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Does 35 Years of Service Absolve You? A Look at the Perez- Dickson Decision
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Does 35 Years of Service Absolve You? A Look at the Perez- Dickson Decision

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The minority board members—in this case: Herman Illingworth, Leticia Colon and Thomas Mulligan—were “shocked, appalled and devastated” by the majority’s decision to allow Tisdale Principal Carmen Perez-Dickson to continue with the district. [“We are Shocked,” 10/31/2013] Last Wednesday, after over six hours of deliberation, the board decided to suspend, rather than terminate, Perez-Dickson. Perez-Dickson was… Continue reading Does 35 Years of Service Absolve You? A Look at the Perez- Dickson Decision

Outraged Parents Plan Protest Against Perez-Dickson Decision
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Outraged Parents Plan Protest Against Perez-Dickson Decision

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The Bridgeport Parents Initiative, a Facebook group started in response to the Perez-Dickson termination hearing, is planning to hold a peaceful demonstration on Monday, November 4th at City Hall at 4pm. The group is calling for PAC presidents at all of the schools and child advocacy groups to attend the event. According to the Connecticut… Continue reading Outraged Parents Plan Protest Against Perez-Dickson Decision

Carmen Perez-Dickson Termination Hearing: Were the Tapes Doctored?
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Carmen Perez-Dickson Termination Hearing: Were the Tapes Doctored?

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During Friday’s termination hearing, Tisdale Principal Carmen Perez-Dickson claimed she thought the tapes were “doctored.” The three now infamous tapes allegedly show the Tisdale Principal “manhandling” two kindergarten students under her care. In order to protect the student’s identities, none of the tapes were released to the public. During Perez-Dickson’s retelling of the February 19th… Continue reading Carmen Perez-Dickson Termination Hearing: Were the Tapes Doctored?

Carmen Perez-Dickson Takes the Stand
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Carmen Perez-Dickson Takes the Stand

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After months of hearings, Jettie S. Tisdale Principal Carmen Perez-Dickson was finally given a chance to tell her side of the story during Friday’s four-hour special board meeting. Perez-Dickson was put on administrative leave back in 2012 after three tapes surfaced which allegedly show her “manhandling” two kindergarten students at Tisdale. During Friday’s hearing, Perez-Dickson… Continue reading Carmen Perez-Dickson Takes the Stand

Ms. Dickson Termination Hearing Continues
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Ms. Dickson Termination Hearing Continues

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Unbelievable! That is the first word that came to mind while listening to Dr. Kase’s testimony describing how Carmen Perez-Dickson, Principal of Tisdale Elementary, allegedly picked up a child like a “Thanksgiving turkey.” Dr. Sandra Kase, the district’s chief administrative officer, was not an eyewitness to incident, and  was only made aware of the alleged… Continue reading Ms. Dickson Termination Hearing Continues

Lab Coats and Unidentifiable Sources?
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Lab Coats and Unidentifiable Sources?

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Yesterday’s special board meeting was low key compared to the past few—No one was escorted out by police and there was little screaming. But, it wouldn’t be Bridgeport without some conflict. Among the most contentious subjects was Fairchild Wheeler’s lab coat policy. Yes, the school board argued for about 25 minutes over lab coats and… Continue reading Lab Coats and Unidentifiable Sources?

Bridgeport’s own Miss Trunchbull?
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Bridgeport’s own Miss Trunchbull?

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About three weeks ago, the Board of Education began termination hearings regarding elementary school principal, Carmen Perez-Dickson.  During the first special board meeting on July 15th, Perez-Dickson’s attorney tried to get the case thrown out – ceasing all further discussion of termination – by arguing that since Paul Vallas was superintendent at the time and… Continue reading Bridgeport’s own Miss Trunchbull?