Category Archives: Board Violations

The Truth Is Not Their Friend

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Superintendent Issued A Media Advisory : District Media Advisory The superintendent’s media advisory is quoted in the Tribune: “We are disappointed that [Clara] feels the need to seek solutions by contacting federal officials in Denver instead of working collaboratively with the Board of Education and the district,” the statement reads. “We believe Mr. Clara’s complaints can and should be addressed through established board protocol. We are committed to advocating for all students.” (Link To Article). As the Tribune … Continue reading →

Do West-Side Salt Lake City Kids Have Too Many Ineffective Teachers? (Tribune)

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Education•School board member Michael Clara files complaint with federal civil rights office, concerned about disproportionate numbers of effective,experienced teachers in eastside schools.BY SHEENA MCFARLAND AND RAY PARKER THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE PUBLISHED: FEBRUARY 26, 2013 11:38AM UPDATED: FEBRUARY 26, 2013 05:48PMA Salt Lake City School Board member filed a complaint Tuesday with the federal Office of Civil Rights asserting there are too many ineffective and inexperienced teachers in west-side schools.Michael Clara, who represents the city … Continue reading →

Equitable Distribution of Experienced Teachers (Letter)

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On February 20, 2013, I sent a letter to the school board president asking her to place the teacher staffing issue on the agenda of one of the next two board meetings: Letter: P1         Letter: P2 On February  24, 2013, The school board president replied stating that she would not place the issue on the agenda because it would require  “such a rapid realignment of agenda priorities”. She also stated “We are sorry you feel we have not given appropriate … Continue reading →

Board Meeting: 01/08/13 (Audio of Edited Out Portion of the Meeting) High School Schedules As An Agenda Item

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Board Meeting:01/08/13 High School Discussion This part of the meeting was edited out of the recording that is posted on the district’s web page. Board Member Rosemary Emery stated that she had been trying for two years to get the high school schedule issue on the agenda (Trib Article). The board president and vice president refused to place it on the agenda. In this audio Board Members Rosemary Emery, Michael Clara, and Tiffany Sandberg request … Continue reading →

Board President Responds To My “Board Agenda Process” Letter (Emails)

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Vice President Bennett referred to this email in the 01/08/2013 board meeting and several people have asked me about. I am posting it here, as well as the original letter (see Board Agenda Process Letter post) that solicited the response: Response to your letter Heather Bennett <heatherbennett@xmission.com> 12/31/12   to me, Kristi, Mckell Michael, I hope your holiday was a happy one. Please forgive the delay in sending this response. Apparently, I miscommunicated and thought it had already gone out.    … Continue reading →