BOE meeting 4/27 - more issues with CHS Athletics

The coach worked under the AD for years on the baseball field. They are friends. The initial "investigation" was tainted by both the perception and reality of favoritism.

That's why the administration needed a do-over.  If the administration had done the right thing from the start and involved the anti-bullying coordinator, this episode would have been over a long time ago.

Again, this is simply commonsense. 

WendyBlaney said:

I have been watching this chatter for months.  I have seen my son's situation referenced many times - I don't know who has been posting on his behalf but I greatly appreciate the kind words and the strong support. 

I was at the BOE meeting - my first one ever and I spoke on behalf of my son in regards to the Baseball Program.  It was the hardest thing I have ever done.  I would greatly appreciate the respect of this board not to minimize the experiences that some of the kids have faced.  I am not so emotionally unstable as to think that playing time "boo hoo, my kid did not pitch, as stated by Chalmers" is a reason for me to spend almost 5 hours in a board meeting-or numerous hours with the administration, coaches and my son - trying to get to a "good place".  The parents involved (and I can only speak for the baseball team as I would not comment on the other sports since I do not have any inside knowledge) have filed all the state mandated paperwork, they have followed the appropriate steps which includes speaking at the BOE meeting. The BOE does not hire and fire per se, but they do approve these types of decisions.  I would suggest that those of you with no knowledge on the process do the appropriate research before making broad sweeping statements about what is being done and how it is being done.

One last thought...every child is going to have a different experience with a teacher, coach, mentor etc.  If only one child comes forward and says that they were bullied, felt isolated, was the victim of retribution - we owe it to him/her to take it seriously and not just dismiss it assuming that the kid or family is whiny or entitled.  If 10 kids come forward and say the same - maybe we should not just assume that everyone is being treated fairly.  If it was your kid, and it was happening in the classroom, I am sure you would want to get it properly investigated.  I cannot understand where the total disrespect for these kids and families are coming from.  Quite frankly it is such a disappointment in a tightknit community that is so family oriented. 

If you go to the BOE website you can see the dates and times that everything is rebroadcast.  I do not believe that the athletic department issues started until well after 10:30pm.  The HIB report was given at about 1am.

 @WendyBlaney, I just watched your comments at the April 27 BOE meeting and was incredibly moved. I am so sorry that your son and family have had to go through this. I hope that you can someday look back and know that it was worth it. All my best to you.