Thursday, July 30, 2009
YouTube - Colorado Editorial Forum: Education Innovation and Economic Stimulus#watch-main-area
YouTube - Colorado Editorial Forum: Education Innovation and Economic Stimulus#watch-main-area: "delia armstrong busby economic stimulus obama alan ohashi o'hashi colorado editorial forum american"
Monday, July 13, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Close a school, open a village by Sue McMillin
Close a school, open a village
May 27th, 2009, 5:40 pm · Post a Comment · posted by Sue McMillin
Sometimes ideas blossom quickly. That seems to be the case with a group of citizens who have gathered a few times in recent weeks to talk about the fate of Irving Middle School after it closes this week. When many folks were relaxing over the Memorial holiday weekend, the stalwarts in the group were doing paperwork to establish the Irving Village nonprofit to create an intergenerational community center at the school on Murray Boulevard.
And they're thinking that part of the center would house a charter school, the Irving Village Career-Vocational Prep Academy that would serve students in sixth through 12th grades. The kids could get training/apprenticeships/vocational certifications, and even walk away with associates degrees, according to Delia Armstrong-Busby, one of the leaders of the effort. Those involved in recent meetings have said there's a huge need for vocational education in the region because students who aren't college-bound find the traditional high school offerings irrelevant to their lives.
Some of the folks and businesses who've joined this effort include attorney Pete Lee, Rick Johnson of Johnson Plumbing and Heating, Open Range Construction and Pikes Peak Workforce.
Busby said the group will seek a charter from D-11 or the state charter authority, and has already floated the idea to the League of Charter Schools, which found the idea innovative. Busby said those interested in the projects or in donating to the start-up can contact her at rubusy1@comcast.net
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May 27th, 2009, 5:40 pm · Post a Comment · posted by Sue McMillin
Sometimes ideas blossom quickly. That seems to be the case with a group of citizens who have gathered a few times in recent weeks to talk about the fate of Irving Middle School after it closes this week. When many folks were relaxing over the Memorial holiday weekend, the stalwarts in the group were doing paperwork to establish the Irving Village nonprofit to create an intergenerational community center at the school on Murray Boulevard.
And they're thinking that part of the center would house a charter school, the Irving Village Career-Vocational Prep Academy that would serve students in sixth through 12th grades. The kids could get training/apprenticeships/vocational certifications, and even walk away with associates degrees, according to Delia Armstrong-Busby, one of the leaders of the effort. Those involved in recent meetings have said there's a huge need for vocational education in the region because students who aren't college-bound find the traditional high school offerings irrelevant to their lives.
Some of the folks and businesses who've joined this effort include attorney Pete Lee, Rick Johnson of Johnson Plumbing and Heating, Open Range Construction and Pikes Peak Workforce.
Busby said the group will seek a charter from D-11 or the state charter authority, and has already floated the idea to the League of Charter Schools, which found the idea innovative. Busby said those interested in the projects or in donating to the start-up can contact her at rubusy1@comcast.net
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Monday, June 1, 2009
DELIA ARMSTRONG-BUSBY 8/16/2004 4800.00. DELIA ARMSTRONG-BUSBY 8/31/2004 4800.00 ... DELIA ARMSTRONG-BUSBY 6/30/2005 4800.00. Total: 91419.24 ...
DELIA ARMSTRONG-BUSBY 8/16/2004 4800.00. DELIA ARMSTRONG-BUSBY 8/31/2004 4800.00 ... DELIA ARMSTRONG-BUSBY 6/30/2005 4800.00. Total: 91419.24 ...
Delia Armstrong Busby Consulting provides drop out intervention services to many districts over time. Delia Armstrong Busby created the Absence Addiction Approach which is a proven intervention for dropout intervention. The creation of this program assisted in award winning out comes for students.
Delia Armstrong Busby Consulting provides drop out intervention services to many districts over time. Delia Armstrong Busby created the Absence Addiction Approach which is a proven intervention for dropout intervention. The creation of this program assisted in award winning out comes for students.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
The D-11 Fact Sheet Alliance for What?
The Alliance for Quality Public Schools was formed by Karen Teja, Jan Tanner, Tami Hasling, John Garten, as well as myself and numerous others in 2003.
It was used as a springboard to elect Tami Hasling to the School Board in 2005. I assisted with the appointment of Jan Tanner to the treasurer position through the intervention of then board president Sandy Shakes.
Through the efforts of the Alliance, a more moderate and less strident voice was established at the board level.
By 2007 Jan Tanner would be formally elected to the BOE where she was elected to a full term subsequent to her winning a recall election where she ran against Sandy Shakes
It was used as a springboard to elect Tami Hasling to the School Board in 2005. I assisted with the appointment of Jan Tanner to the treasurer position through the intervention of then board president Sandy Shakes.
Through the efforts of the Alliance, a more moderate and less strident voice was established at the board level.
By 2007 Jan Tanner would be formally elected to the BOE where she was elected to a full term subsequent to her winning a recall election where she ran against Sandy Shakes
Friday, May 29, 2009
"Yes She Can Campaign"
The "Yes She Can Campaign" of Delia Armstrong Busby is launched. With a career focussed on the interests of students and parents, Busby represents the best of the best when it comes to public service.
During her tenure on the school board, she helped fund the parent empowerment program with a sizable grant and assisted the training of parents in dealing with the affairs of their children in school.
She assisted parents and teachers in building teacher contracts that protected the rights of teachers and the needs of students and families.
She supported the building of Christa McAuliffe Elementary School on the eastside to empower all regions of the district to have needed access to schools.
She voted to support the continuance of neighbhorhood schools. She vote to allow parents a voice in schools where the environment was not in the best interest of students and families.
She facilitated community meetings where parents could voice concerns.
She supported and assisted achievement for students and staff
She understands the needs for and the validity of the master agreement to protect the interests of educators
She insisted that the superintendent contract included that the superintendent is responsible for student achievement and that this must be included in the contract between the board of education and the superintendent.
She understands perseverance overcoming unfair actions as an employee and moving to serve the community as the first African American woman to serve as a member of the district eleven school board in 143 years.
She has worked to develop the community involvement in the newly formed Irving Village non profit to stop the urban decay promoted by the closure of nine district eleven schools.
During her tenure on the school board, she helped fund the parent empowerment program with a sizable grant and assisted the training of parents in dealing with the affairs of their children in school.
She assisted parents and teachers in building teacher contracts that protected the rights of teachers and the needs of students and families.
She supported the building of Christa McAuliffe Elementary School on the eastside to empower all regions of the district to have needed access to schools.
She voted to support the continuance of neighbhorhood schools. She vote to allow parents a voice in schools where the environment was not in the best interest of students and families.
She facilitated community meetings where parents could voice concerns.
She supported and assisted achievement for students and staff
She understands the needs for and the validity of the master agreement to protect the interests of educators
She insisted that the superintendent contract included that the superintendent is responsible for student achievement and that this must be included in the contract between the board of education and the superintendent.
She understands perseverance overcoming unfair actions as an employee and moving to serve the community as the first African American woman to serve as a member of the district eleven school board in 143 years.
She has worked to develop the community involvement in the newly formed Irving Village non profit to stop the urban decay promoted by the closure of nine district eleven schools.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
When School Bells Lose Their Ring
When School Bells Lose Their Ring
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Contributed by: delia armstrong-busby on 4/29/2009
Reflections on the passing of your neighborhood schools...
New school buildings, new furnishings, great curb appeal. These are blessings coming with living in the newer parts of town --- often where the money is budgeted to put the new schools in place.
But watch out if you purchased your home in the older parts of your school district. You may find that your school district starts a process of neighborhood school deconstruction ---- which may mean a nightmare in some homes.
If you fail to live in the newer parts of town, you may find your school on the chopping block some time in the future.
Our property taxes don't go down immediately. But your neighborhood school services disappear. It can take about twenty-four to thirty six months for the value of your home to go down.
So, you keep paying the same prices for school taxes while neighborhood school services are reduced.
Yes, we hear this scenario is the right thing to do.
On the other hand, if your next move is out of the school district--- then what the school district says is a savings can be lost as the exodus away takes flight.
Picture neighborhood school fans flying the coop.
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Contributed by: delia armstrong-busby on 4/29/2009
Reflections on the passing of your neighborhood schools...
New school buildings, new furnishings, great curb appeal. These are blessings coming with living in the newer parts of town --- often where the money is budgeted to put the new schools in place.
But watch out if you purchased your home in the older parts of your school district. You may find that your school district starts a process of neighborhood school deconstruction ---- which may mean a nightmare in some homes.
If you fail to live in the newer parts of town, you may find your school on the chopping block some time in the future.
Our property taxes don't go down immediately. But your neighborhood school services disappear. It can take about twenty-four to thirty six months for the value of your home to go down.
So, you keep paying the same prices for school taxes while neighborhood school services are reduced.
Yes, we hear this scenario is the right thing to do.
On the other hand, if your next move is out of the school district--- then what the school district says is a savings can be lost as the exodus away takes flight.
Picture neighborhood school fans flying the coop.
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