Perhaps the SRVUSD should ask St. Isidore School how they are doing it...I bet they'd be willing to share their approach. The board made the right decision to POSTPONE in person school. Hurd, who has the longest consecutive tenure on the current board, said she was served with an envelope containing the notice at her home last Thursday, and was "surprised" by the action. We are trying to bring awareness, agility and action to the board and district. Mike...the fact St. Isidore School is private has absolutely nothing to do with my comments. Ann Katzburg, President of SRVEA, does not represent the students as she claims. It’s why many are moving out or enrolling kids in Private schools. Therefore, you will see flexibility from classroom to classroom in the SRVUSD. There are scores of social media posts both here and elsewhere asking directly "where can I sign the petition!" I was pointing out that you can certainly allow kids back in school, if you use the right approach, as St. Isidore has done. Choice, as so many do with so many different rights, and this is NO different. "I understand that at tonight's board meeting Dr. Malloy will review the decision-making process to clarify some members of the public's misconceptions about that process. Sign up for the Peninsula Foodist newsletter. They can homeschool forever. There has to be a more balanced approach to education during this time.". Uploaded: Tue, Jan 12, 2021, 12:29 pm County Preschool: Log into the class with the link sent by your teacher. I am not disrespectful, I know there are two sides to everything - anyone is welcome to join any/this facebook group "Back in School Safely." The lack of concern about community spread is appalling and this behavior is self centered, entitled, and willfully ignorant of our current reality. If you are not registered, you can do so Terms of Use Original post made on Jan 12, 2021. The California Constitution states a free public education for K through 12th graders. All coursework through April 3 will focus on review and/or reinforcement of previous material in order to acclimate students to a remote learning environment. The lack of concern about community spread is appalling and this behavior is self centered, entitled, and willfully ignorant of our current reality. TownSquare All coursework through April 3 will focus on review and/or reinforcement of previous material in order to acclimate students to a remote learning environment. Good for them. ICUs are full and we are losing 4,000 people per day due to the pandemic. Period. We hope your families are staying healthy and that you are finding ways to enjoy time with one another. Recall effort targets three SRVUSD board members over remote learning January 13, 2021 By Stephen Frank 1 Comment This is what it takes to stop the oppressive, abusive unions’ control of our schools and the end of real education for our children. This is happening, this has support. All three earned their current four-year term in fall 2018; they were appointed after no election was held because they were the only candidates to file for the three open seats at that time.Hurd is in her fourth consecutive term, having sat on the board since 2006.Mintz has had two stints on the school board, with his most recent tenure beginning with an appointment in 2009. Thank you SRVUSD for all you have done! Everyone sounds like President Trump nowadays ???? The SRVUSD Remote Learning Continuity Plan was developed in conjunction with similar school districts throughout the Bay Area and incorporates the many federal and state guidelines necessary to ensure equity and access for all of our students. I think you should change your name. These people just throw every excuse at the wall and hope something sticks. The SRVUSD has gone above and beyond to take into account the safety of both the teachers and students and take into account parents’ feedback. This group of parents are not entitled. When presented with any evidence of in-person education working locally (St. Isidore, Kids Country) nationally (Texas) or internationally (Sweden) they always make up some outlandish excuse about how that's "different." The board are scheduled to discuss that matter at their regular meeting tonight.Hurd and Mintz are longtime school board members, while Ordway is in the middle of her first full term. A&E The attorney was talking about the board's obligations to comply with the Brown Act. Embarcadero Media The notices of intent represent the start of the process for Contra Costa County Elections Division officials to review the proposed recall petitions for approval, after which the proponents could begin collecting signatures from registered voters in the hopes of spurring recall elections. They can homeschool forever. All rights reserved. After converting to remote learning due to the coronavirus pandemic, the San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education plans to review new guidelines for returning to in-person education issued by the California Department of Public Health. When there are no kids to teach because they have left, teachers will be laid off. Why do they want to take away school from everyone else when it's proven safe time and time again? "I do stand by my decision on Dec. 15 to support the superintendent's recommendation to pause our planned Jan. 5 opening of hybrid in-person instruction," Hurd told DanvilleSanRamon.com via email this afternoon. Absolutely ridiculous! The SRVUSD Remote Learning Continuity Plan was developed in conjunction with similar school districts throughout the Bay Area and incorporates the many federal and state guidelines necessary to ensure equity and access for all of our students. (Post removed. Period. (Post removed. I'm embarrassed for these parents. The San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) has made Herculean efforts to survey and accomplish the desires of parents who quite frankly cannot grasp the reality of this pandemic. All three earned their current four-year term in fall 2018; they were appointed after no election was held because they were the only candidates to file for the three open seats at that time. Special Pubs "It's unfortunate that a group of parents felt it necessary to take this action because they disagreed with a decision of the school board related to how and when SRVUSD would implement our hybrid in-school option, an issue that just about every school district in the state is dealing with," Mintz told DanvilleSanRamon.com. Perhaps the SRVUSD should contact the private school that Gavin Newsom's children are attending in Sacramento and seek their guidance and assistance. This has nothing do with regional entitlement. "In a press release Tuesday, the recall backers cited the school board's decision on Dec. 15 to postpone indefinitely SRVUSD returning to more in-person learning via a hybrid model that was scheduled to take effect Jan. 5. you need to log in. Notices of intent to recall have been sent to San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board President Susanna Ordway, Board Member Rachel Hurd and Board Member Ken Mintz, petition organizers said on Tuesday morning. I don't have kids in school now, so it doesn't affect me, but I would think that facts ought to be valued a bit more than feelings, no? You have the choice to continue on with a free public education, or if you dislike the government involvement in educating your child (public schools are a state/national institution), you have the choice to enroll your child in private school or select a homeschool program that meets your approval. The lack of concern about community spread is appalling and this behavior is self centered, entitled, and willfully ignorant of our current reality. Please make sure your comments are truthful, on-topic and do not disrespect another poster. See our announcement about requiring registration for commenting. Login to School Loop. The fact there are few public schools open in CA might be true, but I've given you a local example of how some schools are doing it...very successfully. SRVUSD Remote Learning Update 3/23/2020. Therefore, you will see flexibility from classroom to classroom in the SRVUSD. If they are abdicating their responsibilities, they should just commit to that abdication fully and vacate their elected position as well by resigning immediately. A&E We know these are unique and challenging times. Mike...the fact St. Isidore School is private has absolutely nothing to do with my comments. You can’t compare apples to oranges. Subscribe Thank you SRVUSD for all you have done! "Parents and students were blindsided by this sudden reversal," the recall proponents said. But Malloy has recommended the board approve an "unconditional commitment response" to the allegation that agrees not to use the same agenda verbiage in question, while not admitting any wrongdoing, in the interest of avoiding potential litigation. I am embarrassed and disgusted by this small group of parents who would rather the district spend money fighting this ridiculousness than to actually take steps to mitigate the virus...thus getting us to Red. ICUs are full and we are losing 4,000 people per day due to the pandemic. We are demanding the rights of our children be given to them. PR MediaRelease Terms of Use Know a Book Agent or Publisher? Also, what evidence to you have that "very few are going to sympathize" when you have no real involvement in the movement? ICUs are full and we are losing 4,000 people per day due to the pandemic. "The governor released additional guidance last week, which staff needed to analyze and consider. The California Constitution also allows for recall elections. Express See our announcement about requiring registration for commenting. Everyone is doing their best during this dangerous global pandemic that’s killing thousands of people every day. I was pointing out that you can certainly allow kids back in school, if you use the right approach, as St. Isidore has done. those who are registered users. We know that it is easier to uphold expectations when the expectations are clear. Respectfully, these are such difficult and challenging times for everyone, especially those with children and parents dealing with their educational needs. Sign up to be notified of new comments on this topic. @JesseT And the school board did not cancel in person school, they have postponed until we get back to RED. County still needs to officially provide the number of signatures required for the petition. San Ramon Valley Unified School District. Privacy Policy, © 2021 DanvilleSanRamon.com The backers also allege the board's decision was in part driven by a letter from the California Teachers Association, on behalf of the San Ramon Valley Education Association (SRVEA), advocating the district pause its plans amid worsening COVID-19 cases in the community. How many are in this comment section alone? I think you should change your name. In an effort to consolidate resources and streamline efforts to locate remote learning information, we are looking forward to releasing Remote Learning Continuity Plan webpages on the SRVUSD website that will support teachers and families with online learning resources. “We do not believe science supports a continued forced remote learning environment,” said Rachel Bailey, a concerned SRVUSD parent. All rights reserved. here. "Our children are suffering in an isolated remote environment. He previously served a single term from 1992-96.Ordway has served on the school board since June 2018, when she was appointed to fill a vacancy.The recall backers said they could not include new board members Laura Bratt and Shelley Clark in their petition effort because state law prevents recalling officials within 90 days of taking office. However, here is your reality check; The District is governed not by parents wants and whims, but the county and state. Parents demand CHOICE. Fax No lawyers are needed for that. There has been EVERY attempt made to be listened to.. and they have failed to hear any one of us. Board members supported staff's recommendation to pause any reopenings due to new surge in the number of coronavirus cases. I am guilty of not being involved with the district, not digging into the platforms of those who ran for school board prior to this pandemic. When presented with any evidence of in-person education working locally (St. Isidore, Kids Country) nationally (Texas) or internationally (Sweden) they always make up some outlandish excuse about how that's "different." Civilians using their voice in order to be heard is not a tantrum. It’s unfortunate they even have to entertain these people. We are not throwing tantrums. Our current school board is a joke. you need to log in. The choice is clear- listen to our voices and give us choice as was promised, or we will force being heard. Parents of St. Isidore School students care just as much about their kids' health as SRVUSD parents do. SRVUSD board to discuss state health guidelines for reopening schools, Danville firm proposing apartment complex in downtown Pleasant Hill, San Ramon council to review plans for Crow Canyon Gardens improvements, California health leaders lift regional stay-at-home orders, DSRSD: Former Dublin councilman, ex-city candidates on short list for open board seat. Follow DanvilleSanRamon.com on Twitter @DanvilleSanRamo, Facebook and on Instagram @ for breaking news, local events, photos, videos and more. My 6th grader nailed it: “Adults acting like children and throwing tantrums because they didn’t get their way.” I have not been in the office since March 2020, why would I want to send my kid to school if we are in stay at home orders????? We are trying to bring awareness, agility and action to the board and district. Hurd said the notice she received alleges three grounds for recall: "unwillingness to meet, to discuss and to vote in alignment with her community members in Zone 5; serious matter of violating the Brown Act; and (she) has not demonstrated financial governance and oversight required by a board member and has failed her primary responsibility to ensure accountability. Yes safely. The San Ramon Valley Unified School District has reached a major milestone in its efforts to reopen in-person learning by reaching a tentative agreement with its teachers' union, the San Ramon Valley Education Association, and has scheduled a Board of Education workshop on Thursday to discuss next steps. Office Hours. The recall backers said they stand for the many parents in the Valley outraged by the district remaining with remote learning … "We do not believe science supports a continued forced remote learning environment,"said Rachel Bailey, a parent of three SRVUSD students and organizer of the recall effort. Be patient like the rest of us and focus your energy and something productive!!!! The San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) has made Herculean efforts to survey and accomplish the desires of parents who quite frankly cannot grasp the reality of this pandemic. When the public officials want to serve special interests over its constituents, we will make noise. When there are no kids to teach because they have left, teachers will be laid off. "In addition, Dr. Malloy is going to provide us with staff's further thinking and plans for meeting the needs of our students, especially the ones who are most challenged by the remote-only delivery, and the board will discuss and consider staff's recommendations," Hurd added. Please stop giving them a platform for their madness. I care now, I do not want to see depressed kids trying to recover from this so I am actively participating now. The fact there are few public schools open in CA might be true, but I've given you a local example of how some schools are doing it...very successfully. Embarcadero Media and may be deleted if deemed inappropriate by our staff. Get daily headlines sent straight to your inbox. Days after the San Ramon Valley Unified School District released its timeline for the months to come, students staged a sit-in. I don't have kids in school now, so it doesn't affect me, but I would think that facts ought to be valued a bit more than feelings, no? This is absolutely ridiculous. The California Constitution states a free public education for K through 12th graders. She is an embarrassment and is acting in a shameful manner. What an embarrassment. Ann Katzburg, President of SRVEA, does not represent the students as she claims. Parents need to act like adults and accept that things don’t always go their way. Support DanvilleSanRamon.com for as little as $5/month. Remote Learning Resources SRVUSD Child Nutrition Grab and Go Meals Digital Citizenship Learning Lab School Psychologist Rainbow Project Speech Make changes to the header and footer on the "Edit Header and Footer" tab on the left. There are few PUBLIC schools open in CA. In San Ramon, parents have banded together to Recall three members of the School Board. Please reflect on how this approach is serving your group, our community and you individually. Parents need to act like adults and accept that things don’t always go their way. 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