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. @MDCPS School Board meeting starting momentarily. I'll be live tweeting on this thread. Watch along: https://m-dcps.eduvision.tv/LiveChannelPlayer.aspx?qev=6zseFFegtzj3RhmkeLkc5A%253d%253d
It's 1:11 p.m. and the meeting has begun.
"This is a challenging time but I know that we will all continue to get through it together," says @MDCPSPHantman.
She asks anyone who wants to speak publicly to sign up in the lobby.
She asks anyone who wants to speak publicly to sign up in the lobby.
Straight to public speaking. Karen Latham, a PTA leader at South Pointe Elementary, is the first on this list
“I urge you to stay focused on the right measures needed to mitigate risk.” Her voice cracks "We still need time."
31 speakers made the deadline
http://schoolboard.dadeschools.net/documents/agenda/SL_092920.pdf
“I urge you to stay focused on the right measures needed to mitigate risk.” Her voice cracks "We still need time."
31 speakers made the deadline
http://schoolboard.dadeschools.net/documents/agenda/SL_092920.pdf
Nyree M. Washington with @UTD_AFT1974 speaks next. The next two speakers are no shows.
@LubbyNavarro asks about procedures allowing public speakers into the board chambers. She says, "That information would've been communicated to the public."
@LubbyNavarro asks about procedures allowing public speakers into the board chambers. She says, "That information would've been communicated to the public."
. @docstevegallon says the union should be given deference.
@MiamiSup: "We’ll make arrangements to have those individuals brought in right away. We were making arrangements 'til the last minute. Deference shall be extended to leadership of the unions."
@MiamiSup: "We’ll make arrangements to have those individuals brought in right away. We were making arrangements 'til the last minute. Deference shall be extended to leadership of the unions."
. @Larry_Feldman asks the AV person to amp up the speakers because it's hard to hear with masks #2020
. @AmandaPrietoEdD, founder of @MdcpsParents, says she founded group out of "Pure frustration for lack of communication." Says public comment has changed 3x w/ little notice. "Don’t make the mistake that th elack of speakers present reflects the lack of concern." 1/2
“What is shared is a continued feeling of frustration. Parents don’t feel heard or informed.”
“The only consideration for opening schools is that you are each confident that the reopening plan is complete and fully implemented.” 2/2
“The only consideration for opening schools is that you are each confident that the reopening plan is complete and fully implemented.” 2/2
Some no-show speakers. Frmr School Board candidate + PTA advocate @dr_lawther is here because @mdccptaptsa president is teaching & VP is giving speech therapy.
Lawther says local control is a serious concern.
Lawther says local control is a serious concern.
. @karlamats says union is appalled at the threatening letter that tries to undermine authority.
“Last week you took a very wise and prudent decision," Mast said. "We can assure you that none of the schools we visited yesterday were 100% ready” despite goal of being ready by 9/25
“Last week you took a very wise and prudent decision," Mast said. "We can assure you that none of the schools we visited yesterday were 100% ready” despite goal of being ready by 9/25
UTD VP Antonio White: Of biggest school districts, 2 are face to face. Says there's a false sense of security with hand sanitizing stations. “We need this board to stand firm.”
UTD secretary/treasurer Mindy Grimes-Festge: “You are farther away from anyone today than any of the desks in classrooms we saw yesterday.”
Says in one school, no A/C bc fire alarm went off & A/C went out for 4 hours. “This is def not a safe environment for teaching & learning.”
Says in one school, no A/C bc fire alarm went off & A/C went out for 4 hours. “This is def not a safe environment for teaching & learning.”
. @fedingram is in the house. He's gone from @MiamiSup's student at Jackson to band teacher to @UTD_AFT1974 president to @FloridaEA president to VP of @AFTUnion.
Jeffery Coachman says he's a father of five. "As a father I don’t feel comfortable releasing my children back to schools with matters currently how they are.”
Jude Bruno, teacher and union member says he's visited schools. "Even today, some of them are not ready. Many of them have some work to be done.”
UTD director of member advocacy, Joe Minor says he personally made unannounced visits at schools. “I contend that nothing has changed. ...Not one was ready.”
Says some schools have PPE, some await delivery, some on backorder, some have marked restricted seating and others don't
Says some schools have PPE, some await delivery, some on backorder, some have marked restricted seating and others don't
