is some villainous motive for being skeptical really need to use some critical thinking (yes, I know I’ll get a lot of hate for saying this).

no hate. just applause.

It’s bewildering to see parents or students of a Quaker tradition trotting out “you’re either with us or against us!” language.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you've signed the new contract, congratulation! I love your optimism and hope SSFS succeeds for years and years.

If you're still waiting for answers in through that aren't forthcoming at this point, I think it's time to cut loose and find a different school for your child/ren. There will always be public school if none of the privates are a good fit or doesn't have openings at this point.

I'm still waiting for answers but I'll decide for myself when and if I think it's time to find a different school. And yes, I already know that public schools exist as an option.

Wow. Here’s the defensiveness again. We are both in the same boat but what was said is common sense. We all know what our options are, yes. I know emotions are high, but I find every single comment helpful as the deadline approaches. It’s not enviable to be in our place, but I too think that if there were answers, the bot would have divulged it by now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you've signed the new contract, congratulation! I love your optimism and hope SSFS succeeds for years and years.

If you're still waiting for answers in through that aren't forthcoming at this point, I think it's time to cut loose and find a different school for your child/ren. There will always be public school if none of the privates are a good fit or doesn't have openings at this point.

I'm still waiting for answers but I'll decide for myself when and if I think it's time to find a different school. And yes, I already know that public schools exist as an option.

Wow. Here’s the defensiveness again. We are both in the same boat but what was said is common sense. We all know what our options are, yes. I know emotions are high, but I find every single comment helpful as the deadline approaches. It’s not enviable to be in our place, but I too think that if there were answers, the bot would have divulged it by now.

Not defensive. Annoyed with the condescending comments. You literally told people it was time for them to seek alternatives for their children rather than post what you are thinking about for yourself. And you lack the self awareness to see the difference between the two types of posts. Posting *your* concerns and posting what *you're* thinking about for *your* family is interesting. Posting what concerns you think other should have and what you think others should do or should be thinking about is condescending.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Validation-seeking villains unite! Join, my brethren, in an evil plan to ruin SSFS by demanding transparency and competent leadership!

You’ll probably get a lot of hate for talking this way - but really people who imply there is some villainous motive for being skeptical really need to use some critical thinking (yes, I know I’ll get a lot of hate for saying this).

no hate. just applause.

It’s bewildering to see parents or students of a Quaker tradition trotting out “you’re either with us or against us!” language.

Your interpretation is bewildering.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you've signed the new contract, congratulation! I love your optimism and hope SSFS succeeds for years and years.

If you're still waiting for answers in through that aren't forthcoming at this point, I think it's time to cut loose and find a different school for your child/ren. There will always be public school if none of the privates are a good fit or doesn't have openings at this point.

I'm still waiting for answers but I'll decide for myself when and if I think it's time to find a different school. And yes, I already know that public schools exist as an option.

Wow. Here’s the defensiveness again. We are both in the same boat but what was said is common sense. We all know what our options are, yes. I know emotions are high, but I find every single comment helpful as the deadline approaches. It’s not enviable to be in our place, but I too think that if there were answers, the bot would have divulged it by now.

Not defensive. Annoyed with the condescending comments. You literally told people it was time for them to seek alternatives for their children rather than post what you are thinking about for yourself. And you lack the self awareness to see the difference between the two types of posts. Posting *your* concerns and posting what *you're* thinking about for *your* family is interesting. Posting what concerns you think other should have and what you think others should do or should be thinking about is condescending.

Explain why it’s “condescending” when ppl suggest the school has problems and you should look elsewhere? It’s just their advice/observation. How can anyone ever say “this school is not doing well, get out while you can” if that’s what they think without being called condescending?

[Anonymous]

Like I said, you lack the self awareness to see the difference.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Like I said, you lack the self awareness to see the difference.

This is why I am asking you, how might someone express their dissatisfaction with ssfs and recommend to ppl to leave that you would find acceptable? Clearly if I knew I wouldn’t be asking. But you also don’t want to answer. Rephrase the following in what you would find acceptable

“Ssfs has provided no useful information to families in well over a year so trusting them now seems like a risk you shouldn’t take with your child’s education”.

I’m not making fun, I just want to know how ppl who hold that opinion can say so without coming across as condescending?

[Anonymous]

There is no way.

They are making decisions with their hearts—understandably.

They do not want to be confronted with the facts or the many holes in the coalition/board “plan”

[Anonymous]

[Standby for PP being called condescending]

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is no way.

They are making decisions with their hearts—understandably.

They do not want to be confronted with the facts or the many holes in the coalition/board “plan”

So there is NO way anyone can come here and express their reservations with the school staying open? So … the only ppl who should speak on the forum are those who only say the “school will succeed, hooray!”? How can that be useful to anyone coming here? I genuinely want to hear all the doubts ppl have because I want to weigh that in my decision making. If you don’t want to hear any criticism shouldn’t you be the one to stay away? This isn’t meant to be an echo chamber.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Like I said, you lack the self awareness to see the difference.

This is why I am asking you, how might someone express their dissatisfaction with ssfs and recommend to ppl to leave that you would find acceptable? Clearly if I knew I wouldn’t be asking. But you also don’t want to answer. Rephrase the following in what you would find acceptable

“Ssfs has provided no useful information to families in well over a year so trusting them now seems like a risk you shouldn’t take with your child’s education”.

I’m not making fun, I just want to know how ppl who hold that opinion can say so without coming across as condescending?

"SSFS has provided no useful information in well over a year so trusting them now isn't a risk *I'm* going to take with *my* child's education."

There you go. See the difference yet?