Apparently an earlier statement from a consultant with Educational Planners has been disqualified as “completely inaccurate and inappropriate.”
The statement, shared by Holly Seel on Stan Jester’s blog (here), ignited quite a stir. The comment contained the following:
“After hearing the feedback from the community, the option to move the magnet programs is no longer on the table. Our recommendation is to leave them where they are. Please feel free to share this with other concerned parents and students.”
This is what the Chief Operating Officer, Joshua Williams, had to say in response to this misunderstanding (forwarded message below; shared with permission):
The email from [name removed to protect employee’s privacy] with Educational Planners was completely inaccurate and inappropriate. The District will be presenting options which incorporate the community’s feedback to consider the relocation of the District’s magnet programs, in addition to other strategies to help address the overcrowding concerns throughout the District. Various options will be presented during the upcoming public meetings scheduled to take place on August 23rd (at 6:30 PM at Clarkston HS) and August 25th (at 6:30 PM at Cross Keys HS) for the community to weigh in on which option(s), or combination of options, should be used to develop a final recommendation for the Board’s consideration.
I apologize for the confusion and assure you that the District is committed to being transparent, collaborative, and open to stakeholder and community input as we work together to develop a recommendation which supports all students and communities. We look forward to your participation and hearing your feedback at the upcoming public meetings.
Our mission is to provide exemplary support services to enhance student growth and achievement.
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l'm passionate about public education, especially its role in fighting poverty. Education gives people a chance to succeed, even when the odds are stacked against them.
I taught English for four years at Berkmar High School in Gwinnett County Public Schools, and I spent the last two years teaching English in the DeKalb County School District at Cross Keys High School.
Currently, I work for the Center for Pan-Asian Community Services (CPACS) doing advocacy work and community engagement. I also sit on the Board of Directors for Presencia, a non-profit located on Buford Highway that exists to provide economic, educational, and social support to refugees and immigrants through after-school programs, job creation, and leadership development.
Throughout the past year, I've been working with an incredible group of people to establish a community association for the residents of apartment complexes along Buford Highway. The mission of our grassroots organization -- Los Vecinos de Buford Highway (The Neighborhoods of Buford Highway) -- is to cultivate community, magnify voices, and grow future leaders.
I reside in unincorporated DeKalb County with my husband, who works for the water program at the Atlanta Regional Commission, and two beautiful daughters. Sometimes I do yoga, sometimes I read, and sometimes I sleep.
Please feel free to contact me at rebekahcmorris@gmail.com.
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