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VISD School Board Meets, Doesn't Answer Questions from Parents
I went to the VISD school board meeting tonight and I wanted to give the people interested an update. I was running late from another meeting, so I got there too late to get my name on the list to talk, but someone who has been working with this issue for over 6 months got his name on the list.
He was called to speak and had five minutes. He was slightly nervous because, unbeknownst to me, when you address the school board, they cannot answer you. They do not comment and they will not answer any questions. This is my fault, as I should have informed myself before attending.
Someone commented a day or so ago that I should email Tami Keeling or Ray Walden (sp) and that they would answer my questions. I will be calling both of those school board members tomorrow. If my phone calls fall upon deaf ears, I will send an email.
I don’t have high hopes, as I have called VISD three times now and no response will be given. Each time I am directed to another person’s voicemail and I leave a message. I was transferred to a Gloria Wearden (sp) one day and her phone line was busy. I was told she was on the phone and to call her back.
I hung up my phone and dialed her back to see if I could get a voicemail. This time, someone answered and told me she was not on campus, which was odd since only 30 seconds before she was on the phone.
I will also be trying to contact the newly formed PTO, but at this point that is all I know to do. I feel so disheartened because this is a major issue and after three calls and a school board meeting, I am still at the same place I was before.
I will apologize again for saying "that a little birdie" told me about this in the beginning. I was only trying to protect my source. This is not a rumor.
My source has been to 3 school board meetings and called the VISD Administration offices more times than he can count. Finally, when he got to speak to the superintendent, he was referred to the VISD’s lawyer.
The lawyer has not been able to answer one question in nearly 6 months because he is “busy.”
Am I the only one that sees VISD is hiding something here?
Am I the only one that thinks it is absolutely atrocious that VISD will not give a single answer to a question that pertains to every single child in the entire school district?
Your children (as young as 11 and 12) can go to a teacher, coach, nurse, or someone of the like and tell them they are scared of getting in trouble with their parents for having sex and they want help to be “protected.” They are then sent to the nurse who refers them to UTMB, who in turn gives them medical treatment and medication, all without your consent or knowledge that such a program even exists.
Furthermore, your children can do this as many times as they wish. Have then been any studies on how the Plan B or birth control pills affect a child as young as 10 or 11 after repeated use?
Not that I know of.
What is the protocol for a child who goes to a superior with this information?
What are the guidelines? What if a young girl approaches an older male teacher and confides this in him? Who protects the teacher and the girl if any problems arise?
There are so many sides to this equation that need to be answered and addressed.
VISD has an OBLIGATION to give the parents answers. They have a right to know what services are offered to their children and give their consent. At the very least, the student handbook needs to include this information, or the parents need to be informed via a letter or something of the like.
I am interested in finding out how the people running for school board feel about this issue and what they plan to do about it.
Aren’t elections only a few weeks away? Maybe one of you will represent the parents of the children of VISD.
I will be updating this blog as I get more information. Maybe someone will talk to me tomorrow, or answer my emails.
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posted by
breedershouldbeneutered
on Apr 19, 2008 at 07:07 PM
this brings up so many questions..number one.. what is a child of 11 or 12 doing having sex ? Where are the parents of these children ? I mean they cant drive... they shouldnt be out with out parental supervision..I mean an 11 year old out loose on the streets ???? And if these children are sexually active and NOT telling their parents.. They MUST have someone to go to ... I cant even fathom giving a child that young birth control ... But ..You kind of have to think maybe these kids dont have a responsible parent at home and the guidence at home that they need.. So its really a no win situation either way you look at it..Whats worse .. an 11 year old catching an STD ? an 11 yr old pregnant ? Or some clinic handing out birth control to children who are not even finished growing ? This is really just sickening any way you look at it...
posted by
tomtom
on Apr 18, 2008 at 09:43 PM
Ive read your posts and best I can figure it, Visd hides everything. I date a lady from Victoria and she could write a book on VISD and their lack of concern to everything from utilizing uniforms and tightening the dress code to looking the other way when teachers do wrong. From what I can read on my visits, they dont do background checks very well. When all that came of the Maples man, she had already seen his convictions on the inernet. Most public schools are uncaring and thats why they are loosing students. The one thing you have going on the subject of UTMB is that it is a good medical facility. Back in our day, it was illegal to do an abortion. A backdoor butcher almost killed a friend of my girlfriends, as the girl carried twins, both babies were killed but only one removed. That was back in the 60's. At least with places like UTMB, we dont have that risk, yet that is the only benefit I see. Good luck, you stand for a very good cause.
posted by
maryann
on Apr 18, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Toni Anne- contact Judie Brown at American Life League, she can help you get some answers, or someone on her staff can. Her website is all.org and on the website will be a couple of phone numbers. I bet they'll help you out sooner than VISD. I was a member of her organization, and I still get mailings, magazines, etc. from them. They deal with this type of Planned Parenthood-in-the-schools thing day in and day out. They also have legal staff and knowledgeable staff on board who can help you. Seems to me like parents should be fully informed of this, and VISD is not disclosing information. posted by
roberttx
on Apr 18, 2008 at 10:15 AM
So UTMB will treat them and prescribe medication / birth control over the phone ?
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