Feb - Malone

New classes
M • to: Michael Chappell

Cc: Chris Malone

02/09/201010:59 AM

Dear Mr. Chappell,

We recently received the letter regarding our son _and his being moved from his current class into the newly created class. Thank you for the letter and the notification but this is none the less a troubling situation and we did not find the explanation satisfactory. My wife and I have been aware of this issue and decided to take a wait and see approach Well now that one of our sons have been selected to be uprooted from his class midyear, we can no longer stand by and let these events unfold without expressing our concern and exploring any and all options available to us.

Your letter does a good job of explaining the situation but what your letter does not explain is how Wake County Schools allowed itself to be put into this position. While you may have additional details not available to us, it is our understanding that Jones Dairy Elementary reduced classes this past year by eliminating some classes on track 2 now to find that we have to many students in our classes The explanation that Wake County was relying on the state to approve a waiver is in my opinion not acceptable. Waivers, variances, or exceptions to rules should never relied on for planning until they have been approved. I manage a highly regulated business and deal with state regulators day in and day out and know that relying on such state actions is not a recipe for success Remember the old saying regarding assumptions.

Our immediate concerns are this:

1. What are our options/recourses for this action? Our concern is that personality is

not one that lends itself to numerous changes. He tends to be shy around people he does not know and it take him time to warm up to his teachers and classmates

2. Why is this action being taken now rather than at the normal transition period at the end

of grade level?

3. How will this new class be managed? It is our understanding that Jonah will be placed in a class with students from other tracks. Jonah being on Track 1 is further ahead in the school year. On the surface, this sounds like the tracks that are farther ahead will be held back so that the other tracks have time to catch up.

I will say that my wife and I are both students of public schools and would dearly love to continue to have our kids participate in public schools but the recent cavalier actions of the school boardregarding year round schools) and this situation have us seriously considering whether continued enrollment in Wake County Public Schools is in the best interest of our kids. In the interest of full disclosure, I would mention that while we are anxious to here Wake County's response these questions we are also exploring our options through other means as well.

Thank you for attention, we look forward to your response.

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To: "howardvols@yahoo.com" <howardvols@yahoo.com>

cc: Lisa Turner <lisa53109@aol.com>, Lainie Weitkamp <Iainieweitkamp@gmail.com>, Camila <camilacordero94@hotmail.com>, Laverne Owens-Bizzell <owenslaverne@aol.com>, Eric Peterson <erp67@msn.com>, Barbara Wahlstrom <wahlstrombarbara@yahoo.com>, @wcpss.net «amanthomas@yahoo.com>, UNEXPECTED_DATA_AFTER_ADDRESS%.SYNT AX-ERROR

Date: 02109/201003:33:46 PM

Subject: Re: STONEGATE RESIDENCE

Hi Patty. To be honest its late in the game to make changes but speaking out and putting together a petition is a good start regardless. Certainly its helpful for leaders to know that you are involved and want change and it alerts those crafting node assignments an opportunity to reflect as to whom might have something to say. You most certainly could ask, BUT OFF THE RECORD, I know the board make up and think its to late both pragmatically and as a result politically to get this done. However you never know. Ive been wrong before. This would be one time Id smile at my being so. In the meantime put in for a transfer. Let me know where you are in the process and appeal if it comes to that Thank you. Chris ...

-----nhowardvols@yahoo.com" <howardvols@yahoo.com> wrote: -----

To: Chris MalonelSuperintendentlWCPSS@Staff

From: "howardvols@yahoo.com" <howardvols@yahoo.com> Date: 02109/2010 1 0:06AM

Cc: Lisa Turner <lisa53109@aol,com>, Lainie Weitkamp <Iainieweitkamp@gmail,com>, Camila <camilacorder094@hotmail,com>, Laverne Owens-Bizzell <owenslaverne@aol,com>, Eric Peterson <erp67@msn.com>, Barbara Wahlstrom <wahlstrombarbara@yahoo.com>, n@wcpss.net" <"\"<amanthomas"@yahoo.com>, UNEXPECTED _DAT A_AFTER_ADDRESS@.SYNTAX-ERROR Subject: Re: STONEGATE RESIDENCE

To: Chris MalonelSuperintendentlWCPSS@Staff From: Patty Howard <howardvols@yahoo.com> Date: 01/1212010 11:09AM

Cc: Lisa Turner <lisa53109@aol.com>, Lainie Weitkamp <Iainieweitkamp@gmail.com>, Eric Peterson <erp67@msn.com>, Barbara Wahlstrom <wahlstrombarbara@yahoo.com>, "< amanthomas@yahoo.com>", Patti Robinson <patchespm@aol.com>, Donna Tennis < donna kasse@yahoo.com>, Brad Howard <BHoward@pwlink.com>


Mr. Malone

I have signed up to speak at the Feb 18th Heritage High School meeting @6:30pm and would like to know if you have any suggestions on how to get the board to let Stonegate be districted to Heritage for the 2010 school year. I have started a petition today and hope have a strong outcome and would appreciate any help in this important matter.

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/stonegateschoolsltha n k-you

Sent from Patty

On Jan 12,2010, at 11 :47 AM, Chris Malone <cmalone2@wcpss.net> wrote:

Hello ... Sorry I had been very busy elsewhere since last Thursday, went to NJ as well, and was not responding to e-mails until last night. If you need to call me please use 395-4903 because I am having fits with the county voice mail. Now regarding the assignment policy and where kids are going to school. I fully understand that too many kids are being shipped around and do not accept that as a viable option, and that its a three year plan. It is that plan we are going to overturn. Unfortunately we cant make sudden changes as the policy committee is to take up policy 6200 which is the offending item that has allowed this to happen. We are going to tackle the issue and get you into area schools asap We will have to go committee first... There we can change rewrite or reform the policy and then turn it over to student assignment They will be charged with a new assignment program To be honest I dont know how long it will take but we are working through it as fast as we can. To let you know we are serious I refer to the promises we have kept so far. I apologize for not getting back sooner but if its time sensitve please call at the number above .. Best wishes Chris.

-----Patty Howard <howardvols@yahoo.com> wrote: -----

Mr. Malone,

I called over two weeks and have yet to hear back from you. I will say that I am very disappointed. I realize you have a new position with many challenges. Having said that, may I remind you how you came to Stone gate and talked to the homeowners. I spoke to you in depth about how our high school children had to be bused to Knightdale with a commute of one hour and forty five minute one way! Yes that would add up to three hours commute everyday. I will quote you "that is unacceptable!" Please help me understand how the same people that voted for you into office can not get the courtesy of a returned phone call or answered emails.Mr. Malone I would appreciate the help you told us we would get on this important matter. I look forward in hearing from you and a resolution to this school assignment disaster.

Sent from Patty Howard (859) 619-9210

(919) 434-7379 howardvols@yahoo.com

Sincerely.

On Jan 12,2010, at 7:35 AM, "John/Debbie" < santomartino@bellsouth.net > wrote:

Dear Mr. Malone,

Once again I am trying to email you.

I would appreciate you getting back to me.

Sincerely,

Debbie Santomartino Stonegate

----- Original Message ----From: John/Debbie

To: Chris malone

Cc: Lisa Turner; Patty Howard; Lainie Weitkamp; Barbara Wahlstrom; Eric Peterson; amanthomas@vahoo.com

Sent: Thursday, January 07,2010 10:43 AM Subject: STONEGATE RESIDENCE Dear Mr. Malone,

I'm writing to you on behave of the families of Stonegate subdivision.

Hopefully you do remember us! You came to our community meeting and spoke with us.

The reason for my writing to you today is once again we have been informed by the WAKE CO. SCHOOL SYSTEM that the children here will STILL be going to Knightdale HS for the next 3 YEARS!!

Does anyone not realize that there are 3 other High Schools within 6 miles of our subdivision that are closer.

Why, why do the children of Stonegate have to travel for over an HOUR to go to school, when in fact I can get to VA faster then they can get to school in the morning!!!

We know you are not the only one running the show,but, Mr. Malone you came to our meeting at sat there and promised to help us. We went door to door making sure everyone here and several other communities got out and voted for YOU!!

We thank you and your board for stopping the building of the H6 High School in our backyard.

But, now we are not so sure that was a good thing.

So now we are going to you for help as you came to us for help. We, the parents of Stonegate are asking for alittle change.

Why do we have to sell our homes, or rent a small apartment just to send our children to a school close to where we live.

If you can kindly get back to me I would appreciate it. Thank you for your time and have a nice day.

Debbie Santomartino p-919 266-5445 c-919457-2099

Re: STONEGATE RESIDENCE howardvols @yahoo.com to: Chris Malone

02/09/2010 03:49 PM

I was told the only transfers being done now are magnet school transfers.

Sent from Patty

On Feb 9, 2010, at 3:33 PM, Chris Malone <cmalone2@wcpss.net> wrote:

Hi Patty. To be honest its late in the game to make changes but speaking out and putting together a petition is a good start regardless. Certainly its helpful for leaders to know that you are involved and want change and it alerts those crafting node assignments an opportunity to reflect as to whom might have something to say. You most certainly could ask, BUT OFF THE RECORD, I know the board make up and think its to late both pragmatically and as a result politically to get this done. However you never know. Ive been wrong before. This would be one time Id smile at my being so. In the meantime put in for a transfer. Let me know where you are in the process and appeal if it comes to that. Thank you. Chris ...

-----"howardvols@yahoo.com" <howardvols@yahoo.com> wrote: -----

To: Chris Malone/SuperintendentlWCPSS@Staff

From: "howardvols@yahoo.com" <howardvols@yahoo.com> Date: 02/09/2010 10:06AM

Cc: Lisa Turner <lisa531 09@aol.com>, Lainie Weitkamp <Iainieweitkamp@gmail.com>, Camila <camilacorder094@hotmail.com>, Laverne Owens-Bizzell <owenslaverne@aol.com>, Eric Peterson <erp67@msn.com>, Barbara Wahlstrom <wahlstrombarbara@yahoo.com>, "@wcpss.net" <"\"<amanthomas"@yahoo.com>,

UN EXPECTED _DAT A_AFTER_ADDRESS@.SYNTAX-ERROR Subject: Re: STONEGATE RESIDENCE

Mr. Malone

I have signed up to speak at the Feb 18th Heritage High School meeting @6:30pm and would like to know if you have any suggestions on how to get the board to let Stonegate be districted to Heritage for the 2010 school year. I have started a petition today and hope have a strong outcome and would appreciate any help in this important matter.

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/stonegateschoolslthank-you

Sent from Patty

On Jan 12, 2010, at 11:47 AM, Chris Malone <cmalone2@wcpss.net> wrote:

Hello ... Sorry I had been very busy elsewhere since last Thursday, went to NJ as well, and was not responding to e-rnalls until last night. If you need to call me please use 395-4903 because I am having fits with the county voice mail. Now regarding the assignment policy and where kids are going to school I fully understand that too many kids are being shipped around and do not accept that as a viable option and that its a three year plan. It is that plan we are going to overturn. Unfortunately we cant make sudden changes as the policy committee is to take up policy 6200 which is the offending item that has allowed this to happen. We are going to tackle the issue and get you into area schools asap. We will have to go committee first... There we can change rewrite or

reform the policy and then turn it over to student assignment. They will be charged with a new assignment program. To be honest I dont know how long it will take but we are working through it as fast as we can. To let you know we are serious I refer to the promises we have kept so far. I apologize for not getting back sooner but if its time sensitve please call at the number above.. Best wishes Chris.

-----Patty Howard <howardvols@yahoo.com> wrote: -----

To: Chris Malone/SuperintendentlWCPSS@Staff From: Patty Howard <howardvols@yahoo.com> Date: 01/12/2010 11:09AM

Cc: Lisa Turner <lisa53109@aol.com>, Lainie Weitkamp <Iainieweitkamp@gmail.com >, Eric Peterson <erp67@msn.com>, Barbara Wahlstrom < wahlstrombarbara@yahoo.com>, "<amanthomas@yahoo.com>", Patti Robinson < patchespm@aol.com>, Donna Tennis <donna kasse@yahoo.com>, Brad Howard < BHoward@pwlink.com>


Mr. Malone,

I called over two weeks and have yet to hear back from you. I will say that I am very disappointed. I realize you have a new position with many challenges. Having said that, may I remind you how you came to Stone gate and talked to the homeowners. I spoke to you in depth about how our high school children had to be bused to Knightdale with a commute of one hour and forty five minute one way! Yes that would add up to three hours commute everyday. I will quote you "that is unacceptable!" Please help me understand how the same people that voted for you into office can not get the courtesy of a returned phone call or answered emails.Mr. Malone I would appreciate the help you told us we would get on this important matter. I look forward in hearing from you and a resolution to this school assignment disaster.

Sent from Patty Howard (859) 619-9210

(919) 434-7379 howardvols@yahoo.com

On Jan 12, 2010, at 7:35 AM, "JohnlDebbie" < santomartino@bellsouth.net > wrote:

Dear Mr. Malone,

Once again I am trying to email you.

I would appreciate you getting back to me.

Sincerely,

Debbie Santomartino Stonegate

----- Original Message ----From: John/Debbie

To: Chris malone

Cc: Lisa Turner; Patty Howard; Lainie Weitkamp; Barbara Wahlstrom; Eric Peterson; amanthomas@yahoo.com

Sent: Thursday, January 07,2010 10:43 AM Subject: STONEGATE RESIDENCE

Dear Mr. Malone,

I'm writing to you on behave of the families of Stonegate subdivision.

Hopefully you do remember us! You came to our community meeting and spoke with us.

The reason for my writing to you today is once again we have been informed by the WAKE CO. SCHOOL SYSTEM that the children here will STILL be going to Knightdale HS for the next 3 YEARS!!

Does anyone not realize that there are 3 other High Schools within 6 miles of our subdivision that are closer.

Why, why do the children of Stonegate have to travel for over an HOUR to go to school, when in fact I can get to VA faster then they can get to school in the morning!!!

We know you are not the only one running the show,but, Mr.Malone you came to our meeting at sat there and promised to help us. We went door to door making sure everyone here and several other communities got out and voted for YOU!!

We thank you and your board for stopping the building of the H6 High School in our backyard.

But, now we are not so sure that was a good thing.

So now we are going to you for help as you came to us for help. We, the parents of Stonegate are asking for alittle change.

Why do we have to sell our homes, or rent a small apartment just to send our children to a school close to where we live.

If you can kindly get back to me I would appreciate it. Thank you for your time and have a nice day.

Sincerely,

Debbie Santomartino p-919 266-5445 c-919457-2099

Student Assignment Advisory Committee hoperenewed to: Chris Malone

02/10/2010 11 :09 PM

Mr. Malone,

I thought I heard about a new committee being formed that would have parents on it concerning stundet assignment. I would like to know how someone would go about apply to be on that committee and what the requirements are. I would be very interested in serving in that capacity. I have three children in the school system and feel that I have a lot of valuable insight that might be useful. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Kimberlee Cotney

Re: Student Assignment Advisory Committee hoperenewed to: Chris Malone

02/11/201007:43 PM

Mr. Malone,

I would be open to be on any other committees. Please definately keep me in mind. Let me know if something comes available. I contacted you because you are my District Rep. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Kimberlee Cotney

---- Chris Malone <cmalone2@wcpss.net> wrote:

> Hi Ms. Cotney ... I will keep you in mind but I am not the decision maker as far as that goes. I can only nominate so many people. I will offer yours as my last entrance and see where it takes us. If we have other committees would you be amenable to join one of them? Mr. Malone .. thank you as well.

>

> -----<hoperenewed@nc.rr.com> wrote: ---->

>

> To: Chris Malone/Superintendent/WCPSS@Staff > From: <hoperenewed@nc.rr.com>

> Date: 02/10/2010 11:09PM

> Subject: Student Assignment Advisory Committee

>

> Mr. Malone, >

> I thought I heard about a new committee being formed that would have parents on it concerning stundet assignment. I would like to know how someone would go about apply to be on that committee and what the requirements are. I would be very interested in serving in that capacity. I have three children in the school system and feel that I have a lot of valuable insight that might be useful. Thank you.

>

> Sincerely,

>

> Kimberlee Cotney

Forum on the future of WCPSS paulmar to: Chris Malone

02/14/201008:22 PM

Hello, Mr. Malone,

We at St. Francis Catholic Community, 11401 Leesville Rd., Raleigh 27613 are concerned about the issue of the future of Wake County Public Schools and therefore are sponsoring a forum on Thursday, March 4 from 7-9. We are still in the process of getting specific speakers, but will have at least one representing the neighborhood school concept and one representing the diversity concept. A few others may be invited also who have specific knowledge of WCPSS issues. We welcome all concerned members of the public to come and listen, ask questions, and have a chance to express their own positions.

You are being invited, along with others, to come and be part of the audience and listen to the concerns of citizens. Attached is a flyer. We welcome you and thank you for serving on the school board. If you have any questions, please email back and I'll try to answer them.

Sincerely,

Marianne Williams 113 Bayleaf Dr. Raleigh, NC 27615

policy

michelle .wimmer to: Chris Malone

02/17/201011:49 PM

I was told that your children attend ravenscroft. Is that true? That is not a public school.

Also, You were given the oppertunity to meet with 3 principals and other besness people in your district at a school summit, why did you not attend that meeting? That would have been a great way to relly know what is going on in the schools and what the parents that YOU represent want. Please take the time to come to eastern wake county and see what we go thru daily. If you want to fix the school system start with getting rid of charter schools.

RE: policy

Michelle Wimmer to: Chris Malone

02/18/201008:02 AM

Thank you for clearing that up, that makes me feel better. I will make sure that Ilet the people that I know think that now that is not the case

Thank You Michelle Wimmer

From: Chris Malone [mailto:cmalone2@wcpss.net] Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 12:17 AM

To: michelle.wimmer@att.net

Subject: Re: policy

Please let your friend know ... -----michelle.wimmer@att.net wrote: -----

To: Chris Malone/Superintendent/WCPSS@Staff From: michelle.wimmer@att.net

Date: 02/17/2010 11 :49PM

Subject: policy

I was told that your children attend ravenscroft. Is that true? That is not a public school.

Also, You were given the oppertunity to meet with 3 principals and other besness people in your district at a school summit, why did you not attend that meeting? That would have been a great way to relly know what is going on in the schools and what the parents that YOU represent want. Please take the time to come to eastern wake county and see what we go thru daily. If you want to fix the school system start with getting rid of charter schools.

middle school assignment for Carpenter Village Keith Maher to: Chris Malone

02/18/201010:33 PM

Mr. Malone,

As the board begins considering the concept of neighborhood schools, I would like to point out that residents of Carpenter Village (I'm in node 597) are assigned to East Cary Middle (year round) and Reedy Creek Middle (traditional), both of which are about 8 miles from Carpenter Village. There are actually two middle schools that are much closer. Mills Park Middle (year round) and Davis Drive Middle (traditional) are both about 4 miles away. It would make sense to assign Carpenter Village residents to one of these closer schools. This would minimize travel distance and leave more time for students to do homework and engage in extracurricular activities. It will also make it easier for parents to get involved in the school and pick up their kids in the event of illness or doctor's appointments.

Thanks for your support.

Keith Maher

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school board actions manorwoo to: Chris Malone

02/19/201009:36 AM

I am an educator, a conservative and have live in the triangle all of my life. I have always been proud of Wake county Schools until now. Your actions and actions of Tedesco and Margitta are dumb founded and a disgrace to this county. I am so embarrassed at the direction all of you are going. It is apparent that none of you have studied school management or have a clue about higher education. Your actions are also a disgrace to conservatives. It makes all of us look bad. Del Burns is so smart and a great leader. His exit is a big loss for Wake County.

Stand Strong !!

john .e.2618 to: Chris Malone

02/19/201004:31 PM

Read Ronald reagan's speech from 1977 - over 30 years ago - see how relevant it is today!! He even references busing in the speech!! http://www.conservative.org/pressroom/reagan/reagan1977.asp

Thanks - and stand strong - do not waver now! ! !

RE: FYI

Daniel Nourie to: Chris Malone

02/19/2010 06:56 PM

Thank you Mr. Malone,

If I do not hear from you could you give me a time next week that I may call you?

Thank you for getting back to me, it means a lot.

Daniel Nourie

Dr. Burns,

From: Chris Malone [mailto:cmalone2@wcpss.net] Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 1: 15 PM

To: dnourie@nc.rr.com

Subject: Re: FYI

Thank you Dan .. I will be calling you or you can call me 395-4903 -----dnourie@nc.rr.com wrote: -----

To: Chris Malone/Superintendent/WCPSS@Staff, Carolyn Morrison/Superintendent/WCPSS@Staff, John Tedesco/Superintendent/WCPSS@Staff, Deborah Prickett/Superintendent/WCPSS@Staff, Kevin Hill/Superintendent/WCPSS@STAFF, Ron Margiotta/Superintendent/WCPSS@Staff, Keith Sutton/Superintendent/WCPSS@Staff, Debra Goldman/Superintendent/WCPSS@Staff, Anne McLaurin/Superintendent/WCPSS@STAFF

From: dnourie@nc.rr.com

Date: 02/19/2010 08:56AM

Cc: dnourie@nc.rr.com

Subject: FYI

Here is the letter that was sent to Dr. Burns, I am sending it to you for your reference. I will be contacting the media shortly in hopes they will allow residents to see the "other" side of the story ..

I wanted to take this time to tell you that I am the VP of the PTA of Hodge Road Elementary. I found out this week that you are resigning and I wanted to tell you this; you state that the new school board is basically going against your beliefs of not having a school with more than 40% if children on free and reduced lunch. Did you know that Hodge Road Elementary has over 60%?

The entire basis of why you are leaving and the rest of the old administration is leaving is to protect the 40% and stay away from community schools yet that has been what has happened for years at Hodge Road, WCPSS knowingly made our school that way.

Through my research I can tell you that if my school was a neighborhood school we would not be at 60%.

I have heard great things about you but what you see all the way up in your office is not what is going on down below, the reason why the school board is so interested in change is because they know that your beliefs are not being followed.

My child's school has been abandoned, I have contacted all area

superintendents, and old school board members and have not gotten the respect of even an email back. My child, my school's children and the home values throughout or community are lower because of the results of your leadership, your values may be great by they are not being led throughout your leadership team. I would love a response from somebody regarding why Hodge Road is being abandoned.

PS .. The principal, Debra Pearce should have never been a principal, Mrs Jones-Hall, Vice Principal, is the only person keeping the school from sinking completely and she is leaving next year.

Best,

Daniel Nourie VP HRES PTA 919-412-3885

This message was sent to the following Board members:

Mr. Chris Malone
Dr. Carolyn Morrison
Mr. John Tedesco
Ms. Deborah Prickett
Mr. Kevin L. Hill
Mr. Ron Margiotta
Mr. Keith Sutton
Ms. Debra Goldman
Dr. Anne McLaurin RE: FYI

Daniel Nourie to: Chris Malone

02/19/201008:14 PM

No problem at all, how about between 2 and 3pm?

Thank you again!


Daniel Nourie

From: Chris Malone [mailto:cmalone2@wcpss.net] Sent: Friday, February 19, 20108:12 PM

To: Daniel Nourie

Subject: RE: FYI

How about anytime Wednesday? I have payroll Monday and Tuesday is catch up day. --n-"Daniel Nourie" <dnourie@nc.rr.com> wrote: -----

To: Chris Malone/Superintendent/WCPSS@Staff

From: "Daniel Nourie" <dnourie@nc.rr.com>

Date: 02/19/2010 06:56PM

Subject: RE: FYI



Daniel Nourie

From: Chris Malone [mailto:cmalone2@wcpss.net] Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 1:15 PM


Subject: Re: FYI

Thank you Dan .. I will be calling you or you can call me 395-4903

-----dnourie@nc.rr.com wrote: n _

To: Chris Malone/Superintendent/WCPSS@Staff, Carolyn Morrison/Superintendent/WCPSS@Staff, John Tedesco/Superintendent/WCPSS@Staff, Deborah Prickett/Superintendent/WCPSS@Staff, Kevin Hill/Superintendent/WCPSS@STAFF, Ron Margiotta/Superintendent/WCPSS@Staff, Keith Sutton/Superintendent/WCPSS@Staff, Debra Goldman/Superintendent/WCPSS@Staff, Anne McLaurin/Superintendent/WCPSS@STAFF


Date: 02/19/2010 08:56AM


Subject: FYI

Here is the letter that was sent to Dr. Burns, I am sending it to you for your reference. I will be contacting the media shortly in hopes they will allow

residents to see the "other" side of the story ..

Dr. Burns,





My child's school has been abandoned, I have contacted all area superintendents, and old school board members and have not gotten the respect of even an email back. My child, my school's children and the home values throughout or community are lower because of the results of your leadership, your values may be great by they are not being led throughout your leadership team. I would love a response from somebody regarding why Hodge Road is being abandoned.


Best,



Mr. Chris Malone
Mr. John Tedesco
Mr. Kevin L. Hill
Mr. Ron Margiotta
Mr. Keith Sutton
Ms. Debra Goldman
Dr. Anne McLaurin Re: FYI

dnourie to: Chris Malone

02/19/201008:21 PM

I will call you then. Thanks!

Daniel N ourie

On Feb 19, 2010, at 8:17 PM, Chris Malone <cmalone2@wcpss.net> wrote:

3pm is good thanks ...

-----"Daniel Nourie" <dnourie@nc.rr.com> wrote: -----

To: Chris MalonetSuperintendentlWCPSS@Staff From: "Daniel Nourie" <dnourie@nc.rr.com> Date: 02/19/2010 08:14PM

Subject RE: FYI

No problem at all, how about between 2 and 3pm?

Thank you again!

Daniel Nourie

From: Chris Malone [mailto:cmalone2@wcpss.net] Sent: Friday, February 19, 20108:12 PM

To: Daniel Nourie

Subject: RE: FYI

How about anytime Wednesday? I have payroll Monday and Tuesday is catch up day.

-----"Daniel Nourie" <dnourie@nc.rr.com> wrote: -----

To: Chris Malone/Superintendent/WCPSS@Staff From: "Daniel Nourie" <dnourie@nc.rr.com> Date: 02/19/2010 06:56PM

Subject: RE: FYI




Daniel Nourie

From: Chris Malone [mailto:cmalone2@wcpss.net] Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 1:15 PM


Subject: Re: FYI

Thank you Dan .. I will be calling you or you can call me 395-4903

-nndnourie@nc.rr.com wrote: _n __

To: Chris MalonejSuperintendentjWCPSS@Staff, Carolyn MorrisonjSuperintendent/WCPSS@Staff, John Tedesco/Superintendent/WCPSS@Staff, Deborah Prickett/SuperintendentjWCPSS@Staff, Kevin Hill/Superintendent/WCPSS@STAFF, Ron Margiotta/Superintendent/WCPSS@Staff, Keith Sutton/Superintendent/WCPSS@Staff, Debra Goldman/Superintendent/WCPSS@Staff, Anne McLaurin/Superintendent/WCPSS@STAFF


Date: 02/19/2010 08:56AM


Subject: FYI

Here is the letter that was sent to Dr. Burns, I am sending it to you for your reference. I will be contacting the media shortly in hopes they will allow residents to see the "other" side of the story ..

Dr. Burns,





My child's school has been abandoned, I have contacted all area superintendents, and old school board members and have not gotten the respect of even an email back. My child, my school's children and the home values throughout or community are lower because of the results of your leadership, your values may be great by they are not being led throughout your leadership team. I would love a response from somebody regarding why Hodge Road is being abandoned.


Best,



Mr. Chris Malone
Mr. John Tedesco
Mr. Kevin L. Hill
Mr. Ron Margiotta
Mr. Keith Sutton
Ms. Debra Goldman
Dr. Anne McLaurin I can't believe you guys rrt27610 to: Chris Malone

02/19/201011:17 PM

You guys are the absolute worst bunch of people ever. You guys have no care or concern about this county. You guys are only after two things ... power and segregation. You do not represent the major of the people in this county but only a small majority of people who are hoping to use public funds to push agenda that is backward thinking and without ANY concern for the education of the students in this county. You guys truly show people how not to act and are really POOR examples of leaders. Politics has not place in education and you guys have started a downward spiral of the Wake County Public School System by using the Wake County School Board to push your own selfish politic aspirations. You never think that a group of people can be so mean and narrow-minded but you guys continue to show all us that you are exactly that. Your job is to represent the people but it seems like you guys are more interested in representing yourselves and your own political futures. I certa

inly hope that is not the case because if any of you guys ever run for an office beyond the school board ... HEAVEN HELP US ALL! And the bad part is that we are almost there with your current attitude and leadership. This is absolutely amazing and I am sickened by how you guys are conducting business. It is truly a shame.

off the record I hope ,sent to a friend smithfamilyid to: Chris Malone

02/20/201012:16 PM

Hello My Representative:

Hello My former opponent:

Hello my friend

My former opponent as far as an election,

Who I now consider a co-worker and a friend. I wanted to let you know of the suggestion that I made for the Board. There is something special about you being my district representative, I will try to be a help you because I know what it takes to run.

I am so grateful that you carried on while I took care of some other stuff. The school Board needs people who care and I believe that you do. Try hard not to get swayed by the louder voices, and remember the one within. Yep, money talks but it dries up too, truth never does!

Please try not to swing too far out of balance.

Be willing to compromise on policies- Above all else- do not Compromise your "Beliefs"

If I have any ideas, I will send them across your desk. May you and your family (thank them for their sacrifice) be blessed.

The YWCA study circle would be great for the board.

There is something crazy about Ihour and 45 minute bus rides- that are against policy!

Yet, do not eliminate the diversity policy. There is something crazy about the achievement gap: my kids both ended up finishing WCPSS with GPA's over 4. O.

It was the grace of God, believe me when I say, WCPSS has some work to do!

Also at some point consider revising the point system. AIOO-90 B89-80 etc. whatever the colleges in NC use. Our kids can not compete with others who come from other states who show GPA's better than ours due to the grading system inconsistency.

When I get ideas, I will send them to you. I am not sure, I believe that they can stay off the record this way, as I am not preparing a run ..... I am trying to make a difference!

Speaking of off the record, I hated that my email etc. was on the web site. Thank you for being willing to say that it bothered you.

I believe that you are the man God had for the job at this time. Please always turn to him to make the hard decisions ahead. I will keep you in prayer. Please also consider visiting Friendship Chapel Baptist Church and meet Rev. Dr. E. Holloway. He is a hard worker in the community; he would be a great person to get some wisdom from too! He would be a great ally if he believes that you are for the children------he will know as he is discerning! The whole community needs to embrace you. The church will welcome you with open arms!

Loraine Smith

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Support for Del Burns

Rich & Renee Gallagher to: Chris Malone

02/21/201009:00 PM

Mr Malone,

I would like to express my support for Del Burns. While saddened by Mr Burns' decision to resign, we respect his decision to resign and the force of his convictions We urge you to allow him to remain in his post until the end of the school year to support your efforts in resolving the County School budget shortfalls. The departure of Del Burns will be a huge loss to the children in this county. In the best interest of a" the children in Wake county, please keep Del Burns on and reassess the abandonment of the diversity policy.

Thank you very much, Rich and Renee Croteau

Del Burns

nkentopp to: Chris Malone

02/22/201001 :15 AM

I wanted to take moment to express my opinion on the early termination of Del Burns' contract.

My concern has been the board is moving too fast without a solid plan in place when critical decisions are being made. Prior to an opinion survey being released the board voted to end the current assignment plan. When challenged the board responded, "The voters wanted this when they voted us in." But when the survey is completed with an overwhelming, "we're ok where we are" was voiced with the exception of 3 schools. The current administration and community has voiced concerns about ending diversity based assignments.

The new school board majority has been critical of the current assignment plan for months, but when Del Burns speaks out and offers to resign in accordance with his contract, the school board is holding a closed door board meeting to decide if a $IOOk buyout is in everyone's best interest. In such a tight budget year is this the best plan? Are egos worth $IOOk? Chuck Delany's retirement has further complicated the Growth and Planning Dept. Laura Evans will need help and guidance. Where does she get that when Chuck's position is eliminated and Del is gone with no replacement? Does the board currently have a plan?

The new school board continues to state they are following through with what the community wants and why they were voted into office. Please understand, ending diversity basis assignments, ending Del Burns' contract early and continuing to rush into major decisions without a well developed plan was not why I voted for you in Nov.

Thank you for your time and consideration. Nick Kentopp

937 Richland Ridge Dr Wake Forest, Nc 27587

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RE: L smith

Derrick Smith to: Chris Malone

02/22/2010 07:56 AM

Thank you Loraine ... I always appreciated your input.. Did you know that WEP (an opponent group) released a document meant to support their opinion but in the details it stated only700 students were actually moved for socio economic reasons..

Maybe we are a" not as far apart as we think (I agree)

It is ususally the loudest that gets heard (noticed)

and yet the louder you are the more likely to not be heardtreally understood)

my problem is the achievement gap

and the cultural issues in the school (it exists now even with the diversity policy), that is why I don't believe that we are ready to do away with it yet (it is a goal one day) .

Sometimes we work hard to fix the outside and leave the inside untouched

This is an interesting moment in time!!

Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

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Re: I can 't believe you guys reginald towns to: Chris Malone

02/22/2010 11 :26 AM

You said the "fool" part not me! It's not you guys as people that I don't like, it's what you guys are DOING that I don't like. The vote that you speak of came from a small select group of people who seized the opportunity to elect a bunch of segregationist who should band to together and separate yourselves from the rest of us because that is what you guys want to do. Why can't you guys see that neighborhood schools would take us all back to the separate and unequal schooling days of the past. You say that is not what you want but it sure does smell like it and it stinks!

And the little group that support you guys, "WeCare" are a joke. You guys claim to care about all children in Wake County but you really don't. We would have a little more respect for you guys if you would just say that you don't want YOUR children going to school with minority children or YOUR children going to schools in the "ghetto". Such a ignorant thought! I do hope you guys know that this will not be an easy fight. We don't care who you are and how much money you have. Be prepared to spend some in court.

To: Chris MaloneiSuperintendentlWCPSS@Staff From: rrt27610@yahoo.com

Date: 02/19/2010 11: 17PM

Subject: I can't believe you guys

"Excuses are tools of the incompetent upon which mountains of nothingness exist, and those who specialize in them seldom succeed."

--- On Sat, 2/20110, Chris Malone <emaione2@wcpss.net> wrote:

From: Chris Malone <crnalone2@wcpss.net> Subject: Re: I can't believe you guys

To: rrt2761O@yahoo.com

Date: Saturday, February 20,2010,9:43 PM

Yes we do represent the major (ity) of people in the county, Our win was the shot heard round the county that people wanted change And if anyone thought to join the school board to climb the political ladder that person would be a fool Like I once said its a place for "politicians" and I meant that in a bad way .. to go to to die. Sorry you dont like us ...

-----rrt2761 O@yahoo.com wrote: -----

You guys are the absolute worst bunch of people ever. You guys have no care or concern about this county. You guys are only after two things ... power and segregation. You do not represent the major of the people in this county but only a small majority of people who are hoping to use public funds to push agenda that is backward thinking and without ANY concern for the education of the students in this county. You guys truly show people how not to act and are really POOR examples of leaders. Politics has not place in education and you guys have started a downward spiral of the Wake County Public School System by using the Wake County School Board to push

your own selfish politic aspirations. You never think that a group of people can be so mean and narrow-minded but you guys continue to show all us that you are exactly that. Your job is to represent the people but it seems like you guys are more interested in representing yourselves and your own political futures. I certa

inly hope that is not the case because if any of you guys ever run for an office beyond the school board ... HEAVEN HELP US ALL! And the bad part is that we are almost there with your current attitude and leadership. This is absolutely amazing and I am sickened by how you guys are conducting business. It is truly a shame.

Dr. Burns

sokker17mom to: Chris Malone

02/22/201005:37 PM

Please consider our children and the school's budget shortfall when you make your decision regarding Dr. Burns. Buying him out of his contract is a waste of money that our schools cannot afford at this time. Please, think about our children and their education. They are the most important ones in this whole mess. Please do not waste any more money.

In addition, there are too many new members to the board to simply push Dr. Burns and his experience and knowledge to the side. Whether you all want to admit it or not, you need an experienced professional at the helm, even if he, like the majority of the county who did not get to vote, disagree with the direction you all are taking the school system. If you push him out early, to many people it will look like the board's ego was the important issue. Be an example to our students. Show them how to collaborate with others, even when you do not agree with them.

Please stop making hasty decisions. You all made quite a few complaints regarding the old board, many justified. However, one thing they did well was to look at educational research and make decisions that would benefit our children, such as the collaboration time parents dubbed Wacky Wednesday. I pray that you all will listen to educators and do what is best for our children. I applaud your desire to uphold your campaign promises, but pay attention to your own survey, listen to the majority of the people, not the vocal few. Do not do what you complained the old board did. By the way, the 'Wacky Wednesday' idea is being adopted in other states, like Iowa.

Respectfully, Mrs. Chris Allen

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Re: New York Times Interview Request Robbie Brown to: Chris Malone

02/22/201006:31 PM

Yes sorry, was unable to call. Will call soon. Looking forward to it

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 22,2010, at 5:00 PM, Chris Malone <cmalone2@wcpss.net> wrote:

Werent we going to talk today?

-----"Atlanta Bureau, News" <atlanta@nytimes.com> wrote: -----

To: Chris Malone/SuperintendentlWCPSS@Staff From: "Atlanta Bureau, News" <atlanta@nytimes.com> Date: 02/19/2010 04:53PM

Subject: New York Times Interview Request

Mr. Malone,

I hope you're doing well. Congratulation on your election to the school board last fall.

I'm a reporter for the New York Times and I'm going to be writing an article next week about the Wake County school system. I would like to speak with you on Monday if you have a free minute. I'm very interested in the idea of community schools and the end to diversity requirements. I would like to ask you what you think the community would like to see local schools do differently. So please let me know when and how I can reach you on Monday.

Thanks, and have a good weekend, RB

Robbie Brown

Southern Bureau

The New York Times Atlanta@NYTimes.com Office: (404) 624-2409 Cell: (404) 401-4071

Tuesday's meeting

Louise C. Lee to: Chris Malone

02/22/201009:46 PM

Dear Chris,

As those of you who are newly-elected prepare for your meetings on Tuesday, I would be most appreciative if you could take the time to read this brief email. What you have had to face in the past few weeks is more than many people could take - thank you for your strength and dedication.

This email addresses your upcoming discussions about the position of WCPSS superintendent. Mainly it's just a reminder, and hopefully will provide a bit of encouragement.

Contrary to popular "spin", and in spite of accusations being hurled your way, choosing a superintendent to specifically implement and support a school board's plan of action is the norm in Wake County, not the exception. When I began teaching in 1976, John Murphy, according to school board members of that day, was hand-picked for the explicit purpose of implementing the merged student assignment plan, and to introduce magnet schools to our system. That's a well-known fact. Then, in 1981, Dr. Walter Marks took over as superintendent, to expand the magnet movement through the "Schools of Choice" program.

Louise

I hope that you will have an opportunity to remind fellow board members of this. I pray that they will join you in making the right decisions, even though they might not be the easiest ones.

Thank you ...

What a Waste

mmitchell 42 to: Chris Malone

02/23/201012:21 PM

I have lived in several other states and have never seen such disruptiveness, rudeness and rash comments from "elected" officials as I have here.

As one who has NO children (thank God) and who deplores the decline in education, I find your actions reprehensible. Ultimately, we will all have to shell out tax money for your crazy actions. And we don't even get to elect you or to vote on your choices, let alone provide input.

So much for democracy! You are a disgrace to society.

our schools

Robert & Linda Forcum to: Chris Malone

02/23/201012:40 PM

Dear Mr. Malone,

Wake County schools have problems; but there are positives, too. Please take time to carefully consider all repercussions before making drastic and sweeping changes.

While I can understand Del Burns' decision to resign, I would the hope the new board would take advantage of his last remaining months to learn a few things about the system There is more involved than just school assignment and calendars. Please use Burns' knowledge to ready yourselves for the position of policymaking for the largest school system in North Carolina. Your decisions will affect the education of over one hundred thousand students.

Please consider what is best for the majority of Wake County students not just the few parents who voted in the new board members. Most of Wake County was not allowed to participate in this vote it is false to assume that Wake County supports the new board's agenda I thought this fallacy was settled when the "survey" revealed the majority of Wake County Public School parents support existing policies/calendars.

I hope that during tonight's closed door meeting everyone will conduct him(her)self as if their own mom, their preacher (spiritual leader), and a hand full of students (of diverse background) were sitting beside you.

Sincerely,

Linda Forcum forsprink@embargmail.com 1001 Logging Road

Holly Springs, NC 27540

Mom to a daughter at Holly Springs HS and a son who graduated from Southeast Raleigh HS(now a freshman at NCSU)

FW: Wake schools chief stays ,for now Cassandra Dew to: Chris Malone

02/24/2010 09:37 AM

FYI, my letter to the News & Observer writers.

From: cassinc2@hotmail.com

To: thomas.goldsmith@newsobserver.com CC: keung.hui@newsobserver.com Subject: Wake schools chief stays, for now Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:28:35 -0500

Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. Get it now.

My main concern and confusion that I hope you and Mr. Hui can clarify in future articles is this:

I thought the courts said that race couldn't be a factor in school assignments. Therefore, shouldn't the angst about racial diversity be addressed with the courts, not the school board? How can a school system be racist if race isn't supposed to be considered? In fact, isn't it racist for race to be considered? And wouldn't it be illegal if the board did consider race? Aren't those advocating specifically for racial considerations going against the court ruling and are themselves racist for giving preferential treatment to certain groups of people?

It also seems a slight to African -Arnerlcans to assume that they are poor and need the presence of rich white people in order to get a good education. By the way, I am not caucasian, rich or African-American.

I would appreciate hearing your thoughts on this and whether this issue can be cleared up in future articles on the subject. Am I wrong about the court ruling? If so, how so? If not, you really need to be clear about that in all your articles that relate to this issue. I know some would like to ignore Supreme Court rulings but we can't.

Thanks.

Cassandra Dew

School system

randy44c to: Chris Malone

02/24/2010 11 :38 PM

I can't believe in the motion you made to get rid of diversity in our school system for community base schools. I live in your district and certianly hope that this will be your only term on the board if you continue with such motions. Some how you and the 3 othersthat made it on the board really pulled the wool over the people of Wake County. There are other ways of assigning students that will relieve the fustration of many parents.

Don't ruin a decent school system by your aroggance.

For starters, you can attempt to keep kids of the same household going to the same school and schools in the same area. I have seen where kids of the same household that are in elementry school go to two different schools. This is nonsense. This is exactly what happened to the members that got voted out. They wouldn't work hard enough to keep families together.

You were elected to work for the best interest of the kids. So far all I have seen is the new members one uping the old members. You are suppose to work together for the common cause.

At the rate you and the new members are going you need to be voted out when you term is up. I hope the people of this County wake up and see what is really happening.

I am glad my kids have made it through the system and I don't have to worry so much about you guys screwing up their future.

Now, go do the right thing and begin to work together.

RE: Grading Practices Task Force lperscell to: Chris Malone

02/24/2010 11 :39 PM

Thanks and I'm a woman. :)

Dr.La Vern W. Perscell,Director

Now Faith Community Development Center, Inc. 8933 Buffaloe Road

Knightdale, North Carolina 27545 (919)266-4709 Office (919)266-1325 Fax Iperscel/@nowfaithcbc.org

"What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortaf'

Albert Pine

God Loves You!

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: RE: Grading Practices Task Force From: Chris Malone <cmalone2@wcpss.net> Date: Wed, February 24,20107:02 prn

To: Iperscell@nowfaithcbc.org

Cc: rmargiotta@wcpss.net

Hi sir ... I will see what I can do. Knightdale needs attention and someone in your position would be a good person to have.

-----Iperscell@nowfaithcbc.org wrote: -----

To: Chris MalonetSuperintendentlWCPSS@Staff From: Iperscell@nowfaithcbc.org

Date: 02/24/2010 02: 16PM

Subject: RE: Grading Practices Task Force

Grading Practices Task Force--The Wake County Public School System administration is looking for members to serve on a district-wide Grading Practices Task Force to study and make recommendations on grading practices at the Middle and High school levels. This Task Force will consist of teachers, parents, administrators, business leaders, community leaders and higher education leaders. If you have an interest in serving, please contact your School Board representative.

Dr.LaVern W. Perscel/,Director

Now Faith Community Development Center, Inc. 8933 Buffaloe Road

Knightdale, North Carolina 27545 (919)266-4709 Office (919)266-1325 Fax Iperscel/@nowfaithcbc.org

.. What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal"

Albert Pine

God Loves You!

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Re: Grading Practices Task Force From: Chris Malone <cmalone2@wcpss.net> Date: Wed, February 24, 2010 1 :49 pm

To: Iperscell@nowfaithcbc.org

Dr. LaVern Perscell

I beg your pardon sir .. which taskforce? -----Iperscell@nowfaithcbc.org wrote: -----

To: Chris MaloneiSuperintendentlWCPSS@Staff From: Iperscell@nowfaithcbc.org

Date: 02/24/2010 01: 1 OPM

Subject: Grading Practices Task Force

Mr. Malone, I am a former educator and presently serving as Director of Now Faith CDC licated in Knightdale. I am interested in serving on this task force. You may contact me at 919-266-1832/919-649-0470. Thank youl

Diversity Policy

mattfletcher to: Chris Malone

02/25/201012:36 PM

Please keep the current policy. If the current way is not working where are the facts that neighborhood schools will work? Living in Cary and knowing how well of a school Davis Drive is you will need to build another school there to accomadate all of the families who want to go there. Keep the current policy. Teacher turnover rate at the more low-income schools will go sky high.

RE: School system Randy to: Chris Malone

02/25/201006:25 PM

Thank you for your response.

Since we see eye to eye on some things, is it to say that cooperation among other board members is on your agenda? Your buddy Tesco need to same up. He is spending too much time in front of the cameras. If he would put that much energy in working for the kids and not bashing the other board members just maybe you guys can get some things accomplished. Remember you got a whole lot of people that don't have anything to do with Wake Cares and could care less if they even existed They are a bunch of spoil brats that are not completely in tune with the dynamics of the school system

I can't believe in the motion you made to get rid of diversity in our school system for community base schools. I live in your district and certianly hope that this will be your only term on the board if you continue with such

I know it is tuff to meet everyone needs. This county is growing so fast that even trying to corral the developers into responsible planning is hard. The planning board and the school board need to work together on planning land use. Right now a developer decides to build a development and then the school board has to react Build first, then decide how everything else fits in. Damn Politics. You sugar coat my cookie and you get what you want Yea, right.

Randy

From: Chris Malone [mailto:cmalone2@wcpss.net] Sent: Thursday, February 25, 20109:52 AM

To: randy44c@earthlink.net

Subject: Re: School system

You know I actually agree with a lot of what you say.

-----randy44c@earthlink.net wrote: -----

To: Chris Malone/Superintendent/WCPSS@Staff From: randy44c@earthlink.net

Date: 02/24/2010 11 :38PM

Subject: School system

motions. Some how you and the 3 others that made it on the board really pulled the wool over the people of Wake County. There are other ways of assigning students that will relieve the fustration of many parents.

For starters, you can attempt to keep kids of the same household going to the same school and schools in the same area. I have seen where kids of the same household that are in elementry school go to two different schools. This is nonsense. This is exactly what happened to the members that got voted out. They wouldn't work hard enough to keep families together.

You were elected to work for the best interest of the kids. So far all I have seen is the new members one uping the old members. You are suppose to work together for the common cause.

At the rate you and the new members are going you need to be voted out when you term is up. I hope the people of this County wake up and see what is really happening.

Don't ruin a decent school system by your aroggance.

I am glad my kids have made it through the system and I don't have to worry so much about you guys screwing up their future.

Now, go do the right thing and begin to work together.

312110 BOE meeting

Kristen Turner to: Chris Malone

02/26/2010 08:32 PM

Kristen Turner

WCPSS parent & District 9 voter

Dear Mr. Malone,

I am writing this to urge you to vote against the resolution on community schools assignment at the board meeting on Tuesday. Consideration of this measure is incredibly premature as the policy committee has not really even begun a substantive discussion of this move and the Student Assignment committee has not even been appointed. In the past the board has been accused (rightly) of being out of touch and arrogant for making hasty decisions without due consideration for the implications of those decisions. Please don't make the same mistake.

community schools

Andrew Coley to: Chris Malone

02/26/201010:59 PM

I live in your district and voted for you in the last election. I have not been to any of the community meetings on school assignments as I work three jobs and just do not have the time. I do however want to express to you why I am in favor of community schools. My main reason is parental involvement. When attending Wake County schools as a child I was bussed to an inner city school. My mom who was very involved with mine and my siblings school activities was not able to attend many events for me due to the distance she had to travel. This also led to long commutes to and from school for me and made it difficult to participate in extracurricular activities. My other reason stems from my concern as a tax payer over excessive government spending. The cost of operating the number of buses necessary to support the current plan has to be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars every day. I feel this money could be better spent in the schools to assure each one is providing quality education.

I am impressed with the progress of the new board thus far and hope that you will continue in your endeavors.

The focus of Public Schools should be to work with students and their parents to provide the students with the best education possible. There is no place for expensive, ineffective social experiments that merely spread poor preforming students out to produce favorable statistics instead of focusing on them as individuals to help them improve. Your motivation should be to impress the students and parents you serve not the educational community and in doing so the favor of the educational community will follow.

Sincerely, Andrew Coley

549 Somersworth Dr. Knightdale, NC 27545 919 266-0315

Please support

GM to: Chris Malone Please respond to "GM"

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02/26/201011:00 PM

Hello,

I know you and the rest of our school board are working tirelessly at improving our school system all while taking a lot of heat in doing so. It is a thankless job much of the time, but one that means so much to the future of so many.

Thank you for your time and God Bless.

I hope you will support the Resolution for establishing a Directive for Community Based Assignments that will appear before you on Tuesday. Our families have been through so much over the past several years and many are still dealing with hardships and the struggles of fighting to improve their children'S futures and increase their chances for success.

PLEASE, support this resolution by voting YES and show your continued support for our children and our families. This is what the majority of Wake County wants and what our children certainly deserve.

In addition, I pray that you will consider, and fight for, the reversal of at least a few of the unnecessary, unneeded and undesired year round schools in each district, not just one or two. You clearly see that we face massive budget shortfalls and we have many year round schools that are not operating anywhere near capacity. I know you are sick and tired of hearing about this issue, but you can reverse many of these calendars and put that money back into our schools where it is much better put to use than operating empty seats. PLEASE don't be afraid to take a stand and do what is right without any further delay.

Resolution

Amy Kurz to: Chris Malone

02/26/2010 11 :53 PM

To Mr. Malone,

I feel very strongly that the resolution for neighborhood schools is not something that should be up for a vote at this time. I had hoped that the research that was requested at last week's policy meeting would be considered first. I really hoped that board members would present their recommendations, complete with detailed budget analysis before deciding to jump in.

I commend the board for holding the community forums regarding calendar options, it has become very clear that these diversity issues are a much greater concern to our citizens. Before any resolutions are adopted, the board should hold similar forums and let the people dictate. The board majority is not truly a reflection of the district as seen in the recent survey the board authorized, indicating an overwhelming satisfaction (96%) with our schools.

Thank you,

I do encourage the thoughtful exchange you were promoting. I would love to hear about very positive results in other school systems, explore whether they could work for us, and would such changes be viable under the budget cuts that are coming our way. But please do not vote to blindly adopt resolutions without looking at what those resolutions specifically will accomplish.

Amy Kurz

Resolution for establshing Community Based schools Jamie Lynch to: Chris Malone

02/27/201009:16 AM

I absolutely support the resolution to support community based schools. I moved here three years ago and have experienced an absolute nightmares in the schools. Two different calendars for my kids, a 13 mile commute for my high schooler when there are three schools closer to home. It makes it impossible to be involved in the school and his education. Please, please find some common ground with your colleagues. I was bussed as a child in the 70's in Charlotte, and I cannot begin to tell you the hardship it was on me. Most every morning the bus driver had to wake me up when we got to school and I was worthless all day. I remember being in a fog I was so tired. My mom was a singlemom and could not get out to my school to participate. She moved us to Gastonia so I could walk to school.

My learning improved dramatically after that. I went on to graduate from UNC and received my masters. Please give my children the same chance.

Thank you for your time.

Jamie Lynch

Vote YES Tuesday

Heather Losurdo to: Chris Malone

02/27/201010:31 AM

Mr. Malone,

"All that is necessary for evil to succeed is that good men do nothing." -Edmund Burke

I am sending this email to urge you to vote YES on the Resolution for establishing a Directive for Community Based Assignments. I feel it is a common sense approach to ensuring stability for Wake County children and families as well as a commitment to a high quality education for each and every child while removing discriminatory practices.

This is what the majority of what Wake families want and what children need. Contrary to what the News and Observer publishes, the people that you represent spoke loud and clear in the last election. Abandon the current policy and instill a policy that will allow all residents to take pride in their communities and in their schools.

I continue to encourage you to stand true to what you know is right.

Thank you for your service!

Heather Losurdo District 3

919-996-9965

Diversity Policy

Lori Brown to: Chris Malone

02/27/201010:34 AM

Lori Brown

Mr. Malone,

I live in your district (in Hedingham) and have not heard much about your stance on the diversity policy. I hope that you are opposed to this outrageous idea of community schools. The damage this move will do to poor and minority children will be immense. We already have a few community schools--Barwell Road Elementary is an example. As a college professor, I have sent many students from Meredith College to volunteer at this school. Although I am sure the staff and faculty mean well, and many try, it is truly an amazing experience for my students. How a school in Wake County right now can be virtually 100% minority is hard to understand, but the evidence that this kind of community assignment doesn't work well for these children is not hard to find. Please DO NOT support changes to the diversity policy--if anything we need to strengthen them. And please understand, I vote in every election no matter how local or limited. I do read the newspaper and I do follow what is happening and what is more I care deeply.

Thank you

Lori Brown, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Sociology Department of Sociology and Social Work Meredith College

Raleigh, NC 27607

(919) 760-8590

Fax: (919) 760-8083

Vote No

kayster90 to: Chris Malone

Sent by: kar.abrams@gmail.com

02/27/201012:27 PM

Karen Abrams

8048 Upper Lake Dr Raleigh, NC 27615

Please Vote No on the Resolution for establishing a Directive for Community-Based Assignments.

Resolution

Sheila Risk to: Chris Malone

02/27/201003:43 PM

Mr. Malone,

As a parent of Wake County students I would like to thank you for your support of the Resolution Establishing Board Directive for Community Based School Assignments. I believe this Resolution is important for ensuring ALL of our children obtain a high quality education while establishing a strong sense of community. Attending a school within our own communities will positively affect opportunities for everyone.

Thank you again for your support of this resolution.

Sheila A. Risk

Sincerely,

Re: Resolution

Sheila Risk to: Chris Malone

02/27/201003:55 PM

You were my first email. I'm working on the rest of the list. In addition to you, I've emailed Deborah Pricket and Kevin Hill. Working my way down the list.

Thank you so much for all you are doing and keep up the good work!

Sheila

----- Original Message ----From: Chris Malone

To: Sheila Risk

Sent: Saturday, February 27,2010 3:50 PM Subject: Re: Resolution

And thank you Ms. Risk ... your support and encouragement helps us very much Have you sent e-mails like this to the others .. if no I will be glad to forward .. they like to see it too ..

-----"Sheila Risk" <srisk@bellsouth.net> wrote: -----

To: Chris Malone/SuperintendentlWCPSS@Staff From: "Sheila Risk" <srisk@bellsouth.net>

Date: 02/27/2010 03:43PM

Subject: Resolution

Mr. Malone,

As a parent of Wake County students I would like to thank you for your support ofthe Resolution Establishing Board Directive for Community Based School Assignments. I believe this Resolution is important for ensuring ALL of our children obtain a high quality education while establishing a strong sense of community. Attending a school within our own communities will positively affect opportunities for everyone.

Thank you again for your support of this resolution.

Sincerely,

Sheila A. Risk

Community -Based Assignments Bob & Judy Crouch to: Chris Malone

02/27/201004:27 PM

Please "Vote Yes" on the Resolution for establishing a Directive for Community- Based As signments.

Thank you,

Bob and Judy Crouch

Please Vote NO on Directive for Community Based Assignments

Lynne Hoyt-Meyers to: Chris Malone 02/27/201004:27 PM

Dear Mr. Malone,

I appreciate your willingness to serve on the School Board , but I am strongly opposed to the Directive for Community-Based Assignments. I hope you will vote against it. I have expressed my concerns about moving away from diversity in greater detail in an earlier e-mail.soIam writing today to emphasize my opposition to the directive.


Sincerely,

Lynne Hoyt-Meyers, PhD

Re: Vote YES Tuesday


02/27/201004:34 PM

I think Deborah was offended. I certainly only sent it to you guys for encouragement and support. I'll try to make it to the mtg Tuesday.

Heather Losurdo

919-996-9965


On Feb 27,2010, at 2:42 PM, Chris Malone wrote:

Hi Heather I will vote for it of course .. almost offended you wrote the whole note.. thought about kidding with you and make like I was considerinq it! 101.. thanks.

-----Heather Losurdo <hlosurdo@nc.rr.com> wrote: -----

To: Chris MalonelSuperintendentlWCPSS@Staff From: Heather Losurdo <hlosurdo@nc.rr.com> Date: 02/27/2010 10:31AM

Subject: Vote YES Tuesday

Mr. Malone,

I am sending this email to urge you to vote YES on the Resolution for establishing a Directive for Community Based Assignments. I feel it is a common sense approach to ensuring stability for Wake County children and families as well as a commitment to a high quality education for each and every child while removing discriminatory practices.





919-996-9965

"All that is necessary for evil to succeed is that good men do nothing. "

-Edmund Burke

Vote YES

Diane to: Chris Malone

02/27/201004:49 PM

Please vote YES on the resolution for community based assignment Diane Carlin

Your vote

Doris Tseng to: Chris Malone

02/27/201005:05 PM

Sent from Doris' iPhone

Please vote Yes on the Resolution for establishing a Directive for Community Based Assignments. Thank you.

Doris Tseng

RE: Resolution for establshing Community Based schools

Jamie to: Chris Malone

02/27/201005:08 PM

My learning improved dramatically after that. I went on to graduate from UNC and received my masters. Please give my children the same chance.

Thanks Chris ... this was my original message to Kevin Hill. .. hence the "play nicely with others"

reference .. ha hal I sent the same email to all the board members .... typos and all, unfortunately. Had to type quick to get to Dean's basketball game.

You are doing a great job. Thank you for keeping to your campaign promises! I am so looking forward to more community based schools and having the kids go to school with their neighbors!

Keep up the good work!

From: Chris Malone [mailto:cmalone2@wcpss.net] Sent: Saturday, February 27,20102:46 PM

To: Jamie Lynch

Subject: Re: Resolution for establshing Community Based schools

Hi Jamie we will get it done .. thank you.

-----"Jamie Lynch" <jamielynch@nc.rr.com> wrote: -----

To: Chris MalonelSuperintendentlWCPSS@Staff From: "Jamie Lynch" <jamielynch@nc.rr.com> Date: 02/27/2010 09:16AM

Subject: Resolution for establshing Community Based schools

I absolutely support the resolution to support community based schools. I moved here three years ago and have experienced an absolute nightmares in the schools. Two different calendars for my kids, a 13 mile commute for my high schooler when there are three schools closer to home. It makes it impossible to be involved in the school and his education. Please, please find some common ground with your colleagues. I was bussed as a child in the 70's in Charlotte, and I cannot begin to tell you the hardship it was on me. Most every morning the bus driver had to wake me up when we got to school and I was worthless all day. I remember being in a fog I was so tired. My mom was a singlemom and could not get out to my school to participate. She moved us to Gastonia so I could walk to school.


Jamie Lynch

Please Vote NO on the Directive for Community -Based Schools

Marla Turlington to: Chris Malone 02/27/201008:13 PM

I appreciate your willingness to serve on the School Board, but I am strongly opposed to the Directive for Community-Based Assignments.

Please take some time to review all the information before you vote on this issue. No need to rush.

Marla Turlington

Resolution

Art Wilson to: Chris Malone

02/27/201008:38 PM

Mr. Malone

I support the resolution put forward for Community Based Assignments. To the recently elected members I urge you to vote yes. It will honor what you campaigned to do. No thinking person really expected such a complex issue to be resolved with an axe approach. To the board members still holding to forced busing as a necessary evil to accomplish economic diversity, please let it go. I urge you to also vote yes, Phasing in the Community Based plan is a reasonable approach to cure a social engineering exercise that should not be a public school responsibility.

A unanimous yes would be a positive note from a board that spends too much time on philosophical questions.

It is appropriate that the plan not only addresses student assignments. The better utilization of facilities and transportation is an important step toward fiscal responsibility. Additionally, inclusion of better alignment of internal management systems and functions should be a huge step in correcting ultra top heavy management, better supervision of the curriculum, expansion of vocational training.

Art Wilson

Resolution

Art Wilson to: Chris Malone

02/27/201008:38 PM

Mr. Malone

I support the resolution put forward for Community Based Assignments. To the recently elected members I urge you to vote yes. It will honor what you campaigned to do. No thinking person really expected such a complex issue to be resolved with an axe approach. To the board members still holding to forced busing as a necessary evil to accomplish economic diversity, please let it go. I urge you to also vote yes, Phasing in the Community Based plan is a reasonable approach to cure a social engineering exercise that should not be a public school responsibility.

It is appropriate that the plan not only addresses student assignments. The better utilization of facilities and transportation is an important step toward fiscal responsibility. Additionally, inclusion of better alignment of internal management systems and functions should be a huge step in correcting ultra top heavy management, better supervision of the curriculum, expansion of vocational training.

A unanimous yes would be a positive note from a board that spends too much time on philosophical questions.

Art Wilson

vote yes

Nikki Weymer to: Chris Malone

02/27/201008:47 PM

I vote "yes" to community schools. Please get a resolution to this on Tuesday! Nikki Weymer

Re: Vote YES Tuesday


02/27/201009:15 PM

Actually it was Goldman - I guess she's really on the defensive ... yes, I totally knew you were kidding! Happy Sunday:)

Heather Losurdo

919-996-9965

I am sending this email to urge you to vote YES on the


On Feb 27,2010, at 6:35 PM, Chris Malone wrote:

Prickett was offended .. now you know I really wasnt right? -----Heather Losurdo <hlosurdo@nc.rr.com> wrote: -----

To: Chris MaloneiSuperintendentlWCPSS@Staff From: Heather Losurdo <hlosurdo@nc.rr.com> Date: 02/27/2010 04:34PM

Subject: Re: Vote YES Tuesday

I think Deborah was offended. I certainly only sent it to you guys for encouragement and support I'll try to make it to the mtg Tuesday.

Heather Losurdo

919-996-9965


On Feb 27, 2010, at 2:42 PM, Chris Malone wrote:

Hi Heather I will vote for it of course .. almost offended you wrote the whole note. thought about kidding with you and make like I was considering it 101.. thanks. -----Heather Losurdo <hlosurdo@nc.rr.com> wrote: -----

To: Chris MaloneiSuperintendentlWCPSS@Staff From: Heather Losurdo <hlosurdo@nc.rr.com> Date: 02/27/2010 10:31AM

Subject: Vote YES Tuesday

Mr. Malone,

Resolution for establishing a Directive for Community Based Assignments. I feel it is a common sense approach to ensuring stability for Wake County children and families as well as a commitment to a high quality education for each and every child while removing discriminatory practices.





919-996-9965

"All that is necessary for evil to succeed is that good men do nothing."

-Edmund Burke

Please vote yes on the resolution for establishing a directive for community based assignments

Micki McCarl to: Chris Malone 02/27/201010:06 PM

I live in Bedford, in North Raleigh, and our neighborhood including my node, 653.0, has been reassigned from Wakefield High School, less than 3 miles away, to Heritage High School, 9 miles away in another community. Communities need to stay together.

I attended school in my community and my children started to until we moved to Wake County. I have not seen an improvement in their education, and probably have seen a negative, with the schools being non community based.

Please "Vote Yes" on the Resolution for establishing a Directive for Community-Based Assignments.

Please allow my daughter, and Bedford, to stay at our community based school- Wakefield High. Populate Heritage High with students that live within 3 miles of Heritage High and live in Wake Forest.

Thank you, l\IJicki lYfcCarl

Yes on the Resolution for establishing a Directive for Community Based Assignments

Monique Delage to: Chris Malone 02/28/201007:57 AM

----,

Mr. Malone

Thank you for taking on this "Beast" of an issue! As a parent of 2 student in Wake County - I want community based schools and would encourage you to push forward with this resolution. People live in communities that fit their ideals and expectations and I thrive to provide my children with the the best, constant and rewarding experience in school. In the last 4 years, they have attended 3 different schools - instability is a far greater evil and deterrent than "social-economical" numbers.

Thank you for your efforts and commitment.

Cheers MDelage

Community -Based Student Assignment Erikka Buico (US) to: Chris Malone

02/28/201008:19 AM

Please "Vote YES" on the Resolution Establishing Community -Based Student Assignment Directive

Regards,

Erikka Buico

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Please support the community based resolution Bonnie Heller to: Chris Malone

02/28/201008:45 AM

The elementary school children in our neighborhood ride a bus every day with 4 other children, ten miles each way, when they used to go to a school 2 miles away. What a waste of money to have a bus take 6 children 10 miles every day and then have the bus driver sit with them for 1/2 hour to babysit them until school starts! I would rather see that money used for more teachers and resources for the classrooms, than for bussing the children across the county.

I applaud what the current board majority is trying to do, not because I have any objection to diversity at all, but because spreading around the low performing students does not improve the students education but only waters down the statistics to make it look better. I believe the problems of low performing students should be addressed directly through their education. Tutoring, additional resources, smaller classes etc., would be a better way to spend the tax dollars than sending children miles from home no matter what their economic circumstances. SPEND MORE MONEY ON RESOURCES AND TEACHERS NOT BUSSES AND BUS DRIVERS.

Please support the community based resolution! Thank you! !

Bonnie Heller

4020 Country Village Drive Raleigh, NC 27606

VOTE YES

Saxon Knight to: Chris Malone Cc: saxonnite 1

02/28/201009:18 AM

Chris Malone Please Vote Yes!

Resolution Establishing Community Based Student Assignments

Hello:

It is rare that I register my thoughts concerning school board issues.

However, this year we are approaching a turning point and an opportunity to take a new path that will truly improve our Wake County schools. I urge you to support and vote YES on the Resolution Establishing Community Based Student Assignments.

I have listened to both sides of the issue and have formulated my own opinions that form the basis for my support for the resolution. They are:

Cordially yours,

1. Neighborhood schools have been shown to build a stronger student-parent-teacher relationships due to proximity to ones own home. Also students have shown to have a greater stake in the success of their neighborhood school.

2. Neighborhood schools allow parents more immediate access to teachers and and to the administration to support them in the education of their children particularly during Parent-Teacher conference periods.

3. Neighborhood schools by reducing busing requirements are more cost effective in these times when budgets are being cut due to the economic downturn.

4. Neighborhood schools have a more positive impact on the environment by reducing the pollution caused by bus engine exhaust.

5. Neighborhood schools have been shown to be safer because parents know parents and other students. This neighborhood support system is vital for increased student safety and for maintaining a harmonious learning environment.

In closing, allow me to thank you for your service and once more urge you to vote yes on the resolution.

Ronald E. Weiss 919-995-3952

Thanks for reading ...

Tracy Coward to: Chris Malone

02/28/2010 10:00 AM

Dear Mr. Malone:

Node 338.2

I am a supporter of neighborhood schools. But I have a concern: please remember that neighborhood is the community that has invested in a school, volunteered in its hallways and sat in its bleachers? And it is not simply the geography around the physical vicinity?

My family has lived in Raleigh for many years and my kids have attended public schools. When job opportunities moved us to other states, we enjoyed the adventure but waited until we could find our way home to Raleigh. When we did have the opportunity to return to Raleigh, we circled the Leesville school district and bought a house in that district. We were happy to pay a premium on a house because it was in the Leesville district. Two of our three daughters have been students at Leesville High school where they have been class officers, Student Body Vice President, President of the Honor Society and have been members of a number of sport teams. We love that school and support it in every way.

Leesville Road High School is, by far, the closest school to our house. It's a 7-minute drive away. So please don't push the neighborhoods east, pull Brier Creek into Leesvilles district and push us out. Because it IS our neighborhood school and we have been investing our time, energy and emotional support to that school for years. And Brier Creek hasn't.

But our neighborhood is near the outside boundaries of Leesvilles' district and the problem is the Brier Creek neighborhood. That huge neighborhood was built with no consideration given to where those students would go to school. They were never districted for Leesville and never paid a housing premium to be in Leesville schools. Instead, they have been simply hoping they would be moved there. And, yet, if you are using vicinity "circles" to define a neighborhood, they are closer to Leesville than our neighborhood is. But to move them in, we will get moved out. And Leesville has been our areas neighborhood school since Leesville opened.

I didn't attend the recent Community Engagement meeting because I understood it was on the school calendar issues. And yet I understand a large Brier Creek contingent was allowed to speak about their assignment issues. And those of us with opposing views to theirs were not in attendance.

Thanks for your consideration.

Tracy Coward

Re: Community Based Assignments julia Elliott to: Chris Malone

02/28/2010 11 :06 AM

Thank you for staying true to your principals and seeing the bigger picture!

Sometimes the nay sayers have the loudest voice but the doesn't mean they are the majority ... just the most vocal.

Kindest Regards,

Julia Elliott

On Feb 27,2010, at 9:43 PM, Chris Malone wrote: yes ma'am

-----Julia Elliott <jelliott94@nc.rr.com> wrote: -----

Thank you for your time and careful consideration to this matter.

To: Ron Margiotta/SuperintendenVWCPSS@Staff, Anne McLaurin/SuperintendenVWCPSS@STAFF, Chris Malone/SuperintendentlWCPSS@Staff, Debra GoldmanlSuperintendenVWCPSS@Staff

From: Julia Elliott <jelliott94@nc.rr.com>

Date: 02/27/2010 09:29PM

Cc: Kevin Hili/SuperintendentlWCPSS@STAFF, Deborah PrickettlSuperintendenVWCPSS@Staff, Carolyn MorrisonlSuperintendentlWCPSS@Staff Subject: Community Based Assignments

Greetings Wake County School Board Members,

We are new residents to Raleigh, NC and we live in Wakefield Plantation with 2 children currently enrolled in the Wake County Public schools. One is at Wakefield Middle School and one at Wakefield Elementary. Coming from a neighborhood school environment in Western Pennsylvania it has been very difficult to adjusting to the Wake County Public School system. Our biggest struggle (by far) with moving to North Carolina and Wake County specifically was the upheaval in the schools. We actually had a neighbor back in Pittsburgh who moved here to Raleigh 3 years ago to the Cary area stayed for a year and then moved back to Pittsburgh because they couldn't take the concept of "one year you go here the next year you are bused somewhere else" all the while never really knowing what your "home base" school was. Quite frankly we came into to this move with great trepidation. We chose to buy in Wakefield Plantation specifically because we thought we would have the least amount of a chance on being switched to another school and because it seemed most like a neighborhood school to us.

We are hopeful that you will vote YES on the Resolution establishing a Directive for Community Based Assignments.

We are also hopeful that on Tuesday you will vote YES to changing Wakefield Elementary back to a traditional calendar as it was one of the schools that voted by a majority to change.

Regards,

Julia and Norman Elliott 12805 Rosalie Street Raleigh, NC 27614

Community Based School Assignments Mark & Chris Perisich to: Chris Malone

02/28/201012:37 PM

Dear Mr. Malone,

Please do not eliminate the "diversity" in our schools as is reflected by the "resolution to establish board directive for community based school assignments." You must realize that it is an important factor in the health of the entire community to maintain socio-economic diversity in EVERY school in our county.

I could not be more disappointed in the lack of real community engagement on this issue, as well as the lack of openness displayed by the Wake County School Board when making decisions. Knee jerk reactions to such significant and far-reaching policy changes is never a good thing for your constituents! The pendulum will only swing back and hit us all in the backside---something I do not look forward to. Please thoughtfully consider slowing down and making gradual changes that are arrived through compromise and careful study.

Thanks for your time,

Chris Perisich

1604 High Holly Lane Raleigh, NC 27614

VOTE YES on Tuesday!!!! bethnjason to: Chris Malone

02/28/201012:51 PM

I am writing you to encourage you to vote Yes on the Resolution for establishing a Directive for Community Based Assignments.

I was at the school board open meeting on Thursday evening. I hope you take in to consideration all of the parents who want community based assignments. It is was is best for Wake County Schools! I also hope you take in to consideration making Mills Park Elementary and Middle traditional. It makes the most sense for this community.

I live in Node 375 which is assigned to a year round base school and that school is Alston Ridge. I am sure you remember hearing that name several times by some of the speakers. Alston Ridge is 9 miles 1 way from my house. It will be a 40 mile daily commute for me to take my child who will be in Kindergarten next year to and from school. Cedar Fork, Green Hope, Carpenter, Morrisville and Mills Park Elementary are all closer to me, yet I am assigned to Alston Ridge. It just doesn't make any sense that 5 other traditional and year round schools are closer but I am assigned to Alston Ridge. I did apply for my traditional option which is Green Hope and hope to get that if the assignments don't change. However, I don't know one neighbor on my street that did not also apply for Green Hope and I have serious concerns as to how that school is going to house all of us. We need help and we need that situation to be resolved. Please consider node 375 if you make changes in assignments!

Elizabeth Benjamin

I am a former military brat. I changed schools all of my life. However I moved. It is not fair for these children to constantly be changing schools. I vowed that I would always live in the same place so my child would not have to go through what I did when I was growing up. Unfortunately in Wake County that is not what happens. THIS NEEDS TO CHANGE NOW!!!!! PLEASE vote yes on Tuesday!

Sincerely,

school board resolution

Bonnie Rochman to: Chris Malone

02/28/201012:57 PM

Dear Mr. Malone:

I am dumbfounded at how the call at last week's policy committee meeting for research into how diversity affects achievement has translated into a hastily cobbled together resolution for Tuesday's agenda.

Debra Goldman said the school board had seen no data based on socioeconomic status. (The evidence abounds:

Two landmark studies show grouping poor kids together results in decreased performance because of difficulty retaining teachers and principals.) With her prudent position. she acknowledged the importance of making evidence-based decisions.

School board members are elected to smartly assess studies and statistics before making the best decisions for our schools. We expect students to do their homework. The new board majority should do theirs too.

I ask you to vote NO on this resolution until you carry out your responsibility to those you elected you -- and those who didn't -- by fully researching the social. financial and academic implications of proposed neighborhood zones that don't take diversity into account. Impulsiveness and impatience are not the hallmarks of leadership.

Thank you for your service.

Bonnie Rochman

Community Assignment Zones Richard Wilkinson to: Chris Malone

02/28/201001:09 PM

Mr. Malone,

It is not any body's best interest to regress back to the time when the Raleigh Wake School systems were paragons of failure. Passage of the Community Assignment Zone resolution will

cause the best teachers and administrators to leave the system

and further cause the citizens a great deal of money and the children a great loss as the people the correct the mistakes made at the

last election.

Please vote no.

Richard & Janet Wilkinson 1619 Park Drive

Raleigh 27605

VOTE YES TUESDAY maryhcanty to: Chris Malone

02/28/2010 03:08 PM

Please vote yes on the community based student assignment resolution. it is important for students to have a both community schools with diversity.

i know we can accomplish this.

thank you mary canty

from a resident of Knightdale

Leonard & Julie Reeves to: Chris Malone

02/28/201008:09 PM

Dear Mr. Malone,

I am a resident of Knightdale, and I believe you are the representative that represents my district. I am asking you to strongly consider that not all communities in Wake County promote positive values and educational advancement. Therefore, while neighborhood schools will benefit middle and upper class communities, they will be detrimental to the lower class communities. Please consider ALL communities/neighborhoods in Wake county and ask yourself if you would want your own child to attend each school if it were completely comprised of its surrounding neighborhood. I would have to assume your answer would be NO if you truly considered all neighborhoods. We must provide low income students/families with a way out, including the chance to attend school with a diverse population of learners with various experiences.

Once again, I am asking you to consider ALL neighborhoods in Wake County when casting your vote. Please consider what neighborhood schools will look like in low income communities.

To the best of my knowledge, socio-economic status is determined for students by those eligible for free and reduced lunch. I would also ask you to consider that this is not the best way to diversify students. Classifying students by free and reduced lunch forms ignores the many students who do not take the form home or never return it once signed. This happens frequently in high school as students do not want to be labeled as "poor." I would like to suggest that the board consider assigning students to schools based on standardized test scores. For example, use 8th grade EOG scores to spread students throughout the county so that no school has more than 10% of it's incoming freshmen class below grade level. Of course, this is just an example to consider.

Sincerely, Julie Reeves

opposition to resolution on community -based assignments Anna Wetterberg to: Chris Malone

02/28/2010 09:34 PM

Dear Mr. Malone,

Thank you for serving on the Wake County School Board. I am writing to express my strong opposition to the Directive for Community-Based Assignments. Diversity is a critical element of our childrens I education, and the existing assignment system is integral to the high-quality schools we enjoy today. Please do not support this resolution which threatens to severely disrupt our school system.

I support the drive for innovation, but would encourage you and your fellow board members to provide better data on how community based schools would work and why they are likely to improve on current achievements. Then, demonstrate these ideas in a pilot program, perhaps in one of the regions of the county with the most growth, to be able to compare concrete outcomes with the current system.

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Thank you for your time,

Anna Wetterberg.

Yay for Local Schools ! Dianne Snider to: Chris Malone

02/28/201010:21 PM

Dear Board Members,

I want to commend you for the efforts towards neighborhood schools and for not busing our children across town!

My son went to Douglas Elementary for kindergarten which was a 45-minute commute, one way. My five-year-old's commute to kindergarten was longer than my husband's commute to work. Since we were fortunate enough to have been redistricted during the last round, our new school IS the local school, Durant Road Elementary.

Thank you, Dianne Snider

Having the local school as our assigned school has made great improvements to our daily lives. I am close enough now to be able to volunteer in my son's classroom at least once a week. Some of my son's classmates actually live in our neighborhood. Anytime my son needs something at school, I can be there in 7 minutes. If he misses the bus, I can drive him and still make it to school on time. These are necessities in a child's life that you don't realize what benefits they are until you don't have them. And to mention once again, I GET TO VOLUNTEER and be a presence in my son's class.

Thank you for all that you do. I hope more families get to experience the benefits of having their children attend their local school and not spend 45+ minutes on a school bus.

Re: Community Based Assignments Ronnie Currin to: Chris Malone

02/28/2010 10:33 PM

I did send it to the ones that count.. the other four I did not bother. .. You may send to them if you like ... Thanks for you support for Rolesville ... It is great to final have people on the board that listen ... great job! Thanks again

--- On Sun, 2/28/10, Chris Malone <cmalone2@wcpss.net> wrote:

From: Chris Malone <cmalone2@wcpss.net> Subject: Re: Community Based Assignments To: "Ronnie Currin" <roncurrin@yahoo.com> Date: Sunday, February 28,2010,10:17 PM

To: Chris MaloneiSuperintendentlWCPSS@Staff From: Ronnie Currin <roncurrin@yahoo.com> Date: 02/28/2010 10:14PM

Subject: Community Based Assignments

Hi Ronnie I sure will brother .. did you send this to the others ... I can if you want?

-----Ronnie Currin <roncurrin@yahoo.com> wrote: -----

Chris .. please support the resolution for Community Based Assignments ... Thanks for your hard and difficult work. .. Ronnie Currin

Please Vote NO on the Directive for Community -Based Schools

Vi nay Toomu to: Chris Malone 02/28/201010:40 PM

Dear Mr. Malone,

I appreciate your willingness to serve on the School Board, but I am strongly opposed to the Directive for Community-Based Assignments. I have expressed my concerns about moving away from diversity in greater detail in an earlier e-mail. so Lam writing today to emphasize my opposition to the directive.


VinayToomu

(A concerned Wake County parent)

Please Vote No on the Directive for Community -Based Schools

Lisa Scales to: Chris Malone 02/28/2010 11 :23 PM

Hello Mr. Malone,

My husband and I are parents of two children in the Wake County Schools. Our children

attend Magnet Schools As African-American parents, it is extremely important that our

children learn the value of diversity and we glady travel the distance to these schools because of the diversity and because of the types of opportunities that these schools provide. Our children have flourished in these schools and we are happy to contribute our time and energy to the support these schools by working in the classrooms and supporting the overall grade teams.

We ask that you vote No on the Directive for Community-Based Schools.

Please slow down and take some time to evaluate the issues before making such a drastic change.

Sincerely,

Reginald and Lisa Scales

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