Good afternoon Mayor Mitchell,
The problems that exist in New Bedford Public Schools did not start within the last two years they have been in existence for many years.
I am going to reiterate some of what was mentioned to you last night regarding: block scheduling, report cards, and out-of-control conditions at Normandin. After I spoke, you questioned me on how or who proposed the block scheduling concept at New Bedford High School. I was unable to answer the question at the time because another person was at the podium. I did however mention it to you briefly at the end of the meeting but, in my opinion, you seemed to be disinterested and only half listening.
The answer to your questions for block scheduling, report cards, and unruly conditions is none other than Mike E. Longo. Block scheduling was implemented by Longo. As a matter of fact it was also Mike Longo who implemented the new report card before he retired. This report card was created by a group of principals, which Longo appointed. Teachers had little or no input in its creation. The teacher’s union had to file a grievance against Longo on November 13, 2007, to get him to allow teachers to have some input into the development of the new report card.
As far as what is happening at Normandin, it was Mike Longo who hired and appointed the principal. This principal, from the beginning of her tenure to present has repeatedly violated teachers’ rights and many grievances have been filed against her. Many believe that she has created an unsafe environment for the children and staff at the school, and it is my understanding that the district is conducting an investigation regarding the many allegations that have been made against the principal.
A few questions I have:
1. What are you going to do with block scheduling and when?
2. Are you planning on changing the report card design so that parents can easily understand it?
3. You have made general statements about accountability but you’ve never stated any specifics on how you plan to hold parents accountable. How do you plan on engaging parents in making sure that their children come to school daily and on time, behave in class and everywhere in the building, do their work and seek extra help when necessary?
4. What are your specific plans for changing and improving our schools?
5. Are you going to allow Superintendent Francis to run our schools or are you going to brow-beat her as you’ve done at the last four school committee meetings I’ve attended?
Remember, the New Bedford Public School system was at one time one of the best school districts in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. As I mentioned last night, New Bedford High School won the “Excellence in Education” national recognition award in 1984. We were a great system, and we, if everyone is committed, can achieve that distinction again.
As Lou St. John said at your forum at Roosevelt Middle School, “Mr. Mayor, you don’t build a school system by breaking it down”. I agree with Lou. It seems to me that is exactly what you are doing. At practically every meeting I’ve attended you’ve claimed to have an open mind but your actions suggest otherwise. I find the way you treat Superintendent Francis, disturbing and I didn’t work on your campaign so that you could break our school system and our superintendent. Had you been transparent in your motives, I would never have supported you in the last election and neither would have many of my colleagues.
I find it ironic that you are bashing the very superintendent that is repairing the damage some previous superintendents caused in our system. I suggest you watch the videos of the aforementioned meetings and watch your behavior toward the superintendent. I’m sure the public will do the same.
Lastly, as you are aware, I sit on the Superintendent’s Roundtable. Yesterday morning, Thursday, March 1, we had one of our meetings and I heard a lot of positives regarding the superintendent’s initiatives from those in the room. I even heard Tom Davis say that he liked the district turnaround plan, yet, last night at your forum, Mr. Davis was so negative my colleagues and I couldn’t believe this was the same person who had nothing but positive things to say about the superintendent in the morning.
I’m not asking you to explain Mr. Davis’s change in attitude. I will assume that Mr. Davis did exactly what you hoped he would do which was to pile on the superintendent, which I believe is the real reason why you are having these forums.
Carol Strupczewski
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Another question. How do you deal with a school where the principal is no longer respected or listened to? Today Dr. Bonneau spoke at a Normandin assembly. Afterwards, students described chaos, with so many of them talking, goofing around and laughing as she tried to address them. She has lost the kids. She lost the staff some time ago.
I love you Carol. I am disgusted by what he's doing.
I agree. Dr. Francis isn't the problem. That is petty politics. If you really want to change the schools, take a hard look at them. As long as Bonneau is allowed to run Normandin, it will never provide the education it should. We are making things far too complicated. When students laugh at the principal and teachers realize she will never support them, you don't have a school. You have a circus.
Carol,
Please get your facts straight, block scheduling was put in to operation in 1996. Mike Longo was downtown and the state mandated no study halls. If you would like to pursue the conversation with your former students and faculty it may prove that you do not have a clue and never will. By the way have a nice day and apply for for a job in the public eye.
Carol, you said what we all knew but were afraid to say.
This letter should be sent to the Standard Times. The public has a right to know what's going on.
Wow!!!
While other superintendents ignored what Bonneau was doing, francis took action and is conducting an investigation.
Sour grapes Bullard loves being in the limelight. What did he ever do while he was mayor? Now, he's an expert on education. John, thanks but no thanks.
Carol is right. Longo was the superintendent that gave us block scheduling and it has made a mess of the school.
How is it that Bonneau has become part of this discussion? While I am not a fan I do not believe in hunting someone down. Who is behind this, perhaps someone with their eye on Normand?
Carol, it is very easy to get up in front of every SC meeting and ramble on and on! What did you ever do for NBP Schools or your students?????
The facts are the facts at Normandin, it is an unsafe environment to learn. Anyone who has ever questioned what is actually going on over there, should make an unannounced visit.
Why is Bonneau part of the discussion? Because many teachers at Normandin realize she is keeping the school from reaching its true educational potential. Dr. Francis is not the issue. Autonomous schools are a political sideshow. Bring in an inspiring leader who respects teachers and you would be amazed at the good things that might happen.
Just because you parents were teachers doesn't mean Mitchelll knows anything about education. For all we know they could have been th bad teachers we keep hearing about. In my opinion, this mayor should spend more time working with the superintendent rather than bullying her into resigning.
I have faith in Dr. Francis, but if her "investigation" of Bonneau is a whitewash, if Bonneau is allowed to stay, I will be extremely disappointed. I heard the same thing as the first commenter about the student assembly. Kids were laughing at her. How can a building operate this way?
He hasn't figure out that Mikey created most of our problems but he will as soon as the new mayor is sworn in.
Thank you Carol....for being the voice of many others who also agree. As a taxpayer and teacher from Normandin, your words are undeniably true. One can only hope at the conclusion of this investigation, the right action will be taken so that many, if not close to all faculty at NMS can finally regain their loss of dignity and respect.
Thank you Carol...for being the voice of many others who also agree. As a taxpayer and a teacher at Normandin, your words are undeniably true. One can only hope at the conclusion of this investigation, the right action will be taken so that many, if not close to all faculty at NMS can finally regain their loss of dignity and respect.
I attended the meeting this week. It was a very interesting. Charter School Ambassador and Education Roundtable President John Bullard was there in all his glory giving one of his speeches. He wants a change in leadership. He said he's pro union and pro teacher. He praised Mitchell for what he's doing.
He should be happy. Mitchell is doing exactly what the roundtable wants. It's no secret that Mitchell met with the roundtable numerous times and it's obvious the share the same agenda.
Bullard did admit that he did nothing for education as mayor. Mr Silverspoon didnt say he sent his kids to private school. Let's not forget he had no interest in education or confidece in our schools back the then...Shame on him. If he wants forgiveness, he's not going to get it from me. I haven't forgotten how he blindly supported Portia. Btw, Portia is still looking a job and has been rejected everywhere she has applied.
So there we have it. The perfect trifecta. Mitchell, Bullard and Portia. Birds of a feather flocking together to destroy our schools.
While we're on the subject of Portia Bonner, we need to address the principal that SHE put in place at Roosevelt Middle School, Ms. Fernandes. She's another rogue principal who enjoys bullying her faculty and staff, while she herself is so utterly incompetent and unprofessional, as well as unethical. It's time for Roosevelt Middle School to have the leadership it deserves...some of the best teachers in the district work there, yet they have no proper direction or management. And unfortunately, they feel powerless to stop the madness. Perhaps Mayor Mitchell can help to make this happen, so that Roosevelt Middle School can get back on its feet again.
I say we give the superintendent a chance to fulfill the obligations thrust upon her when Portia Bonner was forced to resign in disgrace. Baby steps people! Rather than constantly throwing the baby out with the bathwater (as NBPS appears to constantly do) we need to work on a few good initiatives, building them up until we see some progress, and then consider whether or not we need to add more or delete some altogether. This district took several years to end up this way, and no overnight "miracle cure" is going to solve all of our problems.
Why is Mayor Mitchell listening to the Education Roundtable people as if they are some kind of guru heroes who are going to fix this mess?! He would be better off actually working with (not just talking AT) true education professionals who are in the trenches everyday, to really learn what the city's needs are as far as our schools are concerned. Let us help you understand the nature of the beast that needs to be tamed!
Who was superintendent when block scheduling started? Oh right that was Dr. Silva. The same superintendent that left NBPS in a huge budgetary crisis. It is easy to point fingers and blame others. We are all guilty of it at one point or another but the truth is that there is a huge problem in NBPS. People who are saying that block scheduling made
NBHS out of control couldn't be any more wrong. What makes it out of control is a lack of leadership that stresses structure and discipline. Brockton had success because they take all the students that are dragging their scores down and place them in alternative settings. In New Bedford our alternative school has become Voc-Tech....for all the good kids. NBHS is now the alternative for the discipline problems, unless you are an accused felon or psychologically unstable. So if you want a solution here it is. Let's take control of our schools. That not only requires good strong leadership that will make decisions and stick with them no matter what the school committee says. Because frankly who cares what they say. And it takes ALL teachers holding each other accountable for their actions in their buildings. Everyone helping one another to succeed and weeding out those who do just enough to not get fired. The blame game is fun and all but lets grow up, do ours jobs, and realize if you don't do whatever you can to help kids in New Bedford then you don't belong in New Bedford.
Mike Longo and Joe Oliver were the driving forces behind the block scheduling. There no denying the truth, however, those that create bad polices and create bad practices always find away to blame those that came before them or as in case, after them.
Questions:
Who was the superintendent who canceled 99% of meetings scheluded?
Who was the superintendent who spent most of the time playing golf?
Who was the superintendent who loved to wine and dine politicians and DESE officials?
Who was the superintendent who was famous for hiring friends and family?
Who was the superintendent who promoted friends to jobs they weren't qualified for?
Who was the superintendent who didn't enforce grievance resolutions?
Who was the superintendent that didn't evaluate principals?
Who was the superintendent that turned a blind eye to what was going on in the district?
Who was the superintendent that delegated professional responsibilities to subordinates?
Who was the superintendent that allowed bad principals to make false accusations against teachers and then put those teachers on paid administrative leaves for months?
Who was the superintendent that was only around for press conferences and photo opportunities?
Who was the superintendent who never spent time in our schools?
Who was the superintendent who never returned phone calls?
Who was the superintendent that wouldn't take any appointments "at this time"?
Who was the superintendent that created a culture at prab that even subordinates felt they didn't have to return phone calls or take appointments?
Who was the superintendent that bullied subordinates?
Who is the superintendent that is going around bad
mouthing the current superintendent?
Thank you Carol for your great insights. Please send this to the S-T.
I agree with the previous poster. The Normandin and Roosevelt principals are destroying their respective schools and NBHS. They need to go. That would be the "dramatic change" that one term Mitchell is looking for.
For all of the unhappy teachers at NMS--FIND ANOTHER JOB! You don't represent the vast majority of teachers in the building who respect and support Dr. Bonneau. Every year there are many opportunities for employees to transfer and very few move--maybe the handful of unhappy educators at NMS should find a new work environment. Many of the teachers with strong opinions are the last to approach Dr. Bonneau with their concerns, it is far easier to just complain. As usual, these disgruntle teachers are part of the problem are rarely (if ever) part of the solution. I am proud to work for Dr. Bonneau and admire her dedication to NBPS.
The previous commenter is right. If we think the district needs new initiatives and dramatic policy changes to fix our schools, we will waste money, waste time and end up failing. Get rid of the principals who are suffocating staff and stifling the academic progress of students. As a teacher at Normandin, I am beyond frustrated. The answer lies in the corner office. Open your eyes, people!!!
To the teacher who says everything is great at Normandin, how is the nepotism issue faring over there?
I am a Normandin teacher and this is directed to the person who claimed the vast majority of teachers support Dr. Bonneau. I talk to a lot of staff members every day, and you are very, very wrong. Also, I would leave if I thought I simply had a personality conflict with the principal. That is not what is happening. I see unhappy teachers who feel they are targeted if they give a bad grade or write an office referral. I see students who are not getting the education they deserve. They cannot reach their potential in such a chaotic environment. They cannot succeed when Bonneau lets kids get away with whatever they want. So please don't say this is just about me.
I wonder if that last post about NMS and Dr Bonneau was written by her daughter? I am sorry but the majority at NMS are unhappy in their positions because they are disrespected by students, parents, and administration. What other school calls for administrative assistance and NO ONE shows? Where else can a student tell a teacher to f-off and the teacher gets asked what they should have done in order to not upset the student. Where else can students fail classes all school year and attend summer school to be promoted to next grade level? Yes, Normandin, where there is no discipline and no respect. Why do teachers stay? They keep hoping that someone at PRAB will have the sense to get rid of ineffective administrators. The majority at Normandin are not happy. You are in the minority if you support undisciplined students and a school with low morale.
Ask our district subs what they think of Normandin. They get to work in several schools. I have asked them how our school compares. After they laugh, and realize I'm serious, they confirm the fact that not only is Normandin the most horrible place to work, there is no close 2nd.
Does anyone know when we will learn the results of the Bonneau investigation?
As far as the investigation is concerned, I'm hoping for the best. That would be finding a new principal. But I'm told Francis and Bonneau are tight. So I'm worried nothing will happen.
I'm sorry, but Dr. Francis needs to go. As far as I'm concerned, she doesn't listen to the teachers. She has only come to my school once and didn't even bother to walk through the rooms or say hello. In some ways and I am very sad in saying this, I hope we get taken over. I've been in this school system for 26 years and I have never seen such disaster in my life. Keith Middle School has turned into a mess and the high school is a ticking time bomb. We have people in administration who don't belong there. What have the directors done for us lately?? Absolutely nothing! I'm tired of this bull.
I agree with the last post. Dr. Francis has to go. What has she done to improve our schools? She has taken away everything that is a pleasure for the students. She doesn't care about what the teachers have to say, she is only havihg these meetings now because Mitchell called for them. She has no vision for the future and she has no clue what we have already done in the past. She has no real classroom experience. How can a superintendent think that computer aided instruction will solve all of our issues. And lets now forget her number 1 priority where are you headed. I would love to see how much time and money has been spent on that effort. We cant even get paper and pencils, but the school system has money to give away laptops and ipods and print beautiful color posters banners and calendars. I hope Mitchell shows her the door as well as the principals and central office administrators who are collecting money for doing nothing to help our schools!
The last post sounds like an angry coach who lost her job. Most coaches were lazy do nothings that got paid handsomely. Most of us were thrilled those positions were eliminated because we saw them milking the system. The few that were good didn't justify keeping keeping the program. I'm glad they are gone. If they had stayed, I'd have 45 kids in my class.
To me, Dr. Francis can prove a lot if she gets rid of the principals who are dragging the schools down. I don't care about her old ties to Bonneau. Dr. Francis can show her strength and commitment to education by replacing an old friend who is now harming a school. This is a big test for the superintendent.
When something goes awry, at least Dr. Francis listens. She is easy to talk with. Could we say that about Portia and Mike "MIA" Longo? NO! Dr. Francis now has to clean-up their mess. She could really strengthen her position and the system by getting rid of Bonneau and Fernandes.
It is time for Dr. Francis to shine and make the drastic changes that our newly elected mayor is looking for. It is time to get rid of the principals that are dragging us down. They haven't got a clue. Again, scores will not increase until discipline and structure return in the schools.
Well said, Watchdog and others. Get rid of the destructive principals. Let the teachers teach in a safe, healthy environment and watch how the students soar!
Watchdog: You hit the nail on the head. Many of the problems we face were created by prior superintendent's who hired incompotant principals. Unfortunately, Mayor Mitchell is listening to the wrong education advisor when he should be listening to Dr. Francis.
Dr. Francis, I fully support you and so do most of my colleagues. As a Christian I will pray for him because he knows not what he is doing.
Create a crisis and you can push through any agenda you want. That's exactly what the Ed reformers are doing nationally and locally the two Mitchells, the UIA, and the roundtable are doing the same thing. God help us all, with people like Bullard advising Mitchell, we're all doomed.
Do we know if anyone downtown reads these comments? Or are we just talking amongst ourselves? Talking with colleagues is fine, but I think all the passion and excitement we see on these blogs, not to mention all the good points people are making, will make it so much more frustrating if nothing gets done.
I believe Dr. Francis is the problem. She overloads classrooms at some schools with 30 plus while at other schools there are 16 to 18 . How is that fair???? How is that fair to the children of New Bedford, some are afford a decent education while others are just getting by . Not all children learn well in over crowded classrooms. That needs to be looked at. The teacher that spoke on Thursday complained that they get kids reading at a third grade level, well if they didn't over crowd elementary schools (some) then this would not happen. Dr. Francis needs to take some responsibility because things were not this bad under previous administrators!!!!!!
I bet the Watchdog knows if anyone is listening.
I agree with last post. She is the problem. I'm certain Dr. Francis is the person who created the world's economic resession. If she hadn't created the worse economic crisis since the great depression we would all have classes of 15 like the charter school. I hold her responsible for all the millions our city gives to the charter school and since I'm pointing the finger, I also suspect she's the reason there is no world peace.
In response to the comment about Dr. Bonneau: I am by no means a teaching expert. But I do know right from wrong. You are all attacking the captain of the ship for not rowing the oars the right way. Maybe if you took a deeper look at the discipline Dr. Bonneau is TRYING to exercise and how much of it is actually put into motion you'd realize that when you send your students to the vice principals they come back with candy in their hands and smiles on their faces. In fact, they downright beg and plead to go see the people that should be suspending them for breaking school code, breaking the law, violating moral ethics and just flat out DO NOT CARE about being educated on any level. If you are all so sick of Dr. Bonneau, as stated before, I am sure that there are plenty of other positions, where the grass is greener, that may suit your needs better. In the mean time - don't tarnish someone who has given her life to the school system that keeps your houses warm. Take a deeper look at the people who you send your students to for discipline-only to have them sent back to you with cupcakes. This is all a joint effort. If you have a problem address it with your superiors. Don't hide behind a computer screen and keyboard to vent. The only way progress will be made is with open dialogue - not anonymous moaning, groaning and accusations that can bury the wrong people. Be adults. And if you have an issue, address it with your voice not your keyboard.
As for the Dr. Bonneau fan that keeps posting here, even the worst of dictators/tyrants have their supporters.
The watchdog is right again!
This is for the Dr. Bonneau fan. First, why do you think so many of her critics feel the need to remain anonymous? It's because we fear her retaliation. Some leader. Second, why don't you give your name, if you are trying to set an example? You obviously have nothing to fear if you sing her praises. Heck, maybe you will get an after-school club or two. Lastly, if you think the vice-principals aren't doing her bidding in coddling and excusing misbehaving students, you are out of your mind.
I also agree with the last comment. How are educators supposed to educate when the children can say F-off to a teacher's face and be in school the next day? Because there are no repercussions. This is not Dr. Bonneau's fault. This is the fault of the society that teachers have to teach in. Kids care more about $95 sneakers than they care about getting 95% on a test. It is almost impossible to use the fundamental teaching skills that are taught when a student believes with every fiber they have the explicit right to spit in your face. For the ones who do not want to learn, teachers are nothing but an obstacle in the way of going nowhere. Dr. Bonneau cannot be everywhere at once. No one can. But to slam her when she MAYBE hears about perhaps only 25% of disciplinary situations means that there is NO communication. And when action is taken, teachers usually get upset because that they are left with a student who sees a suspension as a vacation, Saturday school as a reward and summer school as fun. You have to ask yourself: is the blame 110% Dr. Bonneau. If she had cameras and microphones in every hallway and classroom and did nothing to help resolve issues I would say yes. I tend to think the blame is collective of the student's home life, his or her motivation and the disciplinary action he or she receives from their teachers AND counselors. Let's face it. If a student in New Bedford does not want to learn, they won't. The previous commenter was right. Students simply cannot think discipline equates to fun, time off, or candy. How can anyone control the actions happening at school when the student is repeating what they see at home? Especially a single person who is expected to be in 200 places at once. I feel bad for the students who come to school every day wanting to learn because teachers spend so much time getting happy-go-lucky undisciplined students BACK from counselors that we can't focus on the hard working achievers. That is what's truly gut wrenching as a teacher.
This is for the Bonneau fan too. She sets the tone for the whole school. When so many teachers are unhappy, you have to ask why. You don't have to ask their names. When the behaving students start asking their teachers why the misbehaving students get away with everything, you begin to question the whole institution. When there nearly as many kids screaming and running around the halls at lunch than there are kids actually eating lunch, even while Bonneau is supervising the caf, you scratch your head and wonder what the hell is going on. As for the vice-principals, why do you think Bonneau is always bragging about how few suspensions Normandin has? You don't think she has told the vps to lay off? Dream on.
To the Bonneau supporter who uses CAPS. Counselors don't discipline, nor should they. Vice-principals are supposed to, but they are just following Bonneau's orders. Everyone I talk to in the building says there is a bad feeling about the place. Good thing we hear everyday about how well the girls basketball team is playing.
Great coaching, I guess.
Counselors don't discipline but they can counsel. VP's can counsel and discipline. But not seeing too much of that. So why don't we just lump all the problems with NMS and hand it to Bonneau. She's the one who should be disciplining, counseling, monitoring every single issue at every single moment right?. The VP's and counselors should just kick back and munch on M&Ms all day.
Yes, the blame is All hers, 110%. Isn't she the principal? Isn't she responsible for things in her building? Let's not blame society.
Yes, I do agree but counselors should recognize and respond to students who are unable to function in a classroom. When these students are identified, is it not the job of the counselors to "guide and counsel"--in addition to recommending a more appropriate learning environment? It takes the expertise of an entire staff to maintain a successful school. If in fact the VPs are "following orders" then why is there such a remarkable difference between floors?
So you agree there's a discipline problem at Normandin, but it's not Bonneau's fault. It's the counselors eating M&Ms. There's also a problem with communication with the vps, but it's not Bonneau's fault, even though she oversees them. Next you'll tell me that bad grades aren't the students fault. It's the fault of the teachers who are failing them. Heard that one before too.
First time here today, and there's a lot of back and forth. I'm wondering what one of the last commenters meant when he or she said there is a difference in discipline between floors at Normandin. Are there discipline problems on one floor and not on another? Is one vice-principal harsher than another? Please clarify.
If a student fails it's because that's what they have earned. You only get what you give. By no means is it a teacher's fault that a student scores badly on a test. Only in the off case that the teacher doesn't actually teach, or is horrendous at the profession would that actually be true. Go ahead, blame it all on her. But I'm telling you one thing. She will always try to stop a fight. She will always send a wandering student back to the classroom. And when she is actually informed or sees students hanging outside of the VP's offices for hours on end, they won't be hanging out for much longer. She only knows what she sees and what people tell her. And I don't think I've ever seen a student doing cartwheels in front of her office or begging to see her. If a student is in her office he or she knows beyond any reasonable doubt that they are in trouble. As for the others, I can't say I agree when I hear students beg to go see a VP
Recommend a more appropriate learning environment? You are kidding, right? In a building where the principal constantly talks about how she was "that kid" and thank god no one suggested a more appropriate learning environment for her? I'm not sure you intend to, but you make one valid point. There should be other places where the disruptive kids can actually learn. But at Normandin, ruled by a former "bad kid", this point is considered poisonous.
It astounds me that some of us are so disgruntled, so spiteful and so resentful but yet the only place you seem to express it is on the internet and not to a superior face to face. It is doing absolutely nothing moaning about how much you want change on a blog but not following up in the actual world. The change won't happen here.
Bonneau has been around for awhile. If you recall the staff at Normandin called in downtown when Jim Mahaney was Principal. The problem, you guessed it, no discipline! Sometimes the devil you know.........just saying.
Just wanted to chime in and say colleagues... why are we attacking each other? This is just what one term Mitchell and his cohorts of the UIA and Ed Roundtable want. I suggest we collectively regroup and work together to find some solutions. I understand there are some principals out there who are vindictive- so don't bring your points to them. I suggest we collaborate as teachers, define the things that don't work and offer some suggestions to improve. Then, let's deliver it to the NBEA and ask for a committee to present these reccommendations to DESE- maybe there will be someone who will listen... Brockton dodn't do it over night, it took ten years... but we do have to take matters into our own hands because the former supt's have left us a mess of nepotic stew that has been festering for far too long. And if you think that it still doesn't exist- then why does John Blowhard Bullard keep rearing his ugly head? Look for the "good ole boy" connections and you will find who's still behind the havoc in the system
The DESE doesn't care about how ineffective and destructive someone like Bonneau is. The DESE is looking at the district as a whole. We need to let Francis, Mitchell, and all the others know that the district will only progress in small steps, one of which is removing anti-teacher principals who have created hostile learning and working environments.
Bonneau isn't going anywhere until she makes sure her daughter takes her place as principal. She's training for that now. Freetown/Lakeville got rid of her and we should, too. Hey maybe when Mitchell buys out Francis' contract he'll promote Bonneau to superintendent!! Just saying....
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