Don't be snarky or belittling. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for March 14 at 6 p.m. A front row seat to local high school sports. Gurujal: I am running because I am dissatisfied with our current leadership. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. Lastly, a manifestation of academic achievement is graduation from high school. Our approach should be and is comprehensive. I have witnessed the superintendent make fun of parents and of children; I have watched her evade answers and blame others for her lack of information. You say, 'Oh the kids aren't prepared for this', but guess what, you're not preparing them for adulthood by not letting them be exposed to that. Title: Board Chair "I think we're using pretty explosive words that, as educators, we're not going to use," Malloy said later in the night's discussion, following a question from first-year Trustee Jesse vanZee on what would constitute a "ban" vs "censorship" of library materials. WebThe School Board of the City of Danville is a seven-member group of elected citizens. There was an error processing your request. and as an Associate of the Harvard University Herbaria for 45 years Family: Married: Pearly M. Parks; four sons; six grandsons and two great grandsons. Employment: I am employed by the African Methodist Episcopal Church as a Presiding Elder (District Superintendent) with 17 churches which I oversee. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.. Cloudy skies with periods of rain late. I believe my background in education will be an asset to the board as we navigate the process. Board of Education. Education: Danville High School: Class of 1984, Salutatorian; University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana: Bachelor of Science in Communications and Cohn Scholar; Drake University Law School: Juris Doctorate with honors; Zena Zumeta Mediation Institute: Certified Mediator. Our inboxes have been full. Why should anyone believe anything John Malloy says ever again? Our teachers quickly learned new technology to engage their students and support them learning virtually. "I've heard some parents say 'we want to expose our kids to this, we just want to be the ones to do it," said Monte Vista student Aydin Yelkovan in a public comment. Sponsored content Ashton: Danville District 118 has many outstanding attributes. I recognize that it will not be easy for some to return to school. Malloy is still hiding that information. I had a phenomenal teacher once tell me that our children needed more positive African-American adult male role models in our schools. Email: glenn.ball@danville.kyschools.us PR MediaRelease "It is like fentanyl or cocaine. Express "If for any reason you want something changed about the process, this is not an action item tonight; that would go to the next meeting where you could give us direction regarding what might need to be changed," Malloy said. Starting in the 2022-2023 school year, Danville Public Schools (DPS) students will have the opportunity to earn a college degree while in high school, thanks to a new partnership with Danville Community College (DCC). February 28, 2023. Assists in the formulation and implementation of policies and/or regulations which are established by the School Board. . "This entire tempest in a teapot was started on false pretenses," Allen said. We have one shot at educating our kids and we cant blow it. As a result, safety is a primary concern. TownSquare of Massachusetts at Dartmouth (1968-2002), my teaching focused on population and evolutionary biology, We have had better voices on the school board before, people who have questioned the superintendent with efficacy while maintaining the courage of their convictions despite opposition. DANVILLE Two new Danville School District 118 board members were sworn in at Wednesdays school board meeting. The issue here is about double standards and blatant hypocrisy. I submit that it is to teach the boys and girls basic skills in reading, writing, mathematics, geography and other skills that they will need to compete in today's world," Danville resident Terry Thompson said in a public comment. There was a problem saving your notification. February has been a busy and rewarding month for Danville Community College (DCC). Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. If you are not registered, you can do so We must be prepared to address every student. Having some history as a board member is extremely valuable when evaluating past and potentially future policies. Ashton: I am seeking re-election to the board to help continue the positive direction that the district has taken. Low 23F. Your contribution matters. Halloran: I would like to thank our parents and our community for the understanding and flexibility they have afforded us. District and School Support Staff. There would be other people who would trust what we were doing on their behalf, and I'm asking you as a board not to give us that responsibility without your leadership. He also lied about girls being sexually assaulted in the SRV locker room and lied about the handling of racism and countless other mis/half truths. racist or sexually-oriented language. WebDanville Alternative Program; Forest Hills Elementary; Galileo High School; George Washington High School; Gibson Elementary; Grove Park Preschool; I.W. "Providing graphic pictures and instructions on how to have anal sex is plain and simple pornography," Hurley continued. The COVID pandemic is a serious, and for some people, a life-threatening event. Previous political experience/organizations involved with: two-time member of board of trustees to the Illinois State Dental Society; Past President Illinois Academy of General Dentistry; St. James United Methodist Church. It will also benefit D118 itself, as many other challenges will be streamlined and effectiveness will be improved in many areas as we make strides in the area of communications, systems and managing our message. School Board meetings are generally held on the first Thursday of each month. I dont mean to imply that these kids wont eventually go to college because they may; African-American women are a force of undefeated energy despite overwhelming obstacles placed in their way. I would argue that we are not. Halloran: I believe the appropriate measure in this instance is pass/fail. It is interesting to note that 5% of all younger Americans below the age of 25 now identify as transgender compared to 1% of previous generations. in the Bronx Zoo a few years later; my Brooklyn-born father being a competitive School Board Meetings Parents, students, staff, and members of the community are invited to attend the meetings of the Danville Community School Our inboxes have been full. As an innovative district, we look for new and meaningful ways students can learn by doing, show what they know, and contribute to the community and wider world. What I said 30 years ago remains true now: SRVUSD is on the move from bad to worse. The challenge in short is, are we truly preparing our kids for life beyond high school, regardless of their path? WebBoard members are elected to four-year terms. Would you like to receive our daily news? "That is part of our commitment.". DANVILLE The Danville District 118 school board has selected its two new school board members. If we truly want whats best for our children, if we truly wish for our children to have a better life than what we have, then it is civic and moral responsibility as parents to work with our children, to show them the value of education, to place expectations and hold our children accountable for doing their homework and participating in class. To assume that we owe our children a college education is a mistake. 10 Route 2 West, Danville, VT 05828 | Phone 802-684-3801 | Fax 802-684-1190. You have permission to edit this article. All meetings are open to the public, except for closed meetings, which may be held for the purpose of discussing items as specified in the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. in Education, 1975; M.S. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch. Education: 1970 Wheeling High School, Illinois; 1974 Ohio State University, Microbiology; 1978 Loyola University Dental School. It is extremely driven by facts of the book that you are considering.". Become a Member Members of the Danville Police Department responded to the Astoria Hotel in the 3000 block of Riverside Drive at about 2:15 p.m. Sunday, according to a news release. Contact Us. Supt. This past year has placed a strain on the mental health of many of our students who may already have been struggling with issues. Previous political experience/organizations involved with: I have never served as an elected public officer before. This is one of the first steps toward presenting an early budget to the board. Don't miss out on the discussion! The superintendent made the comment that she would knock on doors to make sure kids are involved. She studied journalism at Skyline College and Mills College while covering the Peninsula for the San Mateo Daily Journal, after moving back to the area in 2013. 1. "As Malloy noted, despite the crowd gathered for the night's discussion, the agenda item on the table at the end of that night's meeting was informational only, with no associated actions or recommendations for board members to vote on at the time. There are many jobs out there that dont require or shouldnt require a college education to obtain. We cannot afford to neglect the buildings and we need to continue to update our current classrooms. The review process is a time-wasting deflection, designed to wear people down. Second-step assessor Mr. Malloy asserted an inapposite Ed Code segment last April in attempting to justify read-aloud picture-story books with homosexual and transgender themes for TK-5 children. Getachew took a Email: jennifer.pusateri@danville.kyschools.us, Title: Board Member Schroeder then withdrew the separate motion she had called for to vote on repealing masks for teachers Many feel like theres no plan, thats a fly by the seat operation and thats scary. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.. Mostly cloudy early, then clearing overnight. Curriculum Units of Study; CCSU Data Reports. Family: I have been married for 30 years and my wife and I have raised our four children in Danville. Four seats on Danville school board up for election. Kent Mann, who will be filling one of the two-year terms on the board, will be sworn in during the month of January. It appears that the school district is ostensibly promoting a humanistic acceptance of all gender persuasions and presentations while under the guise of actually advocating for them. But its evidently OK for high school libraries to make porn available for 14-year-olds. Have you served in this office before? District Leadership. I certainly hope that our district is back to full in-person learning by the opening of our next school year. Previous political experience/organizations involved with: No previous political experience. Teachers deserve a plan with follow through and accountability. "One would hope that those who are screening and recommending instructional material would reflect healthy uplifting values, but sadly this is not the case," Linda Hurley, a trustee at the neighboring Sunol Glen Unified School District, said in a public comment at Tuesday's SRVUSD board meeting. Board of Education Meetings. It's about age appropriate(ness) and it's about the diversity of our community being reflected in the diversity of our resources. "I submit to you that one of the responsibilities of the district high schools is not to introduce the boys and girls to pornography, rather it is to protect them from pornography. Our communication as a district has been a back-burner issue for many years and must be improved. She also pointed to the difficult legal terrain of the term "obscenity" based on existing precedent and practice. Every person has a preferred mode of written communication (email, text, social media, regular mail, and others) and our district needs a communications system in place that will reach out to families with their preferred mode of communication. "One would hope that those who are screening and recommending instructional material would reflect healthy uplifting values, but sadly this is not the case," Linda Hurley, a trustee at the neighboring Sunol Glen Unified School District, said in a public comment at Tuesday's SRVUSD board meeting. They cite the American Library Association among supposed validating authorities, though ALA opposes ANY restriction of library material based on age or content ( Web Link ). I continue to believe that in order to recruit and maintain a high quality and diverse staff, we need to look at prospective students in our community and develop a network of support. WebThe School Board of the City of Danville is a seven-member group of elected citizens. We must balance the very real issues related to COVID mitigation and safety with the delivery of an excellent educational experience to each student. If you send us to do something without you, there would be people in this room who wouldn't trust what we were doing on your behalf, and I'm just stating that clearly. February 28, 2023. Here's the new, best answer. And it is important that staff actually implements the process that you approve.". Each year, Danville Public Schools (DPS) allows teachers at every building to vote and recognize their peers for outstanding work in the classroom and in the school community. Are the schools and libraries indirectly responsible for this phenomena or is it just a coincidence? "I think we're using pretty explosive words that, as educators, we're not going to use," Malloy said later in the night's discussion, following a question from first-year Trustee Jesse vanZee on what would constitute a "ban" vs "censorship" of library materials. 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