Guidance Director Jim Davis can't be bothered to tell student elective is not available. Student must carry 6 credits- without elective, student has 5 1/2. Student would have taken latin if Davis would have advised. Davis lies and principal supports liar. Asst. Super- John McDonald steps in and approves change for guidance counselor (Jessica Woods- she would also lie to cover for scheduling) The emails are endless as she tries to lie and remove herself from responsibility. Just like Davis.
Mandate courses that Guidance is unable to schedule is unacceptable with a surplus of teachers for the student ratio. Their solutions is to farm the student's education to an online course. And then Guidance doesn't apply for the online course in time and begins another lying email disaster. Then the Superintendent steps in to lie even more. Caught and documented.
11/17/2014
This blog is messy. However, with the new school district forming, this blog has the corrupt staff that should NOT be in the new district. School board member Caitlin Hills abusing others in public postings on FB and in local paper (documented below). Superintendent Carpenter, Principals Buckheit and Fitzpatrick, Guidance director Jim Davis and guidance counselor Jessica Woods. Documented lying and throwing students under the bus are in this blog.
Freshman year 2012. Director of Guidance Jim Davis is *** guidance counselor. Student is unaware that the speech and drama elective has not been scheduled. Davis can clearly see that with out the elective student is only carrying 5 1/2 credits (months later, his new guidance counselor will defend that). Davis should have told *** in this meeting on 9/17/12 and offered another elective. *** would have chose Latin. But Davis never offered. Through the fall, some days *** was done with classes at 10:30 am. The Assistant Principal knew too- he checked *** schedule and did nothing. *** and parent had thought the elective S&D would begin the next semester since Davis had clearly reviewed his schedule on 9/17/12 when he told *** not to change to honors English and just stay put. After discovery, Prinicipal Fitzpatrick brought parent in for a verbal meeting to throw *** and parent under the bus. Parent stayed on point with documented emails. Fitzpatrick said he hated emails. Parent told him they are the only way, documented proof. Principal Fitzpatrick called the meeting, he was sweating profusely. Parent demanded a new counselor, Fitzpatrick refused. Parent got the assistant superintendent John McDonald involved and he ordered a new counselor. Another lying counselor.
| Parent of BAHS Freshman | |
| Sent: | Mon 9/17/12 6:56 AM |
| To: | jdavis@rsu20.org (jdavis@rsu20.org) |
Hi Mr. Davis,
*** thinks he should be in Honors English. Tomorrow is the 2 week mark for changing. Please bring him in to discuss. I approve with what you both decide. Thanks
Sincerely,
Parent
*** thinks he should be in Honors English. Tomorrow is the 2 week mark for changing. Please bring him in to discuss. I approve with what you both decide. Thanks
Sincerely,
Parent
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>To: jdavis@rsu20.org >Subject: FW: *** 9th Study Halls >Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2012 10:27:48 -0500 > > >Hi- thought I'd better clarify. It is in his best interest not to set >idle for hours. In my day, one study hall once a day, if that. Perhaps >his schedule will be more challenging after the break? Maybe he could >pick up some electives for early graduation? Thanks Hi Parent- 2nd semester starts on 1/28. *** will continue to have two study halls. I agree with you, that this is one too many. *** did not schedule a Fine Art or a Foreign Language in his schedule, hence, two study halls. He is doing great academically! We can't really address this issue at this time as most of our courses are full year courses. He could add one of these however: P4 - Maybe Chorus (need teacher permission), not sure if he's a singer. P4 - Psychology - with his current Geog teacher, Mrs Ross. Would need teacher permission, but thats probably not an issue. P6 - Strength and Conditioning (weight room training). Not sure if this is his thing??? Let me know what you think. Have him see me this month if he'd like to add. Psych might be the best option. Jim Davis
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Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2013 13:38:36 -0500 > Subject: Re: *** Study Halls > To: PARENT > From: jdavis@rsu20.org > > Hi Parent - *** was notified in the fall that he couldn't get into S/D > as the class conflicted with his CP Biology class, meaning that it was > held at the same time. > There is only one section of S/D, so we tried to move him to another > section of Biology, but it created conflicts with both Honors Geometry and > Adv. Geography. > At that time, *** elected not to add a different class, like an art > class or a foreign language. > Looking forward, he has time to add a class for second semester and I > will see him to go over the options. > > Jim Davis*****************************************************************
To: jdavis@rsu20.org
Subject: RE: *** Study Halls
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2013 15:12:26 -0500
Mr. Davis,
I am certain that what you have written above did not happen. He must sign up for at least 6 credits and without the S/D, he has only 5 1/2. He would have HAD to pick another class and would have. If I pursue this, *** will be the one who suffers. I want *** to see you, please arrange an appointment. He must be guaranteed 1 credit. I am requesting a follow up email to this resolution from you.
Parent
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Now on with the "new and unimproved".
| Jessica Woods (jwoods@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list. | |
| Sent:Thu 1/17/13 8:44 AM | |
| To:same Parent as above |
Hi Parent, I just met with *** and we discussed all of his options regarding second semester courses. This is what I offered him: Choice 1- Do not add an elective, leave schedule the way it is and sign up for 7 credits next year (scheduling for next year will begin in a few weeks) Choice 2- Add a class to period 4. Either Psychology, Lifeguarding, or Human Anatomy/Physiology Choice 3- Add a class to period 6. Either Strength and Conditioning or SAT prep. He was under the impression that he would not be passed on to the next grade if he didn't complete 6 credits this year, which isn't the case. We advise students to take 6 credits each year, as we require 24 to graduate, but he can certainly "make up" credits in future years by enrolling in 7 or 8 credits. I gave *** a 4-year plan, which is a tool we use to help students with their academic planning, and I find it useful. I will check back in with *** today to see if he has made up his mind on which class to add, but he can certainly take a few days to think about it as mid terms are next week and we will be working with schedules all week. Hope this is helpful. Thanks,
Jess
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| Ann McClellan (amcclellan@rsu20.org) You moved this message to its current location. | |
| Sent:Thu 10/10/13 1:09 PM | |
| To:Parent |
Please confirm if
you can attend an ELP meeting to review your child's Individual
Learning Plan for this academic year 2013-14. I have checked cumulative
files, and your child's academic schedule appears well suited to his
needs, but this is an opportunity to confirm this. We may also discuss
academic goals at that time. In attendance will be a guidance councilor
(James Davis), a teacher, parent/guardian, student (***) and an ELP
representative (Ann McClellan).
Hi Ann,
I look forward to meeting *** and you on the morning of 10/24 at 8:15 am.
We will meet in the guidance conference room.
Thank you,
Ann
____________________________________________________________________________
| Parent | |
| Sent: | Thu 10/10/13 3:01 PM |
| To: | Ann McClellan (amcclellan@rsu20.org) |
Hi Ann,
Thanks for the messages.
Yes, I will be there. James Davis is a train wreck. *** has Jessica
Woods. Look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
Parent
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| Ann McClellan (amcclellan@rsu20.org) | |
| Sent:Tue 10/22/13 9:48 AM | |
| To:Parent |
Parent,
I
have to apologize! I got your message contacted Jessica and then did
not follow up to inform you that Thursday meetings had been rescheduled
for Tuesday. We did meet with *** and discussed his schedule. He is
clearly a bright boy with a good sense of humor.
I sent home documentation of his current
Individualized Learning Plan and anticipated courses for next year.
Please sign this and have *** bring it to Jessica Woods. I asked him
to do this.
Once again, I am very sorry to have missed the
opportunity to meet with you and to have your input. Jessica Woods
expressed that she thought you would attend, and at that point I
confirmed it was my mistake. Please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you,
Ann
__________________________________________________________________________________
On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 11:23 AM, Parent> wrote:
Ann and Jessica,
Parent
Ann and Jessica,
I do not
understand why the meeting proceeded without my knowledge. I was not
advised of the change and clearly stated I wanted to attend. Combining
last year's disaster with *** education, I cannot believe this
meeting took place without me. It should have been rescheduled. ***
was not aware or prepared either. I was planning to have a detailed
discussion with him today- the day before the meeting.
The last thing *** and I need is another
conflict through no fault of our own. Another meeting would be just
that. This ILP documentation is hardly a plan. There isn't any mention
of The Science Olympiads for example.
I have copied Ms. Matava and Ms. Morse because they
have been very helpful with *** education. I'd like them to be
informed of *** ILP and offer input.
Sincerely,
_______________________________________________________________________________
Ann now tries to throw parent under the bus and does not heed to parents reasons above for not wanting another meeting.
| Ann McClellan (amcclellan@rsu20.org) This sender is in your safe list. | |
| Sent:Wed 10/23/13 12:38 PM | |
| To:Parent; Jessica Woods (jwoods@rsu20.org) |
Parent,
Thank
you for your message. Once again, I am sorry that you were not present
at the meeting. According to my notes I had contacted all parents by
phone or email about the schedule change. Very simply, this was an
opportunity for me to meet students and update academic records. One
purpose of the ELP meeting is to ensure records are accurate. Obviously,
the other valuable opportunity is to hear direct feedback from
students, teachers, parents and counselors.
I understand that this is important to you and we can set up another meeting to ensure that all are present at the table.
I propose next Tuesday,10/29, at 8:00.
Please tell *** about this time. I have notified Jessica Woods and
will invite one of the teachers that you mentioned. Depending on
commitments, I anticipate that one will be able to attend.
I look forward to meeting you.
Thank you,
Ann
The most recent Guidance/Superintendent lies as of 10/2014 is in this post.
From: Parent of Junior
To: abigail.manahan@maine.gov;
Subject: Belfast APES/***
Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2014 13:07:06 -0400
*** is a Jr. at Belfast Area High School. His education has been
hindered by the Director of Guidance, Jim Davis since entering BAHS as a
freshman. This year has brought more issues with guidance hindering
*** AP education. Jessica Woods and Jim
Davis to another student with APES. I have chronologically listed the
31 pages of emails, time/date stamped from start to finish from receipt
of my *** schedule on 8/15/2014 to 9/29/2014. At the end is where I
corner Superintendent Carpenter for accountability
while at the same time realizing I could find the AP4ALL website. An
astonishing disgrace and waste by administration.
AP4ALL has been in place since 2007, yet Jessica claims BAHS has
never used this. According to the AP4ALL site, enrollment was through
9/2/14. Jessica states that there are not any students from BAHS signed
in, therefore *** and another student should
have been enrolled. Both were before the 9/2/14 cutoff. Jim Davis told
one student he was denied AP4ALL APES for budget reasons and Jessica
told me AP4ALL APES was full since March, with many other false
statements.
Please answer these questions.
1. When did Jessica Woods contact AP4ALL to place *** in APES?
2. Is there any reason that BAHS would opt NOT to enroll or offer
AP students the APES AP4ALL when the course is not fulfilled in school?
Please investigate the refusal for BAHS guidance to enroll these
students in the free AP4ALL with all the documentation I have provided
to you. Please advise of findings and resolutions.
Sincerely,
Parent
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Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2014 19:24:12 +0000
Dear Parent,
Thank
you for reaching out to me about the AP4ALL program. I am sorry ***
wasn’t able to get into AP Environmental Science course. I understand
how frustrating that must be to you and
to him.
When
the school initially contacted me on September 2 about enrolling
***, the course was already full and actually had been since June
26, 2014. We immediately placed him on the waiting
list, but unfortunately a spot never opened and at this time, it is too
late to add someone into a class even if a spot did become open given
the rigor of the work.
I
appreciate you bringing to my attention that Belfast Area High School
has not taken full advantage of AP4ALL and thus is not completely
familiar with the registration timeline. As a result
of your email, if it’s ok with you, I’d like to reach out to them and
help them become more familiar with the program and the enrollment
process. While it doesn’t help ***, it may help other students in
the future.
In the
meantime, I want to again apologize that a space was not available in
this course and let you know the Department will continue expanding the
course offerings as funding allows given
the increasing popularity of AP4ALL. If you have concerns about the
school’s process for enrolling students in local or online courses, I’d
encourage you to reach out to the school board, which would have the
oversight the Department does not.
I hope that is helpful. Please let me know any other information I can provide and keep an eye on our website (http://www.ap4all.org/)
for our 2015-16 course registration which will open in March.
Sincerely,
Abby Manahan
____________________________________________________________________________
On Oct 2, 2014, at 10:05 AM, Parent> wrote:
Dear Ms. Manahan,
You are welcome. I took the time to inform you specifically to help
students. It was clear that *** education was once again,
dismissed by the very staff scheduling his education and outrageously
patterned from Superintendent Carpenter, to Principal
Fitzpatrick, to Director of Guidance Jim Davis (and original counselor
of dismiss in 9th grade), to current counselor Jessica Woods and ILP Ann
McClellan.
I have encountered this corruption culture through out Belfast City
Hall, DEP, Attorney General, Maine Real Estate Commission, property
inspectors, other local businesses and the community players. The 16?
member dysfunctional school board and RSU is totally
unraveling. I am copying Belfast City Council, Eric Sanders because he
is involved with the RSU withdraw, committee's, and personally knows
Jessica Woods. I have also copied Betty Lu Davis, BAHS admin. assistant because she is a
staunch supporter for the students and does attend
the board meetings. Thank you Betty Lu.
That being said, from the information you have provided below,
Jessica Woods lied to me (several times) when she wrote on 9/16/14 that
the course was full in March 2014 when it was not full until June 26.
Because of Jessica, *** did not get into that
course and dismissing her failure by speaking with *** and deciding
that *** is "happy" with being denied APES online. "When I met with *** on Tuesday he expressed that *** is happy
with *** current schedule and would not like to make any changes.The online AP4ALL option has been full since sign-ups in March. We
have never used the program before, but are now and will sign ***
up for it this spring in advance of our finalized schedule, if ***l
decides to leave his schedule as-is for this year. Thanks-Jess"
Furthered by the Guidance Director, Jim Davis denying another
student this online APES course through lying about budget issues. That
student, almost 3 weeks into AP Bio, "chose" to drop AP Bio to take the
AP Env. Science. Here is a portion of that parents email " **** dropped
AP Bio and is now taking APES during study hall - once again we were
told that there was no money in the budget for the online course" Parent of that student,
Superintendent
Carpenter and Principal Fitzpatrick support their staff and throws the
student and parent under the bus with private meetings, intimidation
and blame. No more.
Please
confirm that *** is enrolled and will receive APES online for
2014/2015 along with Latin 3 if necessary. I see that there is a 20
student
cap on each course and next year is ***senior year. I cannot trust the school and have proven they have repeatedly
lied and failed basic scheduling for AP students. An absolute crime to the students and parents.
You absolutely have my permission to contact the school. ***
name is to remain confidential to the parties involved in this email.
All communications and permissions to *** and for *** must go
through me. *** is not to be involved or privately contacted about
his education or personal business by anyone.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Parent
____________________________________________________________________________
Below is the unbelievable trail of education abuse.
From: Parent
Sent:Thu 8/14/14 1:21 PM
To:jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org)
Hi Jessica,
*** Latin is not on the schedule.
B day from 11:50-2:10 lunch, study, study- not productive.
C day from 11-1:17 study, lunch, study- not productive.
Please advise..
Thanks,
Parent
Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 13:57:25 -0400
Subject: Re: ***/Latin
From: jwoods@rsu20.org
To: Parent
Hi Parent,
Yes, there is a schedule conflict we need to work around. I am back in the office next week, is there a day/time that you and *** could come in?
Thanks!
Jess
_________________________________________________________________________
From: Jessica Woods (jwoods@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Fri 8/15/14 8:21 AM
To: Parent
Hi Parent,
Yes, Latin 2 is being offered, but only period 3, when *** has AP Bio, which is only offered 2 and 3. What time on Monday? 11?
Thanks!
Jess
From: Parent
Sent: Fri 8/15/14 9:45 AM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org)
Jessica,
All his classes are AP, it is up to the school to provide the Latin 2. I prefer to handle this in writing since the school must provide options. The guidance director Jim Davis denied *** elective where *** would have chosen Latin 1 and would now be in Latin 3.
Thanks,
Parent
From: Parent
Sent: Mon 8/18/14 9:34 AM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org); Anne Matava (amatava@rsu20.org)
Jessica and Ann,
Please understand that *** must have Latin 2 and his AP courses in his Jr. year, this year. Compile the uncertainty of next year with the RSU and slashing of courses, this is his year to get his language requirements completed. Again, this could have been done last year but guidance director, Jim Davis did not do his job and hampered *** education. Davis was passing *** through with only 5 and 1/2 credits, careless that *** was not getting an elective due to scheduling regardless of repeated concerns from me, as early as September, before the cutoff. In this email below, Davis also advised *** NOT to take honors English. Clearly he saw at this point this *** was not carrying 6 credits since *** elective was not scheduled. Yet, Davis did not care. In December, Davis was very off the cuff- saying *** would get into 10th grade even with 5 1/2 credits...
With this, I hope you can resolve this problem without further need for me to go above and beyond. I write this for you to use as assistance to those that threw *** under the bus in the first place- Davis and Fitzpatrick. If I need to go to the Superintendent again, I will, let me know.
Please advise me of *** ILP this year. I have included last year's issues on that.
Thank You,
Parent
9/30/14- NOTE THAT PARENT HAS YET TO HEAR BACK ON *** ILP AND JESSICA DOES NOT INFORM PARENT THAT ANN MATAVA, *** BAHS ACADEMIC COACH IS NO LONGER AT BAHS.
From: Jessica Woods (jwoods@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Mon 8/18/14 10:49 AM
To: Parent
Hi Parent,
I am working to find some options for this situation, but am awaiting responses from Ann McLellan and Tim Doran. Are you wanting to meet to discuss or wait until I have some answers?
Please know that I am working on this, and realize the importance of the situation.
Thanks-
Jess Woods
From: Parent
Sent: Mon 8/18/14 11:04 AM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org)
Hi,
I wanted to give you some ammo in case the forces that be try to detour. There is no need to meet if you are allowed to see that *** receives his AP courses and Latin 2. If they have to set up a tutor session during one of *** study periods for the Latin 2- that is very OK with me. Preferably the C day . On B days I can pick *** up before lunch to work at home.
I had thought I'd head off the ILP while we were at it. Proactive is good.
Thank You,
Laurie
From: Jessica Woods (jwoods@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Wed 8/20/14 1:57 PM
To: Parent
Hi Parent,
I have received approval for *** to be enrolled in Latin 2 part 1 and 2 through BYU online (the same place *** took a course previously). I am happy to meet with *** to set up the specifics either next week or when we are back in school.
Thanks-
Jess Woods
From: Parent
Sent: Wed 8/20/14 6:11 PM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org)
Hi Jessica,
The online course was not good. It was the only choice because of Davis. Online Latin is even worse. *** likes the teacher very much and teacher instruction is crucial. *** is saddened that *** isn't getting 4 years of Latin, let alone 3. Now, *** is being denied another year. This is unacceptable. This is all because of Davis. You should have checked with me first. I didn't request online.
*** said that there are quite a few students in Latin, aren't they AP students? Something must be arranged. Perhaps the teacher can be paid the price of the course to teach *** during a study period if you can't arrange a class. Is the teacher Mr. Doran?
Thank You,
Parent
___________________________________________________________________
From: Jessica Woods (jwoods@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Fri 8/22/14 10:20 AM
To: Parent
Hi Parent,
Here is the schedule conflict:
Latin 2 is offered periods 3 and 6 this year.
*** currently has:
Period 1- AP Bio
Period 2- AP Bio
Period 3-AP Environmental Science
Period 4- Advanced Math for AP Calc
Period 5- AP US History
Period 6- AP English Language
Period 7- Study
Period 8- Study
Here are the two best alternative options as I see it, without the online component for Latin 2, which was just a suggestion. The conflict centers around AP Environmental Science and Latin 2. *** does need to take AP Environmental Science before *** graduates, but it doesn't HAVE to be this year. We can sign him up for it next year as a senior, with AP Gov't, AP Literature, and Physics. So if *** would prefer Latin 2, which I agree is VERY important, these are my suggestions:
Period 1-AP Bio
Period 2-AP Bio
Period 3-Latin 2
Period 4-Advanced Math for AP Calc
Period 5-AP US History
Period 6-AP English Language
Period 7- Study or Electives such as Creative Writing, Band, Wilderness Survival)
Period 8- Study or Electives such as Financial Management, Chorus, Yearbook, FIsh and Wildlife Management, AP Statistics
Period 1-AP Bio
Period 2-AP Bio
Period 3-AP US History
Period 4-AP English Language
Period 5-Adv. Math for AP Calc
Period 6-Latin 2
Period 7- Study or Electives such as Creative Writing, Band, Wilderness Survival)
Period 8- Study or Electives such as Financial Management, Chorus, Yearbook, Fish and Wildlife Management, AP Statistics
I will be back in the office next Tuesday and am happy to go over choices!
Thanks-
Jess
From: Parent
Sent: Fri 8/22/14 11:55 AM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org)
Hi,
Thank you- *** is in ******* so I can't go over this with ***. Can we make sure *** gets Latin 3 next year if we do these changes?
_______________________________________________________________
9/30/14- Parent notes here is where Superintendent Carpenter was notified of issues on 8/26/14. Jessica is in the office, 8/26/14 and fails to respond. Two days later, 8/28 parent sends another email asking Jessica to advise. Her response is asking parent if they decided???
From: PARENT
Sent: Tue 8/26/14 1:10 PM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org);
Cc: bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org)
Hi Jessica,
I am hearing that other AP students are being denied classes. This is not acceptable. Please take this to the VP, Principal, Superintendent, who ever can reschedule to meet the offered AP classes. Scheduling these required AP courses next year, is no guarantee that it won't be a problem for these students.
I understand that the Waldo Tech students get their scheduling met to allow afternoons at the Tech., it is very upsetting to hear AP students are told not to take the course. Try again next year. Especially with all the upheaval. This year is crucial to get in *** AP and Latin.
I am in contact with other AP parents also being told the same. Even being told to take regular courses in place of the AP. Specifically, Jim Davis again. He did that to *** in 9th grade before the cutoff. Telling *** not to take Honors English, to stay put. And fully aware that *** was only carrying 5 1/2 credits unbeknownst to us. And then throwing him under the bus with the support of Principal Fitzpatrick when we found out Davis did not offer him another elective- Latin.
On second thought, I am copying Brian Carpenter, Superintendent of RSU20. He should know about this especially with the D rating Belfast received. Please take this to the Superintendent immediately. Please support these AP students, and let me know what will be done.
Thanks,
PARENT
From: PARENT
Sent: Thu 8/28/14 3:40 PM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org);
Cc: bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org)
Hi Jessica,
Please respond.
Thanks,
PARENT
From: Jessica Woods (jwoods@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Fri 8/29/14 10:41 AM
To: PARENT
Hi PARENT,
Have you and *** decided what he would like his 2014-15 schedule to look like?
Thanks! I will make the changes as soon as I hear from you.
Jess
9/30/14 note on 8/29/14 PARENT advised Jessica of online APES which she NEVER presented. I tell her to sign *** on.
From: PARENT
Sent: Fri 8/29/14 11:57 AM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org); bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org);
Cc: ward3councilor@cityofbelfast.org (ward3councilor@cityofbelfast.org)
Jessica and Superintendent Carpenter,
I was waiting for you to respond as to why AP students were being denied? I take it from your response that there is no action for AP students from guidance or Superintendent Carpenter. The amount of taxes we pay for education and the schools are unable to fulfill requirements with actual teachers is alarming.
I understand the ***(another AP student) came in yesterday and Jim Davis has offered him an online class for AP Earth Science.
1.*** must have Latin 2 with a real teacher this year.
2. If the only way *** can also have AP Earth Science this is through online, then sign him on. If he can have a real teacher, that is preferable with Latin 2 real teacher. With real teachers for both of these classes, he would not be taking the elective in 3. If Earth Science is online, he wants an elective. See 3.
3. If he must have online AP Earth Science, he would then like an elective as well. He wants Classics but he isn't sure if that is being offered anymore.
Thanks,
PARENT
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9/30/14- note that Jessica has NOT responded from crucial time frame Friday, 8/29. On TUESDAY, 9/2 PARENT 2nd requestS. PARENT IS unaware of the AP4ALL website with mandates until PARENT googled it YESTERDAY 9/29/14 and had almost had a coronary. And then pieced together another trail of deception. Jessica's responses are clear deception and detours from accountability. Perhaps at the advise of Superintendent Carpenter. Why though? It is of no cost to the school, unless they denied more students online APES and decided it was best not to offer it to any!
From: PARENT
Sent: Tue 9/02/14 6:44 AM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org)
Jessica,
Please respond by 10 am today.
Thanks,
PARENT
___________________________________________________________________________
From: Jessica Woods (jwoods@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Tue 9/02/14 6:47 AM
To: PARENT
Hi Parent,
I changed *** schedule to reflect Latin 2, not APES. There are currently discussions happening about online enrollment in AP courses (AP4All), which *** may be interested in.
Thanks,
Jess
9/30/14- note- WHAT THE*%!#!- TO REREAD THIS NOW IS OUTRAGEOUS!!!
From: Parent
Sent: Tue 9/02/14 8:55 AM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org)
Jessica,
1. Per you-" Here are the two best alternative options as I see it, without the online component for Latin 2, which was just a suggestion. The conflict centers around AP Environmental Science and Latin 2. He does need to take AP Environmental Science before he graduates, but it doesn't HAVE to be this year. We can sign him up for it next year as a senior, with AP Gov't, AP Literature, and Physics. So if he would prefer Latin 2, which I agree is VERY important, these are my suggestions:"
2. Per me " If the only way *** can also have AP Earth Science this is through online, then sign him on. If he can have a real teacher, that is preferable with Latin 2 real teacher. With real teachers for both of these classes, he would not be taking the elective in 3. If Earth Science is online, he wants an elective. See 3.
If he must have online AP Earth Science, he would then like an elective as well. He wants Classics but he isn't sure if that is being offered anymore."
3. Per you "I changed *** schedule to reflect Latin 2, not APES."
Resolution- Latin 2- Done
APES- Sign up for on-line (as done for *** (other AP student) and confirm.
Classics as elective- please advise. If not available- what is Fish/Wild?
Please respond by 10 am.
Thanks,
Laurie
____________________________________________________________________________
From: Jessica Woods (jwoods@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Tue 9/02/14 9:05 AM
To: Parent
Hi Parent,
I will follow up with *** about online APES this week. As for elective, period 7 Wilderness Survival is available, as well as Band, Jobs for Maine's Graduates and Creative Writing. Period 8 Financial Management, Chorus, Yearbook and Fish and Wildlife Management and AP Statistics. All of the course descriptions can be found at this link, click on Course Cat 14-15. http://bahs.rsu20.org/home/guidance/course-offerings
Thanks!
Jess
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From: Parent
Sent: Tue 9/02/14 10:12 AM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org)
Jessica,
Fish and Wildlife management says Spring Course- he needs to fill that period 7 for the year. He would take that. He wanted Classics. Anatomy & Physiology is another.
I want to know about the online APES as well. I understand it is under discussion now.
Please schedule him for a conference this week and advise me of decisions.
Thanks,
Parent
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9/30/14 I Note above is still within cutoff (unbeknownst to me- Parent has asked at least 5 times for information on APES prior to 9/2/14) Below they are way past that and Parent is still asking for resolutions for scheduling.
From: Parent
Sent: Thu 9/04/14 5:48 PM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org)
Jessica,
Please bring *** in for his schedule tomorrow, 9/5 He wants the elective Statistics (he wants to talk to you about it) What is the status on APES?
Thanks,
Parent
9/30/14 Note- NO UPDATE YET??- CLEARLY WITH HOLDING UPDATES!!
From: Parent
Sent: Thu 9/11/14 9:16 AM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org); LAURIE ALLEN (laurieallen55@msn.com)
Jessica,
Still waiting for advisement on *** E. Science. What is the hold up? I want to get this settled. Thanks
Parent
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2014 19:29:20 -0400
Subject: Re: FW: Samsel/Latin
From: jwoods@rsu20.org
To: Parent
HI Parent,,
Yes, I have penciled *** in for tomorrow. I tried to see him today, but he had been dismissed already.
I have no update on the status of the AP Environmental Science course online as of yet.
Thanks-
Jess
(Lie- partial email from Abigail Manahan D.O.E. AP4All administrator posted above in response to the parent "When the school initially contacted me on September 2 about enrolling..."
9/30/14 note- 9/11 Jessica is now using work load below to deny accountability.
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 09:20:17 -0400
Subject: Re: ***/Latin
From: jwoods@rsu20.org
To: Parent
Hi Parent,
I met with *** last week and added him into AP Statistics period 8. I also placed him on the waiting list for AP4ALL Environmental Science. We are currently as a district looking at options for completing this course outside of our curriculum, but haven't found solid options yet. I am also concerned that with *** current courseload, another AP course online would be very difficult to maintain.
I will certainly let you know as soon as we have a solution.
Thanks-
Jess
From: Parent
Sent: Thu 9/11/14 3:23 PM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org); LAURIE ALLEN (laurieallen55@msn.com)
Jessica,
I don't understand this. *** said he wants the ES. He should be enrolled in this already.
This is a full year course right? It doesn't make sense to me that he has to wait for an online course. Please explain.
Thanks,
Parent
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9/30/14 note unaccountability for APES & attempt to steer parent away with unrelated peer leadership comment.
From: Jessica Woods (jwoods@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Fri 9/12/14 1:29 PM
To: Parent
Hi Parent,
AP4All offers online AP courses, typically for students at high schools that don't offer them. We have never used this resource before, but have become familiar with it this year. They only have a certain number of "slots" and APES is full at this time. *** is still on the wait list, and I am uncertain if he will be moved into the class or not. I spent time on the phone with the collegeboard this morning, and they were unable to provide me with other AP Online options.
We are still in conversations at BAHS about this situation. I will absolutely inform you as soon as I have any information, and we will also be highly aware of the need *** has for APES when creating the master schedule for next year.
It has been nice to have *** join us at Peer Leadership this year! I am so glad he is joining us!
Thanks-
Jess
9/30/14- NOTE HERE ON 9/12/14 Parent REQUEST TO SUPERINTENDENT CARPENTER FOR A LIVE TEACHER FOR APES DUE TO ONLINE ISSUES THAT ARE STILL UNBEKNOWNST TO PARENT. BY 9/15- STILL NO RESPONSE- PARENT 2ND REQUESTS.
From: PARENT
Sent: Fri 9/12/14 2:32 PM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org); bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org);
Jessica,
You were supposed to have signed him up for this back on 8/26 and I asked again for you to confirm that on 9/2/14. It is unacceptable to wait until next year, his senior year.
How many students are taking this online course? How many students are waiting? Please advise.
*** must have it this year. Mr. Carpenter must be able to authorize a substitute teacher to teach this course. Please advise.
_____________________________________________________________________________
From: PARENT
Sent: Mon 9/15/14 2:38 PM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org); bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org)
Please advise.
9/30/14 NOTE ON 9/16- JESSICA NOW TELLS ME SIGNUPS FOR APES @ AP4ALL WERE FULL IN MARCH. A LIE ACCORDING TO THE WEBSITE THAT PARENT IS STILL UNAWARE OF AT THIS POINT. PARENT IS RELYING ON JESSICA FOR HONESTY. A DISGRACE. FIRST SCHEDULING EMAIL OVER 1 MONTH PRIOR. SCHOOL NOW IN SESSION FOR 2ND WEEK
From: Jessica Woods (jwoods@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Tue 9/16/14 8:09 AM
To: PARENT
Cc: bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org)
Good morning PARENT
There has been much discussion about this scheduling conflict, and there are two more options I have to present to you.
1. *** could drop AP Bio (period 1 and 2) and enroll in AP Environmental Science period 1 via an independent study with Mr. Thomas. The rest of his schedule would not be impacted.
2. *** could change from Advanced Math for AP Calculus to Advanced Math, take APES period 3 and Latin 2 period 6.
3. *** could drop Advanced Math for AP Calc and enroll in a Math course via BYU and take APES period 3 and Latin 2 period 6.
4. As previously presented, *** could enroll in Latin 2 online (BYU) and take APES period 3.
5. *** could continue with his current schedule for this year and sign up for APES for next year.
I am happy to meet with him today and discuss and see if he has a preference?
The online AP4ALL option has been full since sign-ups in March. We have never used the program before, but are now and will sign *** up for it this spring in advance of our finalized schedule, if *** decides to leave his schedule as-is for this year.
Thanks-
Jess
(Another lie- per Abigal Manahan- D.O.E, - "When the school initially contacted me on September 2 about enrolling ***, the course was already full and actually had been since June 26, 2014. "
9/30/14- NOTE PARENT IS OVERWHELMED WITH UNACCOUNTABILITY WITH ONLINE AP, FORGETTING ONE LIVE CLASS @ BAHS IS TAUGHT AND FORGETTING THAT HAD ASKED SUPERINTENDENT CARPENTER TO APPOINT ANOTHER LIVE TEACHER. THEN JESSICA AVOIDS ANSWERING AGAIN.
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From: PARENT
Sent: Tue 9/16/14 2:24 PM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org); bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org)
Mr. Carpenter,
Are you telling me that APES is ONLY offered online? How many students are taking this online and what is the cost? Nothing was cut from the budget and *** can't get his course mandates? All this money to the RSU , and year after year, *** gets short changed. Please explain and advise.
PARENT
From: PARENT
Sent: Tue 9/16/14 2:49 PM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org); bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org)
Jessica- if it was full in March, why was it even offered to our kids in September if they couldn't get it anyway. This is not sounding right at all. I want to know the truth please. Thanks.
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9/30/14-I NOTE NO RESPONSE FROM SPRNDNT CARPENTER AND JESSICA DISMISSES PARENT'S CONCERNS STATING SHE MET WITH *** AND HE IS HAPPY – TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL, HE ALWAYS WANTED APES AS HE ORIGINALLY CHOSE. PARENT DOES NOT TAKE THIS BAIT.
Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 20:34:52 -0400
Subject: Re: ***/Latin
From: jwoods@rsu20.org
To: PARENT
Hi Parent,
When I met with *** on Tuesday he expressed that he is happy with his current schedule and would not like to make any changes. The truth about AP4ALL is that we have never accessed it before, and didn't know there was a waiting list until I was able to speak with Abigail, the distance learning coordinator at the DOE in Augusta. AP4ALL is still "on the table" as a choice for *** next fall if needed.
If *** has any other scheduling concerns I am happy to meet with him.
Thanks-
Jess
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9/30/14- NOTE BELOW THAT PARENT WAS REFERRING TO AP COURSES ONLINE- CERTAINLY BY NOW SHE SHOULD HAVE REFERRED PARENT TO THE AP4ALL WEBISTE BUT INSTEAD DIRECTS PARENT TO THE BAHS WEBSITE.
From: PARENT
Sent: Thu 9/18/14 8:16 AM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org); bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org)
Jessica,
I do not see answers. Please respond directly to each number.
1. Are you telling me that APES is ONLY offered online?
2. How many BAHS students are taking APES online and what is the cost for each student?
3. As an online course, enrollment is unlimited. Why was *** denied this online course? It points to BAHS budget restraints as I see it and I want to know.
4. Advise of all required courses that are through online.
5. Below is from Princeton Review- according to these requirements- what are the courses *** will have to have next year as of now?
Number of years or credits
English
4
Math
4
Science
3 or 4
Lab Science
3
Foreign Language
3 or 4
Social studies
2
History
2
Academic Electives
2
Total academic credits
21
Thank You,
PARENT
9/30/14 - NOTE THAT JESSICA IS CALLING FOR A VERBAL MEETING WITH THE PRINCIPAL AND SUPERINTENDENT. NO. PARENT EVEN APOGIZES BELIEVING THAT JESSICA IS BEING HONEST.
From: Jessica Woods (jwoods@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Thu 9/18/14 8:47 AM
To: PARENT; Brian Carpenter (bcarpenter@rsu20.org)
Hi PARENT,
I have answered all of the questions you asked to the best of my ability (see answers below). At this point, if you have further questions on this topic I would like us to meet with Mr. Fitzpatrick and Mr. Carpenter to discuss. *** is a wonderful student and a contributing member of the BAHS community, and we are very glad to have him here.
Thanks-
1. Are you telling me that APES is ONLY offered online?- No, we offer APES here at BAHS period 3.
2. How many BAHS students are taking APES online and what is the cost for each student?- 0 students are taking it, and there is no cost.
3. As an online course, enrollment is unlimited. Why was *** denied this online course? It points to BAHS budget restraints as I see it and I want to know.- Enrollment is not unlimited, it is regulated by the State of Maine, as AP4ALL is a state program. As it is no cost, it is not a budgetary issue.
4. Advise of all required courses that are through online. -I do not have the ability to list all available online courses. *** was enrolled in a BYU course last year, and that is a fairly commonly used program when the need arises. We offered for *** to enroll in Latin 2 online via BYU at our cost, so he could enroll in APES @ BAHS, but we all agreed that a "live" language class is a better option. Here is the webiste https://is.byu.edu/site/
5. Below is from Princeton Review- according to these requirements- what are the courses *** will have to have next year as of now? -
Next year *** will need 1 credit of English (AP Literature I presume), AP Gov't, AP or Lab Physics (2 periods, 1.5 credits), AP Calculus or Calculus (this is an elective not a requirement), Latin 3 and AP Environmental Science
Number of years or credits
English- will have completed 3 years by the end of 2014-15
4
Math- will have completed 4 years by the end of 2014-15
4
Science - will have completed 3 LAB science courses by the end of 2014-15 (Lab Bio, Lab Chem and AP Biology)
3 or 4
Lab Science
3
Foreign Language- will have completed 2 by the end of 2014-15
3 or 4
Social studies 3 history/social studies courses completed by the end of the 2014-15 academic year
2
History
2
Academic Electives
2
Total academic credits
21- *** currently has 12.5 credits, will receive 7 more this year for a total of 19.5 at the end of his Junior year.
Thank You,
PARENT
From: PARENT
Sent: Thu 9/18/14 11:19 AM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org); bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org)
Hi,
Yes you have answered- thank you. I was not understanding the online aspect at all. Since no one is enrolled, clearly it is an DOE issue that I now understand. I was thinking that many more courses were online with students enrolled and wanted to know why.
Due to past issues with Jim Davis and Mr. Fitzpatrick and last year's ILP where I was excluded, any problems with *** academics send me into immediate action.
I do not trust verbal, unrecorded meetings and that is not fair to you. I am sorry if I upset you. I never meant to do that.
Thank You,
Parent
9/30/14- NOTE FROM HERE PARENT IS HOLDING SUPERINTENDENT CARPENTER ACCOUNTABLE.
From: PARENT
Sent: Sun 9/21/14 9:03 PM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org); bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org); ; ***parent of other AP student
Mr. Carpenter,
I have copied the email history of the APES below. I understand that Jim Davis advised the ***(other AP student) that the online APES is NOT available due to BUDGET issues. Yet after almost a month of going back and forth, Jessica states it is not a budget issue because it is free.
Yet, other online courses are not free as Jessica has also stated below (taken from 9/18/14 way below). I got confused as this went on- forgetting that APES was offered in period 3.
Jessica- "Enrollment is not unlimited, it is regulated by the State of Maine, as AP4ALL is a state program. As it is no cost, it is not a budgetary issue.
We offered for *** to enroll in Latin 2 online via BYU at our cost"
Forcing AP students to drop mandatory courses to fit the school's schedule is not acceptable. I understand that ***other AP student is dropping AP Bio to take APES. Again, nothing was cut from the budget yet the students are forced to drop AP classes. Next year promises to be a disaster.
1. I want all chosen AP courses fulfilled this year.
2.Davis stating APES online is denied because of budget restraints and Jessica stating it is free and a DOE issue. Sign ups were full in March? And no one is signed up? By all means an additional APES at BAHS should be allocated immediately and should have been done so already.
Sincerely,
Parent
From: Parent
Sent: Wed 9/24/14 10:43 AM
To: bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org); ***other AP parent;
Mr. Carpenter,
Why haven't you responded? I began copying you on 8/26/14. Denying AP students of AP courses that are available in school because of scheduling/budget conflicts is serious administration failure. This email below has many issues and is insulting. *** ALWAYS wanted the classes he CHOSE. He wisely avoids conflict with adults in direct authority. Below are supporting repeated failures to an outstanding student that should be receiving encouragement to excel rather than sit back.
9/30/14 – NOTE SUPERINTENDENT CARPENTER IS DENYING ACCOUNTABILITY AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE STUDENT RESPONSIBLE FOR BAHS NEGLIGENCE AND IGNORNANCE. TOTALLY CHANGING THE TONE TO BULLYING.
Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 11:16:10 -0400
Subject: Re: APES
From: bcarpenter@rsu20.org
To: Parent
From: Parent
Sent:Thu 8/14/14 1:21 PM
To:jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org)
Hi Jessica,
*** Latin is not on the schedule.
B day from 11:50-2:10 lunch, study, study- not productive.
C day from 11-1:17 study, lunch, study- not productive.
Please advise..
Thanks,
Parent
Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 13:57:25 -0400
Subject: Re: ***/Latin
From: jwoods@rsu20.org
To: Parent
Hi Parent,
Yes, there is a schedule conflict we need to work around. I am back in the office next week, is there a day/time that you and *** could come in?
Thanks!
Jess
_________________________________________________________________________
From: Jessica Woods (jwoods@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Fri 8/15/14 8:21 AM
To: Parent
Hi Parent,
Yes, Latin 2 is being offered, but only period 3, when *** has AP Bio, which is only offered 2 and 3. What time on Monday? 11?
Thanks!
Jess
From: Parent
Sent: Fri 8/15/14 9:45 AM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org)
Jessica,
All his classes are AP, it is up to the school to provide the Latin 2. I prefer to handle this in writing since the school must provide options. The guidance director Jim Davis denied *** elective where *** would have chosen Latin 1 and would now be in Latin 3.
Thanks,
Parent
From: Parent
Sent: Mon 8/18/14 9:34 AM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org); Anne Matava (amatava@rsu20.org)
Jessica and Ann,
Please understand that *** must have Latin 2 and his AP courses in his Jr. year, this year. Compile the uncertainty of next year with the RSU and slashing of courses, this is his year to get his language requirements completed. Again, this could have been done last year but guidance director, Jim Davis did not do his job and hampered *** education. Davis was passing *** through with only 5 and 1/2 credits, careless that *** was not getting an elective due to scheduling regardless of repeated concerns from me, as early as September, before the cutoff. In this email below, Davis also advised *** NOT to take honors English. Clearly he saw at this point this *** was not carrying 6 credits since *** elective was not scheduled. Yet, Davis did not care. In December, Davis was very off the cuff- saying *** would get into 10th grade even with 5 1/2 credits...
With this, I hope you can resolve this problem without further need for me to go above and beyond. I write this for you to use as assistance to those that threw *** under the bus in the first place- Davis and Fitzpatrick. If I need to go to the Superintendent again, I will, let me know.
Please advise me of *** ILP this year. I have included last year's issues on that.
Thank You,
Parent
9/30/14- NOTE THAT PARENT HAS YET TO HEAR BACK ON *** ILP AND JESSICA DOES NOT INFORM PARENT THAT ANN MATAVA, *** BAHS ACADEMIC COACH IS NO LONGER AT BAHS.
From: Jessica Woods (jwoods@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Mon 8/18/14 10:49 AM
To: Parent
Hi Parent,
I am working to find some options for this situation, but am awaiting responses from Ann McLellan and Tim Doran. Are you wanting to meet to discuss or wait until I have some answers?
Please know that I am working on this, and realize the importance of the situation.
Thanks-
Jess Woods
From: Parent
Sent: Mon 8/18/14 11:04 AM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org)
Hi,
I wanted to give you some ammo in case the forces that be try to detour. There is no need to meet if you are allowed to see that *** receives his AP courses and Latin 2. If they have to set up a tutor session during one of *** study periods for the Latin 2- that is very OK with me. Preferably the C day . On B days I can pick *** up before lunch to work at home.
I had thought I'd head off the ILP while we were at it. Proactive is good.
Thank You,
Laurie
From: Jessica Woods (jwoods@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Wed 8/20/14 1:57 PM
To: Parent
Hi Parent,
I have received approval for *** to be enrolled in Latin 2 part 1 and 2 through BYU online (the same place *** took a course previously). I am happy to meet with *** to set up the specifics either next week or when we are back in school.
Thanks-
Jess Woods
From: Parent
Sent: Wed 8/20/14 6:11 PM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org)
Hi Jessica,
The online course was not good. It was the only choice because of Davis. Online Latin is even worse. *** likes the teacher very much and teacher instruction is crucial. *** is saddened that *** isn't getting 4 years of Latin, let alone 3. Now, *** is being denied another year. This is unacceptable. This is all because of Davis. You should have checked with me first. I didn't request online.
*** said that there are quite a few students in Latin, aren't they AP students? Something must be arranged. Perhaps the teacher can be paid the price of the course to teach *** during a study period if you can't arrange a class. Is the teacher Mr. Doran?
Thank You,
Parent
___________________________________________________________________
From: Jessica Woods (jwoods@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Fri 8/22/14 10:20 AM
To: Parent
Hi Parent,
Here is the schedule conflict:
Latin 2 is offered periods 3 and 6 this year.
*** currently has:
Period 1- AP Bio
Period 2- AP Bio
Period 3-AP Environmental Science
Period 4- Advanced Math for AP Calc
Period 5- AP US History
Period 6- AP English Language
Period 7- Study
Period 8- Study
Here are the two best alternative options as I see it, without the online component for Latin 2, which was just a suggestion. The conflict centers around AP Environmental Science and Latin 2. *** does need to take AP Environmental Science before *** graduates, but it doesn't HAVE to be this year. We can sign him up for it next year as a senior, with AP Gov't, AP Literature, and Physics. So if *** would prefer Latin 2, which I agree is VERY important, these are my suggestions:
Period 1-AP Bio
Period 2-AP Bio
Period 3-Latin 2
Period 4-Advanced Math for AP Calc
Period 5-AP US History
Period 6-AP English Language
Period 7- Study or Electives such as Creative Writing, Band, Wilderness Survival)
Period 8- Study or Electives such as Financial Management, Chorus, Yearbook, FIsh and Wildlife Management, AP Statistics
Period 1-AP Bio
Period 2-AP Bio
Period 3-AP US History
Period 4-AP English Language
Period 5-Adv. Math for AP Calc
Period 6-Latin 2
Period 7- Study or Electives such as Creative Writing, Band, Wilderness Survival)
Period 8- Study or Electives such as Financial Management, Chorus, Yearbook, Fish and Wildlife Management, AP Statistics
I will be back in the office next Tuesday and am happy to go over choices!
Thanks-
Jess
From: Parent
Sent: Fri 8/22/14 11:55 AM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org)
Hi,
Thank you- *** is in ******* so I can't go over this with ***. Can we make sure *** gets Latin 3 next year if we do these changes?
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9/30/14- Parent notes here is where Superintendent Carpenter was notified of issues on 8/26/14. Jessica is in the office, 8/26/14 and fails to respond. Two days later, 8/28 parent sends another email asking Jessica to advise. Her response is asking parent if they decided???
From: PARENT
Sent: Tue 8/26/14 1:10 PM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org);
Cc: bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org)
Hi Jessica,
I am hearing that other AP students are being denied classes. This is not acceptable. Please take this to the VP, Principal, Superintendent, who ever can reschedule to meet the offered AP classes. Scheduling these required AP courses next year, is no guarantee that it won't be a problem for these students.
I understand that the Waldo Tech students get their scheduling met to allow afternoons at the Tech., it is very upsetting to hear AP students are told not to take the course. Try again next year. Especially with all the upheaval. This year is crucial to get in *** AP and Latin.
I am in contact with other AP parents also being told the same. Even being told to take regular courses in place of the AP. Specifically, Jim Davis again. He did that to *** in 9th grade before the cutoff. Telling *** not to take Honors English, to stay put. And fully aware that *** was only carrying 5 1/2 credits unbeknownst to us. And then throwing him under the bus with the support of Principal Fitzpatrick when we found out Davis did not offer him another elective- Latin.
On second thought, I am copying Brian Carpenter, Superintendent of RSU20. He should know about this especially with the D rating Belfast received. Please take this to the Superintendent immediately. Please support these AP students, and let me know what will be done.
Thanks,
PARENT
From: PARENT
Sent: Thu 8/28/14 3:40 PM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org);
Cc: bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org)
Hi Jessica,
Please respond.
Thanks,
PARENT
From: Jessica Woods (jwoods@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Fri 8/29/14 10:41 AM
To: PARENT
Hi PARENT,
Have you and *** decided what he would like his 2014-15 schedule to look like?
Thanks! I will make the changes as soon as I hear from you.
Jess
9/30/14 note on 8/29/14 PARENT advised Jessica of online APES which she NEVER presented. I tell her to sign *** on.
From: PARENT
Sent: Fri 8/29/14 11:57 AM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org); bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org);
Cc: ward3councilor@cityofbelfast.org (ward3councilor@cityofbelfast.org)
Jessica and Superintendent Carpenter,
I was waiting for you to respond as to why AP students were being denied? I take it from your response that there is no action for AP students from guidance or Superintendent Carpenter. The amount of taxes we pay for education and the schools are unable to fulfill requirements with actual teachers is alarming.
I understand the ***(another AP student) came in yesterday and Jim Davis has offered him an online class for AP Earth Science.
1.*** must have Latin 2 with a real teacher this year.
2. If the only way *** can also have AP Earth Science this is through online, then sign him on. If he can have a real teacher, that is preferable with Latin 2 real teacher. With real teachers for both of these classes, he would not be taking the elective in 3. If Earth Science is online, he wants an elective. See 3.
3. If he must have online AP Earth Science, he would then like an elective as well. He wants Classics but he isn't sure if that is being offered anymore.
Thanks,
PARENT
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9/30/14- note that Jessica has NOT responded from crucial time frame Friday, 8/29. On TUESDAY, 9/2 PARENT 2nd requestS. PARENT IS unaware of the AP4ALL website with mandates until PARENT googled it YESTERDAY 9/29/14 and had almost had a coronary. And then pieced together another trail of deception. Jessica's responses are clear deception and detours from accountability. Perhaps at the advise of Superintendent Carpenter. Why though? It is of no cost to the school, unless they denied more students online APES and decided it was best not to offer it to any!
From: PARENT
Sent: Tue 9/02/14 6:44 AM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org)
Jessica,
Please respond by 10 am today.
Thanks,
PARENT
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From: Jessica Woods (jwoods@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Tue 9/02/14 6:47 AM
To: PARENT
Hi Parent,
I changed *** schedule to reflect Latin 2, not APES. There are currently discussions happening about online enrollment in AP courses (AP4All), which *** may be interested in.
Thanks,
Jess
9/30/14- note- WHAT THE*%!#!- TO REREAD THIS NOW IS OUTRAGEOUS!!!
From: Parent
Sent: Tue 9/02/14 8:55 AM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org)
Jessica,
1. Per you-" Here are the two best alternative options as I see it, without the online component for Latin 2, which was just a suggestion. The conflict centers around AP Environmental Science and Latin 2. He does need to take AP Environmental Science before he graduates, but it doesn't HAVE to be this year. We can sign him up for it next year as a senior, with AP Gov't, AP Literature, and Physics. So if he would prefer Latin 2, which I agree is VERY important, these are my suggestions:"
2. Per me " If the only way *** can also have AP Earth Science this is through online, then sign him on. If he can have a real teacher, that is preferable with Latin 2 real teacher. With real teachers for both of these classes, he would not be taking the elective in 3. If Earth Science is online, he wants an elective. See 3.
If he must have online AP Earth Science, he would then like an elective as well. He wants Classics but he isn't sure if that is being offered anymore."
3. Per you "I changed *** schedule to reflect Latin 2, not APES."
Resolution- Latin 2- Done
APES- Sign up for on-line (as done for *** (other AP student) and confirm.
Classics as elective- please advise. If not available- what is Fish/Wild?
Please respond by 10 am.
Thanks,
Laurie
____________________________________________________________________________
From: Jessica Woods (jwoods@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Tue 9/02/14 9:05 AM
To: Parent
Hi Parent,
I will follow up with *** about online APES this week. As for elective, period 7 Wilderness Survival is available, as well as Band, Jobs for Maine's Graduates and Creative Writing. Period 8 Financial Management, Chorus, Yearbook and Fish and Wildlife Management and AP Statistics. All of the course descriptions can be found at this link, click on Course Cat 14-15. http://bahs.rsu20.org/home/guidance/course-offerings
Thanks!
Jess
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From: Parent
Sent: Tue 9/02/14 10:12 AM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org)
Jessica,
Fish and Wildlife management says Spring Course- he needs to fill that period 7 for the year. He would take that. He wanted Classics. Anatomy & Physiology is another.
I want to know about the online APES as well. I understand it is under discussion now.
Please schedule him for a conference this week and advise me of decisions.
Thanks,
Parent
______________________________________________________________________________
9/30/14 I Note above is still within cutoff (unbeknownst to me- Parent has asked at least 5 times for information on APES prior to 9/2/14) Below they are way past that and Parent is still asking for resolutions for scheduling.
From: Parent
Sent: Thu 9/04/14 5:48 PM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org)
Jessica,
Please bring *** in for his schedule tomorrow, 9/5 He wants the elective Statistics (he wants to talk to you about it) What is the status on APES?
Thanks,
Parent
9/30/14 Note- NO UPDATE YET??- CLEARLY WITH HOLDING UPDATES!!
From: Parent
Sent: Thu 9/11/14 9:16 AM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org); LAURIE ALLEN (laurieallen55@msn.com)
Jessica,
Still waiting for advisement on *** E. Science. What is the hold up? I want to get this settled. Thanks
Parent
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2014 19:29:20 -0400
Subject: Re: FW: Samsel/Latin
From: jwoods@rsu20.org
To: Parent
HI Parent,,
Yes, I have penciled *** in for tomorrow. I tried to see him today, but he had been dismissed already.
I have no update on the status of the AP Environmental Science course online as of yet.
Thanks-
Jess
(Lie- partial email from Abigail Manahan D.O.E. AP4All administrator posted above in response to the parent "When the school initially contacted me on September 2 about enrolling..."
9/30/14 note- 9/11 Jessica is now using work load below to deny accountability.
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 09:20:17 -0400
Subject: Re: ***/Latin
From: jwoods@rsu20.org
To: Parent
Hi Parent,
I met with *** last week and added him into AP Statistics period 8. I also placed him on the waiting list for AP4ALL Environmental Science. We are currently as a district looking at options for completing this course outside of our curriculum, but haven't found solid options yet. I am also concerned that with *** current courseload, another AP course online would be very difficult to maintain.
I will certainly let you know as soon as we have a solution.
Thanks-
Jess
From: Parent
Sent: Thu 9/11/14 3:23 PM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org); LAURIE ALLEN (laurieallen55@msn.com)
Jessica,
I don't understand this. *** said he wants the ES. He should be enrolled in this already.
This is a full year course right? It doesn't make sense to me that he has to wait for an online course. Please explain.
Thanks,
Parent
______________________________________________________________________________
9/30/14 note unaccountability for APES & attempt to steer parent away with unrelated peer leadership comment.
From: Jessica Woods (jwoods@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Fri 9/12/14 1:29 PM
To: Parent
Hi Parent,
AP4All offers online AP courses, typically for students at high schools that don't offer them. We have never used this resource before, but have become familiar with it this year. They only have a certain number of "slots" and APES is full at this time. *** is still on the wait list, and I am uncertain if he will be moved into the class or not. I spent time on the phone with the collegeboard this morning, and they were unable to provide me with other AP Online options.
We are still in conversations at BAHS about this situation. I will absolutely inform you as soon as I have any information, and we will also be highly aware of the need *** has for APES when creating the master schedule for next year.
It has been nice to have *** join us at Peer Leadership this year! I am so glad he is joining us!
Thanks-
Jess
9/30/14- NOTE HERE ON 9/12/14 Parent REQUEST TO SUPERINTENDENT CARPENTER FOR A LIVE TEACHER FOR APES DUE TO ONLINE ISSUES THAT ARE STILL UNBEKNOWNST TO PARENT. BY 9/15- STILL NO RESPONSE- PARENT 2ND REQUESTS.
From: PARENT
Sent: Fri 9/12/14 2:32 PM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org); bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org);
Jessica,
You were supposed to have signed him up for this back on 8/26 and I asked again for you to confirm that on 9/2/14. It is unacceptable to wait until next year, his senior year.
How many students are taking this online course? How many students are waiting? Please advise.
*** must have it this year. Mr. Carpenter must be able to authorize a substitute teacher to teach this course. Please advise.
_____________________________________________________________________________
From: PARENT
Sent: Mon 9/15/14 2:38 PM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org); bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org)
Please advise.
9/30/14 NOTE ON 9/16- JESSICA NOW TELLS ME SIGNUPS FOR APES @ AP4ALL WERE FULL IN MARCH. A LIE ACCORDING TO THE WEBSITE THAT PARENT IS STILL UNAWARE OF AT THIS POINT. PARENT IS RELYING ON JESSICA FOR HONESTY. A DISGRACE. FIRST SCHEDULING EMAIL OVER 1 MONTH PRIOR. SCHOOL NOW IN SESSION FOR 2ND WEEK
From: Jessica Woods (jwoods@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Tue 9/16/14 8:09 AM
To: PARENT
Cc: bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org)
Good morning PARENT
There has been much discussion about this scheduling conflict, and there are two more options I have to present to you.
1. *** could drop AP Bio (period 1 and 2) and enroll in AP Environmental Science period 1 via an independent study with Mr. Thomas. The rest of his schedule would not be impacted.
2. *** could change from Advanced Math for AP Calculus to Advanced Math, take APES period 3 and Latin 2 period 6.
3. *** could drop Advanced Math for AP Calc and enroll in a Math course via BYU and take APES period 3 and Latin 2 period 6.
4. As previously presented, *** could enroll in Latin 2 online (BYU) and take APES period 3.
5. *** could continue with his current schedule for this year and sign up for APES for next year.
I am happy to meet with him today and discuss and see if he has a preference?
The online AP4ALL option has been full since sign-ups in March. We have never used the program before, but are now and will sign *** up for it this spring in advance of our finalized schedule, if *** decides to leave his schedule as-is for this year.
Thanks-
Jess
(Another lie- per Abigal Manahan- D.O.E, - "When the school initially contacted me on September 2 about enrolling ***, the course was already full and actually had been since June 26, 2014. "
9/30/14- NOTE PARENT IS OVERWHELMED WITH UNACCOUNTABILITY WITH ONLINE AP, FORGETTING ONE LIVE CLASS @ BAHS IS TAUGHT AND FORGETTING THAT HAD ASKED SUPERINTENDENT CARPENTER TO APPOINT ANOTHER LIVE TEACHER. THEN JESSICA AVOIDS ANSWERING AGAIN.
_____________________________________________________________
From: PARENT
Sent: Tue 9/16/14 2:24 PM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org); bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org)
Mr. Carpenter,
Are you telling me that APES is ONLY offered online? How many students are taking this online and what is the cost? Nothing was cut from the budget and *** can't get his course mandates? All this money to the RSU , and year after year, *** gets short changed. Please explain and advise.
PARENT
From: PARENT
Sent: Tue 9/16/14 2:49 PM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org); bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org)
Jessica- if it was full in March, why was it even offered to our kids in September if they couldn't get it anyway. This is not sounding right at all. I want to know the truth please. Thanks.
________________________________________________________________________
9/30/14-I NOTE NO RESPONSE FROM SPRNDNT CARPENTER AND JESSICA DISMISSES PARENT'S CONCERNS STATING SHE MET WITH *** AND HE IS HAPPY – TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL, HE ALWAYS WANTED APES AS HE ORIGINALLY CHOSE. PARENT DOES NOT TAKE THIS BAIT.
Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 20:34:52 -0400
Subject: Re: ***/Latin
From: jwoods@rsu20.org
To: PARENT
Hi Parent,
When I met with *** on Tuesday he expressed that he is happy with his current schedule and would not like to make any changes. The truth about AP4ALL is that we have never accessed it before, and didn't know there was a waiting list until I was able to speak with Abigail, the distance learning coordinator at the DOE in Augusta. AP4ALL is still "on the table" as a choice for *** next fall if needed.
If *** has any other scheduling concerns I am happy to meet with him.
Thanks-
Jess
_____________________________________________________________________________
9/30/14- NOTE BELOW THAT PARENT WAS REFERRING TO AP COURSES ONLINE- CERTAINLY BY NOW SHE SHOULD HAVE REFERRED PARENT TO THE AP4ALL WEBISTE BUT INSTEAD DIRECTS PARENT TO THE BAHS WEBSITE.
From: PARENT
Sent: Thu 9/18/14 8:16 AM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org); bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org)
Jessica,
I do not see answers. Please respond directly to each number.
1. Are you telling me that APES is ONLY offered online?
2. How many BAHS students are taking APES online and what is the cost for each student?
3. As an online course, enrollment is unlimited. Why was *** denied this online course? It points to BAHS budget restraints as I see it and I want to know.
4. Advise of all required courses that are through online.
5. Below is from Princeton Review- according to these requirements- what are the courses *** will have to have next year as of now?
Number of years or credits
English
4
Math
4
Science
3 or 4
Lab Science
3
Foreign Language
3 or 4
Social studies
2
History
2
Academic Electives
2
Total academic credits
21
Thank You,
PARENT
9/30/14 - NOTE THAT JESSICA IS CALLING FOR A VERBAL MEETING WITH THE PRINCIPAL AND SUPERINTENDENT. NO. PARENT EVEN APOGIZES BELIEVING THAT JESSICA IS BEING HONEST.
From: Jessica Woods (jwoods@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Thu 9/18/14 8:47 AM
To: PARENT; Brian Carpenter (bcarpenter@rsu20.org)
Hi PARENT,
I have answered all of the questions you asked to the best of my ability (see answers below). At this point, if you have further questions on this topic I would like us to meet with Mr. Fitzpatrick and Mr. Carpenter to discuss. *** is a wonderful student and a contributing member of the BAHS community, and we are very glad to have him here.
Thanks-
1. Are you telling me that APES is ONLY offered online?- No, we offer APES here at BAHS period 3.
2. How many BAHS students are taking APES online and what is the cost for each student?- 0 students are taking it, and there is no cost.
3. As an online course, enrollment is unlimited. Why was *** denied this online course? It points to BAHS budget restraints as I see it and I want to know.- Enrollment is not unlimited, it is regulated by the State of Maine, as AP4ALL is a state program. As it is no cost, it is not a budgetary issue.
4. Advise of all required courses that are through online. -I do not have the ability to list all available online courses. *** was enrolled in a BYU course last year, and that is a fairly commonly used program when the need arises. We offered for *** to enroll in Latin 2 online via BYU at our cost, so he could enroll in APES @ BAHS, but we all agreed that a "live" language class is a better option. Here is the webiste https://is.byu.edu/site/
5. Below is from Princeton Review- according to these requirements- what are the courses *** will have to have next year as of now? -
Next year *** will need 1 credit of English (AP Literature I presume), AP Gov't, AP or Lab Physics (2 periods, 1.5 credits), AP Calculus or Calculus (this is an elective not a requirement), Latin 3 and AP Environmental Science
Number of years or credits
English- will have completed 3 years by the end of 2014-15
4
Math- will have completed 4 years by the end of 2014-15
4
Science - will have completed 3 LAB science courses by the end of 2014-15 (Lab Bio, Lab Chem and AP Biology)
3 or 4
Lab Science
3
Foreign Language- will have completed 2 by the end of 2014-15
3 or 4
Social studies 3 history/social studies courses completed by the end of the 2014-15 academic year
2
History
2
Academic Electives
2
Total academic credits
21- *** currently has 12.5 credits, will receive 7 more this year for a total of 19.5 at the end of his Junior year.
Thank You,
PARENT
From: PARENT
Sent: Thu 9/18/14 11:19 AM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org); bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org)
Hi,
Yes you have answered- thank you. I was not understanding the online aspect at all. Since no one is enrolled, clearly it is an DOE issue that I now understand. I was thinking that many more courses were online with students enrolled and wanted to know why.
Due to past issues with Jim Davis and Mr. Fitzpatrick and last year's ILP where I was excluded, any problems with *** academics send me into immediate action.
I do not trust verbal, unrecorded meetings and that is not fair to you. I am sorry if I upset you. I never meant to do that.
Thank You,
Parent
9/30/14- NOTE FROM HERE PARENT IS HOLDING SUPERINTENDENT CARPENTER ACCOUNTABLE.
From: PARENT
Sent: Sun 9/21/14 9:03 PM
To: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org); bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org); ; ***parent of other AP student
Mr. Carpenter,
I have copied the email history of the APES below. I understand that Jim Davis advised the ***(other AP student) that the online APES is NOT available due to BUDGET issues. Yet after almost a month of going back and forth, Jessica states it is not a budget issue because it is free.
Yet, other online courses are not free as Jessica has also stated below (taken from 9/18/14 way below). I got confused as this went on- forgetting that APES was offered in period 3.
Jessica- "Enrollment is not unlimited, it is regulated by the State of Maine, as AP4ALL is a state program. As it is no cost, it is not a budgetary issue.
We offered for *** to enroll in Latin 2 online via BYU at our cost"
Forcing AP students to drop mandatory courses to fit the school's schedule is not acceptable. I understand that ***other AP student is dropping AP Bio to take APES. Again, nothing was cut from the budget yet the students are forced to drop AP classes. Next year promises to be a disaster.
1. I want all chosen AP courses fulfilled this year.
2.Davis stating APES online is denied because of budget restraints and Jessica stating it is free and a DOE issue. Sign ups were full in March? And no one is signed up? By all means an additional APES at BAHS should be allocated immediately and should have been done so already.
Sincerely,
Parent
From: Parent
Sent: Wed 9/24/14 10:43 AM
To: bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org); ***other AP parent;
Mr. Carpenter,
Why haven't you responded? I began copying you on 8/26/14. Denying AP students of AP courses that are available in school because of scheduling/budget conflicts is serious administration failure. This email below has many issues and is insulting. *** ALWAYS wanted the classes he CHOSE. He wisely avoids conflict with adults in direct authority. Below are supporting repeated failures to an outstanding student that should be receiving encouragement to excel rather than sit back.
9/30/14 – NOTE SUPERINTENDENT CARPENTER IS DENYING ACCOUNTABILITY AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE STUDENT RESPONSIBLE FOR BAHS NEGLIGENCE AND IGNORNANCE. TOTALLY CHANGING THE TONE TO BULLYING.
Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 11:16:10 -0400
Subject: Re: APES
From: bcarpenter@rsu20.org
To: Parent
Morning Parent,
I did not respond because I do not have the knowledge to address the issues and all the parts associated with it. I discussed the scheduling issue with those involved. I have followed the email string. The Guidance Department provided five options for a schedule. There are only so many classes periods in a day and so many opportunities for teachers to instruct AP programs and only so many opportunities for classes to be taken. Online options were provided as an alternative. In such a situation choices must be made between what courses are available and which one(s) will be chosen over another. He accepted his schedule with the classes he chose. *** understands that he had to make choices between courses. He made a choice to remain in a class, he had chosen, knowing that it would impact his ability to take another course.
r/
Brian Carpenter
Brian Carpenter
Superintendent of Schools
Regional School Unit No. 20
(207) 338-1960
From: Parent
Sent: Wed 9/24/14 11:33 AM
To: bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org); other AP parent
Mr. Carpenter,
As the Superintendent of the RSU with a D rating, your knowledge of failures is essential. A month has passed and you do not have knowledge of the issues. Clearly, you are not interested in resolving repeated administrative failures hindering education to students capable of achieving excellence and setting new standards.
Status Quo to D standards. *** had no choice for excellence.
Sincerely,
Parent
From: Brian Carpenter (bcarpenter@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Wed 9/24/14 1:59 PM
To: Parent
Afternoon Parent,
If I do not have knowledge of the issues then it is reasonable that we all set down together and discuss the issues. I am interested in resolving any and all failures that one can solve. I understand your frustration, but I do not see that the school is hindering education to students. The guidance department provided alternatives which were apparently not to your satisfaction. What would you like the school to do to resolve this issue?
In reference to the Status Quo to D standards I suggest that you review the grading process being used by DOE at the directive of the Governor to determine how school grades are arrived at. *** has a choice and he made choices based on what the possibilities were. Again, if you and *** wish to discuss this please provide me a date and time and I will be glad to meet with you.
Sincerely,
Brian Carpenter
From: Parent
Sent: Wed 9/24/14 7:45 PM
To: bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org);
Mr. Carpenter,
The email history gives the information. The fact that the Director of Guidance threw *** education into the garbage instead of putting him into Latin in 9th grade has been the hinder. This is the school's job to resolve yet the principal and guidance director threw *** under the bus. Then I receive this schedule full of study halls and Latin is missing. Latin should have been a priority with the history, he should have been in Latin 3 this year.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
8/14/14
Hi Jessica,
*** Latin is not on the schedule.
B day from 11:50-2:10 lunch, study, study- not productive.
C day from 11-1:17 study, lunch, study- not productive.
Please advise..
Thanks,
Laurie
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
This is not resolution. Offering an online course for Latin is ridiculous. Add in the confusion with online APES that is still unanswered. Please tell me exactly what I am supposed to resolve for the school? I expected you to take action. I would have requested a report of the scheduling of all the AP students since 9th grade, compare what was picked and what was given, and ask for input from the parents. I only contacted one parent and found similar problems. This isn't electives we are concerned about- it is mandatory classes for the students that work very hard to receive the best education offered. They should be the pride of Belfast.
Please explain in full detail as to what the issue is with APES online. Jessica's last email that online APES will be "on the table" (her quotations) for next year is not reassuring. Below was sent to you previously to give resolution for APES:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I understand that Jim Davis advised the ***'s that the online APES is NOT available due to BUDGET issues. Yet after almost a month of going back and forth, Jessica states it is not a budget issue because it is free.
Enrollment is not unlimited, it is regulated by the State of Maine, as AP4ALL is a state program. As it is no cost, it is not a budgetary issue.
We offered for *** to enroll in Latin 2 online via BYU at our cost
Forcing AP students to drop mandatory courses to fit the school's schedule is not acceptable. I understand that *** is dropping AP Bio to take APES. Again, nothing was cut from the budget yet the students are forced to drop AP classes. Next year promises to be a disaster.
Davis stating APES online is denied because of budget restraints and Jessica stating it is free and a DOE issue. Sign ups were full in March? And no one is signed up? By all means an additional APES at BAHS should be allocated immediately and should have been done so already.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sincerely,
Parent
From: Parent
Sent: Fri 9/26/14 8:15 AM
To: bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org); ***parent of other AP student; LAURIE ALLEN (laurieallen55@msn.com)
2nd request- Please advise APES information requested
From: Parent
Sent: Mon 9/29/14 10:36 AM
To: bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org);
Mr. Carpenter,
Please respond (3rd request)
9/30/14 – NOTE SUPERINTENDENT CARPENTER RESPONDS HE CAN'T EXPLAIN AND REFUSES TO CONTINUE IN WRITING.
From: Brian Carpenter (bcarpenter@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Mon 9/29/14 11:15 AM
To: Parent
Cc: Jessica Woods (jwoods@rsu20.org)
I can not explain what the issue is with APES online. As MS. Woods indicated, APES has limited seats. If APES has limited seats and is currently full then there is no seat available. If it costs nothing there is no budget issue. *** can be enrolled in AP4ALL when enrollment starts.
Parent any further correspondence concerning this issue will require a face-to-face meeting.
Thank you.
Brian Carpenter
Superintendent of Schools
Regional School Unit No. 20
(207) 338-1960
From: Parent
Sent: Mon 9/29/14 11:45 AM
To: bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org);
Cc: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org)
Mr. Carpenter,
A written answer is required. Guidance Director Jim Davis told the ***'s it is a budget issue. Guidance Jessica Woods states it is not a budget issue, states sign ups were full in March, yet BAHS were offering sign ups in August in lieu of live teaching. Then, issues UNKNOWN? prevented the online offering and BAHS did not resolve. Instead forcing students to drop courses or wait until next year for an another online AP4ALL this is not a guarantee.
Sincerely,
Parent
9/30/14- I NOTE THE NEXT EMAILS CROSSED IN SYNC- I HAD JUST FOUND THE WEBSITE FOR AP4ALL AND CARPENTER EMAIL WAS WAITING TO BE RECEIVED AS I SENT HIS. HE CLEARLY IS PUSHING THE 9/2 DATE AS HE IS CORNERED TO PRESENT AP4ALL CONTACT AND WEB.
From: Parent
Sent: Mon 9/29/14 1:38 PM
To: bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org);
Cc: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org)
Mr. Carpenter,
Below is taken from the AP4ALL website http://www.ap4all.org/. According to these facts, 5 BAHS students can receive the online APES at no charge. Yet, Jessica states that zero students are enrolled and that AP4ALL was full in March??
The only reason that I can see that *** and *** were denied this course is because guidance missed the cutoff of September 2. Please advise today exactly why *** was not signed up for online APES.
"Registration for 2014-15 classes will open March 4, 2014, and will remain open through September 2.
Q. Is there a limit to the number of students a school can enroll? There is no limit to the number of students a school can register in AP4ALL courses, but there is a maximum of 5 students that a school can enroll in any one particular course.
So, any student who resides in a Maine school administrative unit and is being educated at public expense in a public school or a private school approved for tuition purposes can enroll in an AP4ALL course free of charge."
Confirmation that guidance was contacted prior to 9/2 with instructions to sign up for APES- which would have been even sooner if Jessica responded immediately on 8/15/14 instead of wasting time on getting an approval for online Latin which was totally unacceptable and NEVER requested.
8/26/14
Hi Jessica,
I am hearing that other AP students are being denied classes. This is not acceptable. Please take this to the VP, Principal, Superintendent, who ever can reschedule to meet the offered AP classes. Scheduling these required AP courses next year, is no guarantee that it won't be a problem for these students.
I understand that the Waldo Tech students get their scheduling met to allow afternoons at the Tech., it is very upsetting to hear AP students are told not to take the course. Try again next year. Especially with all the upheaval. This year is crucial to get in his AP and Latin.
I am in contact with other AP parents also being told the same. Even being told to take regular courses in place of the AP. Specifically, Jim Davis again. He did that to *** in 9th grade before the cutoff. Telling him not to take Honors English, to stay put. And fully aware that *** was only carrying 5 1/2 credits unbeknownst to us. And then throwing him under the bus with the support of Principal Fitzpatrick when we found out Davis did not offer him another elective- Latin.
On second thought, I am copying Brian Carpenter, Superintendent of RSU20. He should know about his especially with the D rating Belfas t received.please take this to the Superintendent immediately, Please support these AP students, and let me know what will be done.
Thanks,
Parent
8/28/14
Hi Jessica,
Please respond.
Thanks,
Parent
8/29/14
Hi Parent,
Have you and *** decided what he would like his 2014-15 schedule to look like?
Thanks! I will make the changes as soon as I hear from you.
Jess
8/29/14
1. Student must have Latin 2 with a real teacher this year.
2. If the only way *** can also have AP Earth Science this is through online, then sign him on. If he can have a real teacher, that is preferable with Latin 2 real teacher. With real teachers for both of these classes, he would not be taking the elective in 3. If Earth Science is online, he wants an elective. See 3.
3. If he must have online AP Earth Science, he would then like an elective as well. He wants Classics but he isn't sure if that is being offered anymore.
Thanks,
Laurie
From: Brian Carpenter (bcarpenter@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Mon 9/29/14 1:40 PM
To: Parent
Cc: Jessica Woods (jwoods@rsu20.org)
Parent,
Per your request here is my response.
Funding/Cost
Funds for this program at the Department of Education are appropriated by the Maine State Legislature specifically to support Maine public schools. As such, Maine public schools and Maine private schools approved for tuition purposes as described in Title 20-A §2951 may enroll students at no cost.
Timeline for 2014-2015
December 15th – Needs assessment results gathered.
March 4th – Initial student registration opens. The initial registration period will be from 8:00 a.m. on March 4th through March 31st at 5:00 p.m.
March 31st – Initial student registration closes. Please note that registrations will continue to be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis until September 2, 2014.
Friday, April 4th – Confirmation of student enrollments will be provided to the person who submitted a registration form.
September 2nd – Classes begin and will run until one week after the scheduled AP exam in May 2015.
A similar timeline can be expected for 2015-2016
Enrollment
According to Abby Manahan, AP4ALL Coordinator, of the Maine Department of Education, 23 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333 (abigail.manahan@maine.gov; Office phone: 207-624-6656) all AP4ALL courses were filled on/or before September 12, 2014. Now 4 weeks into the AP4ALL courses no students are being accepted/enrolled from the waiting list due to the rigger of the courses and per request of instructors.
On September 2, 2014 Abby Manahan, AP4ALL Coordinator emailed Ms. Woods after she emailed asking to enroll a student in AP4ALL AP Environmental Science. This correspondence was only in regards to AP Environmental Science, not other AP4ALL courses, which may or may not have had waiting lists in August/September.
On SEPTEMBER 2ND- Ms. Manahan replied to Ms. Woods "Thanks for being in touch unfortunately Environmental Science is full with a significant waiting list. I’m hearing a lot about scheduling conflicts so I understand your dilemma. For future reference, registration for AP4All begins in March, the earlier a student registers the better the chances of securing a spot. The program has grown tremendously this year and demand is high. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance."
A second email by Ms. Woods was sent to the DOE clarifying the issue of funding, and to be certain that there was no way to move a student along the wait list by paying for the course. The response is below.
"Hi Jess,
No problem, questions are welcome anytime. Unfortunately we operate on a first come first serve basis because we are funded with public funds. We use the timestamp on registrations to remain fair and equitable in moving students along the wait list. We would be in violation of our legislative mandate if we accept money to move a student up on the wait list. The student is welcome to join the wait list (AP Environmental Science) and would be # 3 on that list at this time."
The website is AP4ALL is: http://www.ap4all.org/
Brian Carpenter
From: Brian Carpenter (bcarpenter@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Mon 9/29/14 1:45 PM
To: Parent
Parent,
*** was not signed up because AP Environmental Science was filled at the time Guidance sought to enroll him and he was third on the wait list.
As indicated in my email from Ms. Manahan a school may enroll 5 students but enrollment is on a first come first serve bases.
Brian Carpenter
9/30/14 - I NOTE AFTER 29 PAGES OF EMAILS THE SUPERINTENDENT AND JESSICA ARE FORCED INTO A CORNER. NOW STATING *** WAS ENROLLED ONLINE ON 9/2/14- I DOUBT THAT AS WELL.
From: Jessica Woods (jwoods@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Mon 9/29/14 1:48 PM
To: Parent; Brian Carpenter (bcarpenter@rsu20.org)
Hi Parent,
Again, I would very much like to continue this conversation in person with you, myself, and Mr. Carpenter and Mr. Fitzpatrick. I feel it would be a much more productive way of attaining closure on this issue. We are happy to meet any time that is convenient for you. In regards to AP4ALL on APES, on September 2nd there was a waitlist for APES, and *** was placed on that waitlist.
I look forward to hearing from you about when a convenient time to meet will be.
Thanks-
Jess
From: Parent
Sent: Mon 9/29/14 2:03 PM
To: bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org); ***parent ; Cc: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org)
Mr.Carpenter,
The site states 5 students per course per school. Jessica stated zero BAHS are enrolled. Therefore they would be be in violation of their legislative mandate that Ms Manahan of AP4ALL references ( "We use the timestamp on registrations to remain fair and equitable in moving students along the wait list. We would be in violation of our legislative mandate if we accept money to move a student up on the wait list")
Clearly, Davis has also lied to the ***'s. First come, first serve BASIS would be the first 5 students from BAHS. This time using budgeting issues. Tell me why *** was not enrolled on line since he met the cut off and no other students are enrolled.
Below is taken direct from the AP4ALL website
Q. Is there a limit to the number of students a school can enroll? There is no limit to the number of students a school can register in AP4ALL courses, but there is a maximum of 5 students that a school can enroll in any one particular course.
Sincerely,
Parent
9/30/14 - I NOTE AT THIS POINT ALL INFO SENT TO AP4ALL MS. MANAHAN FOR VALIDATION AND AWARENESS. NO FURTHER EMAILS FROM BAHS. MS. MANAHAN'S EMAIL IS APPROX. 1/3 DOWN FROM TOP. SHE STATES THAT ENROLLMENT WAS FULL ON 6/26/14- WHICH DOESN'T FIT THE 5 STUDENT SCHOOL MAX PER COURSE. PERHAPS BECAUSE BAHS IS OVERSTAFFED WITH TEACHERS AND NO BUDGET CUTS. CARPENTER SHOULD HAVE ORDERED AN ADDITIONAL LIVE APES CLASS @ BAHS AS PARENT REQUESTED PRIOR TO SCHOOL OPENING.
I did not respond because I do not have the knowledge to address the issues and all the parts associated with it. I discussed the scheduling issue with those involved. I have followed the email string. The Guidance Department provided five options for a schedule. There are only so many classes periods in a day and so many opportunities for teachers to instruct AP programs and only so many opportunities for classes to be taken. Online options were provided as an alternative. In such a situation choices must be made between what courses are available and which one(s) will be chosen over another. He accepted his schedule with the classes he chose. *** understands that he had to make choices between courses. He made a choice to remain in a class, he had chosen, knowing that it would impact his ability to take another course.
r/
Brian Carpenter
Brian Carpenter
Superintendent of Schools
Regional School Unit No. 20
(207) 338-1960
From: Parent
Sent: Wed 9/24/14 11:33 AM
To: bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org); other AP parent
Mr. Carpenter,
As the Superintendent of the RSU with a D rating, your knowledge of failures is essential. A month has passed and you do not have knowledge of the issues. Clearly, you are not interested in resolving repeated administrative failures hindering education to students capable of achieving excellence and setting new standards.
Status Quo to D standards. *** had no choice for excellence.
Sincerely,
Parent
From: Brian Carpenter (bcarpenter@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Wed 9/24/14 1:59 PM
To: Parent
Afternoon Parent,
If I do not have knowledge of the issues then it is reasonable that we all set down together and discuss the issues. I am interested in resolving any and all failures that one can solve. I understand your frustration, but I do not see that the school is hindering education to students. The guidance department provided alternatives which were apparently not to your satisfaction. What would you like the school to do to resolve this issue?
In reference to the Status Quo to D standards I suggest that you review the grading process being used by DOE at the directive of the Governor to determine how school grades are arrived at. *** has a choice and he made choices based on what the possibilities were. Again, if you and *** wish to discuss this please provide me a date and time and I will be glad to meet with you.
Sincerely,
Brian Carpenter
From: Parent
Sent: Wed 9/24/14 7:45 PM
To: bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org);
Mr. Carpenter,
The email history gives the information. The fact that the Director of Guidance threw *** education into the garbage instead of putting him into Latin in 9th grade has been the hinder. This is the school's job to resolve yet the principal and guidance director threw *** under the bus. Then I receive this schedule full of study halls and Latin is missing. Latin should have been a priority with the history, he should have been in Latin 3 this year.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
8/14/14
Hi Jessica,
*** Latin is not on the schedule.
B day from 11:50-2:10 lunch, study, study- not productive.
C day from 11-1:17 study, lunch, study- not productive.
Please advise..
Thanks,
Laurie
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
This is not resolution. Offering an online course for Latin is ridiculous. Add in the confusion with online APES that is still unanswered. Please tell me exactly what I am supposed to resolve for the school? I expected you to take action. I would have requested a report of the scheduling of all the AP students since 9th grade, compare what was picked and what was given, and ask for input from the parents. I only contacted one parent and found similar problems. This isn't electives we are concerned about- it is mandatory classes for the students that work very hard to receive the best education offered. They should be the pride of Belfast.
Please explain in full detail as to what the issue is with APES online. Jessica's last email that online APES will be "on the table" (her quotations) for next year is not reassuring. Below was sent to you previously to give resolution for APES:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I understand that Jim Davis advised the ***'s that the online APES is NOT available due to BUDGET issues. Yet after almost a month of going back and forth, Jessica states it is not a budget issue because it is free.
Enrollment is not unlimited, it is regulated by the State of Maine, as AP4ALL is a state program. As it is no cost, it is not a budgetary issue.
We offered for *** to enroll in Latin 2 online via BYU at our cost
Forcing AP students to drop mandatory courses to fit the school's schedule is not acceptable. I understand that *** is dropping AP Bio to take APES. Again, nothing was cut from the budget yet the students are forced to drop AP classes. Next year promises to be a disaster.
Davis stating APES online is denied because of budget restraints and Jessica stating it is free and a DOE issue. Sign ups were full in March? And no one is signed up? By all means an additional APES at BAHS should be allocated immediately and should have been done so already.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sincerely,
Parent
From: Parent
Sent: Fri 9/26/14 8:15 AM
To: bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org); ***parent of other AP student; LAURIE ALLEN (laurieallen55@msn.com)
2nd request- Please advise APES information requested
From: Parent
Sent: Mon 9/29/14 10:36 AM
To: bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org);
Mr. Carpenter,
Please respond (3rd request)
9/30/14 – NOTE SUPERINTENDENT CARPENTER RESPONDS HE CAN'T EXPLAIN AND REFUSES TO CONTINUE IN WRITING.
From: Brian Carpenter (bcarpenter@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Mon 9/29/14 11:15 AM
To: Parent
Cc: Jessica Woods (jwoods@rsu20.org)
I can not explain what the issue is with APES online. As MS. Woods indicated, APES has limited seats. If APES has limited seats and is currently full then there is no seat available. If it costs nothing there is no budget issue. *** can be enrolled in AP4ALL when enrollment starts.
Parent any further correspondence concerning this issue will require a face-to-face meeting.
Thank you.
Brian Carpenter
Superintendent of Schools
Regional School Unit No. 20
(207) 338-1960
From: Parent
Sent: Mon 9/29/14 11:45 AM
To: bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org);
Cc: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org)
Mr. Carpenter,
A written answer is required. Guidance Director Jim Davis told the ***'s it is a budget issue. Guidance Jessica Woods states it is not a budget issue, states sign ups were full in March, yet BAHS were offering sign ups in August in lieu of live teaching. Then, issues UNKNOWN? prevented the online offering and BAHS did not resolve. Instead forcing students to drop courses or wait until next year for an another online AP4ALL this is not a guarantee.
Sincerely,
Parent
9/30/14- I NOTE THE NEXT EMAILS CROSSED IN SYNC- I HAD JUST FOUND THE WEBSITE FOR AP4ALL AND CARPENTER EMAIL WAS WAITING TO BE RECEIVED AS I SENT HIS. HE CLEARLY IS PUSHING THE 9/2 DATE AS HE IS CORNERED TO PRESENT AP4ALL CONTACT AND WEB.
From: Parent
Sent: Mon 9/29/14 1:38 PM
To: bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org);
Cc: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org)
Mr. Carpenter,
Below is taken from the AP4ALL website http://www.ap4all.org/. According to these facts, 5 BAHS students can receive the online APES at no charge. Yet, Jessica states that zero students are enrolled and that AP4ALL was full in March??
The only reason that I can see that *** and *** were denied this course is because guidance missed the cutoff of September 2. Please advise today exactly why *** was not signed up for online APES.
"Registration for 2014-15 classes will open March 4, 2014, and will remain open through September 2.
Q. Is there a limit to the number of students a school can enroll? There is no limit to the number of students a school can register in AP4ALL courses, but there is a maximum of 5 students that a school can enroll in any one particular course.
So, any student who resides in a Maine school administrative unit and is being educated at public expense in a public school or a private school approved for tuition purposes can enroll in an AP4ALL course free of charge."
Confirmation that guidance was contacted prior to 9/2 with instructions to sign up for APES- which would have been even sooner if Jessica responded immediately on 8/15/14 instead of wasting time on getting an approval for online Latin which was totally unacceptable and NEVER requested.
8/26/14
Hi Jessica,
I am hearing that other AP students are being denied classes. This is not acceptable. Please take this to the VP, Principal, Superintendent, who ever can reschedule to meet the offered AP classes. Scheduling these required AP courses next year, is no guarantee that it won't be a problem for these students.
I understand that the Waldo Tech students get their scheduling met to allow afternoons at the Tech., it is very upsetting to hear AP students are told not to take the course. Try again next year. Especially with all the upheaval. This year is crucial to get in his AP and Latin.
I am in contact with other AP parents also being told the same. Even being told to take regular courses in place of the AP. Specifically, Jim Davis again. He did that to *** in 9th grade before the cutoff. Telling him not to take Honors English, to stay put. And fully aware that *** was only carrying 5 1/2 credits unbeknownst to us. And then throwing him under the bus with the support of Principal Fitzpatrick when we found out Davis did not offer him another elective- Latin.
On second thought, I am copying Brian Carpenter, Superintendent of RSU20. He should know about his especially with the D rating Belfas t received.please take this to the Superintendent immediately, Please support these AP students, and let me know what will be done.
Thanks,
Parent
8/28/14
Hi Jessica,
Please respond.
Thanks,
Parent
8/29/14
Hi Parent,
Have you and *** decided what he would like his 2014-15 schedule to look like?
Thanks! I will make the changes as soon as I hear from you.
Jess
8/29/14
1. Student must have Latin 2 with a real teacher this year.
2. If the only way *** can also have AP Earth Science this is through online, then sign him on. If he can have a real teacher, that is preferable with Latin 2 real teacher. With real teachers for both of these classes, he would not be taking the elective in 3. If Earth Science is online, he wants an elective. See 3.
3. If he must have online AP Earth Science, he would then like an elective as well. He wants Classics but he isn't sure if that is being offered anymore.
Thanks,
Laurie
From: Brian Carpenter (bcarpenter@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Mon 9/29/14 1:40 PM
To: Parent
Cc: Jessica Woods (jwoods@rsu20.org)
Parent,
Per your request here is my response.
Funding/Cost
Funds for this program at the Department of Education are appropriated by the Maine State Legislature specifically to support Maine public schools. As such, Maine public schools and Maine private schools approved for tuition purposes as described in Title 20-A §2951 may enroll students at no cost.
Timeline for 2014-2015
December 15th – Needs assessment results gathered.
March 4th – Initial student registration opens. The initial registration period will be from 8:00 a.m. on March 4th through March 31st at 5:00 p.m.
March 31st – Initial student registration closes. Please note that registrations will continue to be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis until September 2, 2014.
Friday, April 4th – Confirmation of student enrollments will be provided to the person who submitted a registration form.
September 2nd – Classes begin and will run until one week after the scheduled AP exam in May 2015.
A similar timeline can be expected for 2015-2016
Enrollment
According to Abby Manahan, AP4ALL Coordinator, of the Maine Department of Education, 23 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333 (abigail.manahan@maine.gov; Office phone: 207-624-6656) all AP4ALL courses were filled on/or before September 12, 2014. Now 4 weeks into the AP4ALL courses no students are being accepted/enrolled from the waiting list due to the rigger of the courses and per request of instructors.
On September 2, 2014 Abby Manahan, AP4ALL Coordinator emailed Ms. Woods after she emailed asking to enroll a student in AP4ALL AP Environmental Science. This correspondence was only in regards to AP Environmental Science, not other AP4ALL courses, which may or may not have had waiting lists in August/September.
On SEPTEMBER 2ND- Ms. Manahan replied to Ms. Woods "Thanks for being in touch unfortunately Environmental Science is full with a significant waiting list. I’m hearing a lot about scheduling conflicts so I understand your dilemma. For future reference, registration for AP4All begins in March, the earlier a student registers the better the chances of securing a spot. The program has grown tremendously this year and demand is high. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance."
A second email by Ms. Woods was sent to the DOE clarifying the issue of funding, and to be certain that there was no way to move a student along the wait list by paying for the course. The response is below.
"Hi Jess,
No problem, questions are welcome anytime. Unfortunately we operate on a first come first serve basis because we are funded with public funds. We use the timestamp on registrations to remain fair and equitable in moving students along the wait list. We would be in violation of our legislative mandate if we accept money to move a student up on the wait list. The student is welcome to join the wait list (AP Environmental Science) and would be # 3 on that list at this time."
The website is AP4ALL is: http://www.ap4all.org/
Brian Carpenter
From: Brian Carpenter (bcarpenter@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Mon 9/29/14 1:45 PM
To: Parent
Parent,
*** was not signed up because AP Environmental Science was filled at the time Guidance sought to enroll him and he was third on the wait list.
As indicated in my email from Ms. Manahan a school may enroll 5 students but enrollment is on a first come first serve bases.
Brian Carpenter
9/30/14 - I NOTE AFTER 29 PAGES OF EMAILS THE SUPERINTENDENT AND JESSICA ARE FORCED INTO A CORNER. NOW STATING *** WAS ENROLLED ONLINE ON 9/2/14- I DOUBT THAT AS WELL.
From: Jessica Woods (jwoods@rsu20.org) This sender is in your contact list.
Sent: Mon 9/29/14 1:48 PM
To: Parent; Brian Carpenter (bcarpenter@rsu20.org)
Hi Parent,
Again, I would very much like to continue this conversation in person with you, myself, and Mr. Carpenter and Mr. Fitzpatrick. I feel it would be a much more productive way of attaining closure on this issue. We are happy to meet any time that is convenient for you. In regards to AP4ALL on APES, on September 2nd there was a waitlist for APES, and *** was placed on that waitlist.
I look forward to hearing from you about when a convenient time to meet will be.
Thanks-
Jess
From: Parent
Sent: Mon 9/29/14 2:03 PM
To: bcarpenter@rsu20.org (bcarpenter@rsu20.org); ***parent ; Cc: jwoods@rsu20.org (jwoods@rsu20.org)
Mr.Carpenter,
The site states 5 students per course per school. Jessica stated zero BAHS are enrolled. Therefore they would be be in violation of their legislative mandate that Ms Manahan of AP4ALL references ( "We use the timestamp on registrations to remain fair and equitable in moving students along the wait list. We would be in violation of our legislative mandate if we accept money to move a student up on the wait list")
Clearly, Davis has also lied to the ***'s. First come, first serve BASIS would be the first 5 students from BAHS. This time using budgeting issues. Tell me why *** was not enrolled on line since he met the cut off and no other students are enrolled.
Below is taken direct from the AP4ALL website
Q. Is there a limit to the number of students a school can enroll? There is no limit to the number of students a school can register in AP4ALL courses, but there is a maximum of 5 students that a school can enroll in any one particular course.
Sincerely,
Parent
9/30/14 - I NOTE AT THIS POINT ALL INFO SENT TO AP4ALL MS. MANAHAN FOR VALIDATION AND AWARENESS. NO FURTHER EMAILS FROM BAHS. MS. MANAHAN'S EMAIL IS APPROX. 1/3 DOWN FROM TOP. SHE STATES THAT ENROLLMENT WAS FULL ON 6/26/14- WHICH DOESN'T FIT THE 5 STUDENT SCHOOL MAX PER COURSE. PERHAPS BECAUSE BAHS IS OVERSTAFFED WITH TEACHERS AND NO BUDGET CUTS. CARPENTER SHOULD HAVE ORDERED AN ADDITIONAL LIVE APES CLASS @ BAHS AS PARENT REQUESTED PRIOR TO SCHOOL OPENING.
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