Green talks busing, bad kids and AP enrollment
Superintendent Mo Green met with Gibsonville residents last night for another of his listen and learn, town hall meetings. The usual suspects came up for discussion; busing, discipline and AP course enrollments.
Many of these issues are complaints held over from the Grier years – and we know where most of you stand on that. Green said he is looking at all these issues but for the most part supported the key components.
While he said forcing kids into AP courses was wrong – a claim one parent made of the former administration at Eastern High School – Green added that he thinks AP courses should be a goal for students to work toward and the system should try to get as many students in those classes as possible. It’s a matter of striving for excellence, Green said, a mantra repeated on this tour of the county. However, Green added that schools need to begin preparing students for advance courses in ninth grade, not their senior year.
As for busing, Green noted that for as many opponents of busing there are as many parents grateful for the chance to send their student to a school outside their sub-district. But he is looking at the busing situation for ways to streamline the process.
And he agreed that there are students who must be expelled and given long-term suspension but every effort must also be made to support even disruptive students. Discussions about full term alternative schools also came up but Green made no definitive statement on the issue.
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Brian,
I am extremely disappointed with the number of parents that attended the Town Hall with Mo Green in Gibsonville. I know the turnout does not represent the type of parental support that our schools receive on a daily basis and I am disappointed with the many parents and staff members that decided it was not important.
We have never been given the opportunity to speak directly with the Superintendent about such issues in this type of forum and parents need
to take this opportunity to meet Mr. Green, ask questions and share concerns.
I attended and found it to be informative and I feel that I was given the opportunity to speak about my concerns.
I would encourage all Principals, staff and PTA's to come out and support our new superintendent and share your concerns.
Our students need our support
...parent involvement makes a difference!
Get Involved!
Fill the house!
Posted on October 7, 2008 10:42 AM
He probably won't come to High Point for a Town Hall meeting.
Posted on October 7, 2008 11:57 AM
how was this advertised? If you don't tell parents at least a week ahead, scheduling problems arise, what time was the meeting? Early enough to get elem kids in bed is usually too early for parents of hs'ers and vice versa. After football practice car pool, or soccer or cheer, etc... timing is important. I give Mr Green props for making the effort to talk to the parents and community. Is there a plan to meet in all areas?
Posted on October 7, 2008 1:09 PM
How long will "Mo" be a "listener"? That sounded good in July, and August...and maybe even in September. I understand his need to learn about our system and listen to concerns but I don't see any evidence that Mo knows what to do. Is there a time-frame for when the listening will end and the work will begin?
Posted on October 7, 2008 10:07 PM
MO, MO, MO...
How do ya like it, how do ya like it...
MO, MO, MO...
How do ya like it, how do ya like it...
Posted on October 8, 2008 9:55 PM
Brian,
You probably already know this, but Nancy Routh's seat is not on the ballot this year. It's Dot Kearns who is retiring. Your article in today's paper made that error.
Posted on October 10, 2008 8:47 AM
EVERYBODY knows Dot is finallly leaving! I'm having a HUGE party! Adios Dotty!
Posted on October 10, 2008 9:01 AM
Which ole thing? The wicked thing...
We are definitely having a party!
Posted on October 10, 2008 12:58 PM
Alas with Grier gone and a lot of the school board members that we wanted outta here gone, it's going to be aweful boring. What about the Rhino ads?
Hopefully things will remain peaceful so the troops can take a rest. High Point has finally been quiet.
Posted on October 15, 2008 9:27 PM