FW: AP position at Hart School
Heyel, Tara
Here is my letter I sent. I thought I sent to hart-pto google groups but perhaps it didn’t make it?
From: Heyel, Tara
Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 10:36 AM
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Subject: AP position at Hart School
Dear Dr Starr and fellow BOE members:
This recent proposal to remove our AP position at Hart school is a true blow to our efforts as the Hart community. We have persevered through much change in the last few years and now, just as we are making significant strides in progress, this is the decision proposed?
Does HART =TARGET?? Sadly, it seems so. Please tell us how to discuss all of these changes and administration upheaval with our children? What should we say to our children who think people leave them because they did something wrong? This cycle has perpetuated too long at Hart school and it is undermining all of us and our efforts. This is NOT the best alternative; in fact it could be the worst. As Anne Simmons mentioned, people will vote with their feet and move on.
What also must be considered are the other staff members who have had to endure these personnel shifts and emotional hurdles that come with continual change. We rely on the teachers and staff who remain in the building to encourage and develop our children and they are suffering along with difficult press and ever changing administration. This is a terrible message to send.
Ms. Mara has been an integral part of the Hart community. She is seen in the halls, talking to children and staff and her presence is felt. I, personally, have had a few disciplinary situations which we have worked closely to resolve and her strategy is working. Additionally, Ms. Mara and Mrs. Darling have been spending countless hours working toward enriching our school programs and developing relationships. Kindly don’t halt the progress she is making within the administration and move her elsewhere.
It is much easier to make decisions in a boardroom than in a classroom. Should you continue down this path, I ask that you draft a letter geared toward our children and personally come read it to them so they can hear it from you and you address their concerns directly as a parent versus a board member.
Sincerely,
Tara Heyel
Commerical Systems Analyst - MEI
Energizer Personal Care
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Shelton, CT 06484
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