From Judy Schreck:
A group of parents from Forest Lakes Elementary came together in order to advocate for their children in regards to changing the before and after care provider at the school. I would like to take this time to thank Ms. Langrehr and the panel in the decision to keep the YWCA for our children as there are many parents and children that were affected by the decision.
The process of deciding on the daycare provider for Forest Lakes was a very painful one for many of us. We have a community where parents are certainly involved and passionate about their children’s education and school programs with a longing to be involved in the decision making process. As one of those parents involved in advocating for our children, I can say that it was by no means meant as a personal attack to anyone. We simply stated our concerns and asked that the process be reviewed. Unfortunately, we noticed many negative comments about teachers and the YWCA staff which was unfortunate. The group of parents that reached out to the public regarding this situation were not expecting the teachers or the staff of the YWCA to get caught up in this. This process had absolutely nothing to do with the quality of our teachers at Forest Lakes Elementary or the staff of the YWCA and we regret that they were brought into the situation.
Although I’m so pleased with the results of the committee vote, I’m asking the Harford County Board of Education to look at the process for deciding the before and after daycare provider for the schools. The parents of the community should be the voice for deciding the before and after care and truly feel that they are being heard in the process. For whatever reason, here, there was a disconnect. I’m asking that we allow the parents to vote in making this type of decision that will directly involve our children. Since this process started, I have heard many parents from other schools also voicing their concerns about various programs where they don’t feel they are involved in the decision making process. This is not meant as an attack to anyone, simply a review of the processes. I’m hoping this will help all the schools in Harford County to come together and make changes.
Now, I’m hoping that the Forest Lakes community will put this behind us and come together as a community as Ms. Langrehr so wonderfully stated during the meeting this evening. We have a wonderful group of parents and teachers that have deep concern for our children. And I’m sure that I can speak for many parents with a sincere “thank you” to all the wonderful teachers of Forest Lakes for their great work and support of our sons and daughters. And a “thank you” to the staff of the YWCA for the care you give to our children.
Sincerely,
Judy Schreck
Technical Recruiter
Judy, you enjoy this don’t you? Once again you can’t let it go. As the leader of this mess (which you actually laughed at), I think you enjoyed every minute of this.
I think it is time to let it go.
As a parent in this community (one in which you had a hand in dividing – congratulations), you left me with a negatigve impression of yourself. I can say that I will not be anywhere near the likes of you.
It’s time to give it up and stop. Many of us are tired of hearing from you.
REALLY,
Well not everyone is tired of hearing from her. You are because you have been outside of the process and uninterested throughout. All you care about is not having someone rock the boat. Well the boat needed to be rocked and rocked hard. Hats off to Judy for having enough courage and leadership to do it. I don’t buy all of this secret committees doing stuff and no one knows who or what or why. Hats off to the Principal who finally figured out she is not the be all and end all in her school. Too bad she didn’t figure it out long ago. If she had there would not have been all of the uproar. Get a grip, honey. It’s not all about you.
I am amazed that the school system has involved it’s facilities in this program to begin with. Now it appears they are placating Ms Shreck who earlier posted that she utilizes the daycare because she must work. Well don’t we all. However I live within my means and do not depend on the county to handle my responsibilities. The audacity of expecting the school system to shoulder her burden is reprehensible.
Obviously, Kenny, you haven’t read anything about the whole deal. Well, it is America and anyone is entitled to an opinion, even the uninformed.
Glad we were redistricted last year! What a mess.
This the person who single-handedly caused so much anxiety in our school this year. I can’t tell the number of times I heard parents outside talking about the nasty emails sent by her. Thank God this mess is over!!
Wow, some people just can’t let things go. The ones I feel sorriest for are Judy’s kids. Think of the scarlet letter she has placed on herself in the FLES community. Maybe she could spend this same amount of time parenting. SHe may even consider reading newsletter,checking folders and doing homework.