Just moments after President Meghann Silverthorn pleaded with the audience at the June 21st Board meeting, “we need to come together”, “…all of us care about kids.”, “…why don’t we get together and do some of the work that we need to do?”, board majority Director Doug Benevento had this to say to minority Director […]
Media Release: DCP Statement on Silverthorn/Reynolds Investigation Report
For Immediate Release June 20, 2016 It is disappointing, but not unexpected, that the investigation into the bullying of Grace Davis by Directors Silverthorn and Reynolds found no wrongdoing on their part. As we pointed out previously, the investigator has ties to Director Silverthorn and the rest of the reform board majority and should never […]
Silverthorn Reynolds Investigation Invoice
The final invoice from Sherman & Howard for the cost of the investigation regarding the closed meeting between Directors Silverthorn and Reynolds and a minor student totals $177,779.00 (click the image, right, to see details). Director Lemieux made a motion that included having a volunteer committee conduct an investigation but Director Silverthorn denied that motion, […]
Media Release: DCP Statement on Dr. Fagen resignation
May 24, 2016 Douglas County Parents today learned that Superintendent, Dr. Elizabeth Fagen has resigned her position with the Douglas County School District. This brings even more turmoil to the district that is already embroiled in controversy surrounding the intimidation tactics of Board of Education Directors Meghan Silverthorn and Judi Reynolds towards Ponderosa High School […]
Former DCSD Board Member Reveals Strategy of Dumping Fagen
Former school board member Justin Williams was part of the reform-minded board that hired Superintendent Fagen in 2010. In this audio from a recent political networking event, Williams makes it clear that even though he supports her and would like to keep her in DCSD, he believes she needs to go before 2017 or they […]