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From: ISM Board [BoardMailbox@ismanila.com]
Sent: Mon 9/4/2006 1:10 PM
To:
Subject: LETTER FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
September 4, 2006
Dear Parents, Leadership
Team, Faculty and Staff,
It is with profound
regret that the Board of Trustees announces the termination of the contract
of the Superintendent pursuant to the option of the School under the contract.
After much deliberation, the Board arrived at this difficult decision
after fully considering recent events at the School, leading the Board
to the conclusion that there needs to be an effective, harmonious communications
link between the Board and the operational organization. The Board believes
that Stephen Dare, the Assistant Superintendent, can provide the link
that is needed at the moment and he has agreed to assume these responsibilities.
The Board has full trust and confidence in Mr. Dare’s ability to lead
and partner with the Board in this critical time and we urge everyone
to support and cooperate with Mr. Dare to ensure the continued operations
of the School. The Board also believes in the ability of the Principals,
Michael Martell, Paul Passamonte, and Jacqueline Pender, as well as the
rest of the Leadership Team to work with Mr. Dare and assist the Board
in pursuit of the best education for our children.
The termination of the
Superintendent’s contract is a significant action which the Board did
not wish to take. However, the stability of the School and the crucial
need for a link between the Board and the Faculty and staff are primary
concerns of the Board. The Board truly believes that the action it has
taken, while initially painful, will work to the best interest of the
School, particularly in paving the way for an effective dialogue between
the Board and all segments of the ISM community towards the ultimate goal
of reconciliation.
We understand that this
occurrence will be a natural matter of concern for the entire community
and we will keep you informed.
We request the cooperation
of everyone in this difficult situation.
Sincerely,
Gigi Bocanegra
For the Board of Trustees
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