REVOLT OF THE RAMS

Heather GonzalesAugust 22, 2014 at 11:23 AM

One can only hope that people will see this blog and start asking the question "WHY" because Classical is obviously powerless to help themselves. Is Latham trying to bully Constantino out? Why wasn't the school budget for the schools reviewed before the start of school year for equality? I am completely shock that these kinds of inappropriate budgeting got passed Donna Coppola and Maria Carrasco. They are usually strong advocates of fairness between for our schools. I hope someone can come to the rescue.

46ca32f2-2a1e-11e4-86e7-bb9a7a919978August 22, 2014 at 10:42 AM

If they went without so many less teachers and one less Vice Principal last year. I would have to agree. It will be interesting to see how being snub resources effect their achievement level. This seems to be Latham's way of bullying. How do you bully a principal, don't give them the resources equal to that of a high school with the same population. This forces them to work harder and look bad when testing results are published. The next question is why would you want to do this. Maybe if Principal Constantino looks bad she may hope that Principal Strangie will look good. Principal Constantino will have to sink pretty low but I suppose it is possible.

Robert RossAugust 22, 2014 at 11:01 AM

Interesting point! According to this year's budget, English High School has an extra building sub. There is significant more money in the textbook line, library material line, and school supply line. I feel bad for Classical. I am sure they are aware of the disparities but are powerless to do anything about it.

1. AnonymousAugust 23, 2014 at 3:17 PM

   It really does not matter. I do not think that the differences could account for an additional seven teachers if their populations are evenly matched. I just learned that Classical is at Level 1 and English at Level 3. What better way to help the "Favored Son" then to short change Classical in resources which could contribute higher class sizes and lower achievement. I to am surprised that certain members of the school committee allowed for a budget that does not balance resources between the schools. I thought that was why they reviewed the budget.
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   AnonymousAugust 24, 2014 at 7:53 AM

   Yeah, I have to agree. You would think that members like Starbard, Ford and Gallo would have step up to the plate to at least advocate for equity between the two high schools. Maybe Gallo will read the blog and step up to the plate. He might earn a few votes. I am sure there are a lot of VOTING parents from Classical.

The PUBLIC HEARING on the FY 15 budget is this THURSDAY. It would be a GREAT opportunity to get your voices heard and ask the TOUGH questions.

NOT THAT YOU'LL GET ANY ANSWERS, MIND YOU!

LORI - You like numbers and you like CLASSICAL -sounds like a marriage made in heaven to me.