Lori DAmicoMay 9, 2013 at 8:49 PM
Pattye
Griffin appeared to be a concerned principal who was acting in what she
believed was the best interest of her students, staff and school. She
came to the meeting with some of her teachers who showed their support
for her. Dr. Latham smiled as Pattye was warmly welcomed to the
microphone and she was even allowed to speak and give her opinion for
more than the 3 minutes typically allowed. What I found interesting
about this, was I remember back on November 8, 2012, when Claire Crane
came to the meeting with parent members of her school council, she was
not given the same courtesy. In fact, she was called derogatory names
and insulted by John Ford. He called her a disgrace and said she should
be fired. He said something about her making a mockery out of the
proceedings. Patti Capano even scolded her in front of everyone. If I
am not mistaken, I believe the issue brought up then was the same issue
brought up tonight...overcrowding! I think it was made perfectly clear
tonight just how much respect and support you get by this
administration, if of course you support whatever it is Dr. Latham says,
does and supports. Likewise, it was made perfectly clear at the
November 8, 2012 meeting just how little respect and support you will
receive if you don't!
