[familyschool] Re: INPUT NEEDED- the media contacted me again
- From: Sabine Meyer <meye0336@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: familyschool@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2014 14:02:19 -0500
I hate to sound like a broken record, I agree with Johnny, again. I am tied
up this week and then leaving town for a week but I think Sheila can be
asked to hold back the story until an informal group/committee has formed
around Johnny to determine next steps.
Let's tread carefully and protect all players. We are a school, with legal
binds, not a more loosely regulated or un-regulated social movement, as
Jeff notes.
I think Sheila understands that, hence her willingness earlier to hold back
until we give a statement and a go.
-Sabine
On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 1:50 PM, John Wakefield <johnny.m.wakefield@xxxxxxxxx
> wrote:
> I believe if Sheila is asked she will continue to hold the story. I would
> like to get people together to talk about next steps or nonsteps with
> media.
>
> johnny
>
>
> On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 1:13 PM, Alexandrea Spencer Kouame <
> spencerad@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> If she is actively pursing this story, she would see that their is a
>> board meeting tonight on the school's website. She could possibly be there
>> tonight, right?
>>
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>> From: fgolod@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>
>> Subject: [familyschool] Re: INPUT NEEDED- the media contacted me again
>> Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2014 13:04:25 -0500
>> To: familyschool@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>
>>
>> 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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