confused disheartened. wrote on Dec 23, 2008 1:38 AM:

" As a parent of 2 children in the DUSD I attended 2 separate PTSO meetings dealing with the restructuring issues of Douglas.
It strikes me as odd that there are so many complaints from one school in particular about how the superintendent didn't provide enough information to their school's PTSO. He sure gave the other meetings I attended all the info. He also made the comments that all the schools were receiving the same things. Should I worry that we weren't as sharp while listening to Petit's ideas??
*Also, no decision has been made yet. Only the decision to MAKE A DECISION. Something has definately got to give.. sometimes it takes an outsider to see the imperfections of a project (DUSD) and people here just don't realize how big the problem is because we're "used to things the way they are"
My advice: Get over your own personal ailments with this man (Petit) and let him (with everyone cooperating) try and come up with a better plan for a system that is falling apart. It has been ignored for far too long, and now, like Obama, Petit is forced to clean up drastically for the (laziness) of others who came before him.

In times of change, we need to all work together, not justify ourselves, and definately not criticize other schools. (I mean, seriously, we ARE adults, right?) "




DUSD supporter wrote on Dec 21, 2008 1:58 AM:

" When compared to other school's in the Douglas Unified School District, Stevenson has the best 'label'. When you compare Stevenson's 'label' at the state level, it's very average. In fact, on an A-F scale, they would be close to a C+ or B- at best! With that said, the "don't fix it if it aint broke" theory, that alot of the Stevenson folks keep preaching, doesn't make a whole lot of sense anymore! "




Investor wrote on Dec 19, 2008 10:48 PM:

" I have been more than happy with the ease that I can work with the School District, I's been easier to have programs and ativities for students, Mr. Hoyack as we know or some of us know It is not the ost approchable person around town, we are wanting and needing a better leadership that really takes into consideration the future of our schools, to bring more systems as behaviral health programs and skills building for our children, we need to start thinking outside the box and really focus on whats best for our district and specially our children, I have 2 kids on on the school district and one of them would qualify to be attending Stevenson School, but to be honest with you I never liked the administration, they have no customer service skills, they think they are the bomb, but let me tell you that I found better teachers in other schools than just that one. lets call for a special comunity meeting!!!! "




Concerned wrote on Dec 18, 2008 4:13 PM:

" It seems to me that this issue is no only about the proposed system but about Stevenson Elementary. I have a child who attends Clawson Elementary, which was not my choice. I tried getting him in to Stevenson but there was no way, due to where we reside, which is rediculus because we live at Rancho Perrilla which makes clawson the furthest school. I was not happy at first but now I see that it is not the teachers and staff that are the problem. It is the parents! Parents need to be more involved with their children. Stevenson seems to have more involed parents which in turn helps the children exel. I do not know of a solution for this cause there will always be parents that just dont care, but there needs to be a change, cause it is not fair to those of us that do! "




Rick wrote on Dec 18, 2008 8:31 AM:

" Silvia, I have sonora plates on my car and i live here in Douglas. I pay taxes too. My kids attend Stevenson. Do the research it is legal to own a car here in Douglas with Sonora plates!!!!!! "




GN wrote on Dec 17, 2008 9:30 PM:

" Douglas schools are good schools. There are outstanding teachers at all schools. the superintendent has presented viable options and even though some of the options are not so appealing, change has to happen to ensure every student has the same oportunities and that teachers do not end up with huge classes.

Stevenson, I applaud your efforts and wish that other schools would feel so passionate about their childs education as to get involved in their PTSO. Someone has to speak up so quit complaining and do something.

Too many people are apathetic and expect someone else to do the work and then they complain without offering a solution. Lame.

I think a lot of people would like to see the district use theri website more and it would be a great place for the superintendent to post the RESEARCH that supports the different restructuring options. The research should include information on the ACHIEVEMENT, Social, and benefits for staff. the information should include the cons for each structure. Has anyone contacted the city to consider the impact or not, of traffic and crosswalks to ensure the safety of our students? what about transportation for students living a mile from school? What about the cost of each plan? Will the district need to buy books and materials? I think so. How will it effect teachers that have to pack up and move their things, including books, materials and equipment. will they be paid extra?

Before a decision is made, all options need to be considered ALL OPTIONS. "




Informed Parent wrote on Dec 17, 2008 8:34 PM:

" Before implying one school community (staff, parents, etc.) is better than another learn the facts. The two elementary schools that performed compared to the three that underperformed are quite different. Faras has the smallest enrollment with many class sizes in the teens or low 20's. Stevenson has either the largest enrollment or 2nd largest, yet one of the lowest ELL subgroups. These two stats have a tremendous impact on student achievement. Yes, they have performed admirably, but would the other schools do the same under these same circumstances? A new configuration might very well answer this question! There are highly qualified, caring teachers at all schools. Often the teaching at under performing schools is under much more scrutiny, leading to more work for the teachers at these schools. So before forming an opinion and stating it in ignorance, be informed. All students matter regardless of where they live. If change is the best option for all students, then so be it. "




Sylvia wrote on Dec 17, 2008 10:10 AM:

" The whole issue is not about Petit, Stevenson, the Board members. It was about how the overcrowding in the schools should be managed. Anyone that is a parent, living in Douglas, would know. We were asked to comment and suggest the best way to handle it. Mr. Petit was dodging the questions from parents at the PTSO meeting in Stevenson which had over 100 concerned parents assisting. This is where we, parents, decided we should vote on how we beleive it should be handled. A lot of parents expressed a desire for re-districting. Others who prefer their kids to attend Stevenson were against it because even though they lived outside of the district, they still wanted their kids to attend Stevenson. This is for those people commenting that don't seem to see the issue here. And for those that know kids living in Agua Prieta, you may want to let their parents know that they shouldn't be coming to school here in the first place. I'm sure this would alleviate a lot of the overcrowding that we have. Just look at all the Sonora tags every morning around the schools. "




Chuey Duarte wrote on Dec 17, 2008 9:49 AM:

" Melissa,very well stated.
All that the parents at the Stevenson meeting were asking for was more information to make a better decision. I don't think anyone at that meeting said do nothing. We all want more info.
Thanks Melissa. "




Parent wrote on Dec 17, 2008 8:22 AM:

" We should focus on student achivement. How can our children learn with all this drama at school? We have choices, we have other schools whos main focus is student learning!!!!!!!!CHARTER SCHOOLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "




Stevenson RULES wrote on Dec 16, 2008 9:46 PM:

" I personally know Mr. & Mrs. Hoyack and I can speak up for them and say they are great ppl. Nowadays you don't see very much volunteer work at schools and they're some of the very few ppl that do this. I also know Stevenson staff and a lot of students parents. This school has earned it's respect and excellent performance due to the staff and help of the parents. Now there are many out there disrespecting & name calling "snobs" PLEASE DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER....Keep up the EXCELLENT WORK STEVENSON!!! As for Pettit he needs to go back were he came from!!!!! "




to EX-douglasan wrote on Dec 16, 2008 9:01 PM:

" 6 w0rds

"glad YOU are out of Douglas" "




Concerned wrote on Dec 16, 2008 6:03 PM:

" Great to know that "Grow Up" is telling everyone to grow up and leave Stevenson alone. Hmm.. wonder if he/she is from Stevenson. My suspicion would be when GROW UP states "sta quiet and improve your school". I thought they were all our schools? The point I have been trying to make is THIS IS THE BEST FOR ALL STUDENTS OF DOUGLAS. "




Melissa Ramirez Stevenson PTSO Secretary wrote on Dec 16, 2008 4:24 PM:

" Hello to all Douglas residents who read/write comments on this issue. First off I think it's important that I disclose my name and my tie with Stevenson because this is who I am, a very open individual that does not hide behind an alias. I am saddened by the negativity that is being directed towards Stevenson. The letter that was published in this article was a letter directed to our Stevenson parents as an attempt to inform them about our committee meetings with Mr. Pettit. In no way that letter was meant as a "decision" for the rest of the school district. It was information for our Stevenson parents. Furthermore; I would like to add that we are not closed to change and fully understand that change needs to be done, but what we ask for (what I asked for during the committee meeetings) was for more information regarding the change, statistics, numbers on how the change would affect the whole district. That is all we kept on asking for. How many parents in the city can actually say that based on the information presented to them feel comfortable with the changes that are currently proposed? Is everyone aware of the pros and cons? Because that is all Stevenson was asking for...information on the effects of the different configurations. As a Doulgas School District parent I can personally tell you that I am not comfortable making a decision that will affect all teachers, students and staff based on the information presented so far. But this is good, I love the comments because this means that we have parents who care strongly about our schools and that are passionate about their point of view. That is exactly how our Stevenson parents are passionate about our points of view and the last time I checked freedom of speech is definately not just a law like segregration, but also one of our most important ammendments in our consitution. Keep up the great work Douglas parents. "




Grow up wrote on Dec 16, 2008 2:07 PM:

" Grow up people! Let's stay focused on the task at hand, instead of bashing on a school for their good performance. Perhaps you are just jeaulous. Has that crossed your mind? It's pretty simple, it is a proposed change that was brought to the table by someone who feels that this change may be for the better. It is not his decision to make, nor is it Mr. Hoyack's decision to drop it. It is a board decision, and I trust that the board will make the right decision based on taking everything into consideration, including student, parent, and staff imput. If you don't agree with the proposed change, then voice your opinion where it would do the most good. Don't go bashing on a school because the school parents and staff attend the meetings and make their voice heard. You had the same opportunity to voice your opinion, so don't complain!!! If you're jealous of the Stevenson, I suggest you stay quiet and improve your school. Make it a friendly competition for the better, not for the worse!!! And lastly, personal agendas should not play a part in official business. We should remain professional and do what is best for all students in the district, not one person, not the parents, not the staff, not one school, not the administration, but all students!!! Grow up people!!! "




Concerned Parent wrote on Dec 16, 2008 2:06 PM:

" Community just think of the childrens their future is our responsibility. I think that there has to be a change because it is ovious that the system that the school district has right know is not working. Remember that is for the children's own good. "




Douglas Born Raised wrote on Dec 16, 2008 12:36 PM:

" To ALL you that "leave" Douglas...don't you have anything else to do than to be checking up on the town you left?!? You can get out of Douglas, but you can't get the Douglas out of you. And for those of you who leave and actually don't come back...who do you end up with? Somebody from Douglas! "




Parent wrote on Dec 16, 2008 7:27 AM:

" I want it known that there are GREAT teachers that care about our students in the ENTIRE district. They teachers that care for the students are not centralized just at Stevenson. There are some awesome teachers all over the district that go out of their way for the students.
Many of the comments that have been posted are just mean. Many of our directors are great people that care for their staff. They are trying their best to get what the students need and what is best for the students. "




Love the message wrote on Dec 15, 2008 9:07 PM:

" It looks to me like the board spoke tonight at the special meeting that wasn't. A quarum couldn't even be formed to discuss Mr. Pettit. Praises to those who refused to show to discuss such a rediculous claim! I'd say that means there is a new wind of progress hitting town afterall. The end of the good ol' boy era.... finally! "




Concerned 2 wrote on Dec 15, 2008 7:51 PM:

" The board members really need to talk to the staff and parents. I don't think that it is all Mr. Petit that is a problem. I have heard a lot of complaints about the special education director and how she treats people and there are a lot of unhappy parents. She doesn't know what she is doing. This is another person that needs to go. "




Douglas Resident wrote on Dec 15, 2008 7:34 PM:

" I makes me sad to see how some citizens attack a school full of children. How they sit and pass judgement on a school that is teaching students to be successful. If you attended a honor ceremony at Huber you would get actual facts that out of all the six graders who recieved honor roll over 80% of them came from Stevenson. So get off you butts and find out the facts and stop attacking schools for doing there job! If you are so concern then get involve like the parents who are in PTSO and Board members. "




ex-douglasan wrote on Dec 15, 2008 6:54 PM:

" 6 words--Glad I am out of Douglas!! "




Concerned wrote on Dec 15, 2008 6:12 PM:

" This is for upset. You ask the people to not judge the Stevenson staff but yet you make a comment such as "I heard"
other schools do not work together. Isnt hat what you are asking us to do? Not judge? I suggest you heed your own words. Or how about all the schools working together to improve ALL the children in Douglas. I for one do not think the staff are snobs but I believe that the parents are borderline racists but making comments such as "I do not want my kids going to school with those other kids from the east side". Cmon..Douglas start thinking about what is the best for all students in this district instead of this little bit of whining. Everyone shares a stake in out kids education no matter where they go to school.

" I have a comment for all of those who commented. Unless you have worked at Stevenson and know for a fact that they are snobs or that they are not cooperative, DO NOT SAY ANYTHING. The Stevenson staff does work very hard and they care about their students. They are working understaffed and do not have the funding that every other school has, and yet they have been a perfoming school for quite sometime. Yes, it does help that they have concerned parents who are willing to help with their childs education. It is not fair that Stevenson has this reputation because other schools do not work together as they should. I have heard how other schools do not work together. It is everyone for themselves and yet Stevenson has the bad reputation. " "




Children First wrote on Dec 15, 2008 1:40 PM:

" Quit your sulking all you Stevenson haters! If you wanna be heard, SPEAK UP! If you wanna be seen, STAND UP! If you wanna be appreciated SIGN UP! Do something! ALL YOU WHINERS...you guys are just like the people that complain about elected officials...Quick to criticize yet can't stop complaining long enough to register and vote. It's quite hilarious to think that there's people out there ignorant enough to assume Stevenson is that powerful! Ooooo! This isn't a power struggle. Change is good when it's done accordingly! All you "nay" sayers probably couldn't get in to Stevenson. Don't be hating. Move on, get a life and stop trashing Stevenson for speaking up. They're not alone, they just happen to be the only ones passionate enough to care and stand up up for what is right for the children of the DUSD district. Douglas can come together as a community and figure something out. "




upset in douglas wrote on Dec 15, 2008 9:28 AM:

" I have a comment for all of those who commented. Unless you have worked at Stevenson and know for a fact that they are snobs or that they are not cooperative, DO NOT SAY ANYTHING. The Stevenson staff does work very hard and they care about their students. They are working understaffed and do not have the funding that every other school has, and yet they have been a perfoming school for quite sometime. Yes, it does help that they have concerned parents who are willing to help with their childs education. It is not fair that Stevenson has this reputation because other schools do not work together as they should. I have heard how other schools do not work together. It is everyone for themselves and yet Stevenson has the bad reputation. "




CatLover wrote on Dec 14, 2008 9:11 PM:

" Does this situation really warrant the reassigninmnet of the superintendent? Yeah, it seems like he's made a few mistakes but the district is in a bad situation and another change could leave everyone worse off. Change his duties and take a look at where and what the issues are comming from. Who is on the PTA at Stevenson and is there a conflict of interest here between ptso/board and Pettit? think people!! "




dusdparent wrote on Dec 14, 2008 7:10 PM:

" Don't the Stevenson parents understand that all of your children go on to Huber, which is going to be a failing school? If your school is so great, why can't the students continue to do a good job in middle school? Besides, having this elitist attitue of "my school is best" is almost segregation. Isn't segregation against the law? All kids should be afforded the same opportunities. Providing change would be in the best interest of all students in Douglas, more importantly the Stevenson kids, who are failing in middle school. "




student wrote on Dec 14, 2008 4:12 PM:

" im also shocked. first the boarda otta be ashamed of themselves for bringing in mr. pettit. Mr. Pettit needs to learn how to be compassionate and respectful instead of rude and full of himself. he's done nothing since his coming to douglas except for throw around all these wonderful ideas that arent even realistic, beginning with the soccer trip to china. please im sure we could find someone better with both studens and staff concerns at heart. "




Get your story straight wrote on Dec 14, 2008 2:54 AM:

" Mr. Blasky, I must agree with "Shocked" because this is the most one-sided hog-wash story you have ever placed in your Dispatch-Enquirer.
You were at the Board meeting and so was I. So why not report the facts! There was no "Questions arising concerning the future of our superintendent". There was only Hoyack calling for the special meeting and blindsiding our Superintendent in public. This following the Stevenson letter being distributed to parents and staff by MRS Hoyack at that school only hours before the meeting and not on the 9th. No wonder there were so many people waiting for the end of the meeting, maybe someone told them what was going happen even if it was nowhere on the agenda????
Besides, since when does the Superintendent set the attendance areas for the district? I believe it will require Board action! Or is Hoyack afraid the new Board in January just might care about all the kids and not just his own neighborhood.
By the way, isn't executive session confidential? So how would we know whether or not the board "considered the continuation of the discussion". Interesting pickle for the Board President now! "




Concerned parent wrote on Dec 14, 2008 1:44 AM:

" Wow! Doesn't anyone see who the Stevenson PTSO President is causing all the resistance? None other than MRS. HOYACK! Sounds like another bully tactic power play by Chuck and HIS neighborhood. Represent the other 4000 students in the District Mr. Hoyack! Or maybe it's just to make his wife happy? "




Concerned wrote on Dec 13, 2008 8:51 PM:

" Has any of you who have posted stopped to think that maybe there is more to Pettit's evaluation then the "Stevenson" issue? I know it goes much deeper then that. Ask the Central Office staff how he makes them feel? He is a snake in the grass and I am all for re-districting. Here is what I would do: Get rid of the so-called Directors who are causing the morale to be low.. Pettit - gone, Marston - gone, Good - gone, Doctor - gone. Admit Pettit was a poor choice and move on.

As far as this so called "Stevenson" issue.. grow up people. This is not about just Stevenson. This is about the entire district. If you look at district aross the nation dividing that are divided up k-4, 5-6 and 7-8 they are succeeding and this is the same type of demographics as Douglas.

Get rid of Pettit but also get rid of the elitest attitude of some of these parents and staff members. "




Law Dawg wrote on Dec 13, 2008 7:51 PM:

" Stop bashing Stevenson! It seems they are the only ones who take pride in their work and actually teach for the future and not just to pass the AIMS or Terra Nova. The staff is very professional. Wake up Douglas if the other school performed the way this one does we would not be having this conversation. Keep up the good work. "




Not surprised.... wrote on Dec 13, 2008 12:50 PM:

" Stevenson, Stevenson, Stevenson! It's always about Stevenson! Why does this not surprise me? Perhaps because Chuck
is a Stevenson "parent" and his wife also volunteers there? Past superintendent was also a great supporter of Stevenson. I thought the district is "FOR THE STUDENTS," not "STEVENSON STUDENTS." We finally get a superintendent who is totally against "micro-managing" and now the board president wants to get rid of him? Who had the last say so as to his hire? You, the board members! So typical of you! This is just a flashback of what happened to Ms. Doan. It's a shame that the district thrives on what's been "practice" and when change for the better is suggested,the district goes hysterical! Mr. Pettit, I feel, has done no wrong doing. The decision as to the rezoning of schools has not been finalized and it's not up to him to make the final decision. Surveys were sent out so that YOU, the parents, can make that choice. And if I recall, one of the choices was to leave everything the way it is now. "




bulldog4life wrote on Dec 12, 2008 10:47 PM:

" I am so glad I left Douglas. Some things never change.Nobody ever wants change in Douglas. It will be rewarding for the students to get the system re-structured. Who cares what Stevenson School says, it is not up to them, wait maybe it is. They always get what they want. Remember Stevenson School is C performance school.So who cares what they want. maybe they should concentrate on getting their standards above a C average.Everyone talks about how great the school/teachers are, but the truth is that the parents are all involved with their kids. It is the parents that make a difference. So please Stevenson School get off your high horse and join the rest of the community. "




Radioguy wrote on Dec 12, 2008 4:13 PM:

" The fact of the matter is that certain schools are failing and Stevenson IS NOT. to reorganize the schools is to move students from a performing school to a non performing school so the state does not coming in and takes over the school. Change is good when you can see that it benifits everyone. How can it be benificial for a parent to drop of a 1st grader at one school and then drive to the next to drop of a 4th grader and possible have yet another student in Junior High or High School.
Everyone in the meeting talked about there being no data, then how is it that in could be considered a good plan if there is no supporting information!

Bottem Line is :
Statistically students attending Stevenson Elementary tend to do better in school. So as a parent of a Stevenson student I don't want any change that could jeopardize this. It's working so far. Granted ALL Douglas Schools should be doing much better. "




V. C. M. wrote on Dec 12, 2008 1:24 PM:

" I am glad this is being done. I feel that our voice (the parents) should be heard. We should be able to make the decision on where we would like our children to go to school without making the children go through so many changes. I believe Mr. Pettit continues to tell us all at meetings that the decision is ours, but then he wants things done his way. I have personally had an issue that I brought up to Mr. Pettit's attention hoping to have his backup. Well the door was shut right in my face. He explained to me that his job is to make sure that the District Policies were followed and he did the total oppisite when I asked for his help. I believe that we should elect someone from Douglas, that knows how it is around here as Superintendant. Not an outsider that wants to change things and not consider the children or the parents. "




Douglas parent wrote on Dec 12, 2008 10:29 AM:

" I think Pettit is incompetent. If the reconfiguration of the schools is accepted by the board then the board is just as incompetent as Pettit. You guys have been brain washed big time by that loser. I'll pull my kids from the district and resgister them in double adobe or a charter school in Douglas !!!!!!!!!!! "




wolf in sheeps clothes wrote on Dec 12, 2008 5:24 AM:

" People tell me that at the Meet and Confer Meetings that there is very little confer. It is mostly "Meet and Listen". The majority of the meeting is spent by one person doing all the talking about what needs to be done and why. It appears that decisions have already been made and have been a long time ago. I think that the schools are fine the way they are and if one school is full then the other school needs to take the surplus. Early intervention programs are critical to provide students with the skills they need to be successful in school. If students are not successful in the lower elementary grades that is where they need to stay until they have their basic needs. Perhaps a more intensive program that involves the parents at the elementary should be implemented. Most of the people that I have talked to are unhappy and intimidated by their directors and supervisors. This is not the positive changes the community thought would happen. Evaluate each director in each of their positions one at a time. Board members please get in the schools and listen to the staff. They are unhappy. "




Shocked wrote on Dec 11, 2008 6:37 PM:

" I am amazed that is article is so one sided. How can you print this and feel that you are giving the public anything to read or even that you are giving them any viable information? Does anyone know that Stevenson is not the only school in DUSD? Moreover, the proposed reconfiguration does not have any data because it is something NEW! Forbid Stevenson from ever changing their "school status" and attitude towards their community.
From what I have witnessed and I too have been at those meetings, they do not want this to happen, so consequently for their sake it will not. But then again they are the only school affected by the reconfiguration. Therefore, when the State of Arizona decides to come in and take over the schools in Douglas, AZ and teachers jobs are eliminated, you can thank those who do not like CHANGE! Change would be good for Douglas and the school system. The school system needs an overhaul and it is broken and really needs to be fixed.
I cannot believe that one school can determine the outcome of an entire community. I truly feel sorry for those who cannot and will not accept change for the better.
Our children in this community deserve more than they have been given, and they deserve a chance to dream big, and if change does not happen some of those kids will not have the opportunity to have any dreams, and they will be left behind to work in fast food for the rest of their lives, or become career criminals. That is not something I want to be remembered for, ever.
I hope someone at this paper will get another opinion or at least two opinions before you print another story like this one. I am disgusted and amazed. "




my opinion wrote on Dec 11, 2008 6:22 PM:

" It figures, Stevenson School would be the only school that would disagree with these plans. It is a great idea to change the structure of the school system. Maybe if Stevenson School employees would stop having their stuck up nose in the air and try see what is best for the students. "




Taxpayer wrote on Dec 11, 2008 5:04 PM:

" You must be kidding Mr. Hoyack you would consider terminating a superintendent because one school is not happy you have other schools do they not have a voice. Sounds like a power play no decision has been made on school bounderies it is up to board not Mr. Pettit if this the change will happen they need to vote with 3 people majority. "




m.s. wrote on Dec 11, 2008 4:09 PM:

" there we go again! when are we going to get someone to rule our childrens school how it should. We miss you Mr. Greer. When I was in school you did a great job. No matter what anybody says now!!!! "

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