BUS accident~..~This is an " UNBELIEVEABLE" School disrict

Robin - posted on 12/12/2009 ( 4 moms have responded )

PLEASE read these letters since the Bus accident...~

Dear Robin,

Attendance zone and requests to attend alternate schools are handled through Dr. ....... office. His administrative assistant is Ms. ........... I have forwarded your email to them. You may contact his office by phoning 3...-.... and asking for either Dr. .... or Ms. ....... They will advise you of the policies and options available. I hope this helps.



>>> 11/4/2009 5:11 PM >>>



My name is Robin ,and my son {Joshua} has been attending elementary since April 2008 and he has been bullied along with other children on the bus,lunchtime and recess. This has continued since 4/2008 to present,on a daily basis and now he has a horrible report card because he can not deal with this abuse anymore. Last year.. I thought this problem was resolved due to I wrote Ms................., Superintendent of Education and she had a camera installed on my son school bus and that worked for the bus but not at lunchtime,recess. Also this year: On the 2nd or 3rd day of school Joshua told me the "new" principal Ms.......,calls all the white child { come here my "white" boys} and showed the class a movie about slavery while telling the children watched the movie... [first] we were called,[colored],then we were called [nergo],then we were called [black],and now were called [african american]. .{ that's outrageous}.

My next issue is: Joshua's school bus had an accident with an 18 wheeler. This happen 11/3/2009 in the morning route going to elementary school,my son heard a big boom sound in the back of the bus and the 18 wheeler truck were together and 2 police car came,and about 1 1/2 hrs. later all the children were put into the other bus a taken to school. The principal Ms........ said to children: "Oh you were in a wreck this morning" and "you can all go breakfast".

~{ That's just so pathetic }~

The school and the bus company did not inform any of the parent's and no children were taken to the hospital at the scene.We called the school and the office lady said: { it was not our responsibility} to inform anyone it's the bus company responsibility. We took Joshua to the hospital [right away] and 2 1/2 hrs later his { Discharge Diagnosis } is neck strain and contusion on rt.wrist.

I'm requesting that Joshua be transferred to another school due to these situations of abuse on daily basis and this accident that the school staff neglected to call the parents and the children were not taken to the hospital at the scene.Also I do not trust this school staff with Joshua's guardianship.Thank you for your time ~

take care,Robin



Ms.Moore,

1. In response to the allegations of your son, Joshua , being

bullied on the bus, at lunchtime, and recess:

I have spoken with the principal and director of transportation and they have no knowledge of any report or reports of Joshua being bullied this school year. The principal says she has not spoken to Joshua or you concerning these allegations. I would encourage you to meet with the principal to work out any perceived or real problems that exist. I will be happy to schedule a meeting with you, the principal, or anyone else that is needed if you deem necessary.

2. I also investigated the situation where you made mention Mrs. ......referred the Caucasian students as white boys. Mrs. Harper denies

referring to Caucasian males as "white boys". She did, however, share with me that she taught a lesson on terminology for referring to African Americans from the Civil War to present due to a Caucasian student calling Ms. Bishop, an African American teacher, a derogatory race term. By testimony of Mrs. ......., white teacher at ******** ......., she states that Mrs. ....... put forth much effort to make sure the students appreciated the changes that had taken place over the years and for them to be reflected in how we refer to African-Americans today. She also states she has never heard Ms. ....... refer to any student at any time in a degrading or derogatory manner.

3. In reference to the accident that occurred on 11/3/09, as stated in my previous email to you our standard protocol is to have students checked by medical personnel and the medical personnel decide if the students should be sent to the hospital.

The Bus Supervisor, the State Bus Supervisor, and EMS were at

the scene of the accident. All of the children were checked by EMS,

released and loaded on to another bus. Mrs. ...... states she noticed late students coming in but informed them they were still in time to eat breakfast before school started and to go ahead and eat. She then called the school office to find out why they were late and proceeded on with the day to day activities.

4. As to the bus company not informing the parents of the accident, normal protocol is for the bus supervisors to notify the principals of the

schools of the students who are on the bus and then the students' parents are notified. We apologize that you were not notified in a timely manner.

5. In regards to Joshua being taken to the hospital for neck strain and contusion on rt. wrist, the school was not aware of Joshua being in pain or hurt. EMS checked him out at the scene of the accident and saw no need for medical treatment. Mrs. ....... states that Joshua did not complain to her or to anyone in her class about not feeling well or being in any type of pain. Mrs. ...... states that no student complained about anything hurting in her classroom.

6. You have requested that Joshua be transferred to another school due to the above situations of abuse on a daily basis, the school staff not notifying you of the accident, and that you do not trust the school staff with Joshua's guardianship. We are sorry that you have these feelings of not being able to trust the school staff. Mrs. ...... states that had she been aware of Joshua problems, she would have been glad to work with you and Joshua. We have a caring school staff that works hard to make sure the students at ....... school have the best education possible and that all students are safe. They strive for excellence in teaching and learning for all students.

Joshua has been absent the past 4 days from school. I hope that he is not sick and will be back at school soon. He has missed 9 unexcused absences this year. We are concerned that he is falling behind and you have not called the school or come by the school to pick up his academic assignments. Please notify the school at your earliest convenience as to these attendance concerns.

If you have further questions or concerns, you may reach me at ***-2268.

>>> 12/10/2009 11:40 AM >>>



Mr.Asst Superintendent,

My son's grades went from A+B's to D+F's and many other issues.

Since 11/09 he has been in home school doing well, but lacking social

skills. In your last letter you inform me if I needed any help I should call you, I

called you twice and left massage and still no reply, so I decided to

write you. I'm requesting that even though my son is not zoned for ********

elementary could you will help me register him to start in January. Please write

back, Take care,Robin L.Moore



Ms.Robin

I am in receipt of your 12-10-2009 e-mail requesting permission for your son to attend ********* Elementary School. I returned your call but apparently you were out of place. As I shared with you some time back we were not able to substantiate that there was any bullying at school or on the bus. If you wish to have your son considered for re-entry in ********** County School District, I will be happy to schedule a readmission hearing with you and the principal, Mrs. *** ****** So far as the request to go to ********* Elementary School, I am denying this request. Students attend school in the school zones designated by the parent/custodial guardian residence. Please know that you may apply for Expanded Choice Program, the Magnet Program, and/or Title One Program for 2010-2011 school year. You have the right to appeal my decision in regards to your zoning transfer request to Mrs.***** *****, Superintendent. I look to hear from you as to your desire to be readmitted in the district.



>>> 12/13/2009

This "COUNTY" is the worst school disrict=in the WORLD to actually not believe a parent that her child has been bullied,failing grades,bus wreck,etc... Now they will NOT let me transfer my son to a great "blue ribbon" school to solve~ their~ lacking of responbilies n etc...