ASL Films "Black Sand"

ASL Films
Black Sand

Friday, December 10, 2010 at 12:15 p.m. (STUDENTS ONLY)
Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. (OPEN TO PUBLIC)



LSD Auditorium at Louisiana School for the Deaf
2888 Brightside Lane
Baton rouge, LA 70820

$11 Admission

Net proceeds to benefit the LSD Activity Fund
Tickets/Info: Rayburn Boland, rayburn.boland@la.gov
VP: 225-341-6556

2010 Gallaudet University Football Roster

2010 Gallaudet University Football Roster


No. Name Pos. Cl. Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School
1 Joshua Doudt LB Sr. 5-10 270 Medina, Ohio/Maryland School for the Deaf
2 Tony Tatum DB So. 6-3 190 Gardendale, Ala./Huffman
3 Anthony Palmer QB So. 6-2 190 Unadilla, N.Y./Model Secondary School for the Deaf
4 Ryan Bonheyo RB So. 6-2 225 Frederick, Md./Maryland School for the Deaf
5 Tamir Armwood RB Jr. 5-8 165 Greensboro, N.C./Model Secondary School for the Deaf
6 Mike Atwood DB So. 6-0 180 Grand Rapids, Mich./Northview
7 Jimmy Gardner QB Sr. 6-0 180 St. Augustine, Fla./Florida School for the Deaf and Blind
8 Shelby Bean DB So. 5-11 195 Arvada, Colo./Arvada
9 Neal DiMarco DB Sr. 6-3 215 Queens, N.Y./Maryland School for the Deaf
10 Ken Montanez LB So. 5-10 215 Brentwood, Tenn./Model Secondary School for the Deaf
11 Steven Barber LB Fr. 6-2 215 Denver, Colo./Dakota Ridge
12 Darius Flowers WR Fr. 6-4 190 Springville, Ala./Alabama School for the Deaf
13 Michael Hantge RB Fr. 5-7 190 Hutchinson, Minn./Hutchinson
15 Ty Primous LB Jr. 6-0 225 Lynwood, Ill./Whitney M. Young
16 Gabriel Paulone QB So. 6-2 180 Fishers, Ind./Indiana School for the Deaf
18 Kevin Berrigan WR Jr. 6-2 185 Frederick, Md./Maryland School for the Deaf
19 Kenny Smith LB Fr. 5-11 175 Council Bluffs, Iowa/Iowa School for the Deaf
20 Mike Gimeli FB Jr. 5-7 205 Deerpark, N.Y./Deer Park
21 Matt Harris LB Fr. 6-1 215 Lynchburg, Va./Rustburg
22 Cole Johnson RB Sr. 6-0 190 Eden Prairie, Minn./Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf
23 Tom Pangia LB So. 5-11 225 Hammonton, N.J./Hammonton
25 Phillip Hayes RB So. 5-7 180 Baton Rouge, La./Louisiana School for the Deaf
26 Justin Arrigo RB So. 5-8 185 Ewing, N.J./Model Secondary School for the Deaf
27 Charles Hamlin DB Fr. 6-2 180 Great Mills, Md./Leonardtown
28 Scott Lehmann RB Jr. 6-2 195 Frederick, Md./Maryland School for the Deaf
30 Angelo Leccese WR Fr. 5-10 160 North Bellmore, N.Y./W. Tresper Clarke
32 Josh Hanna WR Fr. 6-2 195 Lower Burrell, Pa./Burrell
33 Dmitry Rossoshansky LB Sr. 5-10 220 Chicago, Ill./Illinois School for the Deaf
35 Denton Mallas DB So. 5-9 150 South Milwaukee, Wis./Wisconsin School for the Deaf
36 Silvio DiCristo RB Fr. 5-10 170 Atco, N.J./Hammonton
37 Miguel Paniagua WR Fr. 5-10 182 New Orleans, La./Louisiana School for the Deaf
38 Tony Dall DB Fr. 6-0 170 Indianapolis, Ind./Indiana School for the Deaf
40 Ricky Bailey DL Sr. 6-1 255 Willingboro, N.J./Willingboro
41 Ryan Brubaker DB Fr. 5-11 175 Baltimore, Md./Westminster
42 Matthew Moore RB Jr. 5-7 170 Zebulon, N.C./Texas School for the Deaf
43 Clayton Grossinger LB So. 6-1 205 Frederick, Md./Maryland School for the Deaf
45 John Harris RB Fr. 5-7 200 Gardena, Calif./Gardena
46 Nick Elstad WR Fr. 5-9 165 Colorado Springs, Colo./Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
48 Jeff Turner DL Fr. 6-3 220 Danvers, Mass./Danvers
50 Caleb Hinton OL Jr. 6-0 245 Knoxville, Tenn./Powell
51 Rickey Anderson DL Fr. 6-1 255 Philadelphia, Pa./Strath Haven
52 Michel Daze' OL Sr. 6-3 240 Frederick, Md./Maryland School for the Deaf
53 Joshua Ofiu OL So. 6-1 250 Anchorage, Alaska/Alaska School for the Deaf
54 Henry Dodge OL Fr. 6-1 290 Springfield, Va./West Springfield
55 Patrick Kelly OL Fr. 6-1 300 Preston, Md./Kent Island
57 Cody Contreras LB Fr. 6-2 190 Council Bluffs, Iowa/Iowa School for the Deaf
59 Ryan Mahoney OL Jr. 6-0 245 Branson, Mo./Farmington
60 Jared Pearce DL So. 6-1 240 Reno, Nev./McQueen
61 Andrew Vetor St. Louis, Mo./Brentwood
62 Chris Langan OL Fr. 6-3 300 Burtonsville, Md./Paint Branch
63 John Van Wey DL Jr. 6-2 225 Alexandria, Va./Massaponax
65 Corey Balzer OL Fr. 6-1 250 Montgomery Village, Md./Maryland School for the Deaf
66 Scotty Frieman OL So. 5-8 270 Kennesaw, Ga./Kennesaw Mountain
68 Drake Williams OL Fr. 6-0 235 Centreville, Ill./Illinois School for the Deaf
70 Patrick Larchick OL So. 6-0 235 Lanexa, Va./Kecoughtan
72 Jamie Groff OL Fr. 6-4 240 Jacksonville, Fla./Duncan U. Fletcher
77 Adham Talaat OL Fr. 6-6 285 Springfield, Va./West Springfield
81 Ryne Worsham WR So. 6-2 186 Chicago, Ill./Mount Carmel
83 Peter Leccese WR Fr. 5-10 160 North Bellmore, N.Y./W. Tresper Clarke
87 Justin DiBiase K/P Jr. 5-10 190 Fishers, Ind./Rochester School for the Deaf
88 AJ Williams WR So. 5-10 180 Albuquerque, N.M./New Mexico School for the Deaf
92 Anthony Finocchio DL Fr. 6-3 225 Brooklyn, N.Y./Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf
96 Derek Wakefield DL Fr. 6-2 296 Mt. Pleasant, Mich./St. Louis
98 Shawn Holder DL Jr. 6-1 290 Lemon Grove, Calif./Helix
99 Kevin Allen DL So. 6-2 300 Houston, Texas/Bellaire

Head Coach: Chuck Goldstein (1st season)
Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator: John Davis
Defensive Backs: Tony Tabor
Defensive Backs: Ron Cheek
Defensive Line: John Elie
Defensive Line: Kenny Walker
Linebackers: Christian Burke
Linebackers: Dave Young
Offensive Line: Sung Yang
Quarterbacks/Running Backs: John Lennartz
Wide Receivers: Bob Miller
Interpreter: Chris Bahl
Graduate Assistant: Phil Endicott
Defensive Intern: Paul Donets
Managers: Dustin Cutrer, Jerez Selby, Andrew Tyson

Captains: Ricky Bailey, Michel Daze’, Jimmy Gardner

Julie Ann Mowad

Julie Ann Mowad

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Julie Ann Mowad, 55 of Oakdale, Louisiana died on September 1, 2010 after a courageous and optimistic battle with breast cancer.
Julie was born on December 31, 1954, in Alexandria, Louisiana to Anthony and Mary Ann Mowad.
Julie is survived by her two sisters, Toni Mowad Cameron and her husband Don of Shreveport and Beth Mowad Strother and her husband Scotty of Baton Rouge.
She is also survived by her nephews Anthony Cameron, Will Strother, and Sam Strother, her nieces Donna Cameron, Melissa LaCour, and Jennifer Cameron, as well as, many children in her family that affectionately called her "Aunt Julie".
Julie is a graduate of Oakdale High School, the University of New Orleans, and McNeese State University where she earned her Master's Degree in Education. She was an educator and administrator in Allen Parish at Oakdale Middle and High Schools.
She was an avid sports fan and coached girls' high school softball for many years. Her friends fondly recall her passionate love for LSU sports, particularly football. She definitely bled purple and gold. Julie loved her nephews, nieces, and cousins, and although she had no children of her own, she had many children to whom she was a nurturer, role model, and loving guardian. Even during the time of her illness, her faith and optimism were always exhibited in her courageous fight with cancer.
The family would like to thank Drs. Laura Falcon, Brien Bienvenu, and Mike Rolfsen for their wise and compassionate care of Julie during her very complex illness.
Visitation will be on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at Rush Funeral Home Oakdale from 4 PM until 9:00 PM, with a rosary at 7:00 PM. On Friday, September 3, 2010, visitation will be at the funeral home at 9 AM, with mass of Christian burial at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 11:00 AM.

Tate Tullier Selected As A Trailblazer

Tate Tullier was selected as one of the 10 trailblazers for Purple Communications.  He received $1,000 to donate to the charity of his choice which is  the Louisiana School for the Deaf for their after school program for the children who live on campus to do art related activities.  If he gets the most votes he will receive another $10,000 to donate to the same charity, so it would definitely be a wonderful thing to make this contribution to the kids at the school who are away from home.

Also, he is having a ceremony on the 21st at the Baton Rouge Marriot. Anyone is welcome to attend! There will be interpreters for those of you who are hearing. You need to RVSP on the same page where his showcase is on the website below.

 

Go here

http://www.purple.us/dreambigger

Click on "TULLIER" to view his video and cast your VOTE!

OR go here to get to his DIRECT page:

http://www.purple.us/Pages/dreambigger_tb_all.php

Help Tate Tullier to Win!

Tate Tullier Help me win 10K for the LSD after school program kids!

http://bit.ly/EiYwn or VOTE for a charityPublish Post

LSD Eagle Eyes PTO Meeting‏

Greetings All,

 

There will be meeting at 6pm on Tuesday, June 6th at the Catholic Deaf Center on Brightside.

 

Please join us and spread the news. We need your support and input regarding the future of LSD..

 

Note - I could not read several of the email address on the name/email list from the BESE meeting last month. If you know of anyone who was there, and their email address is not listed above, please be sure that they know about this meeting.

 

Best, 

Carolyn 

713-835-0842

Immunization Requirements Changing for Students in Fall 2009

Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
www.dhh.louisiana.gov

Immunization Requirements Changing for Students in Fall 2009

For Release On:

May 28, 2009


Baton Rouge: Now that the 2008-2009 school year has ended in Louisiana, it's
time for parents to start on some summer homework for their kids' health.

Louisiana has issued new vaccination requirements for students, effective
this coming 2009-2010 school year, and it's not too soon for parents to make
sure their children's shots are up to date.

In addition to the scheduled immunizations already required in state law,
two doses of Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine will be required for children
four years and older who are entering kindergarten, pre-kindergarten,
daycare or HeadStart programs in the fall. Also, children who are 11 years
old or are entering the sixth grade must have proof of all age-appropriate
immunizations, including a new meningococcal (meningitis) vaccine
requirement.

The chicken pox and meningitis vaccines have been recommended for several
years. However, by requiring these immunizations for school attendance, the
State of Louisiana is now taking an important step to protect Louisiana's
children, from individual kids to entire classrooms, from disease.

The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals is working closely with
schools to collect students' immunization data to monitor and ensure kids
are on their proper vaccination schedules.

State law already requires standard immunizations for diseases like
hepatitis B, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella for all children depending
on their age. See the list at the end of this press release for details.

Dr. Frank Welch, medical director for the Immunization Program, urges
parents to contact their health care provider to make appointments for their
children, or to ask questions about vaccinations.

"Proper vaccination sometimes takes more than one visit, and your child is
not fully protected until all vaccines are finished," Dr. Welch said.
"However, if you show proof that he or she is in the process of receiving a
vaccine series, your child can enter and remain in school."

Louisiana residents needing a copy of their immunization record or their
child's record, can get a copy from any parish health unit, regardless of
where the shots were received or where the individual currently resides.
This is provided by the DHH Louisiana Immunization Network for Kids
Statewide (LINKS) database. This system allows providers to track the
immunization status of children from birth. The LINKS database is also used
to help ensure that all children are properly vaccinated and, in the event
of a public health emergency, allows health officials to easily know who has
been immunized against a specific disease.

For a list of parish health units, visit
http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/? ID=223. If your physician has not
enrolled in the LINKS system, the best way to get your immunization records
is to contact your physician directly.

If you are unable to get your records directly from your health care
provider, the LINKS system or any other method, you will need to get re-
vaccinated in order to get a new record.

The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals serves to protect and
promote health statewide and to ensure access to medical, preventive and
rehabilitative services for all state citizens. To learn more about DHH,
visit http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov.

11 YEARS AND OLDER, Entering 6th grade or higher

One (1) Meningococcal vaccine (MCV4) NEW

Three (3) doses Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccine

Two (2) doses Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine

Two (2) doses of Varicella vaccine

Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis vaccine (TdaP)

4 YEARS AND OLDER, Entering kindergarten, Pre-K, daycare or HeadStart

Two (2) doses of Varicella vaccine NEW

Two (2) doses of Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine

Three (3) doses of Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccine

Booster dose of Diphtheria Tetanus Acellular Pertussis (DTaP) vaccine

Booster dose of Poliovirus (Polio) vaccine

UNDER 4 YEARS, Entering pre-K, daycare, or HeadStart

Three (3) doses ofDiphtheria Tetanus Acellular Pertussis vaccine (DTaP)

Two to three doses ofInactivated Poliovirus vaccine (IPV)

Three (3) doses of Haemophilus Influenza Type B vaccine (Hib)

Three (3) doses ofHepatitis B vaccine (HBV)

Three (3) doses ofPneumococcal Conjugate vaccine (PCV7 - for children less
than 24 months of age)

One (1) dose of Varicella vaccine

Additional Contact Information:

Contact Name Contact Phone
Rene' Milligan (225) 342-7913
Jolie Adams (225) 342-4742 

More fallout at School for the Deaf

More fallout at School for the Deaf

Posted: May 21, 2009 04:45 PM CDT

Updated: May 21, 2009 04:45 PM CDT

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By Paul Gates - bio | email

BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) -The fallout continues at the Louisiana School for the Deaf Thursday night. The school ran into some tough times after several alleged cases of sexual abuse involving staff and students. After being shut down for about a month class is back in session. But many students and parent say it's no longer a school but a boot camp.

Randal Pippins, president of the Louisiana Association for the Deaf believes things are not going well at the deaf school. He says students have been carrying, wearing and planting small black flags as a quiet campus protest to current conditions. "Human rights for these deaf children at the deaf school are in jeopardy and the staff as well, but mostly the children."

Kids at the deaf school can't leave campus for a snack or drink from local stores like they used to do. The boys are separated from the girls in the dining hall. 170 surveillence cameras show security guards where students are and what they are doing. "It feels like in the past the school has changed from it's former status to a jail." We're told if one student needs a bathroom break all students in that class have to go too whether they need a break or not. "The class can't be left alone so the whole class has to go, and once they go to the bathroom a few can't go in at once. One has to go in at a time."

We asked state superintendent Paul Pastorek about increased restrictions at the deaf school. It was he who called all the shots when he closed things down. "For the time being I think you are going to see the restrictions we put in place, that are going to have to stay in place." Pastorek told us about an advisory group he's planning for this summer. "So I can work more closely with the deaf community, the parents and the students to talk about changes we can make. I'm prepared to make changes."

Counselor Rogers is soon leaving the deaf school for career stakes. She's not really happy about leaving. "I feel a lot of anger and so many questions. Everyone was wondering why we closed. There have been so many incidents at other schools and they didn't take extreme measures as they did at our school."

Deaf school employees are also worried about layoffs required by a 1.2 million dollar cut to the school's budget. Thursday the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education voted unanimously to approve Pastorek's motion for the cut. 31 employees would need to be cut to match the 1.2 million dollar hole.

LSD Concerns

Sent On behalf of State Superintendent Paul Pastorek

The following information is provided to address the concerns raised after the BESE meeting:

1.      Psychologist and Counselors – retained 2 school counselors and one Residential Therapeutic Specialist. Two behavioral specialists will be added.

a.       Positions eliminated were the school psychologist and two social workers.

b.      A school counselor for each school will be retained.

c.       School counselors will change their role; currently they serve as school disciplinarians. This role will change to serving as a traditional school counselor.

d.      New Behavioral Strategist positions created to address the Positive Behavior Supports System LSD has put in place.

e.      Persons whose positions have been eliminated may apply for the new positions. They may also have “bumping rights” to existing positions, based on their certifications.  

f.        Student services are primary for all areas of reduction and expansion.

2.       IT – retained 3 between LSD and LSVI. SSD has IT contract.

a.       Two LSD IT staff have been retained.

b.      LSVI has one IT staff who will be retained.

c.       SSD has a contract for IT services that will be available for use at the two schools.

3.       Signing

a.       Signing is more important than seniority (certification is first qualification for certain positions).

b.      All retained dorm staff will have SCPI ratings of Intermediate Plus or better, if Civil Service approves our request for an exception/exemption to the Civil Service Rules.

c.       Signing will continue to be a priority.

4.       Director

a.       I am currently waiting on Dr. Joe Fischgrund to begin this process.

b.      An Interim Director was identified. Dr. Donna Alleman will begin work on June 1.

c.       Dr. Alleman may wish to apply for the permanent Director’s position and she would be encouraged to apply.

d.      According to Dr. Fischgrund, it takes at least one year for an appropriate search to occur.

5.       Advisory Board – currently in place, but not meeting as often as needed.

a.       Eight identified members: Lynn Blanchard, Affiliated Blind of Lafayette; John Allen, Methodist Home for Youth, Ruston; Brooke Aldridge, LSD; Chris Sonnier, President of Eagle Eyes; Willie Turner, LSD; Bill Caballero, LSVI; Kevin Lemoine, SSD; and Janet Ford, LSVI.

b.      Established and charged with protecting the integrity of the two schools.

c.       LSD and LSVI staff selected for historical significance.

d.      Alumni of both schools represented.

6.       Cost Savings by outsourcing – currently no additional outsourcing has been identified. If outsourcing occurs, the savings will be realized at that time; none have been identified at this time.

7.       The plan is on the BESE website. Any information provided at the BESE meeting will be posted on LSD’s website for parents, staff and community members to access.

If your concerns have not been addressed, please feel free to let me know and we will do our best to address any additional concerns you may have. 

Liz

Elizabeth “Liz” Moore

Interim State Director

Special School District

Proposed Cuts at LSD and LSVI

Cuts Proposed for LSD  http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/uploads/12561.pdf

6 technical support (two would go to the classroom as teachers)

Counseling Dept:

            Elementary counselor to become an instructor

1 speech/communication instructor

H.S. Librarian  (convert to instructor)

13 instructors                                            

Convert to Academic Improvement:

3 supervising teachers

1 instructor

School psychologist

2 school social workers

 

Dean of Students becomes Dorm Director

1 RTL elminate

1 Staff Deveopment Specialist

5 Residential Advisor Supervisors

16 Residential Advisors

5 vacancy positions in the dorms (RA)

 

Ed Support Services – become Sped Director

Ed Asses Co – Ed diagnostician

3 vacancies closed

 

Administrative Co. 4

1 Administrative Co.  reports to SS director

Admin assist

 

1 accounting technician in Food Services

1 vacancy closed

 

1 bus driver

1 administrative co

1 admin assist

 

2 SHC vacancy closed

Administration:

1 admin

1 admin assist

Admin assist 4

Procurement Specialist  3

Human Resource Analyst 3

3 vacant admin positions

 

1 guard

5 maintenance repair

2 Mobile equip operators

Opt Engineer Supt

Custiodian mangager

 

Convert Linda’s job to PRINCIPAL

 

LSVI

1 Human Resources Director A

4 guards

1 Custodian Supervisor

3 custodians

1 electrician

1 carpenter

2 maintenance repair

1 maintenance foreman

IT tech becomes instructor

Librarian becomes an instructor

Principal asst becomes instructor

1 instructor (retiring)

2 Para Educators convert to School Improvement

Rehab transitionist becomes Behavior Specialist

1 vacancy elminated

3 vacancy elminated in support services

2 food service                                     keep 2 food service and dietician

RN2 becomes Practical Nurse            keep 3nurses; keep occupational therapist

1 exec admistrative

Campus Life becomes dorm director

3 Residential Advisor Supervisors

1 RA

1 vacancy

Compiled by DeafCommunityNews - CBBDC

Letter to Ms. Linda Johnson, President of BESE

Rev. Ronald DeWitt

Liberty Deaf Assembly of God

1438 Harwich

Baton Rouge, LA  70810

rondewitt@cox.net

Ms. Linda Johnson

8th BESE District/President

sbese@la.gov

225) 687-2308 (FAX)

Dear Ms. Johnson

      As the President of the BESE board, you must surely face endless appeals from the schools and students of our state.  Please take a moment to read one more from us.  We are a small missions church that ministers to the students at the Louisiana School for the Deaf.  On Thursday, you will be presented with proposed cuts to the LSD budget.   We have read the list online.  It seems to slash the school worse than a terrorist attack!  I am terribly concerned for the students.   These cuts are impossibly cruel.  How can the students be safe and well educated with 23 dorm staff cut and at least 13 instructors?  They depend on the counselors, but the plan is to out-source the counseling.

     As you may know, the plan to bring LSVI to the campus was approved.  It is a wonderful solution.  Mr. Kevin Lemoine told everyone that such a move would save the state about $4.5 million per year.  Why the deep cuts?

   The merger of the two schools could use at least a year to solidify.  They will need their computer tech personnel, their counselors, dorm staff, instructors, etc.  Please, ask BESE to veto these cuts! It is cruel to do this to LSD so soon after so much heartache there!

     As you must realize, the students and their parents have been through a very tough year.  The students have stayed strong (even though confined to campus and adjusting to some rather bizarre rules)!  I am afraid that this will break their young spirits.

     Please, please help these precious LSD students! They deserve the chance.  You are in a position to serve as well as oversee.  We pray that you will have the divine direction for your most difficult assignments.  We are counting on you!

Sincerely,

Ron DeWitt

Pastor

Letter to Senator Yvonne Dorsey

Rev. Ronald DeWitt

Liberty Deaf Assembly of God

1438 Harwich

Baton Rouge, LA  70810

rondewitt@cox.net

 

Senator Yvonne Dorsey

dorseyy@legis.state.la.us

Dear Senator Dorsey,

      You are known by many as the champion of the needy.  You have proven time and time again that you are a politician with integrity and HEART! For that reason, I am appealing to you.   I pastor Liberty Deaf Assembly right next to the Louisiana School for the Deaf.  Our little missions church was establihed to minister to the students who attend LSD as well as to deaf adults of Baton Rouge.  We are deeply concerned about the proposed cuts to LSD services.  These cuts are impossibly deep cuts.  How can the students be safe and well educated with 23 dorm staff cut and at least 13 instructors?  They depend on the counselors, but the plan is to out-source the counseling.

     As you may know, the plan to bring LSVI to the campus was approved.  It is a wonderful solution.  Mr. Kevin Lemoine told everyone that such a move would save the state about $4.5 million per year.  Why the deep cuts?

   The merger/cooperation of the two schools could use at least a year to solidify.  They will need their computer tech personnel, their counselors, dorm staff, instructors, etc.  Please, ask BESE to veto these cuts! It is cruel to do this to LSD so soon after so much heartache there!

     As you must realize, the students and their parents have been through a very tough year.  The students have stayed strong (even though confined to campus and adjusting to some rather bizarre rules)!  I am afraid that this will break their young spirits.  

     Please, please help these precious LSD students!

Thank you so much for everything that you have done for the people of our communitty and our state.  Suerly God has put you into a position of helping so many!  Bless you! 

Sincerely,

Ron DeWitt

Pastor

BESE Meeting - URGENT!

Come one, Come all!
 
Meet us at the McDonald's on Government Street in downtown (next door to WAFB Channel 9 Station) at between 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., May 21st.
 
We all will go together to the Claiborne Building for BESE meeting. BESE postponed the decision about LA School for the Deaf today (May 20th) to tomorrow (May 21st)!
 
LA School for the Deaf needs YOU! Please do come and show support!!
 
Walker Estes

BESE Meeting - Need HELP!

Hi All,

 

This morning Louisiana Association of the Deaf (LAD) organized and held a permitted demonstration in front of the Clayborne building, which houses the State Dept of Education. There were about 25 attendees total, including about 4+ parents.

 

The next few days are critical! We need to impress upon the BESSE board their need to reconsider the budget cuts to LSD.

 

12:00 pm (arriving early) Claiborne Bldg, Room 1-100, The Louisiana Purchase Room

 

Tomorrow at 12:30 pm, the State Authorized Over Sight Committee will hear the proposed changes for LSD campus, staff positions and students to meet huge budget cut demands. This committee will listen to proposed changes and make recommendations to the BESSE board during the Friday. We need to be present on Wednesday to express our concerns!

 

8:30 am (arriving early) Claiborne Bldg, Room 1-100, The Louisiana Purchase Room

 

Thursday at 9:00 am BESSE meets. This is the board that has the final approval or disapproval of the proposed plans for LSD.. We need to be there again, to be sure that our concerns are heard!

 

PLEASE JOIN US AND HELP PROTECT AND DIRECT YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION!

Comments about LA School for the Deaf

Deaf News forwarded by Brandi Berkely starts with comments by LaDisability Talk moderator. Please go below my comments to view concern over lack of funding for La. School for the Deaf.

Brandi please check to see if attachments were copied and pasted below- remember that we have yahoogroups remove attachements to prevent the spread of viruses-

Also, could you please give more explanation as to why the Deaf Community is still supporting the La School for the Deaf. I don't mean to sound naive. But after the reports of abuse it makes some of the rest of us wonder why you don't want funding to be put into something like training, support, technical assistance to school districts to help them include children who are deaf. I know that some people who are deaf like having that community of support like Galludet University. But you can understand why it might give some advocates pause to support a segregated setting that allowed abuse. I'm hoping we can have a conversation that will help us better understand. And, honestly, I expect you'll have to explain to legislators and other decision makers. Thanks, Cindy/Moderator

Deaf News forwarded by Brandi
[Attachment(s) from bblovas1@yahoo.com included below]

----- Original Message -----
From: The DEAF BAYOU e-news
To: DEAF BAYOU Editor

Dear Frend,
Please see attachments�

Editor Dan

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~ Forwarded message

Those of you that know about problems at La School for Deaf and Live in La please write to the department of education and the senate to give your opinions in reguards to budget cuts.

Those of you who do not live in La PLEASE pray that GOD will touch the hearts of the board and senate to do what is right for the Deaf in La.

In HIS LOVE until HE returns.
James Masters

"Please take a second look at the proposed cuts to LSD" These seem too drastic!

Or try a call with the video phone!

Fiscal "Reform" Crippling LA School for the Deaf

Subject: Fiscal "Reform" Crippling LA School for the Deaf

::ATTENTION::

The State's plan to save money by merging the LA School for the Deaf (LSD) & LA School for the Visually Impaired (LSVI) is resulting in mass layoffs of key instructional staff, support staff, and other key personnel at the LSD.  LSVI has yet to make announcements, but is slated to do so in the coming weeks.

Please help get the word out about the State's betrayal of our Deaf & Blind students.

Information on the LSD layoffs is available here: http://ladeafconnection.blogspot.com/

 

Thank you in advance for your help!

Letters to BESE Board Members

Hi everybody again!

Do you know that the BESE plan to approve the budget cuts for LSD this coming Thursday??

We will have a peaceful rally tomorrow morning. I'd like to have you there for the rally.

There is one more thing that we should do ... to email to the BESE members

NOT to approve the recommended budget cuts for LSD.

Here are three samples of the letters that you can choose one that you like and email to the BESE members.

3 samples:

1.   Dear Board Members,

            Please DO NOT cut the budget at the Louisiana School for the Deaf.

    We need all the staff at LSD to continue the school we all know and love.

    Thank you.

    Sincerely,

   (Your name and address)

 

2.    Dear Board Members,

        Ms. Liz Moore and Mr. Kevin Lemoine are recommending budget cuts

at the Louisiana School for the Deaf that will result in the cutting of 69 staff

at the school. Considering the fact that the school was closed in

October, 2008 in order to improve the safety of the children at LSD, it

seems unrealistic to achieve this goal with less staff to ensure their safety.

        If "safety" truly is the primary concern for LSD, then it makes sense

to keep all the positions at the school and maybe even add more. Please do

not approve the recommended budget cuts for LSD. Thank you.

    Sincerely,

    (Your name and address)

 

3.    Dear Board Members,

        I am writing to ask you NOT to cut the budget for the Louisiana

School for the Deaf. As a concerned deaf person, I want the only state

school for the deaf to continue to grow so that future generations of deaf

people like me will have a place to learn and grow into productive citizens.

Please do not approve the recommended budget cuts for LSD. Thank you.

    Sincerely,

    (Your name and address)

 

Please use the email address (bese@la.gov) to the Board Members:

    Mr. Dale Bayard                    Mr. Keith Guice

    Mr. John L. Bennett              Ms. Linda Johnson

    Ms. Glenny Lee Buquet        Mr. Walter Lee

    Ms. Penny Dastugue            Ms. Tammie A. McDaniel

   Mr. James D. Garvery, Jr.     Mr. Chas Roemer

    Ms. Louella Givens

 

Please make an effort to do that and save LSD!!!

Thanks,

Ed Wood

LAD Rally at BESE on May 19th at 9:00 a.m.

There will be a peaceful rally at the Claiborne Building in downtown Baton Rouge - 1201 North 3rd St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Come out and support LSD!

Please tell your friends about it and try to be there for LSD's sake.

Thanks,

Ed Wood

List of LSD Positions Eliminated

List is too long to post but do

check out at http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/uploads/12561.pdf

There will be a BESE - State Authorized School Oversight  Committee meeting on 

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 12:30 p.m.  

Claiborne Building, Room 1-100 

The Louisiana Purchase Room 

1201 North 3rd St. 

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Eagle Eyes Emergency Meeting

Greetings All,   LSD is undergoing major staff cut-backs and campus re-configuration due to the state budget reduction, and the ensuing merging of LSD and LSVI campuses. Pink slips have already gone out to staff and the reallocation of campus resources has be ordered.   The administration at LSD had promised to keep parents abreast of changes ....   HAVE YOU RECEIVED ANY COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE SCHOOL REGARDING THESE MATTERS?   We will be having a Eagle Eyes/LSD Parent meeting at:   6:00 pm ST. FRANCIS DE SALES PARISH AND CATHOLIC DEAF CENTER 2585 Brightside Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70820-3504 (across the street from the school)   PLEASE COME AND GIVE YOUR INPUT AND SUPPORT!   Thanks, Carolyn Clark Eagle Eyes Secretary