The day I ‘ve dreaded for the past few months is here as the Delaware Department of Education threw down the gauntlet to the Christina School Board today: close the three priority schools or hand them over. In the letter from the DOE, they also mention the Wilmington Education Committee’s recommendation to redistrict the schools, essentially handing them over the Red Clay Consolidated. I’m not sure how I feel about this. It just seems way too convenient and the timing is suspicious. In any event, on to the Twitter feed thanks to the awesome Apl_Jax!
Board meeting a little slow to start. Packed house here tonight. #IStandwithChristina #CSDStrong
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Sadly, I fear most of the folks here will leave after the Honor Roll awards #IStandwithChristina #CSDStrong
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Cutest moment of the night: @ecpaige reunites a little girl with her honoree mom on stage #IStandwithChristina #CSDStrong
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
NBC10 in the house… #IStandwithChristina #CSDStrong
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
We got an opt out speaker!!!! #IStandwithChristina #CSDStrong
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Senator Bryan Townsend asks the board to consider being a leading voice in the discussion moving forward #IStandwithChristina
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Board member Evans appears to be chastising Sen Townsend about advocating for redistricting CSD out of Wilmington #IStandwithChristina
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Sen Townsend responds with personal experience being bused in and out of the city to bring the convo into the 21st century #IStandwithCh …
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Sen Townsend also advocates for equitable funding #IStandwithChristina #CSDStrong
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Board member Evans says there are viewpoints "from both sides of the tracks"… #IStandwithChristina #CSDStrong
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Also says his is clearly different from Sen Townsend's #IStandwithChristina #CSDStrong
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Board member Young expresses wish that the governing staff would have come to explain The Letter #IStandwithChristina #CSDStrong
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Considering I was once chastised for using the Gov and DOE interchangeably, surprised to hear that from Sen Townsend
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Board member Resler not only quotes yours truly but also says The Letter mentions the WEAC recommendation as an out
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Sen Townsend expresses frustrations with DOE and says the legislative support CSD has may erode #IStandwithChristina #CSDStrong
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
If CSD continues to "play chicken" #IStandwithChristina #CSDStrong
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
The Word of the Night game continues with Sen Townsend using "befuddlement" and Young using "draconian" #IStandwithChristina
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
In theory, the board needs to decide whether to engage with DOE regarding redistricting and/or PS options @muzicman52
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Sounds like Sen Townsend believes there is another choice embedded in The Letter @muzicman52 @nannyfat
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Board member Evans seems to be opposed to redistricting #IStandwithChristina #CSDStrong
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Sen Townsend believes this is a conversation that has needed to happen for a long time #IStandwithChristina #CSDStrong
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Board member Saffer attempts to dismiss Sen Townsend to continue with the meeting but another question is posed
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Pretty sure Robert's Rules prohibits changing the agenda after the agenda has already been approved…
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Super Williams expresses a willingness to have dialogue around The Letter starting this evening #IStandwithChristina #CSDStrong
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Board president Polaski recommends authorizing a group to meet with DOE to discuss options #IStandwithChristina #CSDStrong
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Board member Evans is concerned about the appearance of "dumping these children" on another district #IStandwithChristina
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Board member Evans is also concerned that the timing of this proposal is suspicious #IStandwithChristina
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Board member Young states that the plans would not have been approved. #IStandwithChristina #CSDStrong
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Board member Evans counters that you can't pass the test if you don't submit the paper #IStandwithChristina #CSDStrong
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Redistricting is not strictly an option. I'm not entirely clear why it was included in The Letter @excptldelaware #IStandwithChristina
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Sen Townsend believes it is an opportunity to not force closure of the schools, I think @excptldelaware #IStandwithChristina
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Board member Minnehan says the plans were amazing but the funding is not there. $24 mil #IStandwithChristina #CSDStrong
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Board president Polaski asserts that redistricting could take years of legislation. I disagree… #IStandwithChristina #CSDStrong
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Board member Young moves to authorize the super to send a group to talk with DOE. #IStandwithChristina #CSDStrong
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Motion carries with board member Evans abstaining from the vote. He believes CSD is not doing right by the "youngsters". #IStandwithChri …
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
There are still 2 PS items on the agenda, but the motion that just passed may make them unnecessary #IStandwithChristina #CSDStrong
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Board member Young offers resolution to support the WEAC recommendation for redistricting #IStandwithChristina #CSDStrong
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
It is CEA's hope to be involved, along with legislators, with the discussions @fsjenner #IStandwithChristina
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Board member Evans continues to express concerns about segregation issues for the youngsters #IStandwithChristina #CSDStrong
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Also, Sen Townsend says I'm "legit" because the board frequently references me from the stage during discussion
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
If y'all are gonna read, I'm gonna pat myself on the back a few times 😉
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Board member Young says this resolution says we support the work of the WEAC and its findings #IStandwithChristina #CSDStrong
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Board member Evans says the resolution is premature because the work of the WEAC is not complete #IStandwithChristina #CSDStrong
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Board member Young points out that CSD shouldn't be on the outside of the groundswell of support
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Board votes to accept resolution with members Evans and Minnehan voting no #IStandwithChristina #CSDStrong
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
Heading home for tonight – stay strong, CSD! #IStandwithChristina
— jax2816 (@Apl_Jax) February 11, 2015
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