[familyschool] Re: INPUT NEEDED- the media contacted me again
- From: Steff Yorek <yosteff@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "familyschool@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <familyschool@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2014 14:13:09 -0500
I don't know Sheila. If people think she will actually hold the story
then that will be great. All of my comments should be read with my having
the assumption that we had no control over whether or not the story runs.
I think if the story goes forward anyway without our quote that would be
problematic. If we can really try to prevent it from running that will
indeed be the best option.
Steff (But you can call me Shawn)
On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 2:07 PM, Ian Coldwater <jessesparkles@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
> Agreed with Johnny. Sheila is good people and probably more likely to be
> reasonable about this than most journalists would be.
>
> Also, if the teachers are saying that we shouldn't talk to the press WE
> NEED TO LISTEN. They are the most affected and we are here to support them.
>
> On 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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