Walton Co. School Board Meets about Blithe Spirit!!

[Rita]

"Oh yeah- the "Concerned Parents" have filed a complaint against Mr. Goodrum. You can read about it in The Sun. They handed the complaint to our principal before the meeting even started, so you can see, they had every intention of being nasty before the meeting even started."

I hope the school administration has a backbone ..... :angry:

We talked with our Sophomore about how fortunate she is to not be dealing with something like this. I admire you jdarg and the other parents and students who are willing to come forward and challenge this. The school should not have to be going through this!

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[Matt J]

 

[questor]

I have in my hands the full copy of the Students Petition which was presented to the School Board. I never even saw them mention it. I don't want it to go to waste. There are a LOT of good comments there from REAL students, some of whom got to see first hand what happens when the "wrong" people are given the power to abuse their positions. I would post it here but it runs about 10 pages.

If anyone is interested, let me know and I can send them a scanned copy by email.
At this time I am sending a copy to the ACLU to see if perhaps they can put it to further use.

 

[questor]

Based on this, the next logical step would be to protest plays. Any and all plays, which is to say acting in general, which by its very nature is imaginary by definition. :angry:

Well, that will save a lot of money for the schools, they can eliminate drama all together. Art, music and phys ed are already approaching token status, this will fit right in.

Don't even think about it! That is exactly what they are trying to do. I was told the expense for buying the "performance rights" to the play came from Mr. Goodrum's own pocket as the School said they did not have the funds.

 

[Kaynay]

Based on this, the next logical step would be to protest plays. Any and all plays, which is to say acting in general, which by its very nature is imaginary by definition. :angry:

Well, that will save a lot of money for the schools, they can eliminate drama all together. Art, music and phys ed are already approaching token status, this will fit right in.

Good Lord. Personally, I hope they DO protest Harvey. As we've had to alter it to the point that it borders on fluff, there's simply nothing to protest. Maybe they'll discredit themselves enough that the school board will see what a ridiculous farce (there's that word again!) this is and they'll have to leave us alone.

 

[NoHall]

Good Lord. Personally, I hope they DO protest Harvey. As we've had to alter it to the point that it borders on fluff, there's simply nothing to protest. Maybe they'll discredit themselves enough that the school board will see what a ridiculous farce (there's that word again!) this is and they'll have to leave us alone.

Are you kidding me? In its original form it bordered on fluff. What the $@#! did you take out?

 

[Matt J]

Are you kidding me? In its original form it bordered on fluff. What the $@#! did you take out?

Apparently the 5 minutes of oogy boggy stuff. Has anyone considered asking the rep what renting their space would cost so the students can perform the show as original. I'd be happy to sell brownies for the cause.

 

[Jdarg]

Please, let's lay off Harvey. The performances are in 2 weeks, and the last thing these poor kids need is another disruption. They are working hard to get it together- they have not had enough time because....well you all know why.

If we can get a good showing all 3 nights- that would be great!!

 

[Bdarg]

Now what is needed more than anything is some good old fashion sold out performances. Come and support the kids, the teacher and the school. Show the kids that this community is behind them by attending the play one or more nights. Let your friends and neighbors know that they need to come to the play to show their support not only of the theater program but of these kids who have been through so much.

 

[steele mama]

Now what is needed more than anything is some good old fashion sold out performances. Come and support the kids, the teacher and the school. Show the kids that this community is behind them by attending the play one or more nights. Let your friends and neighbors know that they need to come to the play to show their support not only of the theater program but of these kids who have been through so much.

Tell us again the dates and times.