Momofone

Mar 23 2006, 12:07 PM

"The Legacy Initiative did not happen overnight. Lansing and the federal government for many years have not been funding public education adequately. Dr. Liepa has had to deal with that situation while striving to maintain the quality education that Livonia residents have come to expect. For the last two years, Dr. Liepa has advertised his intentions in districtwide publications that he was interested in hearing from the entire community regarding the future of our children's education and repeatedly invited all citizens to join in the initial formulation of the Legacy Initiative."


WHEN THE HECK DID HE DO THIS? I WENT THROUGH ALL OF THE ISSUES IN THE DIALOGUE AND I DIDN'T SEE THIS REQUEST. DID ANYONE ELSE?

Grant1

Mar 23 2006, 12:13 PM

Momofone

Mar 23 2006, 12:07 PM

"The Legacy Initiative did not happen overnight. Lansing and the federal government for many years have not been funding public education adequately. Dr. Liepa has had to deal with that situation while striving to maintain the quality education that Livonia residents have come to expect. For the last two years, Dr. Liepa has advertised his intentions in districtwide publications that he was interested in hearing from the entire community regarding the future of our children's education and repeatedly invited all citizens to join in the initial formulation of the Legacy Initiative."


WHEN THE HECK DID HE DO THIS?  I WENT THROUGH ALL OF THE ISSUES IN THE DIALOGUE AND I DIDN'T SEE THIS REQUEST.  DID ANYONE  ELSE?

It's not in the Dialog...it was in selectively distributed handouts from the school administrations. It was not "district wide" nor was it "all citizen's".

This person is misinformed and somewhat confused on the facts.

ktmom

Mar 23 2006, 12:17 PM

Grant1

Mar 23 2006, 12:13 PM

Momofone

Mar 23 2006, 12:07 PM

"The Legacy Initiative did not happen overnight. Lansing and the federal government for many years have not been funding public education adequately. Dr. Liepa has had to deal with that situation while striving to maintain the quality education that Livonia residents have come to expect. For the last two years, Dr. Liepa has advertised his intentions in districtwide publications that he was interested in hearing from the entire community regarding the future of our children's education and repeatedly invited all citizens to join in the initial formulation of the Legacy Initiative."


WHEN THE HECK DID HE DO THIS?  I WENT THROUGH ALL OF THE ISSUES IN THE DIALOGUE AND I DIDN'T SEE THIS REQUEST.  DID ANYONE  ELSE?

It's not in the Dialog...it was in selectively distributed handouts from the school administrations. It was not "district wide" nor was it "all citizen's".

This person is misinformed and somewhat confused on the facts.

This person is one of the PTSA Council President's pals so all I hear when I read it is blah blah blah. Immature I know...

ktmom

Mar 23 2006, 12:34 PM

I might take some of the supporters letters more seriously if they could not all be tied back to PTSA Council or the BOE Office. 

Its just a fact.

insupport

Mar 23 2006, 02:28 PM

I take offense when it is continually stated that the only people for the LI must be friends of the BOE or administration. This is just not true. I have written a letter to the observer and so have other people that I know. Those letters were published. Yet you assume that we all have ties to the BOE. Why is it that you cannot respect that people support the plan because they like the plan and believe it will be good for the schools. Think about it...

insupport

Mar 23 2006, 02:28 PM

I take offense when it is continually stated that the only people for the LI must be friends of the BOE or administration. This is just not true. I have written a letter to the observer and so have other people that I know. Those letters were published. Yet you assume that we all have ties to the BOE. Why is it that you cannot respect that people support the plan because they like the plan and believe it will be good for the schools. Think about it...

ktmom

Mar 23 2006, 03:16 PM

insupport

Mar 23 2006, 02:28 PM

I take offense when it is continually stated that the only people for the LI must be friends of the BOE or administration. This is just not true.  I have written a letter to the observer and so have other people that I know.  Those letters were published.  Yet you assume that we all have ties to the BOE. Why is it that you cannot respect that people support the plan because they like the plan and believe it will be good for the schools.  Think about it...

I did not say all I said MOST.

ktmom

Mar 23 2006, 11:59 AM

School board not the problem
I believe in the many freedoms that we in the United States are fortunate enough to enjoy. In my opinion, freedom of speech is one of the most precious.

I am happy to see that when people don't agree with the Board of Education's decisions that they will attend board meetings to voice their concerns and make their voices heard. As taxpayers and parents, I feel it is our right to have our questions answered and our concerns addressed by those who are making the decisions regarding the education of our children. I have always felt that our Board of Education has given the parents and residents of Livonia their full consideration in the actions they take.

The Legacy Initiative did not happen overnight. Lansing and the federal government for many years have not been funding public education adequately. Dr. Liepa has had to deal with that situation while striving to maintain the quality education that Livonia residents have come to expect. For the last two years, Dr. Liepa has advertised his intentions in districtwide publications that he was interested in hearing from the entire community regarding the future of our children's education and repeatedly invited all citizens to join in the initial formulation of the Legacy Initiative.

I feel very fortunate to have a superintendent and board who are genuinely concerned about the community's concerns as well as being diligent in finding out the facts, doing the projections and utilizing accurate data to determine the capability of providing the quality education necessary to guide our children in becoming productive members of our community.

Unfortunately, the group of people who took it upon themselves to file a lawsuit against the Board of Education are ultimately harming their own children by forcing the school district to expend funds defending their actions at a time when every penny counts in educating our children. I would like to urge those citizens who are exercising their constitutional rights to undermine our superintendent and Board of Education's efforts to instead focus their energy in contacting our senator and state representatives.

They are the ones who are not adequately funding our children's public educations. They are the people who should be held accountable for forcing our district to take the current measures necessary to maintain adequate public education in Livonia.

Cecelia A. Bushery

Livonia

cmic

Mar 23 2006, 03:27 PM

That said, I think this editiorial is HORRIBLE. 

We, the ones that are fighting for our children are in the WRONG?  We are forcing LPS to spend our children's monies????  PLEAAASSSEEEE! A responsible board doesn't GO TO COURT!  They work on the problems out of court and they compromise.  It has been done before.  Does the Redford Union School District ring a bell?

insupport

Mar 23 2006, 05:02 PM

kt mom,
I do respect the opinions of those that do not support the plan nor do I categorize all the opposers either. I realize that there are many different reasons that people may have for not supporting the plan just as there are many different reasons I have for supporting the plan. I agree that this plan affects some areas more than others. My child will move to a different elementary with the plan as well as attending one of the 5/6 schools in the future. I support the plan despite the changes it means for my child. I believe high quality education will continue in Livonia with the new plan. I think it would be helpful for everyone to remember that depending on where you live you will hear much difference in opinions. Although there are very few opposed to the plan in my area I realize that there are areas that have more opposition. This is why I think both sides sometimes are so sure that they are in the majority. Just my thoughts.

cmic

Mar 23 2006, 03:27 PM

We, the ones that are fighting for our children are in the WRONG? We are forcing LPS to spend our children's monies???? PLEAAASSSEEEE! A responsible board doesn't GO TO COURT! They work on the problems out of court and they compromise. It has been done before. Does the Redford Union School District ring a bell?