Fri May 15, 2009 at 9:15 PMBy: Cruzer Gunsaulus 2.0 It's true. Marilyn Stewart doesn't show up very much at LSC meetings. Well, at least she helped Gunsaulus out. Not like Area 10 AIO, Mesa-Collins, who just wanted to say hello.

To Marilyn Stewart - Wonderful Job! You spoke for the Gunsaulus community who were desperate for help.

To Isabel Mesa-Collins - I just wanted to say Hello!

Fri May 15, 2009 at 10:03 PMBy: Mesa-Collins Gunsaulus 2.0 I think we can all agree that Mesa-Collins and the rest of the bottom feeders at Area 10 are a waste of space. She should not be too comfy, though. The AIO is supposed to be watching the principals and taking care of some of these issues. She will be too busy covering her own ass to cover Amy's for much longer. As far as Flavia and the rest of the old girl's network...maybe CPS needs to take a longer look at how these people got their jobs in the first place. So many are tied together. Hope they bring each other doen in a fabulous way.

Sat May 16, 2009 at 8:43 AMBy: running out of time Gunsaulus 2.0 Does anyone care that finelli just walks around the school like he is the owner of the building? Someone asked that if he has access to the school computers, what kind of information does he have access to? Most of us know Kotz is doing a horrible job, what about Finelli? He has lost his mind, and had rein over the school long enough. He picked Kotz, his "supporters" on the LSC just do whatever he says because they are his robots that can't think for themselves. Do they not see what has happened at this school is no ones fault but their own? Or do they think things are just fine? At the last LSC meeting they acted like everything was fine....From where I was sitting it looked like when it was time to vote for anything he looked at his robots and signaled them to vote his way, did anyone else notice that. We are running out of time here, we will be voting for LSC chair on July 1, parents please show up and hold the LSC accountable for who they are choosing as chair. If it's him again, there will be so many unhappy teachers who have to endure another year with him watching them and reporting to Kotz on who to get rid of. They are in ca-hoots, like a tangled web of deceit, two peas in a pod, birds of a feather, two wrongs don't make a right.

Sat May 16, 2009 at 8:54 AMBy: the puppeteer Gunsaulus 2.0 Who holds the strings? Fanelli does.
There has to be a higher up with proof of all the wrong he does that can get rid of him. He's the LSC chair and he thinks he is the principal.

Sat May 16, 2009 at 9:06 AMBy: re:the puppeteer Gunsaulus 2.0 you are so right. I'm thinking the higher up's have the proof but have done nothing about it for so long they don't even see the wrong doing, so they are part of the problem as well. It is time to pass the torch to someone that really has the best interest of the teachers and students in mind. It's time for him to let it go, but he wont, he will hold on for dear life even if it means he has to lie cheat and steal for his position. Again, does anyone know what kind of information he has access to? And don't be fooled, he has a huge agenda with Kotz sitting right at his side.

Sat May 16, 2009 at 9:46 AMBy: Fanelli Gunsaulus 2.0 Let's not forget that during the original principal slection process that he lied to the other members of the LSC, saying he visited candidate's schools and was not happy with what he saw. Not believing him, the teacher rep visited the schools and was told that no other rep from Ginsaulus had ever visited. He also called candidates, told them the questions that would be asked and instructed them how to answer. When some did not answer how they were told, they were knocked out of the process. I guess Amy was a good girl and did what she was told. (Remember the open forum...she promised to make safety and security a priority and promised to uphold the traditions and history of Gunsaulus...we all know that did not happen.) And let's not forget that the first person to lose his job was Fanelli's biggest thorn in his side...a teacher LSC rep that tried to fight his tyrannical hold on the school. I, too, have since "left" the school but Fanelli is definately the puppet master.

Sat May 16, 2009 at 10:18 AMBy: running out of time Gunsaulus 2.0 Re: Finelli the puppet master, you are so right. There is no way he should be allowed to do the things he does inside that building. And his reign has been unproductive for way too long. Can we all agree on that? We have to get to the parents on the LSC to make sure they make the right decisions on July 1!

Sat May 16, 2009 at 11:06 AMBy: running out of time Gunsaulus 2.0 At the last LSC meeting when the changing of the boundaries was brought up for vote, the LSC parent Rene asked why they were voting on an email suggestion that Bert received in 2007? Gale is right, there must have been some other reason to expand the boundaries, he must know some people over there that don't have kids at the school, are those people desperate to vote for our LSC? It makes you wonder why he introduced an email that is 2 years old, and that email did not just come to him, there must have been some questions asked to get a response back to him. He had the boundaries for his benefit only, why else?

Sat May 16, 2009 at 7:36 PMBy: get out and vote july 1 Gunsaulus 2.0 who is this dubin and what gives her the right to yell at teachers and students?
where did she come from?

Sat May 16, 2009 at 10:01 PMBy: so what? Gunsaulus 2.0 So what if she has a home in Michigan. Stick to the relevant facts.

Sun May 17, 2009 at 5:53 AMBy: running out of time Gunsaulus 2.0 I have heard from my kids that Dubin is very rude to both teachers and students. She has the nerve to yell at teachers in front of students, and yells at students no matter. It seems she has horrible people skills and isn't afraid to use them!

Sun May 17, 2009 at 6:48 PMBy: principal Gunsaulus 2.0 Just as an FYI to the parents: Unfortunately, teacher reps can't be LSC chairs. It has to be a parent.

Sun May 17, 2009 at 7:32 PMBy: To: The Puppet Master Gunsaulus 2.0 Yes. Mr. Fanelli is the puppet master. He has been the LSC chair so long, he beleives his own lies. Besides the first teacher who lost his job, there have been other teachers who have had "issues" with Mr. Fanelli. Mr. Fanelli HAS definately influenced day to day operations at the school. He has his nose in everything. Look at the teachers who were given bogus disciplinary notices. Aside from the non-tenured teachers, Kotz's hit list includes teachers known to have disagreed with Mr. Fanelli. A coincidence? I don't think so. Just the puppet master without a life pulling his strings.

Sun May 17, 2009 at 8:11 PMBy: gee Gunsaulus 2.0 Does fanelli have children at gunsaulus?
if so what grades?

Sun May 17, 2009 at 8:23 PMBy: gee Gunsaulus 2.0 i dont want my kids steeping on no fanelli toes and then retailiated or harrassed

Sun May 17, 2009 at 8:28 PMBy: gee Gunsaulus 2.0 that should disqualify him from holding that title. Isn't it true that if enough parents get out and vote for fanelli's running mate, wouldn't he be removed from his post? someone please explain to me so thatt i can understand the process.

Sun May 17, 2009 at 9:30 PMBy: Finelli Gunsaulus 2.0 Finelli has 2 children at Gunsaulus. The vote is for chairperson...not to remove or vote new people in to the LSC. He will be chairperson because the only people that remain on the LSC are in his pocket.Anyone who vote the other way has been removed...with the exception of one parent rep. What needs to happen is parents need to start badgering the other parent reps and teacher reps...they cannot even explain why they vote the way they do on the issues.Three of them probably do not even know what they vote on most of the time because they just do what he says.

Mon May 18, 2009 at 7:41 AMBy: Confused Gunsaulus 2.0 What is the significance of Gunsaulus to Finelli? Why would he spend so much time attempting to gain control and power as these posts describe? It's just an elementary school. There really is not much power to gain. I'm really confused by these posts that seem to imply that elementary schools are of such huge importance. In the large scheme of things, a small elementary school in a politically insignificant neighborhood in Chicago really wields no power in any power structure that I can think of. Maybe he is just trying to be the best LSC chairperson that he knows how to be. And the same for Kotz as principal.

Mon May 18, 2009 at 10:09 AMBy: Biased Observer Gunsaulus 2.0 Bert is a photographer? When does he have time to ply this honest trade if he's at Gunsaulus all the time?

To "Confused":

You don't get where Bert and his sidekick are getting off by creating all this chaos is such a small venue as Gunsaulus? Have you ever heard the expression "a big fish in a small pond"?

Yes, Gunsaulus is insignificant in the big picture (which explains why CPS continues to ignore our pleas for help), but it is a small pond in which these sociopathic goons can get their kicks by hurting people who are trying to make a difference in the lives of the kids who attend an insignificant school in a politically unimportant community.

Mon May 18, 2009 at 4:16 PMBy: curious Gunsaulus 2.0 what happened to the music teacher?

Mon May 18, 2009 at 5:14 PMBy: confused again (or still) Gunsaulus 2.0 As I read some of the posts, I am led to believe that all of this is not really about the acquisition of power or the abuse of power, but is about the creation of drama. If one truly wanted power, one would seek it in more appropriate venues. If one wants drama, it can be created anywhere. The question then becomes, which players need the drama most - the administration or the teaching staff?

Mon May 18, 2009 at 7:10 PMBy: To Confused Gunsaulus 2.0 The teachers were perfectly happy being drama free. Have you EVER heard of ANY problems at the school before this year? The new administration brought this drama because of her unfair policies and underhanded acts against staff and faculty. Drama is response...but this is not drama to the people who love Gunsaulus. It is a very sad reality.

Mon May 18, 2009 at 8:02 PMBy: So.... Gunsaulus 2.0 So....
Fanelli has children at the school.... How old?
So....
Kotz said "The children don't care." That's true. I have
sources saying she said that.
So....
The next LSC election is in 2010. However, the LSC
elect a [hopefully new] chair in July of 2009.
So....
I hope that the "released" teachers get new jobs. I don't want to see them without jobs. They deserve new jobs, and hopefully at somewhere where they are treated the same way as everyone else. Kotz doesn't like any of the teachers hired from previous administrations. She is treating the teachers she hired (aka Dubin, Salas, Portillo, Salinas, Gonzalez, etc.) She prejudges the other teachers even before she gets to talk with them. I see Kotz in the hall, and when a teacher she is "releasing" walks by, she doesn't even look at him/her.
So....
When is Gunsaulus getting a new adminsitration?

Mon May 18, 2009 at 9:00 PMBy: ... Gunsaulus 2.0 I'm soooo ready to be done with all this. I just want to go back to the way things used to be!Gunsaulus used to be a place to be proud of!! I know a kid who's going to be in the academic olympics on wednesday, and he doesn't want to win, because if he does, he'll have to take a picture with Kotz...THATS HOW MUCH SHE AFFECTED US!!!!! MS. Kotz. if you're reading this, please...just let us have our school back. Im tired of this! I thought you would bring change to the school! well you certainly did!! but not the good kind! well, I just want to let you know, you're ruining lives. Not that you'd care about that...but I just want you to understand something, you hiring new teachers, firing the good ones, changing traditions that have been around since before you even had this school anywhere in your mind, that all just puts us down. But just because we're going to a messed up school and we're not AT ALL HAPPY with you, that does not mean we will quit our fight! we will all stick together with Gunsaulus PRIDE!!! that you don't seem to have!! but we do! and even though we're not proud of you, we're proud of ourselves. so just stop, because we will not give up, or loose each other.

Mon May 18, 2009 at 10:02 PMBy: Benito????? Gunsaulus 2.0 I don't understand your post. Our families are on par with Saucedo. Dances??? I just do not get what you are saying. Money has abso. nothing to do with anything going on at Gunsaulus. Please expalin.

Tue May 19, 2009 at 11:42 AMBy: "Suburban" label not the problem Gunsaulus 2.0 First!!
To the person who posted about the Academic Olympics, PLEASE tell the students that they should not be worrying about who or who not is in a picture, and using that as a motivation NOT to win. The students should always do their best-for themselves, and for Gunsaulus. Students, if you are still reading the bog, should know that you continue to represent Gunsaulus when you are in competitions. We should continue to be proud of what our school can accomplish, in spite of the actions of the administration. So do your best, and don't worry about whether or not it makes the principal "look good". Your efforts are a credit to you, not the principal.

Also, why compare ourselves to a suburban school? I admit I fail to see the relevance here, but if you can enlighten me, I would appreciate it. Things like Dances don't define socioeconomic class or geography. (My opinion here-I liked the dance. I didn't attend, and my son talked to his male friends the whole time, and did not even try to dance with a girl, but I thought it was a great addition to the student life).

Any time you plan an after school event, there will always be some who can't attend due to other committments or lack of interest, so to pick on one particular event such as a dance, seems rather petty, in my opinion.

Also, we can be mature enough to admit that some additions were well received. The Dance, and the evening assembly were well received by those who attended. This does not make Kotz special, since ANY new, effective principal could come up with these ideas. However, I am not prepared for the cost of these new additions to the school life. Yes, we had some fun events, but at what cost? Losing teachers? Ruining the relationship with the PTO? Constant interrogations of staff and students? Initmidation and retaliation? Abusing powers?

No thanks.

Gale

Tue May 19, 2009 at 4:40 PMBy: The troops... Gunsaulus 2.0 What was up with the entire Area 10 reject army being at Gunsaulus today? Of course Meyer the beloved mentor was there as well. Obviously they are all in trouble and trying to save face. Keep up the complaints because I know firsthand they are working. I have been talking to some higher ups.

Tue May 19, 2009 at 5:05 PMBy: Crazy Smiles Gunsaulus 2.0 I enjoyed all the fake smiles on the area people this afternoon and Kotz out there with the bus kids acting like she does it every day.They are so full of it and so full of themselves. I also enjoyed the student organization sheets for next year. Let's see, if none of the teachers know what they are doing next year, how can we place students in specific teacher's rooms??? Someone please tell our leader that we cannot organize kids by teacher until we know where the teachers will be. Crazy smart, those people...crazy smart.

Tue May 19, 2009 at 6:33 PMBy: Area 10... What are you doing here? Gunsaulus 2.0 What's with Mesa-Collins and her people at Area 10 visiting our school? Does it mean the Kotz Reign of Terror is going away? Does it mean that people are actually listening?

Yes, I saw her when I left school, but didn't quite get a chance to talk to her. But, I'm pretty sure we'll meet again tomorrow.....

Tue May 19, 2009 at 7:50 PMBy: bunch of bull Gunsaulus 2.0 area 10 has to do an evaluation of Amy by some day in June. maybe they were doing a walk through like the LSC did before their evaluation. what a joke. sorry I missed them. I like the fake smiles and a good dog and pony show.

Tue May 19, 2009 at 8:25 PMBy: To "Please know..." Gunsaulus 2.0 The 8th grade thing is neither here nor there...the reason we are upset that we have to organize students and we have been told that there will be "movemoent and shuffling" and "take your things home since you don't know where you will be next year" and then we get this. It did not come from the high schools...why would high schools want to know who is teaching someone 1-7 grade?? Doubt any 8th grade teacher has time to it now, in any case.

Tue May 19, 2009 at 8:47 PMBy: But... Gunsaulus 2.0 Agreed...but my spreadsheet wants the name and room number of the teacher I want the child in. That is the point. I am not complaining, just stating a fact. I have no problem arranging kids...at 3 and 6 that should not be done until test scores come in, though. Another issue.
It is just another example of the backwards leadership we have experiemced all year.

Tue May 19, 2009 at 9:05 PMBy: Mesa-Collins Gunsaulus 2.0 Maybe she was just there for the daily pizza and donut feast. Ask our teacher rep....sure she has the inside scoop...probably even invited them.

Tue May 19, 2009 at 9:17 PMBy: diisgusted with adminstration Gunsaulus 2.0 To be honest I think the teachers at gunsaulus are amazing and talented! how do I know because the students are so smart, bright and intelligent. It's a shame that some of them won't be back next year.WHY FIX SOMETHING KOTZ WHEN IT WAS NEVER BROKEN!
YOU will be losing some great and dedicated teachers. If enough people read this blog you may not have any teachers next year hmmm.

Tue May 19, 2009 at 9:46 PMBy: To Alias Gunsaulus 2.0 Don't let them run you out. Karma takes a while and I want to be there to see it happen.

Wed May 20, 2009 at 3:00 PMBy: don't forget Pluas Gunsaulus 2.0 ....and elba pluas needs to go too. We all know that Duncan removed her from being a principal, and told her she would never be a principal again. So now why are we stuck with her? If she is so incompetent that she can't be a principal, why is she allowed to be an AP? Something is fishy here.

Wed May 20, 2009 at 4:13 PMBy: To "to don't" Gunsaulus 2.0 This story about Pluas has been out there and floating through the blog since the beginning. You sound like you know different. Please share. Clear up what you say are not the right facts. She was fired from Davis. No? If nobody tells the true story, the rumors will remain true to those who read them...then they are not rumors. Pretty much everyone I know thinks she was fired by Arne, told she would never be a principal again, went to the area as an MSD and then went to her last school as an AP where she met Kotz. If we are wrong, tell us what's right.

Wed May 20, 2009 at 4:31 PMBy: so why now an AP? Gunsaulus 2.0 so if Pluas was a principal before, then why is she an AP now? Who would go from a higher position to a lower one voluntarily?

Wed May 20, 2009 at 4:49 PMBy: This is unusual... Gunsaulus 2.0 Pluas was removed from Davis. Fact. Was the MSD after that in the area. Fact. You can find this information in the board rulings, and under archived info. Davis is a much higher grade (more kids, more money for the principal) than the school she was formerly an AP AND at Gunsualus. So she did move down the payscale...a lot. This is not just a rumor on the blog. People from Davis that worked with her have confirmed that she was, indeed, removed. They said she went by Ineguez then. So I would think this is pretty unusual. And true.

Wed May 20, 2009 at 4:53 PMBy: I forgot... Gunsaulus 2.0 And Davis is still very open, so that is not why she is not there any longer.

Wed May 20, 2009 at 4:59 PMBy: The truth is written... Gunsaulus 2.0 on the bathroom wall.

Wed May 20, 2009 at 5:04 PMBy: G-gang? Gunsaulus 2.0 So it is the truth because YOU say so...if you don't like the g-gang...leave the house. You offer no proof and no backing for what you say. People have looked into this and spoken to people that know the situation. It is not my way or no way, but it is not yours either. So all hail the truth teller...in your own little mind. G-gang...what are you...5??

Wed May 20, 2009 at 5:08 PMBy: g-gang-neither do you Gunsaulus 2.0 Hear my words that I might teach you,
Take my arms that I might reach you.
But my words like silent raindrops fell,
And echoed
In the wells of silence

Wed May 20, 2009 at 6:44 PMBy: ?? Gunsaulus 2.0 What do you mean by g-gang? I'm a parent trying to understand what is going on and I don't know what that means.

Wed May 20, 2009 at 7:01 PMBy: there have been many Gunsaulus 2.0 lies, gossips, false accusations and even paranoia placed on this string for this school. There has even been references to nazis, students and dcfs cases, administrators address--even a threat to kill.
Some really out of control stuff which should embarass the school community-that there are adults associated with this school who write, say and think this stuff. At first, these writers were referred to the desperate housewives, but it got so bad, that some bloggers started to refer this group as the g-gang because they operate like a ghetto gang.

Wed May 20, 2009 at 7:58 PMBy: like stated earlier Gunsaulus 2.0 g-gang--although the above poster is oddly entertaining.

Wed May 20, 2009 at 9:45 PMBy: To Lies: Gunsaulus 2.0 To Lies:

Please...we on the North side don't want her here either. I know both the prinicpal and AP and would NEVER want them in my school on the North side or anywhere else!

Wed May 20, 2009 at 10:02 PMBy: students can write! Gunsaulus 2.0 we can be poets! we write really well. we had to do the writing for the state last week and it asked what is one major problem in our school. everyone in our class wrote that the principal is the problem and gave long reasons why. i hope someone more important then dubin reads them because then they will see how much we hate her. kotz asked some kids if they were writing on here cuz she tried to blame teachers for pretending to be students but we told her the truth and we will keep writing cuz we can. even pluas neice wrote how she thinks her aunt and kotz are the big problem then told everyone about it. face it no one likes you guys! get out!

Thu May 21, 2009 at 12:15 AMBy: Boo Hoo Gunsaulus 2.0 Amy and her EFFECTIVE and CONTEMPORARY philosophies would be welcomed on the northside. YOUR LOSS. Losers.

Thu May 21, 2009 at 5:39 AMBy: To Boo Hoo Gunsaulus 2.0 Effective? Excuse me me but Lotz has done nothing but ruin the morale of a group of teachers, students, and parents that until this year worked as a cohesive group for the success and education of our Gunsaulus family. She is a derisive force that does nothing but bring a threatening black cloud over the school on a daily basis. What does the jurisdiction of DCFS have to do with anything? Fake calls and false accusations to DCFS are harmful and immoral no matter who has jurisdiction. You sound like a very troubled individual...hopefully NOT an educator OR parent. Your anger and involvement in a situation that you also claim to have no stakeholding interest in is both troubling and unwelcome on our blog. "Watcha gonna do" and "losers." Our students who post on here are better spoken than you. As far as Amy being welcome and it being our loss??? We are fully willing to take that chance...can you use some of your obvious wisdom and get her over to the north side...and get her the hell out of Gunsaulus before we have no chance of recovery from her HORRIBLE leadership? Thanks winner!

Thu May 21, 2009 at 3:04 PMBy: next year Gunsaulus 2.0 For the staff who will be at Gunsaulus next year still:
Let's say Kotz and Pluas are still the administration. Let's think of solutions to the problems. What do we need them to do to fix this? If we keep going the way we are, the entire school will self destruct. We can't go on for this for the next three years. For the students, we have to make things better. Be proactive- make a list- you know they're reading.
I'll start with this:
* Keep staff in the loop about events.
Example: For open house this year, the staff found out about the date/time by reading the newsletter that was going home to parents. We should have been the first to know, told by the administration.

Thu May 21, 2009 at 6:41 PMBy: Biased Observer Gunsaulus 2.0 Is it true what I've been hearing? Can Kotz really be so petty? After putting up barriers to the PTO, the PTO still managed to put together a service picnic for children who have performed service to the school. Invitations were sent by the PTO via the teachers' mailboxes. Certain kids never received their invitations, and teachers wondered where they were. Apparently, Kotz has nothing better to do than rifling through teachers' mailboxes (as she apparently once did to neighboring houses) and pulled out certain invitations. God knows what crimes these kids committed to warrent such wrath from this heartless wench.

Thu May 21, 2009 at 6:47 PMBy: To: Next Year Gunsaulus 2.0 Those are great suggestions for next year, but here's a better one: Get rid of Kotz & Pluas!!!

Thu May 21, 2009 at 7:04 PMBy: to Biased and Punished Gunsaulus 2.0 First...we never know what programs are coming. The SIPAA has been changed so many times that teachers are completely in the dark. The only people that have this info are Kotz and Finelli. We are not being punished, we are the Area guinea pigs because Kotz is kissing Area ass to keep her job...she is their new "yes" man.
And yes, names were removed from the service picninc list. More importantly, the principal added the names of the children of the LSC members...most of whom offer no services or help any teachers. Some are exactly the opposite of helpful. Being the principal certainly has its perks...and there goes one more tradition at Gunsaulus. Children having to earn a reward instead of just being one of the chosen FEW that the principal likes.

Thu May 21, 2009 at 7:08 PMBy: But Gale... Gunsaulus 2.0 The PTO secretary (and LSC member) was at school this morning. Perhaps she was turining in her own list. The plot thickens...
Thank you for trying to do something nice for the kids who have worked so hard this year...so sad that even this had to be manipulated and sullied by administration.

Thu May 21, 2009 at 7:11 PMBy: Program Gunsaulus 2.0 I know they approved the $7000 for the writing books that ALL of the teachers said no to. What in God's name is this new $10000 program??? Is this why we have no aides next year?? Disgusting.

Thu May 21, 2009 at 7:17 PMBy: The LLT says it is a Gunsaulus 2.0 lesson plan program. All teachers will have to write their lesson plans all the same way. This costs $10,000?

Thu May 21, 2009 at 7:37 PMBy: Report to LSC Relations? Don't make me laugh! Gunsaulus 2.0 Thank you for the advice to report the LSC problems to LSC relations. I have been reporting and reporting and reporting and reporting problems with the LSC to LSC relations all year. It is obvious to me that the Area 10 LSC Relations rep does not care in the least what our LSC does or does not do. What difference can it make to him if our LSC follows the law or not? He never listens. Never investigates, Never acts.

Although, as another poster pointed out in the first half of this blog, the LSC can do what it wants, and nothing will happen. This was posted by a supporter of the administration, and I felt the poster was bragging that this was the case. In addition, I know that there will be a response coming from someone who will make the claim that CPS does not act because nothing is wrong.

So, I say this to the postiing that I know will come--Well, you found us out. We are all making up these wild, unbelievable stories to amuse ourselves. We are all lazy, and don't want to work. We all enjoy drama, and cultivate it on a daily basis. Guess we can't hide anything from you!

I also have to apologize if this post seems sarcastic and insulting. I am just frustrated with today, and the situation in general. I'm tired of fighting, political back-stabbing, pushing through obstacles and watching my back and my kid's back so that we are not retaliated against. What an exhausting year.

Gale

Thu May 21, 2009 at 8:09 PMBy: Call them directly Gunsaulus 2.0 who is the person you are dealing with gale for the lsc? if that person does not help you, go to their boss. get a couple of parents to go with you to show them you all mean business. call and make an appointment--insist to see the boss!
if this is true, no one has the right to spend school money without lsc approval and no one has the right to keep it hidden. speak to the other lsc parent reps and the teacher reps. do the teachers really want this program? do the parents on the lsc really want to spend this kind of money? lscs havce the RIGHT to have a say on school curriculum--it is the law. you must get a few other parents and call them on this. the sip is a public document. the budget is a public document.

Thu May 21, 2009 at 8:49 PMBy: then all is lost Gunsaulus 2.0 for your school. poor teachers . Shame on the waste of money. shame on parents that allow this.

Thu May 21, 2009 at 9:25 PMBy: Teacher reps Gunsaulus 2.0 Face it people...one teacher rep is uninformed and the other has turned against the teachers and become part of Amy's crew. She is selfishly benefitting from being one of the chosen few. She has told teachers she would not stick her neck out for them, when asked for details, she preaches or goes off in a huff. Students on inschool suspension get to go to her room and "help." She is a major part of our problem. She has never been a team player and I have no idea how she even got elected. She insults people and her voice is the only voice she listens to. She was once a friend but the power of this little LSC dictatorship has gone to her head.

Fri May 22, 2009 at 5:34 AMBy: That is the Point... Gunsaulus 2.0 our LSC is NOT functioning correctly. The chair has all the power...the parent reps (who have not been removed) have no idea what they are doing, they follow him blindly. There are secret meetings. The chair has full freedom in the school...every day and is in the school on weekends, too. He is allowed access to EVERYTHING and pretends to be our tech coordinator. He has a CPS badge. The principal does wht HE says...which is probably how she got the job. He manipulated the interview questions and instructed her how to answer them. Anyone he has a vendetta against is somehow punished by administration, and some have been removed. The board knows this and the LSC rep from the board does too. Nobody will step in. As far as that teacher rep, she finally found someone who strokes her huge ego and is riding the wave. She is an embarrassment.

Fri May 22, 2009 at 8:53 AMBy: Jesus Alvarez Let Principal Kotz do her job WOW!!! I can't believe the amount of garbage and prejudicial remarks some parents and teachers have dumped on principal Kotz and Mr. Finelli, the LSC chair without much research or knoledge. People please get informed, read, and find andwers on your own. Don't let a bunch of rotten apples spoil the rest.

The area, CPS board, and every single office these parents and teachers continue to critize have done their jobs and have found absolutely NO WRONG doing by principal KOTZ.

Instead of so much critism, negativism and pure venon, I wonder how many of these people have offered something positive to the new administration? People wake up. It's time to get a grip. Let principal KOTZ and the LSC do thier jobs.

Fri May 22, 2009 at 10:09 AMBy: Biased Observer Gunsaulus 2.0 Who is this Jesus Alvarez who speaks as if he knows what's happening at Gunsaulus? Nothing happening here, so just look away, folks!

Don't anybody else respond to Alvarez. We'll just shun him from polite company.

This latest caper where Kotz invited favored children to the PTO Service Picnic and purged the kids from the wrong side of the tracks, is illustrative of what what we've seen all year, and is fairly well-documented in between all the noise on this blog. Keep reading, Jesus.

The CPS Bureaucrats keep insisting that these episodes are mere "misjudgments" or "mismanagement" due to lack of experience or training, which is easily remedied with a management class or mentoring.

The consistent thread they are missing in Kotz' behavior is a complete lack of character, which cannot be instilled in a management class, and should not be tolerated in leading a public school.

Fri May 22, 2009 at 2:51 PMBy: Serivice Picnic Gunsaulus 2.0 Woo. Thankyou PTO for the service picnic. It was the bomb.

Fri May 22, 2009 at 4:37 PMBy: curious Gunsaulus 2.0 who is the lsc teacher rep at this school?

Fri May 22, 2009 at 5:10 PMBy: LSC teacher reps Gunsaulus 2.0 LSC teacher reps are Judy Esco and Rosario Canizales

Fri May 22, 2009 at 5:39 PMBy: Service Picnic Gunsaulus 2.0 1. Thank you PTO, you did another wonderful job! You funded and sponsored evertything! I don't think Kotz did a thing.

The Service Picnic was the best. Students got to go away with free Gunsaulus bags with treats inside.

Kotz did add her "people" to the list. Yes, all the children of the LSC members at school were there, except for one LSC member...

Fri May 22, 2009 at 7:57 PMBy: Alias Gunsaulus 2.0 I had this dream that my classmates and I were outside for our physical activity and Kotz was handcuffed and taken to prison. Everyone started sing Na na na na hey hey hey, goodbye. I hope that comes true. For those of you who know who I am, the chances of me coming back next year are lower than ever. So I am going to make the best out of this last month and not let Kotz get between the teachers and students.

Fri May 22, 2009 at 8:19 PMBy: Am/Pm Gunsaulus 2.0 To Alias: (correction on above)

What I mean is: No. Don't transfer.

But, that dream... hopefully...

Fri May 22, 2009 at 9:38 PMBy: pre teacher Gunsaulus 2.0 can someone please explain to me how sipaaa can be a means to fire a teacher? Im completing my student teaching and just wondering if i went into the wrong field. I usually read blogs from different schools to see what the environment is like.
so how can sipaaa cause a teacher to lose their job?

Sat May 23, 2009 at 8:38 AMBy: service picnic Gunsaulus 2.0 service picnic was so cool! but why were students who did not work all year and even student who threatened our teacher that same week at the picnic. it used to feel more special. but gotta love da pto!! hope they are still around when im in 8th. and kotz is gone!

Sat May 23, 2009 at 10:23 AMBy: Biased Observer to Concerned Gunsaulus 2.0 To concerned:

Don't you get it? Pulling your kid out of Gunsaulus--that's what Kotz wants!!! I understand the temptation to get out of Gunsaulus. Believe me, we're talking about that, too. And I suppose there comes a point when you feel we're beaten and so you surrender and get out.

I'd like to think we're not at that point yet. I'd like to believe that even as indifferent and labyrinthine the CPS bureaucracy is, all of Kotz' wrongdoings, lies, deceits, forgeries, fraudulent accusations, and cover-ups will catch up to her. Or perhaps she'll cross the wrong person somewhere in that bureaucracy sometime down the line. Soon, I hope.

Sat May 23, 2009 at 11:39 AMBy: FYI Gunsaulus 2.0 Since parents want to be kept up to date on the discipline issues at Gunsaulus you should know another teacher was threatened this week. A 6th grade boy asked another student for a yardstick so he could beat the teacher with it. The boy was at the service picnic yesterday. Consequences? Negative ghostwriter.

Sat May 23, 2009 at 12:15 PMBy: Service Picnic Gunsaulus 2.0 Historically the PTO has had a list of service groups whose members were invited to the picnic as a reward for yearlong service. This year was no different. What did change was that the principal revised the notion of what service is. As a result, groups of students were included which were not typically invited in the past.

I was the PTO member who took on the job of creating the list of invited students, and I took my job seriously. However, the principal, being the instructional leader of the school, has the right to add students which she feels should be rewarded for their service. The term "service" I suppose is a flexible one. Perhaps these students did some sort of service which was not apparent to the school at large.

In fact of the student names added, there were 3 students who are children of adults who are members of certain organizations at the school. Although these students performed no service this year, Kotz wanted them included. She even went so far as to try to convince me to include my own child on the list, since I "do so much, and he helps" me. I explained that while I do service for the school, he does not, and as such he was not eligible to attend. (I want my son to understand that rewards are to be earned, not received as a consequence of "who you know")

In addition to including those who were not eligible, “someone” went to great lengths to try to prohibit students on the list from attending. “Someone” went through the teachers’ mailboxes and removed invitations to eligible students, so that they would not be granted admittance to the picnic. How do I know this? I wrote out the invitations myself and put them in the mailboxes myself before leaving the building on Thursday. And yet, when I returned two hours later, the invitations were missing. I can’t say for sure who would stoop so low as to manipulate invitations to a school picnic, and I wonder who would have that kind of warped mind and that kind of time to perform these manipulations. But I have an idea who this could be.

I don't think it's appropriate to get mad at the students themselves. If they are invited, then they would come-who wouldn't want to come to a picnic? There is nothing wrong with their acceptance of the invitation. The question really is whether or not they should have received an invitation in the first place, but that is water under the bridge now, since the picnic has come and gone.

On a personal note, I will say that the students who attended in general behaved well, and they made it a pleasurable experience. It is unfortunate that there was so much political hanky-panky with the list for a children's picnic, but everything is manipulated at our school these days, so this was par for the course.

Since we are speaking of the service picnic, I would like to make a public announcement to the teacher who deliberately chose to send down a student who was not eligible to attend. You know who you are, so I will not mention your name.

You chose to send down a student whom you already knew was not eligible to attend the picnic. Before the picnic you received a written explanation from me as to why this student was not eligible. The explanation was in no way an insult to the child. Not every activity a child does is considered "service".

Despite the fact that you knew this child was not gong to be invited, you sent him down anyway. Not only did you send him down to the picnic, to further your own personal agenda, but you instructed the child to "talk to Ms. Kotz, and don't talk to the PTO" as a means to get approval to attend the picnic. Unfortunately for you, when the child came down, Kotz was not at the picnic, so he did not have your personal advocate to gain him admittance. Now, the onus is on a group of sympathetic mothers to explain to the child why he is not able to attend, and have to send him back to his room.

I wanted to confront you directly when I saw you come to the PTO sponsored event, and fill your plate with PTO sponsored food, and not even say thank you. But a child's picnic is not the place to air out adult grievances. A blog is not really an appropriate place either, but quite frankly, I have no wish to speak to you directly, nor do I feel I can communicate my feelings to you effectively as angry as I am right now.

And so I ask you this-what type of person are you that you would deliberately use a young child as a political pawn to exert your power and flaunt your influence with Kotz? I am sure that you were delighted to think that you would perhaps show the PTO who is boss, by including a child who was not eligible to attend. I am sure that you would have taken delight to know that the PTO moms were uncomfortable in handling this situation in a way that was sensitive to the child's feelings, but still adhering to the original idea of service.

When this poor child had to return to your room, what would you have said to him? I don't know, but I would not be surprised if you took that opportunity to malign the PTO to your students. But in any of your plans and manipulations, did you ever stop to consider the child? What he might be feeling? How this would affect him? How uncomfortable and embarrassed he might be to come done only to be sent back to his room? Did you console him? or just tell him how horrible the PTO is? What kind of person are you? And what kind of teacher does this?

It is clear from this action that you have no respect for the PTO, and feel that we are to be made to be compliant to the principal's whims, and her loose definition of "service". It is clear that you intended to exert your power. It is clear that you have no compassion for the feeling of a little boy in that you forced him to come down and try to gain admittance even though you already KNEW that he was not eligible. Are you proud of yourself?

How do you see this event? As a genuine means to reward children who volunteer their time to better the school, or as a means to make a mockery of the PTO? If you genuinely felt this child should attend, you should have contacted us directly to discuss the situation, rather than putting him in an unfortunate position. But of course, you didn't do that. If the child would have had a genuine reason to attend, he would have already been invited. If there were a question of eligibility, then it could have been easily resolvd. You didn't do that because you were more concerned about furthering your personal agenda.

And why could not understand the nature of school service? You have been at Gunsaulus for a number of years. In fact, longer than I have been there as a parent. You should be able to understand the nature of the event, and also know that the PTO moms have the best of intentions, and want to include every child who deserves to attend.

Do you really think that a group of PTO moms have an agenda to exclude those who should be eligible? As moms, we want to include everyone! However, the service picnic is a reward for service, and also an incentive to encourage other students to become volunteers. Although ineligible students were included at the discretion of the principal, we welcomed them and treated them as we did all the other students. Children are not to be used as political footballs when adults don't know how to act.

And so, "teacher", let me close by saying this. You should be ashamed yourself. Your actions speak very clearly about what type of person you are. One who cares more to be aligned with the principal and exert her sense of power, than she does about her students.

And to Kotz, (and your minions), thank you very much for turning a child's picnic into a political nightmare, a personal agenda, and means to control the PTO. Your flattering words about the PTO at the end of the event meant nothing to me. In fact, I found them insulting, given all that you have done this year to belittle, malign, and impede the PTO.

I am sure many will see this story as petty. But I am outraged that even something so simple as a school picnic can be tainted.

Sat May 23, 2009 at 12:32 PMBy: to parent of service picnic Gunsaulus 2.0 please consider this suggestion for next year or for whoever will be in charge of the service picnic for next year--and to those who read this, it is offered in the most positive spirit for ALL, so please try not to jump allover it or state that I am on one side or the other. I hope you can for those who are the jumpers here.
First, your work and the picnic are very important. No parent of child should have to go through what you describe above.
Next year, before the picnic, create a list of the students who qualify and will be able to go/invited by room. Then share this list with the principal. Get the principal's final approval on the final list. (Yes, I know the principal can still change it.) But you now have a written agreement betwen the PTO and the principal. This will help to solidify your purpose as well as your list and it will let teachers know that this is the final list. Again, just a thought and yes, you do have to share it with the princial first--that is just the way it is. The old principal may have had different ways, but when there is new administration, it is good to do this. And yes, the new principal may add lsc member's children who do not belong on it--fair? No. Right? No. But you have done the right thing from the start. Undeserving students then added to the list is on the principal, NOT on the pto.

Sat May 23, 2009 at 1:34 PMBy: Neal Suwe Gunsaulus 2.0 I'm glad Gale aired it out in these last few posts. Though a bit lengthy, there was another matter she left out thinking it was too personal and petty. Gale doesn't want this to be about her, but I feel this needs to be said.

Gale has been enduring some wise-cracks from various corners because she is not volunteering to work the Fun Fair next week. Ironically, she heard most of these cracks the last few days while working like a dog with the PTO putting on the Service Picnic. That job was even more challenging as she had to continually counteract Kotz, who was working just as doggedly to muck things up.

But about this Fun Fair business, let it be known that the PTO submitted two proposals to put on the Fun Fair, and was twice rebuffed by the Principal and the LSC. Apparently, the PTO wasn't trustworthy enough to run the Fun Fair. Of course, this happened a few months ago while Gale and the PTO was being investigated by the Inspector General because Kotz & Fanelli accused them of malfeasance of PTO funds.

After being falsely accused (subsequently cleared by the Inspector General), and having the PTO Fun Fair proposals rejected twice, now people are calling Gale petty for not volunteering to help with Kotz' Fun Fair.

For the sake of the kids, I hope Kotz can pull it off and have a good Fun Fair. But apparently, now they're so desparate for parent volunteers, they need Gale's help.

Hmmm...what a tangled web we weave...

Sat May 23, 2009 at 3:21 PMBy: when people cannot get you because of Gunsaulus 2.0 your integrity, they create a smear campaign with your name on it. typical CPS strategy.

Sat May 23, 2009 at 5:30 PMBy: To Service Picnic Gunsaulus 2.0 Who is this ignorant teacher? If you can't name a name, can you please tell me what grade the teacher teaches, or what room?

Sat May 23, 2009 at 6:43 PMBy: THIS IS NOT GALE Gunsaulus 2.0 Gale has too much class to say the teacher's name and so do I but I have slightly less class than Gale and the teacher is one of the teacher reps on the LSC and she ain't no doctor.
She is totally power tripping right now. Head so far up Amy's ass that...well, you know the rest

Sat May 23, 2009 at 8:33 PMBy: Service Picnic Gunsaulus 2.0 Service picninc is a tradition at Gunsaulus that rewards the students that have been in "service" at school. Lunchroom helpers, kindergarden room helpers, patrol, Junior Beta members, student council, door holders, etc. The PTO sponsors the picninc...grill hot dogs and gift each student with a bag of treats. The kids also get to have an extended "lunch"...they play on the playground, or play football, etc. It really celebrates their efforts at school to help others. And this year, students who have parents that support the principal and the LSC chairs kids got to go...whether they helped anyone or not. They were added by the principal. While others who really had been in service all year were mysteriously removed from the list by the principal. Nothing can be left alone. No traditions can go untouched. She is just horrible.

Sun May 24, 2009 at 7:20 AMBy: re: service picnic Gunsaulus 2.0 Oh my goodness then if that's the way it happened that makes me want to cry. How can people who supports the principal and lsc and their families get to come. what about all the poor children who's good deeds went unnoticed. If that's the case then it should have been a picnic for the whole school. This is so unfair. Imagine how the students who were not selected must have felt. I see why people affected by this school is so angry. You never mistreat children or play favorites with them because you will be humbled!!

Sun May 24, 2009 at 5:54 PMBy: re: service picnic Gunsaulus 2.0 Now we're hearing stories of bad behavior by teachers and others at Gunsaulus, like this teacher/LSC member who set up a child for embarrasment. Clearly, leadership like Kotz & Fanelli brings out the worst in others, particularly those who align themselves with them.

Mon May 25, 2009 at 10:31 AMBy: Alias Gunsaulus 2.0 This teacher rep used to be one of the nicest people. Now, she just gives me another reason to hate Gunsaulus.

Mon May 25, 2009 at 12:23 PMBy: wondering Gunsaulus 2.0 and to think I wanted to leave my current school and come and teach here. after reading this blog I believe this would be a big mistake. anyone want to answer this: How would she treat a teacher that she hired? If i was hired would I endure this same harrassment?

Mon May 25, 2009 at 12:51 PMBy: wondering Gunsaulus 2.0 I think i would rather not even apply with so much going on at this school. I don't think I could work in a environment as such!

does anyone know of any schools that will have open positions in september???

Mon May 25, 2009 at 1:07 PMBy: RE: 1:02 Gunsaulus 2.0 that is so wrong to do to people. It is my belief that one should go into any environment open minded and give people the benefit of the doubt. Just because you don't like a person does not mean that I won't like them either. If someone told me not to talk to certain people, I would be leary of them!

Mon May 25, 2009 at 1:19 PMBy: To Blessed Gunsaulus 2.0 EVERY person that Kotz has hired treats the old Gunsaulus people like dirt. They are nasty people. They talk down to everyone and if you disagree with them or they don't like your tone, they run right to the principal and tattle like 2 year olds. They lord over other teachers and know they have the upper hand. Clearly, the Kotz hires have the upper hand. Even though some are challenged to understand grade level differences, lesson planning, curriculum mapping, and even the proper use of a phone tree, they are the new "go-to"people that we all have to listen to. She hires people just like herself...not quite human. Thre is one of these people at my grade level and she has no clue what she is doing...yet considered an expert by the principal.

Mon May 25, 2009 at 3:10 PMBy: Still talking about it??? Gunsaulus 2.0 I can't believe you are still going on about this school. It's hiring season, find a new f***ing job! Oh, I know you have been there so long and you are connected to the children and community. Big f***ing deal. Land a new job and make new connections. If you have a bad taste in your mouth every time you go into work, why go there? It is, what it is. Kotz is the Principal and she will be there at least 3 more years. Russo you need to put Gunsaulus 2.0 to rest. Sorry, the truth hurts.
PEACE in the Middle East! I am outy!

Mon May 25, 2009 at 3:35 PMBy: Hey! Gunsaulus 2.0 To "still talking about it" you go find a f***ing job in this profession at this time. Why don't you get a f***ing life while you are at it. What a sad and pathetic little uneducated sorry waste of a person you are. If you don't like the conversation, leave the f***ing blog or find another subject. Leave us the f*** alone.

Mon May 25, 2009 at 4:02 PMBy: LSC Teacher Rep Gunsaulus 2.0 So, which teacher rep exactly told a student to go to the service picnic? was it esco, or canizales?

Mon May 25, 2009 at 4:39 PMBy: Re:hey, regarding still talking about it Gunsaulus 2.0 She does not know what a real career is. It seems to me that all she does is probably flip burgers at mcdonald's and as far as her intellect the farthest she went in school is listening to wgci.(not that there is anything wrong with that station) because all of her vocabulary is just quoting songs from popular R&b groups from the 80's and 90's. She is so pathetic she probably is kissing Kotz a** trying to get a job as a teachers aide or a custodian. but unless she's bilingual which I doubt that she might ass find another A** to Kiss to get a job!!!! SO hey we'll just ignore her elementary comments from now on.

Mon May 25, 2009 at 5:50 PMBy: Donna Kluppelberg Gunsaulus 2.0 I have this great website for teachers and paraprofessionals to check out.

www.k12jobspot.com

Hope this helps someone.
Love Ya,
Donna

Mon May 25, 2009 at 7:05 PMBy: LSC teachers Gunsaulus 2.0 If an LSC teacher is not representing the staff is there a procedure to remove them or are you stuck until the next election?

Mon May 25, 2009 at 7:33 PMBy: Well... Gunsaulus 2.0 Well. Canizales is said to leave next year. That means a vacant spot in the LSC.

Mon May 25, 2009 at 8:14 PMBy: Biased Observer Gunsaulus 2.0 All this talk of teachers looking to get out of Gunsaulus--I can't say I blame them--sends a chill down my spine. What about us parents? It's not so easy for us to move our kids around. There's not that many selective enrollment schools on the southwest side. Those teachers being harassed and persecuted by Bert & Friend and their hirelings are all we have. They're what makes us keep bringing our kids to Gunsaulus. Without these teachers, what do we have left? The ineptitude of Kotz and her unprofessional, petty squad!

Mon May 25, 2009 at 8:48 PMBy: The problem is... Gunsaulus 2.0 Kotz has been encouraging all teachers that were there before she came to go. Threatening meetings...pack your things because you "may" not be in your room, grade level etc. next year. Mysterious changes on a weekly basis to the SIPAA that only a chosen few are privy to. Teachers never know what will happen in the next hour, let alone the next week. We are totally flappin in the breeze waiting to see what happens next. We are professionals. Most teachers at Gunsaulus have well past their master's degrees in education. We are all highly qualified. And this is how we are treated? No one else in any other profession would stand for this either. The parents should have fought harder. Not just the 10-12 who have been, thankfully, backing the teachers all year, but ALL the parents who have no problem voicing thier opinion to the teachers and each other about Kotz. If it takes a village to raise your children, the village has been burned to the ground by someone who should have been gone by November. By the way, she wants your kids out too. Regardless of what she says, she wants a neighborhood school. She is lying to all of you.

Mon May 25, 2009 at 9:59 PMBy: To Whatever Gunsaulus 2.0 Don't think anyone was talking about Fun Fair. Yes there are plenty of people to help, but it won't be the same. Setting it all up...outside...in one day? Good luck. The fact that the teachers will not even be able to enjoy it because the reading teachers and Judi Esco (yes, there is that name again) think it is a good idea to have a literature day on the same day as Fun Fair. I am sure the students will be really into literature on that day. I will go in and help because I believe that it is a tradition that should not be taken away from the kids. But to think it will go as smoothly as it has in years past is a daydream. The only people that think they are too special for anything at that school are the administration and their pathetic little followers who care about nothing but themselves and their names in that joke of a monthly (fiction!) newsletter.

Mon May 25, 2009 at 10:15 PMBy: whatever Gunsaulus 2.0 oh now you want to help.why so you can talk about it badly like you do everything else.you keep saying it is not going to work ,so why be there your probably the one that will put salt on it. and try to ruin it.

Mon May 25, 2009 at 11:32 PMBy: where to park Gunsaulus 2.0 teachers do you know that you have to park somewhere else on fun fair day? it will be in the teachers prking lot, so you better find another place to park and good luck becuz everything is zoned parking around the school and the police will tag your car if you park next to the school. Ms. Kotz wants u to have trouble parking and wants to punish u.

Tue May 26, 2009 at 5:43 AMBy: To Where to Park Gunsaulus 2.0 Of course I did not know that I could not park at school on Friday. How do you know this? Will she call the police on all of our cars again??? I was told Fun Fair would be on the north side of the school near the playground. There is enough room around the school so that they do not have to use the teacher parking lot. More bad planning at the expense of the teachers...but then again, we don't really matter in the new world order of Amy Kotz and Gunsaulus Academy. Another great start to what I am sure will be another great week.

Tue May 26, 2009 at 11:58 AMBy: FED UP Gunsaulus 2.0 I AM SO TIRED OF KOTZ AND HER CREW. EVERYONE HATES THEM. PLEASE JUST LEAVE. EVERYONE KEEP CALLING THE BOARD. WHEN THEY GET TIRED OF THE CALLS MAYBE THAN THEY WILL LISTEN. LET'S START BY GETTING SOME RESULTS. I KNEW ESCO COULDN'T BE TRUSTED. SHE WALKS AROUND THE SCHOOL LIKE SHE IS HOLIER THAN THOU. PLEASE, CHURCH PEOPLE ARE SNAKES TOO. SHE NEEDS TO TAKE KOTZ AND THE REST OF LSC MEMBERS TO CHURCH SO THEY ALL CAN WORSHIP THE DEVIL WITH HER. WATCH OYUR BACKS, IBET COME SEPTEMBER MORE CHANGES ARE COMING. DO OYU THINK SHE WILL SEPERATE THE SCHOOL BY ETHNIC GROUPS???

GO TO HELL LSC AND KOTZ!! AND LEAVE GALE ALONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SIGNED BY: TIRED OF THEIR CRAP

Tue May 26, 2009 at 12:06 PMBy: TO: WHATEVER Gunsaulus 2.0 LEAVE GALE ALONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! KOTZ NEEDS TO GROW UP. LIFE IS TOO SHORT FOR THIS SH*T!!

I GOT A MESSAGE FOR THE BOARD. GET KOTZ AND HER CREW THE HELL OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SIGNED BY ; I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS SHIT

Tue May 26, 2009 at 2:02 PMBy: new principals Gunsaulus 2.0 If you read the blog on 'news from the rest of the country' on this site, it's interesting that most of these new principals from these "new leader programs" are not having their contracts renewed. They are not performing as well as principals who come up through the ranks do. Ms kotz is showing us all some of the reasons why that is. These programs must lean heavily toward the political and light on ethics.Where is the leadership that she was supposedly trained in? Is she just a poor example of the program? Is part of the training to divide the school? I would rather have a tough but fair leader than a leader who has no credibility.

Tue May 26, 2009 at 3:43 PMBy: whatever Gunsaulus 2.0 i never mentioned gale , but if the shoe fits wear it. and about that remark about kolts i do not think there is much that can be done at lease not now. but for the childrens sake they want the funfair and were giving them what they want. so please stop trying to make things worse

Tue May 26, 2009 at 4:23 PMBy: to whatever Gunsaulus 2.0 Please don't think nothing can be done. We have to stand up for our children any way we can. If we see evil and say nothing we are guilty also. Lets all work for the good of the kids and not try to fight with each other.

Tue May 26, 2009 at 4:51 PMBy: he said it best Gunsaulus 2.0 "Our lives begin to end
the day we become silent
about things that matter."

The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Tue May 26, 2009 at 5:45 PMBy: parent Gunsaulus 2.0 what was said in the teachers meeting today? anything interesting, my son wanted to see his teacher he was told theyre all in a meeting anybody get their walking papers?

Tue May 26, 2009 at 6:32 PMBy: She canuse her massive support system Gunsaulus 2.0 So Amy is boo-hooing about no volunteer to organize the after school sports? Whydoesn't she call upon her massive network of teachers and parents who are in support of her? we always hear about how everyone loves her and supports her except for the few bad apple parents. So where are these people now? Let them organize the sports banquet

Tue May 26, 2009 at 7:05 PMBy: go to your contract CTU Gunsaulus 2.0 'Still has not told anyone what they will be doing next year or where they will be. ' File a grievance. You should know by now.

Tue May 26, 2009 at 7:14 PMBy: clueless Gunsaulus 2.0 if Kotz is reorganizing the school then, she should already have an idea of where and what you are going to teach! Thats the same as telling your tenants to sit your belongings outside but I don't know what ill do with you but just get out! Kotz is a mean one.

Tue May 26, 2009 at 8:17 PMBy: cryling inside Gunsaulus 2.0 How Horrible that when these new principals take over and fire teachers their excuse is your'e not a good fit. if I someone paid me 100dollars every time i heard that I would take a vacation.They were a perfect fit until new administration came along and started muscling the teachers out of their jobs. If you have a voice and not afraid to be heard then you are not a good fit. I will miss the teachers dearly!!!

Tue May 26, 2009 at 8:23 PMBy: some principals R so unfair Gunsaulus 2.0 what about teachers who are tenured, can she decide that she doesn't want to renew their contracts? I thought tenured teachers were protected?

Tue May 26, 2009 at 8:32 PMBy: curious observer Gunsaulus 2.0 As per contract, school tentative organizations MUST be given out by June 1. If you have not yet received your organizations, you should file a grievance as the above poster mentioned.

Teachers, did you receive your tentative organizations before you left for the holiday weekend? Just curious as to how savvy Kotz is about little things like this.

Tue May 26, 2009 at 8:45 PMBy: Am/Pm Gunsaulus 2.0 At Gunsaulus,

puffy suit = professionalism

Tue May 26, 2009 at 8:47 PMBy: Senka Gunsaulus 2.0 Let me clarify. I did not refuse to organize something for my basketball kids. For the past several months Kotz has been sitting on my written request for a banquet with my ideas for the costs of trophies, food, etc. I was told I could not have a banquet until soccer and softball were over so that they could all be together. Haven't heard anything else about it until today, 2 weeks before the end of the school year. Today in the meeting the teachers were asked if any of us wanted to organize the banquet for everyone (which had a tentative date of June 5th). When I didn't jump to volunteer for this like I did by bending over backward this ENTIRE year to do extra stuff, she made a comment about how the coaches should be there for the kids and do this for them. I'm really not surprised this happened.

To all basketball parents and kids who read this - I'll try to figure something out for all of you. You worked way too hard to be forgotten now in the end of the year shuffle. I really should have just done this on my own to begin with instead of going through the school request protocol just to have it pushed aside. There is something to be said for the hard work, perseverance, dedication, and extremely commendable sportsmanship all 40 students put forth to make it a championship season, and they deserve at least a trophy. This is the first time many of these kids played a sport, and with some graduating and going on to different things, this may be the last time. Maybe the PTO would be willing to help us out with this? You ladies have done so much for us this year and have been extremely helpful. I'm not sure people realize just how much you have offered your services and funding for anything and everything the students need. I appreciate it. Anyone else with suggestions or willing to help, I would appreciate that too.

Tue May 26, 2009 at 9:02 PMBy: To Senka Gunsaulus 2.0 I said mmmmm...hhmmmm.

Tue May 26, 2009 at 9:35 PMBy: Jack Moran Gunsaulus 2.0 To :Gunsaulus Teachers
From: Jack Moran CSDU Vice President Candidate

You do have rights concerning your teaching assignment for next year under the contract. In the current contract Article 40-3 page 97 states: "A tentative teaching program for the next school year shall be presented to each teacher by June 1 of the current school year, or in the case of year-round schools on Tracks C and D or similar calendars no later than May 15 of each year. Teachers will be notified of any changes to the aforementioned teaching program, in writing, as soon as possible." If you do not receive this information on time, contact your schools CTU Field Rep. to file a grievance. If you need further assistance, email the CSDU at leadership@csdu.org

In True Solidarity
Jack Moran

Wed May 27, 2009 at 5:49 AMBy: Not a Good Fit Gunsaulus 2.0 Let's face it...the majority of people left at Gunsaulus are no longer a good fit under this administration. We are honest, ethical, moral people who love the kids and know that we went into this profession for that reason. We worked as a cohesive team to plan and carry out what was best for the school community. We do not fit into this knew monarchy. Neither do the kids. I am not saying that we were or better than any other staff out there and we are certainly no saints, but there was always someone to be the voice of reason, take the high road, encourage us to work harder and together, etc. Those voices are silenced by our new leader. You either play her underhanded game or you are out. For those of you that read the new SIPAA yesterday...please note that last year's test scores were conveniently omitted. Kotz is continuing to say that our scores went down, despite the fact that they clearly went up. Also notice that the school is indeed paying for both reading teachers and if I remember correctly, $37,000 for a writing program that the teachers felt we did not need. Our writing scores are good and have improved over the past two years. Again, a couple of Kotz's people wantes something...and they got it at a cost to everyone else. Status quo at Gunsaulus this year.

Wed May 27, 2009 at 3:11 PMBy: Ron Huberman Principal Kotz Man, she's more of a dude than I am. I'm scared of that amazon.

Wed May 27, 2009 at 6:35 PMBy: scarred teacher 4 life Gunsaulus 2.0 I'm at th point where i don't feel like I even belong at this school anymore. I feel like a kid on the first day of high school lost alone and afraid. I'm looking for other employment just in case! In so many words she telling us she doesn't want us here. and she's forcing us out by playing these manipulating games and we are her toys. THis reminds me of a tom and jerry episode, she's the cat and we are her mouse.

Wed May 27, 2009 at 7:53 PMBy: :/ well said devil's arithmetic who ever said the comment about the devil's arithmetic...well said. you got it right. thats exactly what's happening.

Wed May 27, 2009 at 8:55 PMBy: My Advice Gunsaulus 2.0 Before Kotz decides to release another teacher, please follow these steps. STOP. LOOK. LISTEN. THINK.

STOP.
"You're not a good fit." I don't know what that means, but how is it a reason to get rid of staff? Can't she explain a REAL reason why she's getting rid of them? She can even say, "I don't like you." That'll be a better reason than "You're not a good fit."

LOOK.
If Kotz is reading this, please consider looking at how the students are doing/learning under these teachers. Consider, "Have ISAT scores rose, or decreased?" If it has decreased, that's a better reason for getting rid of teachers. If it has rose, why get rid of these teachers who improved the students? I'm pretty sure ISAT scores will come in pretty soon. Let's see how students did. If there is a rise in scores of the 5th, 6th, and 7th grades, you know the teachers being released are doing a great job.

LISTEN.
Another piece of advice, consider opinions from parents and students. Students are the entire reason why we have school. No students, no school. By the way, the CPS motto is "Children First." Consider the opinions of students, especially the students of teachers being released. If the students, and parents, think this teacher shall stay, he/she shall stay. But, since we have no voice in how the school is run, it is up to you (Kotz), as the ultimate decision whether these teachers stay or leave.

THINK.
Just think if these teachers are really beneficial to the school, or not. One of the teachers being released, have done tremendous things to the school. This teacher was the athletic director for the entire school. She has contributed her time as basketball coach, and she works so hard just to send players to their games, etc.
Ok. If you don't think they did anything good to the school, THEN consider whether they're going or not.

That's my advice.

Am/Pm

Wed May 27, 2009 at 9:25 PMBy: disgusted and appalled Gunsaulus 2.0 This is outrageous I am stunned. This principal needs to let these teacher be what they know how to be, the best dame teachers on the southwest side of chicago. Why would she want to destroy something that is so right and so effective? Will she have any staff next year? and if she's firing everyone who will she hire? where's the postings for open positions? not on ebulletin! Kotz must have many favors to return. What a very sad time. someone answer these puzzling questions

Wed May 27, 2009 at 9:30 PMBy: the school is sinking Gunsaulus 2.0 Dubin always has a dirty sneaky arrogant look in her eyes and a smirk on her face. I guess she's laughing at all the havoc that kotz is wreaking on the teachers and student's lives. Youre a mean one, mrs grinch!!!!

Wed May 27, 2009 at 9:50 PMBy: Alias Gunsaulus 2.0 I am for one will not let Kotz, Pluas, Salas, and that drunk Dubin to ruin my eighth grade. She wont see me leave. I decided to stay for my friends. I have watched my sister happily graduate from a school she was proud of. That was when Dr. Jordak and Mr. Jonikaitis ran the school. I wont let the posse ruin my graduation year. I will have a blast and so will all of us. Puffy vest Kotz, Pluas, arrogant Salas, and drunken Dubin can just leave because they arent welcome. Bert you are the problem but you hide yourself because youre a coward. I never liked you either. Everyone laughs at you and laughs behind your back. All of you are drowning in a sea of lies. And this wont last for long. The law department is on all of you. Hiding police reports from the law. How dare you. How shallow could you be? I am not letting you ruin my life or my fellow teachers and students lives. I have personally contacted ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and CPS.

Wed May 27, 2009 at 10:52 PMBy: huh? Gunsaulus 2.0 what is NLNS?

Wed May 27, 2009 at 11:28 PMBy: insider Gunsaulus 2.0 Kotz is not a New Leader. She is from the UIC Ed. D. program. She has the same mentality as many of the New Leaders; however. UIC would not have Amy's philosophy. Unfortunately, Amy is not listening to what her mentors are telling her.

Thu May 28, 2009 at 6:46 AMBy: Path to a Principal Job? Gunsaulus 2.0 Does anyone have any comments on the Office of Principal Preparedness and Preparation (OPPD)? Do they have a role in principal education and training? What are the requirements and what are the training programs that a person must go through in order to become a principal? and what extra requirements does CPS have?

This is a rather involved question, I realize, so if you would prefer to offer some links to the information rather than qriting everything out, I would ge grateful.

It seems that so many schools have our same story, and I am wondering where all these principals are coming from.

Gale

Thu May 28, 2009 at 3:05 PMBy: Where to Park Gunsaulus 2.0 I heard today that the teachers have to park elsewhere tomorrow to accommodate the fun fair. Much of the neighborhood is zoned parking, but I have good luck finding parking on 45th and 44th streets East of the school. It's possible that 46th and 43rd streets are also OK to park, but I have not looked on those streets. Be careful to check signs on the North/South streets, because most of those are the zoned spaces.

Gale

Thu May 28, 2009 at 3:48 PMBy: teacher assignments Gunsaulus 2.0 Well, Amy is playing games with the staff again. Today she handed out next year's assignments to SOME of the teachers, but not all of them. They received their assignment in a sealed envelope that was hand delivered to them. Most of the teachers have to change grade levels and rooms. Of course, she wasn't fair because everyone did not receive their assignment. Also, some teachers got to keep their own rooms or grade levels, while others are being moved.

Thu May 28, 2009 at 6:12 PMBy: Next Year Gunsaulus 2.0 Sealed envelopes?? What happened to the list that was handed out at faculty meetings?? Why would she give some and not others?? This sounds like a game to cause controversy. The teachers that did not get a letter today have to stew until tomorrow?? For what purpose?? Are their qualifications going to change overnight?? According to NCLB and the board, only certain teachers can teach sertain subject in upper grades. Did they all get their letters? Why would you pass one teachers door to deliver a letter to the next one? You know she has it all figured out...this is just more mind games at the expense of the teachers. As a parent and an employee of the board, I truly feel for the teachers of Gunsaulus. What you have had to put up with this year would have killed lesser people. You are all wonderful people. Thank you for sticking it out with this tyrant. My son also came home and said that the 8th graders (he is not an 8th grafer) were not included or invited to the Fun Fair. She seems to have written these poor kids off in the most exciting year in their time at Gunsaulus. Just evil.

Thu May 28, 2009 at 6:42 PMBy: To sorry Gunsaulus 2.0 thanks...we know the date...the point is why not just do them all on the same day. Why play games? If you know where some teachers will be, then you know where all teachers will be. We are also aware that principals assign teachers where it is best instructionally...that is just not how the Gunsaulus princiapl operates. After all, she fired some teachers that have had the highest gains in the last two years. That was best?? Any more wisdom?

Thu May 28, 2009 at 6:58 PMBy: parentatanotherschool Gunsaulus 2.0 I would like to make a suggestion to you -- many schools or classeshave it, you should set up your own unofficial yahoo group so you can carry on discussions, get your parents on board. It is a way to get your parents involved and get questions answered above. Set up a moderator and you don't have to air things you may not want administration or others to see. Just a suggestion.

Thu May 28, 2009 at 7:06 PMBy: parent Gunsaulus 2.0 There must have been a misunderstanding or a missed comunication somewhere because all 8th graders and every child will be attending the funfair. today there were many parents helping for the fun fair lets hope tomorrow will be nice. we want all the kids to have fun. Some 8th graders will be helping with the preschoolers but those children will attend the fun fair when there classmates come down.

Thu May 28, 2009 at 7:24 PMBy: what are you all going to do Gunsaulus 2.0 when summer hits? What will you blog about then--what she wears in the summer? How hot the building is inside when there are no children in it? man....

Thu May 28, 2009 at 7:47 PMBy: No Need.... Gunsaulus 2.0 to blog about what she wears in the summer. Probably the same short pants.

Thu May 28, 2009 at 7:59 PMBy: Summer Plans Gunsaulus 2.0 Well, I am going to enjoy my time away from Gunsaulus. Study up on my new grade level. Gear up for my big move to the room next door...What are you going to do when you have nothing to read and bitch about. Start your own blog? Or find another group to harass? Have fun!

Thu May 28, 2009 at 8:23 PMBy: U cant C me ...i agree... yeah same here!! i wanted to get ms. green and mr. t in eighth grade!!!!

Thu May 28, 2009 at 8:36 PMBy: Bach??? Gunsaulus 2.0 bach in 8th grade. noooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!

Thu May 28, 2009 at 8:58 PMBy: Hey! Gunsaulus 2.0 ms. Bach is an excellent Math teacher...let's not be insulting here. The focus of the blog is the problems with leadership. Do not insult very good, hard-working teachers who have no choice in their placement for next year. She may not want to be there either.

Thu May 28, 2009 at 9:20 PMBy: You Have a Point Gunsaulus 2.0 Mrs. Bach is a great at math. However, isn't she the algebra coach already? Does that mean she has to meet some of her 8th graders have to see her in the morning, and after-school with the algebra program?

Thu May 28, 2009 at 10:53 PMBy: Alias Gunsaulus 2.0 To:searching
As a student here for 8 years, I assure you not all principals are like this. In fact, I dont think there is a worse principal in chicago currently other than the imfamous Amy L. Kotz. Unless you are bi-lingual you shouldnt apply here because the chances of you getting the certain position is slim. The principal only hires people she knows from other schools. Now she is destroying it. What was once a top of the line school is now a school of lies and betrayal. The drama here never ends.

Every week something new comes up. A week from now we could be talking about something we would never dream about. I would like to compare Kotz to Professor Umbridge in Harry Potter. She comes in and begins to destroy from the bottom to the top. Eventually she will beat the hope out of you and try to get you fired. Its not like its new.

Kotz fired 13 teachers in one day and that was the last day of ISAT testing. When our beloved Julian King died, there were no grief councelors for the older children. Its as if we dont exist.

I hope I have persuaded you enough not to apply here. But if you decide to and you get the position, beware of Kotz and her posse.

Fri May 29, 2009 at 3:24 PMBy: u cant c me Gunsaulus 2.0 the fun fair today was a joke. .at the funfair...the space was too small, and i think that without the pto...the funfair was kind of a waste of time...

Fri May 29, 2009 at 3:54 PMBy: Just an FYI to "parent" Gunsaulus 2.0 To parent:

The "u cant c me" comment is actually a student. I know this because she is in my class. I actually heard many comments from the kids that they didn't like it as much as in years past. Personally, I didn't mind it...but they said they missed the candy table from last year and being able to buy certain things. Maybe take it as a suggestion for next year instead of always trying to blame adults for the thoughts and feelings of children? Just a thought...

Fri May 29, 2009 at 4:14 PMBy: momentarily happy Gunsaulus 2.0 despite everything that is happening here at the school, much pleaseure was felt as i looked around and saw the fun the children were having. it made me forget all the negative things at least for a little while. The kids had fun and that's all that matters!

Fri May 29, 2009 at 4:50 PMBy: dazed Gunsaulus 2.0 did you guys get your new assignments for next year?

Fri May 29, 2009 at 5:09 PMBy: observer Gunsaulus 2.0 I was reading your blog and if you haven't received assignments the principal has until june 1 if not she can be in big trouble with the board!

Fri May 29, 2009 at 5:40 PMBy: Next Year Gunsaulus 2.0 Did she really break up the 8th grade team? I heard that Mr. T and Miss Green have been moved. What's up with that?

Fri May 29, 2009 at 6:22 PMBy: new assignments Gunsaulus 2.0 First of all, let's NOT give credit to KOTZ for the fun fair. It was put on by the wonderful parents who gave of their time. Thank you so much PARENTS. Second of all, KOTZ doled out half of the new assignments yesterday by going to each teacher with a sealed envelope with their next year's assignment. She purposely did not give them all out. She made the rest of the teachers wait until today. Who ever heard of a principal doing that??? Today the other half of the staff received theirs. Just to be mean, she made them wait. Isn't that harassment? Again, her new hires this year and buddies got just what they wanted. The grade levels and rooms they want. A handful of teachers won't have to move or change grade levels. But for the rest of us, what a mix up! without mentioning names, we have our wonderful eighth grade LA/Reading teacher going to FIRST grade!!!! Can you imagine? So, yes, the eighth grade team is gone. Our sixth grade science teacher is off to kindergarten! a fifth grade teacher is being sent to preschool. The kindergarten teacher will be in fourth grade. A third grade teacher is going to be the new sixth grade science teacher. Those are the drastic changes. However, many others are changing rooms and grade levels. Even special ed.! A super primary special ed teacher is being sent up to an upperlevel sp ed. room, while that sp. ed. teacher will be sent ot fifth. She is scrambling rooms and grades. Not that people should stay in their same jobs their whole careers, BUT not her friends, they have their rooms and grades they got this year. By the way, USUALLY, MOST principals just call a faculty meeting around the 1st of May and hand out a master sheet with the assignments for next year so everyone finds out at the same time. This is another case in point of very poor administration. Kotz just wants to assure us she is a control freak.

Fri May 29, 2009 at 6:49 PMBy: this is just craziness Gunsaulus 2.0 has she hired any new teachers yet?
any word on who they are?

Fri May 29, 2009 at 6:58 PMBy: Retired Principal Gunsaulus 2.0 Did any parents or teachers attend Wednesdays Board of Education meeting?

Fri May 29, 2009 at 7:07 PMBy: to retired Gunsaulus 2.0 I understand a parent or some parents went and were told by Michael Scott that he does not want to hear about Gunsaulus anymore. So there ya go...Huberman's personal secretary was at school this week. Kotz led him around. He did not talk to any teachers. She "told" him all the great things she has done...choking now...and he was very impressed. So there ya go again...

Fri May 29, 2009 at 7:34 PMBy: Retired Principal Gunsaulus 2.0 Dear to retired, now you know CPS will not intercede! The ball is now in your court and expect no help from CPS!

Fri May 29, 2009 at 9:28 PMBy: This is crap Gunsaulus 2.0 Title Bilingual Teacher Assistant
Location Gunsaulus Scholastic Academy
4420 S. Sacramento Avenue
Chicago, IL 60632
773-535-7222 faxes only, no phone calls, please.
Position Number TBD
Position Value 1.0
Position Grade TBD
Budget Classification 225.52100.119015.00073.2010
Position Period School Year
Salary The minimum annual salary is: $ TBA
Position Summary Under the general direction of the school principal, and under the immediate
supervision of a teacher holding a valid state certificate directly engaged in teaching
subject matter or conducting activities, assists in the instruction of pupils in a
bilingual capacity in English and at least one other language; and performs related
duties as required.
Assists in the supervision of students during lunchroom and playground activities,
provides security functions within the school such as monitoring corridors and
reviewing student identification cards, assists students in understanding and
completing classroom assignments, assists teachers in preparing bulletin boards and
displaying students work in classrooms, operates photocopying and duplicating
machines to reproduce educational materials, assists in maintaining the orderly
arrangement of classrooms, greets and directs visitors to appropriate areas of the
school, consults with teachers regarding concerns of individual students, operates
audio-visual equipment such as video cassette recorders, movie projectors, film strip
projectors, tape recorders, and phonographs; provides tutoring services to students
under the supervision of the classroom teacher; assists in collecting and grading
students’ homework assignments and examination materials under the supervision
of the classroom teacher; assists in supervising the loading and unloading of
students on school busses; assists in the receipt, processing, and issuance of new
books under the supervision of the classroom teacher; collects daily classroom
absentee reports and contacts parents and guardians to verify causes of student
absences; may assist elementary school teachers with wraps and toilet recesses as
necessary; directly engaged in teaching subject matter or conducting activities,
assists in the instruction of pupils; performs related duties as required; and may
assist in the supervision of the school procedure to sell public transportation passes
to students. Must know student best practices, can work under the direction of the
teacher, works well with parents, positive and kind demeanor with children, willing to
work beyond the school day, and a team player. Minorities encouraged to apply.
Qualification Training and Experience. Completion of an Associate’s degree from a college or
university accredited by the North Central Association or another regional accrediting
body, or the successful completion of at least sixty (60) semester hours of college
credit at a college or university accredited by the North Central Association or
another regional accrediting body, or the successful completion of a state approved
paraprofessional assessment, and written and verbal proficiency in English and at
least one other language. (cont...)
19
Qualifications Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill. Good knowledge of proper grammar and spelling
in English and at least one other language, basic knowledge of mathematics,
knowledge of Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations.
Ability to work with and for school-aged children, ability to follow written and oral
instructions, ability to operate basic office equipment, ability to communicate
effectively with the public.
Good oral and written communication skills in English and at least one other
language, good reading skills, skill in operating audio-visual equipment and personal
computers is highly desirable.
BULLETIN NO: 383
DATE: MAY 27, 2009
Title School Clerk Assistant
Location Gunsaulus Scholastic Academy
4420 S. Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
773-535-7222 fax
Please fax resume. No phone calls please.
Position Number TBD
Position Value 1.0
Position Grade TBD
Budget Classification 225.52100.241006.000703.2010
Position Period School year
Salary The minimum annual salary is: $ TBD
Position Summary Characteristics Of The Class: Under the general direction of the school principal,
performs any of several specialized clerical functions in a large public school facility,
or performs a variety of responsible clerical functions in a small public school facility;
and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Prepares and types a variety of original correspondence,
memorandums, and reports using either a personal computer or typewriter, as
directed by the school principal and/or the principal’s designee; opens, sorts, and
distributes incoming mail and school correspondence; serves as a receptionist and
greets and directs visitors to appropriate staff; schedules appointments for school
administrators; receives and places telephone calls for school personnel; responds
to inquiries from students, parents and guardians and the general public concerning
school operations and activities; maintains attendance records of students and staff;
processes and prepares payrolls for school personnel, both manually and by
operating computerized timekeeping and payroll equipment; maintains enrollment
records and processes student transfers; maintains student history records; prepares
and processes requisitions for the procurement of supplies, instructional materials,
furniture, and equipment; maintains and monitors the school’s petty cash and
internal account ledgers; issues checks and prepares money for deposits; receives
and compiles periodic reports involving payrolls, pupil attendance and enrollment,
various funds and account ledgers; compiles and forwards student transcripts to
appropriate parties; may take and transcribe dictation; may operate personal
computers utilizing spreadsheet, database, or other software applications.
Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience. Graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent)
supplemented by one year of clerical work experience, and the ability to type 45
words per minute with fewer than 10 errors; or an equivalent combination of training
and experience. Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill. General knowledge of modern
clerical office methods, practices, and procedures; knowledge of common office
machines and equipment. Ability to apply general clerical office methods, practices,
and procedures; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to type
proficiently; ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with school personnel,
students, parents and guardians, and the general public; ability to operate personal
(cont...)
20
Qualifications computers utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, and database software is highly
desirable. Good oral and written communication skills, good skill in basic
mathematics, good interpersonal skills, good recordkeeping skills. Physical
Requirements. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to ten (10) pounds of force
occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or
otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may
involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Fri May 29, 2009 at 10:10 PMBy: u cant c me sorry im sorry that i said the fun fair was a joke. i really do appreciate all the parents that helped out. and also the eighth graders did a pretty good job of working the games. at least effort was put forth for the fun fair and i thank all the helpers for that. what i meant by my comment about the fun fair being a joke was that it could've been better. im sorry if i offended anybody.

Fri May 29, 2009 at 10:40 PMBy: school clerk ad Gunsaulus 2.0 the 10lbs. stuff and most of that ad is a template that HR MAKES you use. Blame the princpals for eveything--

Fri May 29, 2009 at 10:44 PMBy: clerk ad Gunsaulus 2.0 It is her fault that the ad is in there at all. We have a very hard working person already doing that job. Nobody would need to be hired if she weren't purging good staff members. Blame who deserves the blame...

Fri May 29, 2009 at 10:56 PMBy: Ron Huberman Gunsaulus 2.0 At least I'm man enough to admit I'm afraid of Amy Kotz, not like that eunuch, Michael Scott! Oh, I know he looked all big and bad, sitting in his court, hurling insults at those ghetto moms. But what you couldn't see under the table was Scott wetting his pants at the mere thought of tangling with Krazy Kotz.

Sat May 30, 2009 at 12:28 AMBy: Donna Kluppelberg Gunsaulus 2.0 Applications for State Jobs

http://work.illinois.gov/

Hope this helps,
Love Ya,
Donna K

Sat May 30, 2009 at 7:35 AMBy: career change? Gunsaulus 2.0 THanks donna for the information I hope there is no retaliation for giving some of us a lead on new jobs.

Sat May 30, 2009 at 8:01 AMBy: Just because Gunsaulus 2.0 Its been 10 minutes since someone posted anything about this school. I just didn't want to feel left out. hello everyone have a blessed day. Here is a verse from my favorite song:
Get up, stand up: stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up: stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up: stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up: dont give up the fight!

Preacherman, dont tell me,
Heaven is under the earth.
I know you dont know
What life is really worth.
Its not all that glitters is gold
;
alf the story has never been told:
So now you see the light, eh!
Stand up for your rights. come on!

Get up, stand up: stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up: dont give up the fight!
Get up, stand up: stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up: dont give up the fight!

Most people think,
Great God will come from the skies,
Take away everything
And make everybody feel high.
But if you know what life is worth,
You will look for yours on earth:
And now you see the light,
You stand up for your rights. jah!

Get up, stand up! (jah, jah!)
Stand up for your rights! (oh-hoo!)
Get up, stand up! (get up, stand up!)
Dont give up the fight! (life is your right!)
Get up, stand up! (so we cant give up the fight!)
Stand up for your rights! (lord, lord!)
Get up, stand up! (keep on struggling on!)
Dont give up the fight! (yeah!)

We sick an tired of-a your ism-skism game -
Dyin n goin to heaven in-a jesus name, lord.
We know when we understand:
Almighty God is a living man.
You can fool some people sometimes,
But you cant fool all the people all the time.
So now we see the light (what you gonna do? ),
We gonna stand up for our rights! (yeah, yeah, yeah!)

So you better:
Get up, stand up! (in the morning! git it up!)
Stand up for your rights! (stand up for our rights!)
Get up, stand up!
Dont give up the fight! (dont give it up, dont give it up!)
Get up, stand up! (get up, stand up!)
Stand up for your rights! (get up, stand up!)
Get up, stand up! ( ... )
Dont give up the fight! (get up, stand up!)
Get up, stand up! ( ... )
Stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up!
Dont give up the fight! /fadeout

Sat May 30, 2009 at 8:24 AMBy: R u serious Gunsaulus 2.0 I heard that Dr canizales is leaving ne xt year anyway. Ms. Love is a beautiful person inside and out, and so is ms. K why would someone fire these people who are so dedicated and committed to their job. MY hearts goes out to them. Any place would be so lucky to have them in their presence. Good luck if this is true. and if it is no one will be spared in the wrath of this new administration. IF THey could kick out the students they would!!! how horrible

Sat May 30, 2009 at 11:13 AMBy: Concerned Parent To: What (Fri May 29, 2009 at 6:50) & other parents "Can parents do anything??"

YES! If you don't understand something that is being done, question Kotz, if you still don't understand, question Mesa Collins, if you still don't understand, question Liberto, question Eason-Watkins, question Huberman. My point is go up the chain, if necessary all the way to Michael Scott. Also, question the LSC and those who vote consistently with the Chair. They are there to raise questions, not just to vote with him. They are there because you voted them in. They are elected officials and must be reminded of that.

Currently it is only two parents that have been complaining to the Board, it is starting to look like it is just these two parents who are not "happy" with the decisions that are being made. Please support your children, support your teachers, teacher aides and special ed, most importantly support each other.

All the issues being raised here in this blog are weightless if you do not raise them with Kotz and the others.

Remember - "A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

Sat May 30, 2009 at 12:29 PMBy: Thank you Gunsaulus 2.0 I applaud you Concerned Parent for your comments. Finally, someone to speak the truth. There are only a few parents complaining. They are probably using different names to voice their concerns. There are things you can do.

Sat May 30, 2009 at 1:04 PMBy: Holy Crap Gunsaulus 2.0 Yes...I forgot those wonderful people. This is all just so unjustified...and sad. She is out of control and nobody wants to take control of her. Horrible people.

Sat May 30, 2009 at 1:12 PMBy: UNO + MLI + HDO = Corruption!!! Gunsaulus 2.0 UNO + MLI + HDO = Corruption!!!

Sat May 30, 2009 at 2:58 PMBy: Reggie? Gunsaulus 2.0 What happened to Reggie from the lunchroom? Why was he fired?

Sat May 30, 2009 at 3:42 PMBy: UNO? Gunsaulus 2.0 What does this have to do with UNO? She's also in Fanelli's back pocket as well.