Yesterday I received multiple calls from my son’s schools regarding an incident that I think is very important to share with everyone.
Two days ago, a female student was approached by a white male while waiting at a bus stop near Orangethorpe and Jefferson. The male hollered for her to get into his car then drove off. He then took off in the direction towards Richfield, where he attempted to pull another female student into his car. The female was able to get away and is safe. Local police are investigating but no one has been apprehended at this time.
The man in question is described as a white male, in his 20′s, driving a blue, older model Jeep Cherokee.
Now is a good time to discuss safety tips with your family about such incidents as above. For more information visit the PYLUSD website.
PYLUSD High School Choice Transfers are for Siblings and Employees Only!
The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District says, “All choice transfers have been denied except for sibling of students already attending on a choice transfer and employees” All choice transfer requests into El Dorado, Valencia (Val-Tech is separate) or Yorba Linda High School were denied. According to the district, those high schools have “No space available “ At the same time, Esperanza is the only exception, which has its’ enrollment left inexcusably low.
· This is a clear misrepresentation of what was presented to parents and the Board by Superintendent Smith in February 2009.
· Residents placed in Esperanza’s boundaries are now left with “No Choice”.
· At least El Dorado, Valencia, and YLHS have one other choice.
· The Superintendent stated very clearly that for El Dorado and Valencia in February 2009, “We rarely deny choice transfers.”
· Superintendent Smith has confirmed that he should not be believed. To be trusted, everything you say must be true. You can’t mislead or deceive, and you can’t rely on legalistic loopholes or hide behind excuses like, “You never asked.” Sometimes you’ve got to volunteer information, telling people what they need or want to know, not just what you want to tell them.
· In addition to the promise that the district “rarely denies” choice transfers for high school choice requests; Smith also clearly stated that the reason for opening YLHS was ”to relieve overcrowding at all district comprehensive high schools.” (per district memo sent to all PYLUSD households.) Clearly, the Board has not accomplished that stated promise.
The Board has deprived the citizens, within Esperanza’s boundaries, of their rights to equity in the “choice transfer” process.
What Can YOU Do?
· Please encourage the School Board to address this INEQUITY placed on residents in Esperanza’s boundaries.
· Request they re-address the boundaries in a fair, common-sense, balanced, open and transparent manner.
· Please call /email/write or speak up at a Board meeting. Otherwise, they will continue to arrogantly ignore and disregard the will of the people.
· It is appropriate to expect them to be responsive and accountable. Only you can keep them honest.
· Board Members: Carol Downey, Karin Freeman, Eric Padget, Kim Palmer and Jan Wagner.
Email: Board@pylusd.org or U.S. Mail: 1301 E. Orangethorpe Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870
The citizen can bring our political and governmental institutions back to life, make them responsive and accountable