Re: summit academy and children services

[Guest guest]

Oh, my God.

Can I ask a dumb question? If the IEP coordinator said you take up more of her time than any other parent, why would they choose to accuse you of neglect? Don't neglectful people tend to ignore too many things? If that's the case, wouldn't you take up the least amount of her time?

You mentioned that you were doing battle with them over medical legal issues -- why would they not have a school nurse, by the way? I would think in their particular case they might have to dole out some meds during the course of the day. Who does that then? Anyway, do you have a lawyer? I ask because maybe they are retaliating against you for bringing up issues they don't want to deal with (they can't do that, by the way...well, not legally). If it turns out that it is retaliation, you'd have a case, I'd think. Which is why I ask about the lawyer. You might want one anyway, now that they've called children's services.

You also said your son needs the school for social reasons. Is there another school he could go to? For me, I would consider this a HUGE breach of trust, and would find my relationship with the school irreparably harmed.

Geez...hang in there. May things get way better for you very soon.

--Suzanne

[Guest guest]

I agree with Suzanne, looks like the school thought you were going to call CSB on them, so they called. Geesh, this got out of hand quickly.

I also would have to think hard about him going back there, scary.

And, why oh why do social workers think cleanliness is next to godliness. Give me a messy house with loving parents anytime over a sterile environment. Could they hire more clueless social workers??

You ought to be able to show up at social workers house unannounced like they do yours. I'll bet they look just like ours do.

----- Original Message -----

From: SBShaft@...

Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 5:59 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] summit academy and children services

Oh, my God.

Can I ask a dumb question? If the IEP coordinator said you take up more of her time than any other parent, why would they choose to accuse you of neglect? Don't neglectful people tend to ignore too many things? If that's the case, wouldn't you take up the least amount of her time?

You mentioned that you were doing battle with them over medical legal issues -- why would they not have a school nurse, by the way? I would think in their particular case they might have to dole out some meds during the course of the day. Who does that then? Anyway, do you have a lawyer? I ask because maybe they are retaliating against you for bringing up issues they don't want to deal with (they can't do that, by the way...well, not legally). If it turns out that it is retaliation, you'd have a case, I'd think. Which is why I ask about the lawyer. You might want one anyway, now that they've called children's services.

You also said your son needs the school for social reasons. Is there another school he could go to? For me, I would consider this a HUGE breach of trust, and would find my relationship with the school irreparably harmed.

Geez...hang in there. May things get way better for you very soon.

--Suzanne

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/28/2006 10:22:50 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, cws9@... writes:

You know I was fighting with them over administering glucagon, a shot to give a diabetic if his sugar falls to grave levels. You know they have five other diabetics in the high school building alone and they wouldn't know what to do in an emergency situation.

That is a serious situation. I would get a lawyer as soon as possible and I don't think I'd send my child back there. If I couldn't be sure that my child would be taken care of when he has a major medical condition, then I would not send him back there. If it were me, I'd call him in sick today and find a good lawyer -- TODAY. I'd then ask the lawyer what to do from there. My God...what if he was in danger of lapsing into a diabetic coma? That's not right. Do you have or know of an attorney who specializes in special education cases? If not, here's a site that might be of help in finding one: http://www.yellowpagesforkids.com/help/oh.htm

--Suzanne

[Guest guest]

You are very welcome. I hope it all works out well. Keep us posted.

--Suzanne

[Guest guest]

Hey Suzanne,

What a great website, i found a link for ohio protection and advocacy for adults/kids w/ diasabilities,they are supposed to call me back.Thank you

----- Original Message -----

From: SBShaft@...

Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 8:01 AM

Subject: Re: [ ] summit academy and children services

In a message dated 8/28/2006 10:22:50 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, cws9sbcglobal (DOT) net writes:

You know I was fighting with them over administering glucagon, a shot to give a diabetic if his sugar falls to grave levels. You know they have five other diabetics in the high school building alone and they wouldn't know what to do in an emergency situation.

That is a serious situation. I would get a lawyer as soon as possible and I don't think I'd send my child back there. If I couldn't be sure that my child would be taken care of when he has a major medical condition, then I would not send him back there. If it were me, I'd call him in sick today and find a good lawyer -- TODAY. I'd then ask the lawyer what to do from there. My God...what if he was in danger of lapsing into a diabetic coma? That's not right. Do you have or know of an attorney who specializes in special education cases? If not, here's a site that might be of help in finding one: http://www.yellowpagesforkids.com/help/oh.htm

--Suzanne