Dear Parents,
I wanted to share a heart-felt thank you for your response to our parent survey sent out last Friday. We received 319 surveys! A thank you also goes out to Jen Mozilo, PTO President, and JoAnn Polk, PTO Officer, who sat with me for nearly 2 hours tabulating the results! Jeff Gaunt, Sarah Zsanto, Deb Levins, Sue Kinsler, and Pam Newton, our School Council members- THANK YOU for following the process and being a positive part of doing what is best for kids!!!
Also, a thank you to our Director of Assessment, Dr. Rob Allen, who digested our data and created graphs that could be accurately interpreted.
School Council met this morning and used the entire hour to understand, learn more, listen, give input, hear all sides, think through all possible scenarios, and come to a 100% consensus. Our goal was to make the best decision for ALL Desert Trails' students. Taking into consideration parent and staff input, School Council decided to reduce Computers to a .5 position, leaving intact all of our very special, Special Areas.
Although the decision did not come easily, as the Council members were well aware that a beloved staff member would not be returning to Desert Trails. At this time for the 2011-2012 school year our Special Areas will be:
P.E: Coach E. Computers: Mrs. Taub Library: Mrs. Taub Art: Ms. Parent Music: Mrs. Lindley
It is with a heavy heart that we will say good-bye to Mrs. Baldetti. New this year to Desert Trails, Mrs. Baldetti quickly found a home in the hearts of students, staff, and parents.
