[regional_school] Re: Progress?

Good news, Bill. Keep us posted. I'm ready to pitch in whenever we can begin 
again to plan/flesh out the Regional School.  Time is important, if only for 
all the children who will pass by while we are in process and miss out on this 
possibility.  They will not be back this way again.  But in the long-run, it 
only matters that we make this happen for all future children.  So getting it 
done right, on whatever schedule, is the key.

Neil


 

 

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From: Elizabeth Osta <elizabethosta@xxxxxxxxx>o
To: regional_school <regional_school@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Fri, Apr 27, 2012 12:55 am
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Hooray, Bill. Caterpillars do become butterflies. Time can work for us because 
as right as the time was before, it is triply right now. 
 
Thanks for your perseverance, patience, attention and presence. All factors in 
keeping this project in place. 
 
Support is just a whistle away. 
 
Best,
Elizabeth 


On Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 6:22 PM, Henry Padron <padron.diaspora@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Congratulations,
Although not as connected as I wish to be, I support this effort. It is the 
strongest move in a positive direction that we have to date. It is not the only 
viable one, that is too broad a statement. This can serve as a laboratory that 
becomes an example of what is needed. I speak from direct experience. Growing 
up in a working class Puerto Rican household in the South Bronx prepared me for 
just about anything that life throws my way. So, keep up the fight and know 
that this Boricua is covering your back!



On Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 5:44 PM, Kathy Foster <kmfoster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


As a teacher in the RCSD in an elementary building, I see tremendous struggles 
with parent involvement and student behavior.  These are two areas I have not 
“heard” much talk about….so, I’m excited to read about the parental 
involvement.  
I love the enthusiasm generated around The Regional Academy.  I read the emails 
and I’m energized by what this academy will offer to so many RCSD students.  
 
Kathleen Foster

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I see parental support as critical.  When the time comes for the legislation to 
go to the board, I will be in contact.  Thanks for your support Meghan.
Bill
 

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[mailto:regional_school-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Meghan Delehanty
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:45 AM
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If you are interested in RCSD parent support - I would be happy to lead this 
charge in terms of reaching out to the board. Let me know if that would be 
productive or helpful.
My best,
Meghan



From: wcala@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: regional_school@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [regional_school] Progress?
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:36:05 -0400

Hello All….
 
Yesterday, Tom Frey, Bryan Hetherington, Tim Glander and I met with Bogen 
Vargas and his staff to continue our efforts to get the Regional Academy off 
the ground. As you can imagine, there have been many meetings like these over 
the past two years.  What makes this meeting different, is that for the first 
time (in my opinion) there seems to be an inch of progress with RCSD.  We will 
be working on a retooling of our legislative package.  When this is complete 
Bolgen will take the legislative bill to the RCSD board and proceed with formal 
approval.  
 
The plan is then to have the bill put up for a vote in the legislature as a 
priority item in the first legislative session of the new year.  Once the 
legislation is finally in the books then the train will be able to pick up 
speed.  There are still many “ifs” that can spontaneously appear to derail the 
train.  We remain committed to this effort as we are convinced that it is the 
only viable solution for children of poverty.  We continue to pursue in spite 
of roadblocks we have encountered since 2009. We continue to pursue because it 
is the right thing to do.  We continue to pursue because the direction of 
education here and across the country is on a frightening path. We continue to 
pursue to provide a spark of hope for those who have no voice.  I will keep you 
informed of our progress and we caterpillar our way through the bureaucratic 
realities both here and in Albany.
 
Thank you all for your past work on this project and your continued support.
 
Bill











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Elizabeth Osta 
Author of Jeremiah's Hunger
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www.elizabethosta.com

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