The goal of ParentAdvocates.org
is to put tax dollar expenditures and other monies used or spent by our federal, state and/or city governments before your eyes and in your hands.
Through our website, you can learn your rights as a taxpayer and parent as well as to which programs, monies and more you may be entitled...and why you may not be able to exercise these rights.
Mission Statement
is to put tax dollar expenditures and other monies used or spent by our federal, state and/or city governments before your eyes and in your hands.
Through our website, you can learn your rights as a taxpayer and parent as well as to which programs, monies and more you may be entitled...and why you may not be able to exercise these rights.
Mission Statement
Click this button to share this site...
The E-Accountability Foundation announces the
'A for Accountability' Award
to those who are willing to whistleblow unjust, misleading, or false actions and claims of the politico-educational complex in order to bring about educational reform in favor of children of all races, intellectual ability and economic status. They ask questions that need to be asked, such as "where is the money?" and "Why does it have to be this way?" and they never give up. These people have withstood adversity and have held those who seem not to believe in honesty, integrity and compassion accountable for their actions. The winners of our "A" work to expose wrong-doing not for themselves, but for others - total strangers - for the "Greater Good"of the community and, by their actions, exemplify courage and self-less passion. They are parent advocates. We salute you.
Winners of the "A":
Johnnie Mae Allen
David Possner
Dee Alpert
Aaron Carr
Harris Lirtzman
Hipolito Colon
Larry Fisher
The Giraffe Project and Giraffe Heroes' Program
Jimmy Kilpatrick and George Scott
Zach Kopplin
Matthew LaClair
Wangari Maathai
Erich Martel
Steve Orel, in memoriam, Interversity, and The World of Opportunity
Marla Ruzicka, in Memoriam
Nancy Swan
Bob Witanek
Peyton Wolcott
[ More Details » ]
'A for Accountability' Award
to those who are willing to whistleblow unjust, misleading, or false actions and claims of the politico-educational complex in order to bring about educational reform in favor of children of all races, intellectual ability and economic status. They ask questions that need to be asked, such as "where is the money?" and "Why does it have to be this way?" and they never give up. These people have withstood adversity and have held those who seem not to believe in honesty, integrity and compassion accountable for their actions. The winners of our "A" work to expose wrong-doing not for themselves, but for others - total strangers - for the "Greater Good"of the community and, by their actions, exemplify courage and self-less passion. They are parent advocates. We salute you.
Winners of the "A":
Johnnie Mae Allen
David Possner
Dee Alpert
Aaron Carr
Harris Lirtzman
Hipolito Colon
Larry Fisher
The Giraffe Project and Giraffe Heroes' Program
Jimmy Kilpatrick and George Scott
Zach Kopplin
Matthew LaClair
Wangari Maathai
Erich Martel
Steve Orel, in memoriam, Interversity, and The World of Opportunity
Marla Ruzicka, in Memoriam
Nancy Swan
Bob Witanek
Peyton Wolcott
[ More Details » ]
|
Stories & Grievances
ALERT: The Public is Asked to Be Involved in the Search For a New Superintendant For Evergreen Public Schools, Washington
We love this story, and hope that the rest of America will duplicate this process. Open government, transparency, and public involvement lead to long-term success as those involved in choosing the candidate are able to hold him or her accountable for the success or failure of policy implementation. Betsy Combier
Public input sought on superintendent search
By HOWARD BUCK, Columbian staff writer, The Columbian, January 6, 2005 LINK Evergreen Public Schools is asking for help selecting its next superintendent: Yours. A series of public forums are set for next week to allow school parents, patrons and others to identify the traits they want in a new leader, and what they see as the top issues facing the district. It's part of a dialogue process launched by the Evergreen school board, which has hired executive search firm Huge, Hager & Associates to find a replacement for Superintendent Rick Melching, who will retire June 30 after nine years at the helm. Each forum participant will be asked three questions: What are you looking for in a superintendent? What issues does Evergreen face in the next three to five years? What general qualities are desired in a new district leader? One or both of the search firm's principals, both former school superintendents, will facilitate the forums. They already have posted the job listing on a nationwide Web site aimed at educators. The ad touts the livability of the area and the 25,000-student district's local support. The pair have interviewed school board members, and also will meet with other education and community leaders to discern district needs and the attitudes, skills and background that would make for a superior candidate. "In the next few weeks, we'll be taking public input to identify the 'ideal' candidate," said board President Joan Skelton. By late February or early March, the school board hopes to interview candidates, aiming for a hiring decision by April. Public input would again be sought during the winnowing stage. The new superintendent would start July 1. Persons unable to attend any of the four forums are invited to direct comments by e-mailing supersearchegreen.wed net.edu. Public meeting What: Public input sought on hiring an Evergreen Public Schools superintendent. Who: Search firm Huge, Hager & Associates will lead forums. When & Where: Monday, 6:30-8 p.m., York Elementary School media center, 9300 N.E. 152nd Ave. Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m., Illahee Elementary School media center, 19401 S.E. First St. Wednesday, 10-11:30 a.m., District Administration Service Center, Evergreen Room, 13501 N.E. 28th St. Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m., Image Elementary media center, 4400 N.E. 122nd Ave. If You Can't Go: Send comments to: supersearch egreen.wednet.edu. |
© 2003 The E-Accountability Foundation![]()
