I went to DD and found this thread ... I think this is a legitimate concern for a parent .... but I see that Pappa P had to throw in ihs two cents ... and I'm just wondering if you (Glenn) will lecture Pappa about his infantile behavior and will you tell him that he is stooping or is that something that you only tell us?

John Galt Posts: 141 Date: May 2 7:36 PM, 2008 Views: 322	Quote | Reply Neil Armstrong principal a problem? I was privy to a conversation about a parent who has a child at Neil Armstrong with a chronic illness. Apparently Principal Stefani made the comment "Well, you had better do something about her (withheld) illness." Stefani was apparently implying the parent made up the illness to excuse his daughter from school and did not take proper care of his child. Stefani then allegedly threatened to take the parent to court over the child's absences. When the child's parent went to the school board, doctor's notes excusing the child for her illness Stefani allegedly did not have suddenly reappeared. I'm glad Stefani also apparently has a license to practice medicine because apparently he can tell whether a child is ill despite a real doctor's opinion. I've dealt with Stefani in the past and I can attest he's a hothead. Apparently, the parent had his run-in with Stefani after returning his child from an approved absence to see her brother, who is stationed in a war zone and was on a short leave out of state. In my dealings with Stefani, I've formed the opinion he is a bully. When I spoke with him by phone, he was blustering and offensive. When I threatened to go to the school board, he became compliant. I respect authority but from my discussions with other parents, I've come to think this man believes he has more authority than the parents of his students. I know I used to volunteer at the school but refuse to now because the man has made it clear to me my help is not needed by his rude, condescending attitude and total disregard for the opinions of others. Has anyone else had problems with this man? I'm curious whether these are isolated incidents or the norm. Is it time to make our complaints known to the School board? If the Stefani I've come to know treates parents like this, how does he treat our children? I can deal with rude, arrogant behavior but I see no reason why I or any other parent should have to do so. This needs to be investigated and corrected. __________________ I swear by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine.
scrantondude Posts: 123 Date: May 2 8:16 PM, 2008 Views: 270	Quote | Reply thats not the only school thats going on at
Joe Pilchesky Posts: 2553 Date: May 2 10:49 PM, 2008 Views: 125	Quote | Reply Not everyone is unsatisfied with Mr. Stefani's performances. Perhaps a discussion with Mrs. Davis would confirm that he's not hard on everyone. (Was this really a necessary comment to this thread???)
John Galt Posts: 141 Date: May 3 12:42 AM, 2008 Views: 64	Quote | Reply The writing was on the wall and where there's smoke, there's usually fire. I was bothered by the "No Visitor" policy allegedly put in place to protect the children. Now I have more questions. Why can't a parent just "stop by?" What's up with the PTA? Does Stefani have a problem with the US Military and supporting our troops? If a doctor excuses a student from school, does Stefani believe he has the right to countermand that excuse? Why don't parents want to volunteer at the school anymore? Just what is going on at this school? __________________ I swear by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine.