White’s Appeal
Here is a copy of IPS Superintendent Eugene White’s e-mail to the school board asking for permission to appeal the state’s decision regarding the district’s failing schools…
We have received the results of our appeals from IDOE and they all have been denied. I am requesting that Dr. Busch add this item under new business tomorrow evening at the action session and I am requesting that the Board gives your attorney the approval to start legal action against Dr. Tony Bennett and the Indiana Department of Education. Hud has been preparing some materials in case this was IDOE’s decision.
I truly believe that we need a third party’s opinion on this matter. We can not receive a fair decision from IDOE. There is a clear case of improvement on the part of our high schools that exceeds the 3% requirement that the other 9-12 high schools had to meet. There is no justice in this matter because of the educational reform push that is more political than educational.
I can accept the view or judgement of a third party, but I can’t accept the politically driven view of IDOE. I hope you agree and vote to start legal action in this matter. It is truly time to stand up for our children.
Dr. Eugene G. White, Superintendent
120 E. Walnut St. Room 702 A
I would argue the time to stand up for IPS kids was when the schools first went on academic probation six years ago. An announcement is expected from the Indiana Department of Education this afternoon.
