[familyschool] Re: INPUT NEEDED- the media contacted me again
- From: Flo Golod <fgolod@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "familyschool@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <familyschool@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2014 13:04:25 -0500
What if Jessica texts her & makes an appt to talk tomorrow or designates
someone else & we put. Together talking points via email
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jun 3, 2014, at 12:53 PM, Steff Yorek <yosteff@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> It's my opinion that no comment would be a mistake. On the other hand she
> could potentially have a fuller story after today's Board Meeting and perhaps
> some people could get together on a statement. I definitely think that
> statement should have a positive tone.
>
> I hear that people are concerned about speaking at all and I really do want
> to hear more on the topic.
>
> I know that doesn't help out at all Jessica
>
>
>> On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 12:37 PM, Jessica Flannigan <jessflan@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>> wrote:
>> She messaged me yesterday. I need to tell her something today... Even if
>> it's no comment. I told her last week we would have a statement after
>> Fridays meeting, and I haven't given her anything yet. I'm not confident in
>> my ability to say the right things... I'm too chatty! I would LOVE if Steph
>> or Flo or others could either guide me in what to say or decide to have
>> someone else talk to her.
>> Jessica
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Jun 3, 2014, at 12:21 PM, "Flo Golod" <fgolod@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>> Steph, I'd be willing to work on this with . . . whoever. I know people are
>>> concerned, for very good reasons but I'm afraid we can't put her off much
>>> longer. Do you know how soon we'd have to talk to Sheila or have a
>>> statement ready? Flo
>>>> On Jun 3, 2014, at 12:10 PM, Flo Golod <fgolod@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> It doesn't have to and should not include negative comments about anyone.
>>>> Just that parents rallied because of concerns about management and
>>>> direction. They've been communicating with board members to reach some
>>>> kind of consensus about what needs to happen to keep the school strong and
>>>> to assure a positive working environment for the school. She'll ask about
>>>> lisensure, she already has (according to Toni). Don't need to talk about
>>>> any specific teacher but say we're working with VOA and MACS to make sure
>>>> we're in compliance and suggest she talk to them because they will be very
>>>> careful about what they say.
>>>>> On Jun 3, 2014, at 10:59 AM, Steff Yorek <yosteff@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks Johnny. I really appreciate your concerns and I share them.
>>>>>
>>>>> To me the problem is, there will be a story, we are not in control of
>>>>> whether a story will be written or not. Sheila heard there was an issue
>>>>> here from friends of the school. She was at the student walkout and has
>>>>> interviewed the VOA and Toni and asked about compliance issues. How do
>>>>> we now try to shape and impact a story that is going to happen with our
>>>>> own response.
>>>>>
>>>>> Steff
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 10:20 AM, John Wakefield
>>>>>> <johnny.m.wakefield@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>> I would hope to differ, as has been stated, around media.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> We are working very hard to unify a school. This communities; support
>>>>>> work and organizing has most definitely pulled an amazing group closer
>>>>>> together...... but at this time I am still concerned about pulling us
>>>>>> ALL together.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thank you for you care and consideration around media. I believe it to
>>>>>> be a large risk for a little school that has so much going on. I
>>>>>> believe any negative comments towards Toni could have possible legal
>>>>>> ramifications. I think the next step is to pull discussion together
>>>>>> where the topic is specifically media.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks so much.............................. all
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> johnny
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 9:24 AM, Flo Golod <fgolod@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>>> I agree. She could be an ally and reporters, even really good ones,
>>>>>>> get mad if they feel like people are hiding from them.
>>>>>>>> On Jun 3, 2014, at 8:57 AM, Steff Yorek <yosteff@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I think that we should say that today we still do not have comment
>>>>>>>> however, having utilized personal ties that some of our allies have to
>>>>>>>> ask her to hold the story I think we must get back to her this week.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I have done quite a bit of the behind the scenes media work with the
>>>>>>>> Anti-war 23. I know how difficult it is to deal with what feels very
>>>>>>>> much like the intrusion of strangers into issues that may make people
>>>>>>>> feel like their personal integrity is being questioned. My experience
>>>>>>>> doing media work tells me that ignoring it will not make it go away
>>>>>>>> and in fact can make it snowball. I think we want to be able to give
>>>>>>>> a positive and forward looking message and quite soon. I think it is
>>>>>>>> important to frame that message in our own terms and with our own
>>>>>>>> values and try to communicate those values to Sheila.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> That's my advice but as always I defer to those most impacted by the
>>>>>>>> story for the final decision.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Steff (But you can call me Shawn)
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 6:18 AM, Jessica Flannigan
>>>>>>>>> <jessflan@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Hi Wonderful people. Sheila Regan of the MN Daily messaged me last
>>>>>>>>> night asking if the parents had decided on a press statement. She
>>>>>>>>> asked where we are at In This situation. I have not responded. I need
>>>>>>>>> input from you all- I could easily say we are still not ready to
>>>>>>>>> speak. Or? Please chime in here :)
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> In love (fest)
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