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Wednesday, May 8, 2019

WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE PARKVILLE SCHOOL?

Omaris Journet, Parkville Principal



According to sources in the Parkville School, a vote of "No Confidence" was held last week regarding the Principal of the school, Omaris Journet.

According to a concerned educator familiar with the school asked me by e-mail for help:

What can we do to expose this for what it is? We are all nervous to go back in to school tomorrow. This district will sweep it under the rug. Our principal needs to realize from day one she has had an agenda. One of her  first comments to us back in August when we were meeting her was we need to take " care of our brown and black babies” . Who says this in a leadership role? Not once have I ever referred to any student as my “ brown and black babies.”

Why are so many blind to this serious race issue happening?

 Our principal is not a good fit. End of story. To have so many valuable colleagues leave due to intimidation from this principal should be a huge red flag.

 I’m not sure if I mentioned before that she was not voted in by the School Goverance Committee. Interviewing possible candidates is the responsibility of this group. I am familiar with the  committee and no interviewing was done.

However, a couple of weeks ago the new goverance interviewed her. Sadly, they did not follow proper guidelines. Rules being you have to have same number of staff as parents voting. There were 2 staff and several parents. Questions being asked are highly confidential and yet parents were overheard discussing the vote.
Where are the other candidates? Her executive director/ boss Oliver Barton I am sure is no angel in this. He knows how unhappy we are. Why isn’t he guiding her to be a better leader?

Please Help us any way you can!

According to sources, at least one teacher in the Parkville School has been threatened with Administrative suspension for speaking out. The Secretary/Administrative Assistant from the school has been transferred out of the school (not willingly) and the schools Union representative has been placed on Administrative suspension

Hartford Schools spokesperson John Fergus claimed he had no knowledge of the vote of no confidence being taken and had not received any notification from the Hartford Federation of Teachers Union when I contacted him for comment. I guess word had not reached Leslie Torres -Rodriguez  in the bunker yet

What is going on here.

And in case you missed it, here is another informative comment posted this afternoon:

"A comprehensive audit by the city or state of the office of talent management needs to happen immediately. All of the issues in the past few years have had a nexus in that office. The been there so long she has moved from secretary to Executive Director needs to be removed immediately. Over the past few years previous people have been permitted to leave under cover so they can ply their incompetence in other school districts. Ms. Banks has been there through all of the scandals from the P-Cards to Jill Cutler-Hodgeman's cover up of the other administrative failures like Eddie Genao. The main office covers for the failures of the administrators and blames teachers for the failure of the system. The superintendent is just the 270k per year place holder that allows this cadre of evil to fester. This rot is so bad that people are terrified to fight against it for fear of harassment and termination. You are bringing much of this to light and look at those abandoning the ship like rats.

The office of talent management is used to keep the dedicated teaching staff from calling out the inept and failing actions of administration. Even the new administrators throughout the district are fearful of standing up to the central office. The teachers who are committed to the academic growth and advancement of the students are treated with contempt. If you contact the HFT you will hear many of the horror stories. You work with Ms Yennie and she spends a lot of time in the schools. Ask her how the central office had destroyed the school district. We need to encourage the teaching staff to continue to bring this administrative malfeasance to light. This is the opportunity teachers to let the citizens of Hartford know how their money is being wasted.

We challenge the Courant's reporters who we know read your blog to step up and be true journalists not just parrots of the pablum spewed by the self-aggrandizing administration. This is a crime what the leadership in Central office is doing. Superintendent, take this opportunity to show you really care about the Hartford Students of which you are one. You know the dedication of the teachers you had the Hartford Public. Show us that you are with us for the well being of our students and not just for the educational executives. Our students are losing and your inaction is setting them up for a harder life because they are not getting what they should.

The commands that come from central office along with threats for non-compliance are adversely affecting education. You have the power to make it stop. The people downtown including your cabinet are only interested in their advancement. Although you applied to Boston, you have the opportunity to show that you are dedicated to our students and teachers. You have been given a great opportunity to give back to the community, please don't waste it.

Empty central office and start over starting with the draconian office of talent management."

And while we are at it, if anyone would like to fill me in on what has happened to the Dean at West Middle School as well as the Principal at West Middle, the Principal at Burr or any other "Administrative Suspensions" that are of concern, please feel free to contact me. I think the pot is about to boil over.

THE HARTFORD SCHOOLS BUDGET RELEASED

Can you identify the waste, please feel free to comment below.

 Link to Hartford Schools proposed budget:
 https://www.hartfordschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Superintendent_Recommended_Budget_SY2019-2020.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1zw2EJnIz6jid_expr4Oioe7-DmJFvNKk2bk-36w5X2I13vrDRpIzEFqE

AREN'T WE THE VICTIMS? ARE WE TIRED OF IT YET

When are we going to say 'enough is enough"?

As residents and taxpayers of Hartford it seems that we constantly are taken as the deep pocket victims by everyone wanting to make a quick buck at our expense.

Whether it was the former Mayor who had no problem stealing from us or the Chief Operating Officer for the Hartford Schools allegedly terminated for being a thief  we need to say we are tired of it and we are not going to take it anymore

Hartford City Government and the Hartford Schools are both corrupt organizations. We see this time and time again. Now we see the Chief Operating Officer for the Hartford Schools being terminated over the alleged theft and "misappropriation" of thousands of dollars worth of computer equipment.

 According to the termination letter he reportedly admitted to the theft.

I have a hard time in believing, and very little confidence in the so called "Investigation" conducted internally by the Hartford Schools.

Where is the HPD investigation? Shouldn't the theft of a large amount of equipment automatically be referred to the Hartford Police for criminal prosecution or are high ranking Government officials exempt from being held accountable for their actions.

And don't we as residents and taxpayers deserve an explanation and reassurance that Government are being responsible stewards of OUR MONEY. And yes it is our money that is being stolen.

Now I wouldn't trust the word of the Superintendent and her allegations against Colon-Rivas and one ounce of weight on her word. Too many bad things are going on in the Hartford Schools right now and some clarity and accountability need to be brought to these operations.

If Jose Colon-Rivas is a thief, we deserve to know that and see it verified by his arraignment on theft from a Municipality Larceny charges, if the story was concocted by the Superintendent for any other reason we need to know that and demand her resignation immediately as well, that is called blind justice, no one should be exempt.

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

HOW ABOUT A REGULAR HANDICAP PARKING ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN?


The Hartford Police Department has been doing a great job lately enforcing traffic laws. The Traffic Division is issuing record numbers of citations and making contacts with drivers across the City.

 Whether it is for distracted driving, seat belt checkpoints, DUI arrests or just poor driving habits, the numbers are way up. I think though , that there is one area that needs some additional attention, Handicapped Parking Permit abuse.

Many people think nothing of using a hang tag from a seas relative or using a tag from someone else even when they aren't in the vehicle. The State of Connecticut has made it a little tougher  now that tags can be individually tracked with an ID number on them, but that requires a Police Officer to actually take the time to check that the tag is with the actual owner.CONNECTICUT NO LONGER ISSUES "LIFETIME" TAGS., THEY MUST ALL BE RENEWED PERIODICALLY NOW.

 Just drive into the Walmart lot and see how many people think nothing of using a Handicapped parking space for their own premium parking space. And it is not just Walmart, it happens across the City, everyday by selfish people who don't think that may be taking up a valuable spot for someone that just might really need the space.

I have personally observed Handicap Parking violations by everyone from a State Representative, legislative plates and all, clearly abusing a Handicapped Parking space, a Police Officer in a Handicapped Parking space in front of City Hall because  "he was just running in quick to pay his taxes" and a UPS truck delivering packages to a Medical Office building. What possible need could there be for someone using  a Handicap space at a doctor's office?


I think it might be time to send a message with a  focused effort on Handicap Parking violations campaign, similar to what is done for distracted driving regularly. Handicapped parking rules are in place for some of our most vulnerable members of our communities and HPD could send a clear message that enforcement is a priority. Even one day quarterly would make a difference and increase awareness.

And yes, in full disclosure, after my third stroke I did get a Handicap parking permit and I fully understand the need for the tags as well as the abuses.

THE HANDICAP PARKING ABUSE WALL OF SHAME


UPS driver in a Handicapped space
Staet Representative getting his Dunkin Donuts "fix" in a Handicap space ( no permit)
HPD Officer running in to City Hall to pay taxes parked in a Handicap spot (He no longer works here)


Here are some video's of what other Cities are doing

Monday, May 6, 2019

UPDATE: HPD LIEUTENANT ASSAULTED IN OFF DUTY INCIDENT

On Saturday I posted: 

"According to sources, a Hartford Police Department Lieutenant was assaulted last night during an off duty incident. Lieutenant Paul West was reportedly assaulted during an altercation in his Windsor home last.

West was reportedly struck in the head with a baseball bat by his assailant

Windsor Police are investigating the incident. Lt. West was transported to an area hospital by ambulance where he was receiving treatment for his injuries as of late last night"

Here is an update and more details:

On Friday May 3, 2019 at about 7:40 pm the Windsor Police Department responded to ** ******** ***** for a fight that involved Rosa Milner, 32 of 142 School St. Danielson CT.  It appears that Milner was with others who went to ** ******** ***** to confront one of the residents there.  During this confrontation a physical altercation broke out and Paul West (HPD off duty LT.) attempted to break it up.  Mr. West was struck on the head with a baseball bat by an unidentified suspect.  West was transported to Hartford Hospital for treatment.

For her role in the fight, Rosa Colon was arrested and charged with Breach of Peace 2nd degree 53a-181 and Assault 3rd 53a-61.  Colon posted a $2,500 bond and will be arraigned at GA 13 on May 14.

The incident is still being investigated by Windsor PD and additional arrests are anticipated

Paul West was released from the Hospital Sunday

Lt Wests home address was redacted for privacy concerns

Saturday, May 4, 2019

HPD LIEUTENANT ASSAULTED IN OFF DUTY INCIDENT

According to sources, a Hartford Police Department was assaulted last night during an off duty incident. Lieutenant Paul West was reportedly assaulted during an altercation in his Windsor home last night.

West was reportedly struck in the head with a baseball bat by his assailant

Windsor Police are investigating the incident. Lt. West was transported to an area hospital by ambulance where he was receiving treatment for his injuries as of late last nigh