tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895200797299787815.post-83797565013415307772008-04-09T08:15:00.000-05:002008-04-09T08:15:00.000-05:00Since we are on the topic of BOE members:<BR/><BR/>I am the spouse of an educator in this district and heard various rumors about a candidate. Most were that she had NO children in the district. I chose to call her and find out for myself.<BR/><BR/>She has four children. One at Traeger Middle in the Autism Program and one at Traeger Elementary. She pulled one that was failing her classes and passed to the next grade anyway. She stated that her daughter wass struggling and needed extra help and opted to enroll her in an Appleton Charter to get caught up. She states their goal is to have their daughter ready for OASD high school after next year.<BR/><BR/>Her youngest is Gifted and we all know there is no real GT program here until Alps at 3rd grade, he's in first. She stated that due to behavior problems from boredom, they pulled him and put him in Appleton's charter which is self-paced. She says their intention is to get him to a level where he is not bored and return him to OASD in the next couple of years. Until last year all four of their children were in OASD.<BR/><BR/>Since I know one OASD principal who enrolls his children at Lourdes and we enrolled one of ours in private school because of a lack of GT program, I think those were good reasons. I would expect a BOE member to be a good parent first and her passion for our schools, whether you agree with her positions or not, is admirable too. Judging by my phone call with her, she is very articulate and very nice. She answered my questions and listened to my concerns.<BR/><BR/>I know Mrs. Weinsheim just moved to TOA, so I imagine she open enrolls to keep her kids in the school where they were previous to their move. Another reasonable choice. In past conversations with her, she has always been nice if not distracted (by what, I don't know, just an impression). Lately, she does not seem to want to be there. Also, my impression.<BR/><BR/>I hope Mrs. Bowen can settle down now that Schneider is gone. Her attitude has become rude and I do not think frustration with someone who doesn't think like you is a good reason.<BR/><BR/>I imagine, like someone else stated, that there will be turnover next year, but why dwell on that so soon. A lot can change in a year.Margnoreply@blogger.com