Alexandria Independent Schools ACDS and Burgundy

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I know of at least 3 board members who have moved their kids to other schools, and they all had the cheek to remain on the board. Not sure why the aggression towards the OP - this is well known within the ACDS community.

Why remain on the Board? That’s not “cheek”. That’s commitment. Why else do it? Hmmmm?

I would say commitment is keeping your kid at the school you sit on the board of.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know of at least 3 board members who have moved their kids to other schools, and they all had the cheek to remain on the board. Not sure why the aggression towards the OP - this is well known within the ACDS community.

Why remain on the Board? That’s not “cheek”. That’s commitment. Why else do it? Hmmmm?

I would say commitment is keeping your kid at the school you sit on the board of.

Not if it wasn’t a good fit for your child. That’s called good parenting. Not every school is right for every child. Doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with the school though. You still have not addressed the real issue – why would someone stay on the board after placing their child elsewhere? Answer that question, please.

[Anonymous]

Finish out their board term so they look like a responsible board member as they look to join other boards?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Finish out their board term so they look like a responsible board member as they look to join other boards?

Thoughtful response. Seems plausible, and much better than PP's innuendo. And it's certainly not "cheek".

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Finish out their board term so they look like a responsible board member as they look to join other boards?

Thoughtful response. Seems plausible, and much better than PP's innuendo. And it's certainly not "cheek".

I’m a board member at a DC area private - I have seen this happen a few times over the past few years and the board member in question is always expected to resign their position. It is perfectly acceptable for any school not to be a fit with someone’s child however, for the parent to remain on the old school’s board just feels.......a bit wrong, particularly if strategic decisions are being made that could impact the future of the school. Just my view, I do know that, if my kids left for a competitor, I just wouldn’t feel right staying on the board. Just my view.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Finish out their board term so they look like a responsible board member as they look to join other boards?

Thoughtful response. Seems plausible, and much better than PP's innuendo. And it's certainly not "cheek".

I’m a board member at a DC area private - I have seen this happen a few times over the past few years and the board member in question is always expected to resign their position. It is perfectly acceptable for any school not to be a fit with someone’s child however, for the parent to remain on the old school’s board just feels.......a bit wrong, particularly if strategic decisions are being made that could impact the future of the school. Just my view, I do know that, if my kids left for a competitor, I just wouldn’t feel right staying on the board. Just my view.

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[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Finish out their board term so they look like a responsible board member as they look to join other boards?

Thoughtful response. Seems plausible, and much better than PP's innuendo. And it's certainly not "cheek".

I’m a board member at a DC area private - I have seen this happen a few times over the past few years and the board member in question is always expected to resign their position. It is perfectly acceptable for any school not to be a fit with someone’s child however, for the parent to remain on the old school’s board just feels.......a bit wrong, particularly if strategic decisions are being made that could impact the future of the school. Just my view, I do know that, if my kids left for a competitor, I just wouldn’t feel right staying on the board. Just my view.

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[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Finish out their board term so they look like a responsible board member as they look to join other boards?

Thoughtful response. Seems plausible, and much better than PP's innuendo. And it's certainly not "cheek".

I’m a board member at a DC area private - I have seen this happen a few times over the past few years and the board member in question is always expected to resign their position. It is perfectly acceptable for any school not to be a fit with someone’s child however, for the parent to remain on the old school’s board just feels.......a bit wrong, particularly if strategic decisions are being made that could impact the future of the school. Just my view, I do know that, if my kids left for a competitor, I just wouldn’t feel right staying on the board. Just my view.

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Im 16:50 above and I agree with you.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Finish out their board term so they look like a responsible board member as they look to join other boards?

Thoughtful response. Seems plausible, and much better than PP's innuendo. And it's certainly not "cheek".

I’m a board member at a DC area private - I have seen this happen a few times over the past few years and the board member in question is always expected to resign their position. It is perfectly acceptable for any school not to be a fit with someone’s child however, for the parent to remain on the old school’s board just feels.......a bit wrong, particularly if strategic decisions are being made that could impact the future of the school. Just my view, I do know that, if my kids left for a competitor, I just wouldn’t feel right staying on the board. Just my view.

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Im 16:50 above and I agree with you.

Ok. So what are you inferring, if anything about the school, because the parent remained on the Board? One PP suggested that meant the parent was cheeky. Anothe PP suggested the school was no good because a board member removed their kid. I don’t really buy either inference, especially the latter one. Thoughts?

[Anonymous]

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Inclusive and provides extensive support are two different categories. Small schools offer what small schools offer: your child is known As an individual and valued for who they are, given encouragement to voice their ideas in discussions, given personalized feedback on work. Everybody sits near the teacher; the room is small. Unless you go to a school that specializes in specific learning differences or public school, you need to ask yourself what inclusion means to you. If your child needs services, it’s unlikely you will find them at small private school beyond some reading support in the lower grades. If your child will benefit from the general environment and their behavior is not chronically disruptive, then they might flourish in a small private school where who they are is valued. Extensive academic support will still be on you.

Blah, blah. Stating the obvious here. Just answer the damn question, how about it?

Here's what the PP stated, and this is what the other PP was follow-up on. Got any meaningful response to that?

"FWIW Burgundy just brought on a full-time differentiation specialist and that has been this year's focus for the teachers too. This person will serve all students, not just those with special needs."

I am a Burgundy parent and this is the first I’ve heard of a full-time differentiation specialist.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Inclusive and provides extensive support are two different categories. Small schools offer what small schools offer: your child is known As an individual and valued for who they are, given encouragement to voice their ideas in discussions, given personalized feedback on work. Everybody sits near the teacher; the room is small. Unless you go to a school that specializes in specific learning differences or public school, you need to ask yourself what inclusion means to you. If your child needs services, it’s unlikely you will find them at small private school beyond some reading support in the lower grades. If your child will benefit from the general environment and their behavior is not chronically disruptive, then they might flourish in a small private school where who they are is valued. Extensive academic support will still be on you.

Blah, blah. Stating the obvious here. Just answer the damn question, how about it?

Here's what the PP stated, and this is what the other PP was follow-up on. Got any meaningful response to that?

"FWIW Burgundy just brought on a full-time differentiation specialist and that has been this year's focus for the teachers too. This person will serve all students, not just those with special needs."

I am a Burgundy parent and this is the first I’ve heard of a full-time differentiation specialist.
It was mentioned back in July (email) and a few times since then

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Inclusive and provides extensive support are two different categories. Small schools offer what small schools offer: your child is known As an individual and valued for who they are, given encouragement to voice their ideas in discussions, given personalized feedback on work. Everybody sits near the teacher; the room is small. Unless you go to a school that specializes in specific learning differences or public school, you need to ask yourself what inclusion means to you. If your child needs services, it’s unlikely you will find them at small private school beyond some reading support in the lower grades. If your child will benefit from the general environment and their behavior is not chronically disruptive, then they might flourish in a small private school where who they are is valued. Extensive academic support will still be on you.

Blah, blah. Stating the obvious here. Just answer the damn question, how about it?

Here's what the PP stated, and this is what the other PP was follow-up on. Got any meaningful response to that?

"FWIW Burgundy just brought on a full-time differentiation specialist and that has been this year's focus for the teachers too. This person will serve all students, not just those with special needs."

I am a Burgundy parent and this is the first I’ve heard of a full-time differentiation specialist.

It was mentioned back in July (email) and a few times since then

Also, she was introduced and her role was specifically discussed by Elizabeth at the lower school Back to School night.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Inclusive and provides extensive support are two different categories. Small schools offer what small schools offer: your child is known As an individual and valued for who they are, given encouragement to voice their ideas in discussions, given personalized feedback on work. Everybody sits near the teacher; the room is small. Unless you go to a school that specializes in specific learning differences or public school, you need to ask yourself what inclusion means to you. If your child needs services, it’s unlikely you will find them at small private school beyond some reading support in the lower grades. If your child will benefit from the general environment and their behavior is not chronically disruptive, then they might flourish in a small private school where who they are is valued. Extensive academic support will still be on you.

Blah, blah. Stating the obvious here. Just answer the damn question, how about it?

Here's what the PP stated, and this is what the other PP was follow-up on. Got any meaningful response to that?

"FWIW Burgundy just brought on a full-time differentiation specialist and that has been this year's focus for the teachers too. This person will serve all students, not just those with special needs."

I am a Burgundy parent and this is the first I’ve heard of a full-time differentiation specialist.

It was mentioned back in July (email) and a few times since then

Also, she was introduced and her role was specifically discussed by Elizabeth at the lower school Back to School night.

I went back to my emails. She’s only in the LS, so she’s not serving all the children. I have a child in the MS which is why I glanced over that and promptly forgot about it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Inclusive and provides extensive support are two different categories. Small schools offer what small schools offer: your child is known As an individual and valued for who they are, given encouragement to voice their ideas in discussions, given personalized feedback on work. Everybody sits near the teacher; the room is small. Unless you go to a school that specializes in specific learning differences or public school, you need to ask yourself what inclusion means to you. If your child needs services, it’s unlikely you will find them at small private school beyond some reading support in the lower grades. If your child will benefit from the general environment and their behavior is not chronically disruptive, then they might flourish in a small private school where who they are is valued. Extensive academic support will still be on you.

Blah, blah. Stating the obvious here. Just answer the damn question, how about it?

Here's what the PP stated, and this is what the other PP was follow-up on. Got any meaningful response to that?

"FWIW Burgundy just brought on a full-time differentiation specialist and that has been this year's focus for the teachers too. This person will serve all students, not just those with special needs."

I am a Burgundy parent and this is the first I’ve heard of a full-time differentiation specialist.

It was mentioned back in July (email) and a few times since then

Also, she was introduced and her role was specifically discussed by Elizabeth at the lower school Back to School night.

I went back to my emails. She’s only in the LS, so she’s not serving all the children. I have a child in the MS which is why I glanced over that and promptly forgot about it.


I thought Burgundy was only inclusive w re sexual orientation, heritage, race, but not learning differences. What changed?

[Anonymous]

Regarding Burgundy- there are many grades that are not full. I think they’ve been forced to broaden their applicant pool.