Inside the Transfers

Hey Readers....The summer is going by so FAST.


Questions are starting to spiral about the Plainfield's new school, Barack Obama for Academic and Civic Development (BOAACD). Questions such as, "Will the school be closing?", Why has the Principal and Main Office staff been trasfered."


As we all know district personnel transfers always happen. If you looked on the Board of Education Business Meeting's Agenda for July 20th, 2010; the CSA and her offices have started to make Personnel assignments for the 2010-2011 School Year. If you look under Item (B) on page 5, it says the following in bold Transfers/Reassignments; "RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the following transfer/reassignment for the 2010-2011 school year." Scroll down to page 7, there you will see Shirley Johnson-Tucker from Principal-BOAACD to Principal-Woodland School. Shirley Johnson-Tucker is the school's first Adminstrator since the opening of the school. Take a look under her name Connie Jenkins-Buwa, Attendance Secretary has been transfered, from Secretary-BOAACD to Secretary-PHS Guidance. Scroll down to page 8, Ann Nettingham, Guidance Counselor, has been transfered from Guidance Counselor-BOAACD to Secretary V-PAAAS. Scroll down to page 9, there you will find Flora Shaw, Principal's Secretary has been transfered, from Secretary V-BOAACD (which means Principals Secretary) to Secretary V-Special Services.


SO why the questions?: People are asking these questions because, people are automatically assuming the school will shut down. Who could have reveal this to the Plainfield Community? Was it someone on the Board? All of these questions and more are being asked. So why is the school's first Administrator being transfered? So, far from the 2009-2010 school year she has done a GREAT job as the Administrator. Hopefully we can see more in the days to come and the "rumor" can be addressed by the right officials.


Another thing: On, page 10 Kevin Stansbury, Vice Principal; has been transfered from Vice Principal-Maxson School to Vice Principal-Maxson/Hubbard Schools. Okay, here's my concern; Why is he being assigned to TWO schools? That makes no since to me. The CSA should keep him at Maxson and bring down or promote one of the other District Personnel's. Hubbard Middle School former Vice Principal, Scott Burkholder has been transfered also; he is now the Vice Principal of Evergreen School. Former Vice Principal of Cedarbrook K-8 Center, Rosa Salinas has been transfered to Washington Community School Vice Principal. Since, when does an Elementary School need a VP? Middle Schools have always had 3 School Administrators. If Rosa Salinas was being transfered. Why not place her at Hubbard Middle School due to the vacancy from Scot Burkholder? So, the Administration Staff at Hubbard and Maxson are as follows:

Hubbard

• Principal: Gwynetta Y. Joe
• Vice Principal: Wilson A. Martinez
• Vice Principal: Kevin Stansbury

Maxson

• Principal: Anthony Jenkins
• Vice Principal: Aurora J. Hill
• Vice Principal: Kevin Stansbury

My Prospective: I think changes should be made to that transfer involving Kevin Stansbury. Maybe, current Vice Principal of Educational Services Yvonne Breauxsaus, who has filled in for BOAACD Former Principal Shirley Johnson-Tucker should be placed back into a school. I will have more soon on a Part two to this post.

Have a GREAT DAY!

I'm Vashon and this is "A Student's Prospective"

"Today's Youth becoming tomorrow's Leaders"

Jefferson School Leadership Project

'The Big C"

HELLO MY READER'S!


On Monday, I had my first day of real work as an actor. I had to be in Connecticut and on the set of the Showtime series "The Big C." I had the oppurtunity to see and watch as the magic happens with the stars. I arrived to the set at 5:30am and walked in being greeted by the producers, directors, and assistants. I was approached by wardrobe to have my clothes picked out and ready for pictures. My Mom and I walked onto the set from the holding center and saw where the show primarily takes place; Cathy's house. The house is absolutely nice. It looks very real to a house, street and landscape. The school that is shown as another key place. The school is right down the hall from Cathy's house. Look's like a REAL school; even though there is only 3 classrooms and one hallway. As we are walking back to the holding center and seated at our table; in walks Gabourey Sidibe. I was shocked because she walked in unexpectedly. My Mom was the first and only to say Hello to her; I think we were all just stunned to see walk in. Her reply, with a big smile "Hey, How are you."


I play Andrea's brother, even though I have no lines. So, I am basically known as a "silent" character in the storyline. I have two other brothers and 3 sisters; making a total of SIX children including myself. My "family house" is about 6 blocks away from the set. My "siblings" and I walk to the set and sit at the dining room table. The directors were planning how they would plan "Cathy's visit to our home." Guess who walks in right behind the Directors, listening attentively, Actor Laura Linney. She greeted us with a BIG smile and a two hand wave to us. It was absolutely great.


My Prospective: I had a great time on the set. I am also currently being considered for a new movie. That's absolutely GREAT. My work load has been heavy especially with the Leadership Project revamp. If, you know any Middle School or High School students wanting to join this program or a program seeking College help. Leave me comment with your e-mail. I'd love to hear from ya.

Have a great day.

I'm Vashon and this is "A Student's Prospective"

"Today's Youth becoming tomorrow's Leaders"
Jefferson School Leadership Project

Gotta take a second to Pinch MYSELF!

AHHHHHHH!!!!

So, I just got out of my meeting with Mrs. Renata A. Hernandez and Mrs. Keisha Edwards, two BOE Members. I have got to say, they are two VERY nice and SUPPORTIVE woman.

Sameerah R. Jones, JSLP Co-Vice President and I went to the Board Offices to meet with them to talk about our great program. The JSLP Executive Board and I got ALOT of work to do. We are going to present our program to the Board and the Public at the Business Meeting. We are going to be moving onto BIG things here in the Plainfield Public Schools.


My Prospective: I am JUST so happy. We are FINALLY recieving some type of support from the Board. What do you think?


I'm Vashon and this is "A Student's Prospective"


"Today's Youth becoming tomorrow's Leaders"
Jefferson School Leadership Project

Maybe a New Beginning?

Hello Everyone.

Yesterday, I had a great email exchanges with Mrs. Renata A. Hernandez, a Plainfield Board Member. I want to thank her for taking the time to discuss and coloborate briefly with her on some ideals I have for the 2010-2011 school year, and for JSLP.

I am looking forward to meeting with Mrs. Renata A. Hernandez soon to discuss and coloborate on ideals for Jefferson and the whole school district. Ideals such as making the Leadership Project district wide, more open discussions with the Board Members and the top officials, and MUCH, MUCH more. I am VERY excited.


My Prospective: So, far its a great summer. I'll have more on my meeting soon with Mrs. Renata A. Hernandez. Also comment if you have any questions you would like me to ask her.


I'm Vashon and this is, "A Student's Prospective"


"Today's Youth becoming tomorrow's Leader's"
Jefferson School Leadership Project

Interim Superintendent

Greetings Readers! I hope all of your summer's are going WELL!

The Plainfield Board of Education approved the promotion of Director of Student Intervention and Family Support Services, to Interim Superintendent of Schools.

Anna Belin-Pyles has been an educator for 20+ years in Plainfield. She has an outstanding list of achievements in the Plainfield School System. The students, staff and parents are hoping for the best with the new Schools Administrator. Hopefully, she brings alot to the table than the last "person" we had.



My Prospective: I'm sure Mrs. Belin-Pyles will do a GREAT job as Superintendent. I am hoping to work with her and the Board Members about working to bring Jefferson School Leadership Project to new heights. I hope she brings and does alot for the future of the Plainfield Students.


I'm Vashon and this is..."A Student's Prospective"

"Today's Youth becoming Tomorrow's Leaders"
Jefferson School Leadership Project