and Thwarted...

Note: The following is the reply from Dr. Gallon III to my letter I posted yesterday, followed by my opening and reply to each of his points -- both communiques transpired on 10/7…but because of the lengthiness I inserted my reply to the gentleman’s reply within one document that was then emailed to the entire distribution as noted previously but with the addition of the following persons as added by the CSA.: "Ottmann, Gary" , "Kemp, Angela", "Brown, Gloria J." , "Rios-Saunders, Dorinda"

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From: "Hernandez, Renata "
To: "Gallon, Steve" , "Davis, Rose"

cc: As Noted
Date: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 6:03:06 PM

First I give Honor and Thanks to Jehovah MOST HIGH by way of his son Jesus
Christ who has prepared me most securely for this privilege, this petition, and
this position. AMEN

Attached please find the letter of response to Dr. Gallon III as well as
supporting documentation as referenced in the attachment.

Good Evening,
Renata
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October 7, 2008

So that there is no confusion as to the intent and purpose of this letter, please let it be recorded as a formal complaint of this public to the Plainfield Board of Education and PPS District et.al. And that further, this document represents the communiqué as provided by Dr. S. Gallon III (CSA/District-noted in Black font) and the responses (noted in blue font) are that of the petitioner (furthermore noted as PEP).

Please note Ms. Hernandez is correct in her reference to Policy 1330. However, there is currently no evidence of an application on file for review or approval with Buildings & Grounds, pursuant to established procedures. Ms. Denise Slicker is the contact and has the required
documentation for pick-up and completion.

In so much as this petitioner was not privy to this process for PTOs, and as PEP is a PTO, there is no precedence for having PTOs obtain such approval. If this PTO is being required to pursue access to community facilities that is neither aligned with ordinary process or practices by which all other PTOs in this District function, then I call into question the legitimacy and legality of said requirement.

As for the definition of outside groups, I would defer to those listed under letters A-E of same Policy 1330.

Before we proceed first let us all get an understanding of what “outside” means Dr. Gallon, PPSD, BOE and the public as Policy 1330 does not make mention of the specific word “outsider” as put forth by the exclusionary term used by the District to deny access to PEP on at least two occasion thus far.

If PEP is to be considered an “outside” group than all other PTOs, PTAs or derivatives thereof, must be considered and held to the same standards, processes and procedures as noted in BOE Policy 1330; otherwise it could be interpreted that there is prejudice with regard to decisions being made with regard to requests put forth by PEP for bona fide use of District facilities as support by A). The definition of a PTO; and B). BOE Policy 1330; Section A. Class I (Top Priority) in its entirety.

As I cannot speak to past practices, I am grateful to reference to said Policy 1330 in addressing the use of facilities issue.

Pursuant to Policy 1312 and the request of the BOE to take up the matter as requested, I again would request that Policy 1312 be complied with. The policy clearly stipulates that the chief school administrator shall develop procedures to investigate and solve problems promptly, and provide accurate factual information in answers to inquiries. To date, I have received no inquiry or request regarding the matter being raised by Ms. Hernandez. This process is also reflected in state statutes.

In so much that this petitioner met with said CSA (as noted in the CSA’s response) and was directed to conduct ALL business through the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services, specifically Dr. Garnell Bailey, going forward, it would stand to reason that in effect Dr. Gallon removed himself from any communication that would be forthcoming and by Proxy delegation extended his authority to the District representative in his employ and by which PEP was unable to reach satisfactory adjustment and therefore does request the hearing of this matter by the members of the Board of Education.

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To Be Continued...