From: Barbara Zingg <BZingg@laspositascollege.

edu>
Date: March 7, 2017 at 12:27:58 PST
To: "BuenoForSchools@gmail.com" <BuenoForSchools@gmail.com>
Subject: French teacher at GHS

Dear Mr. Bueno,

I am writing to you in regards to , French teacher at Granada High School. We

learned that is not going to be given tenure and will not be teaching French at Granada next
year. We are shocked and dismayed about this news. Our daughter, Maia Thelen, loves as a
teacher, and from talking to my daughter, I know that many other students feel the same. I have also
talked with on several occasions and know that she is an outstanding and inspirational
French teacher. I have been a teacher myself for over twenty years (Biology Faculty at Las Positas
College) and can recognize a dedicated teacher who is going above and beyond the standard
expectations. students and we parents appreciate her! Furthermore, is trained
in the IB curriculum and can therefore not be easily replaced. In fact, why on Earth would you want to
replace i?

I highly recommend that you reconsider your decision.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Barbara Zingg

Dr. Barbara Zingg

Biology Faculty
Las Positas College
Cathy McConnell

From: LVJUSD <no-reply@wufoo.com>

Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2017 1:19PM
To: Cathy McConnell; Kelly Bowers; BuenoForSchools@gmail.com; white-ae@comcast.net;
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Subject: Formal Written Correspondence to the Board [#65]

Name* Chris Rosendin

Address
431
* 285 Edythe Street
Livermore, CA 94550
United States

Phone (925) 200-1078

Number

Email* chris.rosendin@gmail.com

Subject •••••dismissal from Granada HS

Comments*

Dear Board,

I learned yesterday from my daughter that • • • • • her French instructor, was informed, in class and in front of

students, that she was not being offered a position next year. Aside from the questionable professionalism of doing

this publicly, I feel it's important to point out this seems like a serious error.

• • • • is a wonderful educator and she has fostered a love of the French language and culture in my daughter and

has helped her to achieve a high level of proficiency. The program she created Is creative and engaging In a way that Is

all to rare.

Given the strongly positive experience my daughter has had with • • • • · It's truly baffling to think of ANY school

letting her go - much less doing so In such an undignified fashion. Witnessing this was very upsetting to my daughter.

I don't know if you have the power to revisit this decision but I do very much hope you will have the inclination to do so.

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 I've never written on behalf of a teacher before a n d • • • • continuing to teach at Granda will not benefit my

daughter directly since there is no AP program (a shame). She is a great teacher and anyone chosen to fill her shoes will

look the worse for the comparison.

I hope that at the very least you will pass along to the Principal the high regard we have f o r - and our desire

to have her remain at Granda.

· Thank you ,

Chris Rosendin

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From: "meleplat@comcast.net" <meleplat@comcast.net>
Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 6:11 PM
To: "P. Daley" <PDaley@lvjusd.k12.ca.us>
Cc: Kelly Bowers <KBowers@lvjusd.k12.ca.us>, "BuenoForSchools@gmail.com"
<BuenoForSchools@gmail.com>, "rogge.lvjusd@jsp.com" <rogge.lvjusd@jsp.com>,
"krunyonschool@icloud.com" <krunyonschool@icloud.com>, Anne White <white-
ae@comcast.net>
Subject:

To all whom it may concern,

I am writing to express my deep concern on the French 18 program on behalf of myself

and the other students. We are all very saddened by the news that may/will not
be returning next fall. Hearing this was a shock, I would have never imagined even the thought
to remove her from the teachers of the district to be a consideration.
I understand that the students and parents are not allowed to know all the details on why
she is not being reelected to continue teaching here in the Livermore District. Some of the
information is confidential and we do not know what happened to create this consideration. In
not knowing all the details, I can only express my opinion of by what I have
seen in class. Though we cannot know all of the details, do we not have some right to
understand why a teacher whom we care for dearly will not be returning? Is there not anything
that we can know? All we have heard is that she was not "the right fit", which is very confusing . 1
have understood that these decisions are not reversed often or even at all. I also understand
that parents have pushed back before on other teachers being let go, however this time we, the
students, are pushing back. We are upset, confused, angered, and deeply concerned.
Teachers, like all people, make mistakes and are definitely far from the ideal model.
• • • • • • h a s been a role model to all of her students. I am under the impression that
something happened behind the scenes with a colleague or other staff member perhaps? 1
would like to ask, what is more important; a teacher who has a phenomenal reputation with her
students or a potential conflict between staff? It is from my understanding that a teacher's job is
to teach the students, and has excelled with that. How many other teachers
have been able to raise the AP scores from 50% passing to 100% passing in just one year?
They teach us in school that later we will not be able to choose our colleagues and that is why
we must stick we groups we are assigned with in various circumstances. Is that not how it works
anymore? Is the colleague relation more important than the performance of the teacher? Again,
I do not know what has caused this decision to be made thought if It were to have to do with a
colleague or staff conflict, I should hope that the teacher would receive help rather than being
removed from her job.
To all of u s • • • • • • h a s been the highlight of our school days. I can speak for
myself when I say I have never met a teacher as committed, devoted, successful, loving,
encouraging, and powerful as before in my whole student career. I come from
Livermore High School just to take her class. French is offered at Livermore, and I could have
easily stopped after French 3. Meeting was the sort of moment where I knew 1
just had to be a part of her class. Her enthusian when she met me spoke to me immediately.
Walking into her classroom to meet her mid way through my Sophomore year, I expected her to
say that she would not be able to make it work or that it would be too complicated of a transition
between schools. Instead she surprised me immediately and went straight to, " I would love to
have you in my class!! How can we make this work?!". Now I am in her first period class and 1
love it. She has qualities that are rare and are not found commonly among teachers. She is
enthusiastic, her face lights up. She is genuinely thrilled to be teaching us. Speaking as a
student, the rest of my teachers rarely ever show this enthusiasm but with we
are lucky to receive it every morning. She acknowledges not just the class as a whole, but each
and every individual as well. The connection she maintains with her students is truly admiring.
There are teachers that still do not even know my name. At the end of new and different
activities and tests, asks us, "Did that help? How can I make it help? I need to
know so I can better teach all of you." She uses those exact words. I have never come across a
teacher that I have been so amazed by. The power she has to captivate our attention for the
whole 70 minutes of the period is insane. Every student is paying attention. Every student learns
something new every single day when in her class. There will be no replacement that can live
up to those expectations we now have for the new teacher next fall.

•••lil•a Replacing is not just about replacing any ordinary teacher. Replacing
means replacing the heart of French at Granada. Replacing • • • • • •
means depriving us students of an extraordinary teacher. A teacher that is hard to find.
Replacing will harm the students in all her french classes. We all look forward
to the 70 minutes we get to spend in her class every day. Replacing will be
taking away our enthusiasm in learning french and participating in the 18 program .
Where will you find someone who has and will continue to impact students so heavily?
Where will you find another French teacher to teach the language. Where will you find someone
with her potential? How will you be able to restore our enthusiasm once she is gone? Is it worth
it? I am asking because I am terrified. I have one more year to go in this district and I am
terrified. If teachers like her will be forced to go, what will be left? I ask that you please
reconsider your decision to terminate her time here.

Thank you for reading my concerns, I would love to meet with any of you to discuss this matter
face to face if that is at all a possibility.

With concern,
Maureen L'Eplattenier
From: 11 Anne Badders 11 <badders@comcast.net>
Date: March 6, 2017 at 22:32:45 PST
To: <BuenoForSchools@gmail.com>
Subject: Support Granada's fabulous French teacher!

Dear member of the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District,

We are writing to voice our concern over Granada High School's intent to
release the IB French instructor It is not too late to
correct this terrible mistake. is an amazing instructor who is
dedicated to her students and committed to her job. All of her AP students
from last year scored a 4 or higher. Her enthusiasm for teaching has
motivated many students to want to take IB French and, as a result, to look -
towards other IB classes and even the diploma. Because of her, our
daughter plans to do both IB French and IB Art.

She is an extraordinary teacher. Please consider voting to reverse Granada

High School's decision.

Anne Badders
Dan Badders
Cathy McConnell

From: LVJUSD <no-reply@wufoo.com>

Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2017 11:05 PM
To: Cathy McConnell; Kelly Bowers; BuenoForSchools@gmail.com; white-ae@comcast.net;
rogge.lvjusd@isp.com; krunyonschool@icloud.com; WenzeiForSchools@gmail.com
Subject: Formal Written Correspondence to the Board [#69]

Name * Sherry Volponi

Address [$j
* 2112 Chateau place
Livermore , CA 94550
United States

Phone (925) 447-9754

Number

Email * bluesky5@comcast.net

Subject Pending dismissal of GHS teacher

*

Comments *

It has come to my attention that the Livermore school board is considering the dismissal of• • • • • • a :, lead French language teacher at
Granada high school. I do not know the cause, but I am dismayed at this news! is an exceptional French teacher with genuine
enthusiasm for the subject matter and for her students. She is one of the very best teachers we have encountered at Granada. Her students (and
their parents) are extremely fond of her because she has inspired real excitement for her students in learning the French language. She teaches in a
way that not only educates them in the academic forms of the language, but in conversational and social terms as well . She embraces global
thought and culture in her teaching. Her project assignments are creative, from learning about foods and culture of various regions to exploring
French literature both new and old. She teaches in the expert style that is both fun and highly e ducation al, simultaneously. Instead of just
utilizing basic memorization techniques, she strives to give her students a culturally authentic French education. As a result, real learning of the
language is achieved and retained. Her commitment to excellence is unparalleled!
• • • • • • must also be highly praised for her work in organizing an exchange of French and American students; we had the great pleasure
of hosting my daughter's French pen pal when the French students were visiting in early February. The experience was wonderful for the entire
family, but especially for my daughter who was inspired to speak conversational French even more so that she and our guest could expand their
friendship. The friendship that's been established has become so valuable to my daughter; she and her French friend remain in continuous contact,
interacting by speaking both French and English interchangeably over social media. Even after our French guest left, I watched my daughter
independently seek out an online French conversation tutorial, and she does not even have French this trimester! She has been inspired to
improve based on the efforts of'll••••la As a parent, I believe the educational value of this student exchange is immense, and it would
not have been possible without the incredible hard work and dedication ofi· · · · · ·· I urge you to consider the solid and exceptional
commitment she has to her students and to teaching language in making your decision. The Joss oti• • • • • from the Livermore school
district would be a severe and drastic loss; please do not make the grave mistake of letting her go! is a global thinker, a
phenomenal educator, and an absolutely incredible asset to Granada high school and the Livermore school district.

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Sincerely,
Sherry Volponi, parent ofGHS French students Olivia Volponi and Jack Volponi, & GHS alumnus

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From: April <ezsparky@comcast.net>
Date: March 6, 2017 at 22:29:43 PST
To: BuenoForSchools@gmail.com
Subject: -

Mr. Bueno,
I have heard that is being let go. She is a very enthusiastic and inspiring teacher. She
is also very understanding. My son suffers from anxiety and depression and has trouble
completing work sometimes. When I emailed her about it she was super understanding and even
made a point to compliment my son's ability even though his grade was bad at the time from
missing work. I can't express enough how nice it was for her to see past his issues and how at
ease it made me feel.

She has gone out of her way to recruit students for the IB program and has even offered to
sacrifice her own summer schedule to help the kids learn who cannot fit the 3A class into this
Spring trimester.

We have had many rigid teachers who only see a student in terms of how good their grades are.
She is unique, she cares about the person and she is a valuable asset to this school.

Please reconsider letting her go. We need more teachers like her, not less.

April Liebman
Sebastian Franco's mom
From: "Katina&Bill Lewis-Erne" <lewiserne@gmail.corn>
Date: March 7, 2017 at 16:27:13 PST
To: BuenoForSchools@gmail.corn, rogge.lvjusd@isp.corn, krunyonschool@icloud.corn,
WenzelForSchools@gmail.corn, white-ae@corncast.net
Subject: Letter in support Granada High School

Hello,

According to my gmail inbox, you have received quite a few of these emails in the past 24 hours!

As with all the others, my daughter was distraught to hear ot11•••••potential departure from Granada next year.
She was in tears.

Any teacher who can inspire that kind of emotion and passion in her students deserves a second look. She inspires that
kind of passion because she exhibits that kind of passion - for her subject and her students. The sy have all learned so
much from her!

I know sometimes that passionate people can rub others the wrong way, and perhaps this is why has been
non-reelected. This is only a guess, but I implore you to recognize that deep passion for what it is, and what an impact it
has had on the students of this district!

While I am very well aware that you can not discuss personnel decisions with parents, as I am unable to attend tonight's
board meeting I can only beg you to speak to Mr. Daley and Ms. Bowers and together reconsider this fateful decision.

You could never fmd another qualified French teacher who cares more about her subject or her students than..._
. . . . Please thoughtfully weigh all the pros vs any potential cons others might see, and think very carefully about your
decision.

Sincerely,
Katina Lewis
(Eliana Erne, 2019, GHS)
From: Rong Yang <rongyang2003@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: Rong Yang <rongyang2003@yahoo.com>
Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 12:28 AM
To: "BuenoForSchools@gmail.com" <buenoforschools@gmail.com>, Chuck Rogge
<rogge .lvj usd @isp.com>, "krunyonschool@ icloud .com" <krunyonschoo I @icloud .com>,
"WenzeiForSchools@gmail.com" <WenzeiForSchools@gmail.com>, Anne White <white-
ae@comcast.net>
Cc: Kelly Bowers <KBowers@lvjusd.k12.ca.us>, Philomena Rambo <prambo@lvjusd.k12.ca.us>
Subject: IB French instructor

Dear member of the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District,

We are shocked for the news today that will not be renewed for next school
year.

Our daughter started French at GHS with since 9th grade. She has changed
her attitude to French from boring to one of her favorite classes because o£• • • • • • ••
passionate and effective way of teaching. She has then made steady improvement in French
because of this.

Last year due to the sudden cancellation of the French AP in GHS, our daughter almost dropped
the French language learning. Thanks to she was able to transition to the
French IB program and continue her French language learning.

As parents, we know it is not easy to fmd a second language teacher who's native speaker,
teaches all levels and knows both AP and IB exam really well. Please help our daughter to
continue her French learning journey with this amazing teacher next year.

Thanks,

Jayden Zhang and Elaine Yang

Cathy McConnell

From: LVJUSD <no-reply@wufoo.com>

Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2017 8:49AM
To: Cathy McConnell; Kelly Bowers; BuenoForSchools@gmail.com; white-ae@comcast.net;
rogge.lvjusd@isp.com; krunyonschool@icloud.com; WenzeiForSchools@gmail.com
Subject: Formal Written Correspondence to the Board [#72]

Name* Maryann Brent

Address*
~
607 Vallecitos Rd
Livermore, CA 94550
United States

Phone Number (925) 447-8804

Email* m brent@yahoo.com

Subject* ······dismissal from Granada HS

Comments * Dear school board members,

We are writing in support o• • • • • • • whom we have known for several

years. Your decision to dismiss her from teaching French at Granada High School in
Livermore alarms us. sa talented, caring, hard-working teacher. We admire
her thoroughly and hope that you understand how much her students and their parents
value her contribution.

Please consider how to accommodate your regulations - whatever the problem • and
• • • • needs. Your students are depending on you.

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From: Adrianna Masluk <adriannacmt@mac.com>
Subject: • • • • •
Date: March 7, 2017 at 2:34:24 PM PST
To: BuenoForSchools@gmail.com
Cc: rogge.lvjusd@isp.com, krunyonschool@icloud.com, WenzelForSchools@gmail.com, white-
ae@comcast.net, Zion English <zion.m.english@gmail.com>

Hello,
I am writing on behalf of? My son, Zion English, had her for a total of 4 trimesters.
He didn't really love French, but he continued because he liked her as a teacher. She even
encouraged and motivated him to even go to Haiti in July 2016.
Zion would often go into her classroom at lunch time as well.
This is the only teacher that my son has said he really feels has taught him well, inspiring him to
excel. I have not heard of any other teacher that has made such an impact and difference in the
students' lives.
I am very disappointed to learn that she is being let go. I am unable to attend the meeting tonight,
but I sincerely hope you would reconsider this decision.

Keep on your staff. She is a valuable, motivating, and knows how to relate to
high school students.

Thank you for considering my voice in your decision.

Sincerely,

Adrianna Masluk

Adrianna
Cathy McConnell

From: LVJUSD <no-reply@wufoo.com>

Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 4:24PM
To: Cathy McConnell; Kelly Bowers; BuenoForSchools@gmail.com; white-ae@comcast.net;
rogge.lvjusd@isp.com; krunyonschool@icloud.com; WenzeiForSchools@gmail.com
Subject: Formal Written Correspondence to the Board [#76]

Name* Athena Lynch

Address
~
* 2394 Alsace Court
Livermore, Ca 94550
United States

Phone (925) 373-6553

Number

Email* sadielulu@aol.com

Subject . . . . .IGranada French teach

*

Comments*

Below is a copy of an email I previously sent each board member so that it can become public record. Thank you.
Athena Lynch

I am writing to express my support for Granada French teacher• • • • •

It came as a complete shock Friday when I heard tha• • • • • would not be rehired for the 2017-18 school year. We have been very happy
with her. At the beginning of the school year, we received a personal phone call from updating us on the status of French 4/AP
French at Granada. What a pleasant surprise! Additionally, organized a foreign exchange program. We recently hosted a French
student for 10 days and my daughter will be leaving in just a few short weeks to stay in France. has personally overseen all aspects
of the exchange in a careful and conscience manner. Finally, I am aware that has been instrumental in the implementation of the IB
program Granada; and of course, her students Jove her. What more could you want from a teacher?

I urge you to investigate and consider her release carefully.

Sincerely,

Athena Lynch

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Livermore, CA

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From: Steve and Katie Myers <myersliv@comcast.net>
Subject: renewal at GHS
Date: March 6, 2017 at 9:02:37 PM PST
To: rogge.lvjusd@isp.com, krunyonschool@icloud.com, WenzelForSchools@gmail.com, white-
ae@comcast.net
Cc: kbowers@lvjusd.k12.ca.us, prambo@lvjusd.kl2.ca.us

Dear member of the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District,

I want to convince you that Granada High School's decision to release the IB French instructor• • •
··~ is a terrible mistake. News today that will not be renewed for the 2017-2018 school
year left us speechless. Both our daughters attend GHS (senior and sophomore) and based on our
experience - is an elite instructor who works tirelessly for the students. During• • • •
short tenure at GHS, she has built a reputation of excellence in the French program that is attracting
students not only to her French classes but also to the IB program. Our sophomore daughter was
moving toward the IB program primarily to study IB French and was offering summer
instruction so she and others could catch up to the curriculum. Without the prospect of• • • ••
instruction and enthusiasm our daughter will be moving away from the IB program, and we suspect
·other students will do the same.

I only hope that it is not too late to reverse this misstep. Please use your authority and influence to do
the right thing and reverse this decision.

Steve Myers
20-year Livermore resident
Katie Long-Myers
4th generation Livermore resident and GHS alumnus

P.S. This is our first letter to the LVJUSD in the 12 years we have had children in Livermore schools.
From: Denise Hanson <hansonj4@comcast.net>
Subject:
Date: March 6, 2017 at 9:01:30 PM PST
To: WenzelForSchools@gmail.com

Mr. Wenzel,

News has come to my attention that teacher, is not

being offered a position for the 2017-2018 school year.
understatement. I can personally attest that is a quality professional teacher who
takes her job seriously and her main focus is to educate and foster the love of the French
language and culture to her students.

My son, a junior, has studied with for the past two years. He has grown
tremendously in his love of the language. So much so, that he is traveling at the end of this
month to France as a foreign exchange student. I really don't think this would be possible
without the encouragement and opportunity from

has taken the undertaking of putting together a quality French program. This
includes teaching all levels ofFrench, including AP and lB. I know she has been instrumental in
instituting the curriculum for IB, which did not exist before last year. I'm not sure how many
other professionals would have taken on that challenge, on top of all the classes she teaches. Not
to mention the joy the students experience in her class as well.

I also have an older child, who graduated in 2011 , who took French throughout high school. He
completed three years in this discipline. There was no consistency in the teachers. While they
were capable teachers, they don't rise, in my opinion, to the level of professionalism that
. . . displays. Finding quality, consistent, nurturing teachers are a rare find these days. When
kids have multiple avenues to place their interests at school, let's keep the teachers who bring it
every day. is one such teacher.

I strongly ask that you and the rest of the school board to re-evaluate the decision to let• ••
- go and let her remain in the job that she was born to do. Teaching students the love of the
French language. She belongs at Granada High School!

Sincerely,

Denise Hanson
Granada High School Parent
From: Jam, elsiiSiteiiail
r <istte=ar=@=e=arthl==ink=.n=e=t>
Subject: 11
Date: March 6, 2017 at 11:35:45 PM PST
To: BuenoForSchools@gmail.com, rogge.lvjusd@isp.com, krunyonschool@icloud.com,
WenzelForSchools@gmail.com, white-ae@comcast.net, pdaley@lvjusd.k12.ca. us
Cc: kbowers@lvjusd.k12.ca.us, tjohnston@lvjusd.k12.ca.us, jcariveau@lvjusd.k12.ca.us
Reply-To: James Stear <stear@earthlink.net>

Hello,

I am a parent of a sophomore at GHS, taking French from • • • ••

I am baffled by the decision to fire at the end of this school year. She is an outstanding
French teacher, who has done nothing but inspire my son to achieve more. Since being in her class,
besides learning French , my son has decided he wants to pursue the 18 diploma. A great deal of the
reason he is seriously interested in this program is enthusiasm for 18 French. We see
absolutely no logical reason to remove an excellent teacher from a program she is well suited for.

If this decision stands, I cannot guarantee my son's continued interest in pursuing the 18 diploma. His and
my faith in the ability of GHS to successfully offer this program , when this sort of decision could surprise
us again at any moment, has seriously been shaken. You are asking us to trust that the 18 will help him
get into college, and succeed there. 18 has no history at GHS, so you are asking us to trust you in this
based on your current words and actions. I am sorry to say that these actions -- risking my son's ability to
fulfill the French portion of his degree by removing a dedicated teacher from the staff- do not give either
of us the confidence that this program will be successful.

I have to strongly protest this decision, I do not believe it is in the best interests of the students, the
French department, or the 18 program.

Kathleen Stear
From: Tung-Yi Sherr <tungyishen@gmail.com>
Date: March 7, 2017 at 01:25:57 PST
To: BuenoForSchools@gmail.com, rogge.lvjusd@isp.com, krunyonschool@icloud.com,
WenzelForSchools@grnail.com, white-ae@comcast.net
Cc: P J Daley <pdaley@lvjusd.k12.ca.us>
Subject: Protest - is not re-hired by Granada

Dear member of the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District,

I am so shocked to learn today that Granada High School will be releasing • • • • • •

French teacher, at the end of this school year. This is a terrible mistake. My son, Lefawo
Mahloele, is a junior at GHS. For the 2 years that - has been his French teacher, he has
clearly shown a lot of enthusiasm to learn and is also willing to work hard. It is not a very usual
thing for my son unless he is really interested in the subject and wants to do a good job! You
don't fmd teachers like - often these nowadays, who still has a lot of passion for what
she does. Not only can clearly motivates students but she is also well liked by the
students! Most remarkably is that was determined to start exchange student program
with another school in France and just a few weeks ago, we hosted a French exchange student in
our house for 10 days; we are looking forward to sending my son to France for 10 days at the end
of March. For the kids who are fortunate to participate in the grogram, it is a life changing
experience and it was a huge success! Where can we find a teacher who is willing to jump
through hoops and overcome the obstacles just because she is determined to make it happen for
the kids!

I only hope that it is not too late to reverse this decision. Please use all your authority and
influence to do the right thing. We need to keep at GHS so more kids can benefit
from the great job - is doing!

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Tung-Yi Sherr
From: Marietta H Awosanya <rietta@comcast.net>
Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 10:07 AM
To: "BuenoForSchools@gmail.com" <BuenoForSchools@gmail.com>, Chuck Rogge
<rogge.lvjusd@isp.com>, "krunyonschool@icloud.com" <krunyonschool@icloud.com>,
"WenzeiForSchools@gmail.com" <WenzeiForSchools@gmail.com>, Anne White <white-
ae@comcast.net>
Cc: Kelly Bowers <KBowers@lvjusd.k12.ca.us>, Philomena Rambo <prambo@lvjusd.k12.ca.us>
Subject: French Teacher GHS

Good morning Members of the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District

Yesterday I learnt that • • • • w a s not going to be renewed for the 2017-18 school
year.

I am writing to express my disappointment and sadness at this decision and hoping that you
will use your influence and authority to reverse this decision, which in my humble opinion, is
a big mistake.

It is extremely hard to find motivational teachers that really make a difference in our
childrens' live. My daughter is a senior at GHS and I have seen how hard has
worked to make French a subject that she really wants to learn and how much extra time
• • • l i s putting in to make our children successful. This in itself is a very rare quality.
She has built a reputation of excellence for the IB and French program at GHS.

I hope that it is not too late to reverse this. Moving forward with this non-renewal would
adversely affect the quality of French as a language/high quality standard of education at
GHS.

Thank you for patience and for taking the time to read this email.

Sincerely
Remi & Marietta Awosanya
2nd time parents at GHS
Cathy McConnell

From: LVJUSD <no-reply@wufoo.com>

Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 6:16PM
To: Cathy McConnell; Kelly Bowers; BuenoForSchools@gmail.com; white-ae@comcast.net;
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Subject: Formal Written Correspondence to the Board [#77]

Name * Ken jones

Address *
530 humboldt way
Livermore, Ca 945 51
United States

Phone Number (408) 234- 0230

Email* kenjones@khcustom.com

Subject* Our French teacher

Comments * We want quality teachers for our students. We want • • • • • back.

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From: Georgia Higgins <georgiacarolyne@yahoo.com>
Date: March 14,2017 at 10:24:08 PM PDT
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Subject: Save Our French Teacher

Dear decision makers,

To those of you who decided to let our French teacher go, we have attached our petition. Please take time to read
our comments we've made on why we signed this petition and how you'll change our lives by takin1gg=====~
out of it. We aren't worried that she won't find another job, we're worried that we won't find anothe~ .
By that I mean a teacher who goes above and beyond teaching us the course material and what's going to be on the
test, but making the class applicable to our lives after high school. As some of you might have seen, we've taken after
the French custom of being very passionate about what we love, and it's very disheartening when all of our efforts are
for nothing. Some of my peers heard that was given her official notice that she wouldn't be coming
back next year and said they almost expected it, that no matter what we do, our voices mean nothing. 1hope that
they are all wrong and that all this effort for something we truly care about isn't for nothing.We're taught to be
independent thinkers and to fight for what we think is right, but when we encounter a situation in real life it does't play
out like we've been told it would. For the rest of our lives we will remember that standing up for what we believe in
doesn't pay off, including speaking at the Livermore School Board on the night before finals. At Granada our mission
statement is "Granada High School develops caring, knowledgeable, and active lifelong learners ready to contribute
and thrive in an interconnected and changing world". If trying to be active students and defending what we care about
gets us nowhere, then you have just reversed the purpose of your mission for Granada students.

Sincerely,

caring, knowledgeable, and active lifelong learner ready to

Georgia Higgins, an aspiring
contribute and thrive in an interconnected and changing world

https :1/www. change. org/p/1 ivermore-board-of-ed ucation-keep-our-french-

teacher?recruiter=692638655&utm source=share petition&utm medium=copylink
From: carine eke-pokam <cekepokam@gmail.com>
Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 2:08PM
To: "BuenoForSchools@gmail.com" <BuenoForSchools@gmail.com>, Chuck Rogge
<rogge.lvjusd @isp.com>, "runyonschool @icloud .com" <runyonschool@ icloud .com>,
"WenzeiForSchools@gmail.com" <WenzeiForSchools@gmail.com>, Anne White <white-
ae@comcast.net>, Philomena Rambo <prambo@lvjusd.k12.ca.us>, Kelly Bowers
<KBowers@lvjusd.kl2.ca.us>
Subject: , Our wonderful French teacher!

Dear member of the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District,

News today that will not be renewed for the 2017-2018 school year left us speechless. Our
son attends GHS and is enrolled in IB Program (he is a Diploma student). Based on our experience-
• •ais a devoted instructor who works tirelessly for the students. For instance, last summer she
offered private classes to my son during summer vacation to help him prepare for IB French, which is an
advanced class. We have rarely experienced such a dedication to student success from a teacher at GHS!
No wonder why her dedication and hard working ethics are attracting students motivated to learn
french or join the IB Program.
• • • • • • •• is critical to the IB Program . Without her involvement it is difficult to envisioned
us pursuing the IB program and we suspect many other parents feel the same. We urge to reconsider
the decision to let her go.
Please use your authority and influence to do the right thing.
Sincerely,
Carine and Gilles Pokam
From: Puso Family <puso@comcast.net>
Date: March 6, 2017 at 8:34:22 PM PST
To: BuenoForSchools@gmail.com, rogge.lvjusd@isp.com, krunyonschool@icloud.com,
WenzeiForSchools@gmail.com, white-ae@comcast.net
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Cc: >
Subject:

Good Evening,

I'm writing to express my extreme disappointment in LVJUSD's decision not to bring back • • • •
• •for the 2017/2018 school year.

As a parent of 3 children who have attended Granada High School for almost 10 years, in my opinion
• • • • • • stands out as an exceptional educator. She has gone above and beyond to ENGAGE
students and has directly impacted her students' desire to learn, as well as their success in learning the
French language. More importantly, she demonstrates that she cares about each and every student,
and instills confidence in their abilities, which carries forward to their other studies.

I have rarely seen teachers at Granada High School with the dedication, determina~ion and patience of
• • • • • •· She is a role model for other teachers within the foreign language department and
within the district. It is my sincere hope that you will seriously reconsider her future with Granada High
School. It would be a travesty for our children to let her go.

Sincerely,

Trish Puso