Anonymous
Post 05/10/2017 22:47     Subject: Re:MV seeking to replicate - expand to pld Potomac Lighthouse Bldg
Anonymous wrote:MV has apparently been planning this expansion for 2 years, but never once mentioned it to existing families. We almost left after a very chaotic year last year, but we decided to stick it out because we understood this year to be the final growth year. Now that the school is at capacity with a fifth grade class for the first time, we expected things to finally stabilize. We didn't know of the expansion plans until 3 weeks ago -- too late to apply to other schools for the fall. So we're stuck with the chaos.


What's your neighborhood boundary school?
Anonymous
Post 05/10/2017 22:23     Subject: Re:MV seeking to replicate - expand to pld Potomac Lighthouse Bldg
MV has apparently been planning this expansion for 2 years, but never once mentioned it to existing families. We almost left after a very chaotic year last year, but we decided to stick it out because we understood this year to be the final growth year. Now that the school is at capacity with a fifth grade class for the first time, we expected things to finally stabilize. We didn't know of the expansion plans until 3 weeks ago -- too late to apply to other schools for the fall. So we're stuck with the chaos.
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2017 22:30     Subject: MV seeking to replicate - expand to pld Potomac Lighthouse Bldg
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:http://www.dcpcsb.org/public-comment


+1 the school has not made it clear enough that the charter school board is seeking input from parents and others in DC. Submit public comments to the charter school board -- sending an email to MV leadership is not enough.


Is there a way to submit comments anonymously? I thought I did so in the past on another school issue and my name was published. I don't want retribution from the school leadership.


I know you could make arrangements to submit anonymous comments if by sharing you would violate your child's FERPA rights - e.g. an issue with how your child's IEP was handled that made you concerned about their proposal. If that's the case contact the PCSB staff and they will help you.

But any other general concerns or comments must be made on the record if you expect the Board to take them into consideration.

I am wondering why you'd stay at a school where you feared retribution from the leadership? What exactly do you think they could or would do to you or your kid?


You clearly haven't been at an HRCS where we are all expected to 'rah rah rah' and sweep concerns under the rug. It reminds me of my gin drinking, Episcopalian, Northeastern relatives. We don't talk about our own problems.


Actually I was. But why are you staying???
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2017 22:27     Subject: MV seeking to replicate - expand to pld Potomac Lighthouse Bldg
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:http://www.dcpcsb.org/public-comment


+1 the school has not made it clear enough that the charter school board is seeking input from parents and others in DC. Submit public comments to the charter school board -- sending an email to MV leadership is not enough.


Is there a way to submit comments anonymously? I thought I did so in the past on another school issue and my name was published. I don't want retribution from the school leadership.


I know you could make arrangements to submit anonymous comments if by sharing you would violate your child's FERPA rights - e.g. an issue with how your child's IEP was handled that made you concerned about their proposal. If that's the case contact the PCSB staff and they will help you.

But any other general concerns or comments must be made on the record if you expect the Board to take them into consideration.

I am wondering why you'd stay at a school where you feared retribution from the leadership? What exactly do you think they could or would do to you or your kid?


You clearly haven't been at an HRCS where we are all expected to 'rah rah rah' and sweep concerns under the rug. It reminds me of my gin drinking, Episcopalian, Northeastern relatives. We don't talk about our own problems.
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2017 22:22     Subject: MV seeking to replicate - expand to pld Potomac Lighthouse Bldg
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:http://www.dcpcsb.org/public-comment


+1 the school has not made it clear enough that the charter school board is seeking input from parents and others in DC. Submit public comments to the charter school board -- sending an email to MV leadership is not enough.


Is there a way to submit comments anonymously? I thought I did so in the past on another school issue and my name was published. I don't want retribution from the school leadership.


I know you could make arrangements to submit anonymous comments if by sharing you would violate your child's FERPA rights - e.g. an issue with how your child's IEP was handled that made you concerned about their proposal. If that's the case contact the PCSB staff and they will help you.

But any other general concerns or comments must be made on the record if you expect the Board to take them into consideration.

I am wondering why you'd stay at a school where you feared retribution from the leadership? What exactly do you think they could or would do to you or your kid?
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2017 22:12     Subject: MV seeking to replicate - expand to pld Potomac Lighthouse Bldg
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:http://www.dcpcsb.org/public-comment


+1 the school has not made it clear enough that the charter school board is seeking input from parents and others in DC. Submit public comments to the charter school board -- sending an email to MV leadership is not enough.


Is there a way to submit comments anonymously? I thought I did so in the past on another school issue and my name was published. I don't want retribution from the school leadership.
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2017 22:09     Subject: MV seeking to replicate - expand to pld Potomac Lighthouse Bldg
Anonymous wrote:http://www.dcpcsb.org/public-comment


+1 the school has not made it clear enough that the charter school board is seeking input from parents and others in DC. Submit public comments to the charter school board -- sending an email to MV leadership is not enough.
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2017 18:52     Subject: MV seeking to replicate - expand to pld Potomac Lighthouse Bldg
http://www.dcpcsb.org/public-comment
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2017 18:52     Subject: Re:MV seeking to replicate - expand to pld Potomac Lighthouse Bldg
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:They have no business expanding. I know people want seats but they are struggling with a lot of admin things.



+10000000000000000]


The public comment period on the application has NOT closed yet. But it will soon.

The PCSB vote is 5/22. They want to hear from parents.
mcjd79
Post 05/09/2017 18:41     Subject: Re:MV seeking to replicate - expand to pld Potomac Lighthouse Bldg
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:MV seems to still be suffering some growing pains with only its current campus (see, oops, we need to add a few new classes after the lottery to be able to pay our bills) (also see, classroom control and supervision issues that took most of last year to resolve). Do we really think they have shown a track record t now manage multiple locations?


Whatever, I will take it.

--Bunker Hill mom.


I would like to learn more about your experience at Bunker Hill. We just got offered a Prk3 seat. Not sure how to message folks that don't login though. pleas feel free to direct message me.
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2017 18:40     Subject: Re:MV seeking to replicate - expand to pld Potomac Lighthouse Bldg
Anonymous wrote:They have no business expanding. I know people want seats but they are struggling with a lot of admin things.



+10000000000000000]
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2017 13:56     Subject: MV seeking to replicate - expand to pld Potomac Lighthouse Bldg
Anonymous wrote:With a lease/purchase -- and also want to building an addition, will they close the SD campus?


Mundo Verde is hoping to open a second school. The first one will stay where it is and continue operating .

Anonymous
Post 05/09/2017 13:55     Subject: MV seeking to replicate - expand to pld Potomac Lighthouse Bldg
Anonymous wrote:With a lease/purchase -- and also want to building an addition, will they close the SD campus?


You are confusing Mundo Verde with LAMB
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2017 13:54     Subject: MV seeking to replicate - expand to pld Potomac Lighthouse Bldg
With a lease/purchase -- and also want to building an addition, will they close the SD campus?
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2017 08:39     Subject: MV seeking to replicate - expand to pld Potomac Lighthouse Bldg
Anonymous wrote:I want to wish the school well, but honestly MV seems like it's still a toddler learning how to walk. Maybe wait to run until you're a little more grown so that you don't fall on your face?

It's nice to finally have a permanent facility, but this is the third location just since the school opened and it hasn't even graduated a class yet. Every time you move, your population changes, and that means your needs change. Contemplating an expansion will suck SO MUCH time and energy and resources from an administration that is still getting its stuff together. The idea of expansion benefits no-one. Who is going to staff this school?

Has anyone looked at the 2 Rivers example? Does anyone think the eastern campus is the equivalent of the 4th St. campus?


They aren't moving -- but rather opening a second school. The proposal addresses staffing -- anticipating hiring lots of new teaching but some people doing administrative and business functions would support both campuses.

But discussing on DCUM does nothing. Concerns from current parents would be taken seriously by the PCSB. You have to be willing to submit written or oral comments if you want them taken into consideration.