[familyschool] Re: INPUT NEEDED- the media contacted me again
- From: Frieda Gardner <fgardner1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: familyschool@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2014 16:30:44 -0500
Yeah, Jeff. I agree. The "internal work" is hard enough. With Press involved,
you have to juggle
two (at least) perspectives all the while. Good to keep students, teachers,
parents, staff -- all in
our membership--first and foremost.
On Jun 3, 2014, at 1:47 PM, Jeff Moore wrote:
> I think we're gonna be in damage control mode for a while, especially a
> possible bleed off of students. Any press no matter how gentle and well
> written would likely exacerbate this. It's a family crisis of sorts. Less
> press is better.
> If this were anti-war, voting rights etc................I'd advocate the
> opposite. A social movement needs people from wherever they come from, so I
> don't think we're a movement. We still have a lot of internal work to do
> between members and public scrutiny cannot help in that.
>
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> 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?
>
> 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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