NBOE Board Meeting
1/22/23 Peace and blessings.
Heres the link to watch the regular board meeting https://fb.watch/iscp6KJ9vZ/?mibextid=RUbZ1f
The Board must embody its governing power with its only employee, the Superintendent. Poor governance will lead to Newark losing it under QSAC and NJDOE will appoint a superintendent. A QSAC assessment is underway.
I am disgusted with this Board disregarding and dismissing community collaboration to make our District better for future generations. The Supt contract was renewed without public participation which is a violation of public trust. Also failure to adhere to process and procedure. The community fought hard to acquire full local control. I believe you would benefit from training about proper governance and supervising the NBOE Superintendent.
Attorney Brenda Liss demonstrated malfeasance as she did not act in the best interest of the school children since she failed to properly notify and advise the Board of their responsibility regarding the automatic renewal clause in Superintendent’s contract.
You all are responsible and accountable for the proper allocation of resources that are necessary for success and a positive impact on children’s lives. It is important we invest in the health of students, families, faculty, and staff which a mental health professional can provide appropriate tools, skills, treatment, education, referrals, consultation, and support. I believe a sustainable solution is Trauma-Informed Care.
My main point is community schools. This model encompasses the school as the hub of the community. If the community had input about mental health resource allocation, the propaganda would not have won for SEL. The financial investment and resource allocation in areas with a scandalous outcome have actually divested resources from necessary areas such as student support, building infrastructure, and adequate/appropriate staff development. NBOE disregards the voice of the community because the school is no longer the hub, especially under the neoliberalism auspices of “choice” which is destabilizing our communities. Effective, consistent, and transparent communication is necessary and that starts with executive leadership. The Board needs transparency and the inclusion of the community in decision-making that impacts the lives of NBOE students, families, staff, and faculty. Collaborate with parents and invested community members for the success and safety of NBOE schools. It is a matter of life and death.
The current One Newark Enrollment plan needs to be immediately dismantled especially since the algorithm is unknown to the community.
Practice social distancing, wear a mask, wash your hands for 20 seconds, get vaccinated, and get boosted. Peace and blessings.
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