Support our Teachers: Terminate Superintendent Schwinn's Contract

On February 12 during the GUSD Board meeting, members of the Gravenstein Union Teachers' Association read a Vote of No Confidence on Superintendent Jennifer Schwinn's ability to lead the District. This was actually the SECOND Vote of No Confidence on Supt. Schwinn (the first occurred in April 2017). This most recent Vote (which was approved by 100% of the 40/47 teachers who participated) stated that Supt. Schwinn:

1. Routinely absents herself from both of the campuses that are her responsibility and flexes her hours that she is subject to be on campus.
2. Unable to provide administrative leadership and support when asked.
3. Unable to properly hold order for district office human resource operations-- unaware of payroll, contracts, and benefit issues of certificated staff.
4. Inconsistent efforts in maintaining or improving the external and internal image of the District and its schools.
5. Inability to communicate in a timely manner to parents or teachers.
6. Neglecting to effectively delegate responsibilities in her absence from campus, making herself knowingly unreachable.
7. Unable to be responsible for the management of district affairs.
8. Neglecting to establish and maintain positive community and staff relations.
9. Being unwilling to work with teachers and other professionals regarding accommodations of students with disabilities.

Consequently, the teachers asked that the GUSD Board take steps to terminate Supt. Schwinn's contract with GUSD. The Board met on February 19 to consider this request, but - despite letters and statements from parents - chose to postpone action until its next meeting, at 6:30 on Wednesday Feb. 26.

Let's stand behind GUSD's amazing teachers and pledge our support for their Vote of No Confidence and request for termination of Supt. Schwinn's contract. In the teachers' words, the Districts' teachers, staff, students, and parents deserve an "energetic, innovative school climate" and a "supportive learning and working environment," which Supt. Schwinn is unable to provide. The link to their full letter can be found here

How can you show your support?
1. SIGN this petition and SHARE it with other GUSD families (and only GUSD families for now, please). 
2. Attend the Public Comment portion of the next GUSD Board Meeting on Wednesday Feb. 27 at 6:30 (Gravenstein campus).
3. Email members of the GUSD Board with your experiences and opinions (see https://www.grav.k12.ca.us/BoardTrustees for email addresses).

Thank you for supporting our amazing teachers! They are truly the heart and soul of GUSD!

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