UPDATE!
The response to PAACT has been incredible. Thank you. Because so many of you have reached out to share your experiences, I’ve decided to postpone our intended April 21st Board introduction. I’m spending the next few weeks organizing information, meeting with important people in the district and making sure our next step is the right step. I will continue to update here.
As of April 7th, 10 of the 13 schools in our district are represented within PAACT.
Education is Impossible Without High Standards.
Our Mission:
PAACT (Parents Allied for Accountability, Conduct, and Transparency) is a coalition of families dedicated to restoring a culture of excellence in our school district. We believe that the primary mission of our schools, academic instruction, is fundamentally compromised when behavioral standards are not enforced. Our goal is to bridge the gap between the home and the classroom by demanding administrative transparency and supporting our educators in reclaiming an environment where every student can learn without disruption. We aren't here to manage the status quo; we are here to ensure that accountability is the baseline for every student, every day.
When asked “what is the #1 behavior or safety concern you have noticed this year?” Parents In our district shared:
“Constant disruptions for students who want to actually learn. Physical aggression in elementary schools. Zero accountability for students who are disrespectful toward teachers and peers.”
“Bullying & unmonitored technology with no consequences”
“Disrespect for staff and peers, unsafe behaviors directed against staff and peers, bullying-in person and online/social media”
“Blatant disrespect to teachers and peers, students allowed to remain in classes after infractions occur, lack of communication if a classroom needs to be cleared, etc.”
“Teachers and staff are afraid of parent’s irrational responses to the minimal leash they have to control their classrooms. I don’t feel like they receive the support they need to actually command their own classrooms. Parents need a clear standard as baseline of tolerated behavior.”
“No repercussions for bullying.”
“Kids not being held accountable for their actions. Misbehaviors in the classroom that are impacting learning and nothing is coming from it”
“Tolerance of bullying behavior, especially in middle school”