Milton Hershey School Makes the Grade
An independent, statewide team of educators who evaluated Milton Hershey School has commended the School’s leaders for getting the School back on mission.
The educators applauded the School for “the effectiveness with which the President and administrative leadership team, with strong support from the Board of Managers, has realigned the School’s direction with the vision of its founder, Milton S. Hershey,” the evaluators said.
“Most of all, the entire community has been reenergized as evidenced in the genuine sense of purpose and the authenticity of pride that filters through every aspect of the organization,” according to the report.
Milton Hershey School received re-accreditation from the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools after a yearlong review and examination, which included a three-day, onsite visit by 30 educators from a variety of educational institutions.
Evaluators praised the School for “assembling a group of talented, dedicated adults who live the School’s mission” and applauded the 1,800 students “who are actively engaged in the educational process, proud of their School, and appropriately grateful for the impact MHS is having on their lives.”
“About eight years ago, our alma mater had drifted away from Mr. Hershey’s Deed of Trust,” said John Hanawalt, ’70, president of the Milton Hershey School Alumni Association. “Under President O’Brien, the current leadership team has worked hard and made tremendous progress to ensure Mr. Hershey’s greatest legacy has been refocused and remains strong.”
“It is heartening to have an objective evaluator recognize the tremendous progress our dedicated people have made,” said MHS President John O’Brien ’61.
PAIS evaluators review a school’s program in accordance with state standards for independent schools. The accreditation process ensures that private schools meet and maintain specific standards of excellence.
In its list of recommendations, the PAIS team urged the Board of Managers and School administrators to make certain “that continuity of vision is maintained and the good work that has begun is affirmed and allowed to grow.”
“This Board has directed the administration to work hard on getting the School on the right path,” said LeRoy S. Zimmerman, Chairman of the Milton Hershey School’s Board of Managers. “This report offers evidence of our success as we work toward our goal and strengthens our resolve to continue along this path to serve the children in our care even more effectively in the years ahead.”
Of course they matter, your thoughts that is. I may not have invested as much time as some on the goings on at MHS, but I can assure you that I have my thoughts on the subject. I took a lot from MHS and I can assure you that if not for the school, I'd probably be dead. Most there have been through the ringer and are fighters to survive in this world.....enough said about that.
As for Marco Island, yes it is a lovely place very quite and a good place for me to write. Maybe when you return to Fl...I will meet up with you.
Do not worry about tomorrow, for today has enough worries of it's own.(A great person said that...you all should look this up!)
are far more expensive than a penny. 
That said, it's the facts that count far more anyhow which is why I urge you to read/study the "sticky" threads on: http://www.miltonhersheyforums.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=4
Oh, btw...that quote didn't require a search on my part. It was said by the most perfect person ever and a dear friend of mine whom I've long trusted.
"Milton Hershey School received re-accreditation from the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools after a yearlong review and examination, which included a three-day, onsite visit by 30 educators from a variety of educational institutions.
Evaluators praised the School for “assembling a group of talented, dedicated adults who live the School’s mission” and applauded the 1,800 students “who are actively engaged in the educational process, proud of their School, and appropriately grateful for the impact MHS is having on their lives.”
then look a bit deeper than what PAIS has to say.
Why so bitter? Why don't you tell me your thoughts on this subject...
Incorrect Shawn. My thoughts? Would they even matter? Bottom line is we all should do our own research and develop our own "thoughts". Those who do, based on the FACTS, will have a genuine understanding. Therefore, seek and ye shall find is best.
Sort of like before one learns how to type...they have to stare at the keyboard to find the right letters/numbers/symbols to type yet, as a result of there own efforts, it doesn't take long before they're typing away while looking at the screen rather than the keyboard.
BTW...I see that you live on Marco Island. 
...what a nice place. I want to return to Jax asap. I lived there for 11 years and really do miss it though I will be returning someday soon.
Take care...
Of course they matter, your thoughts that is. I may not have invested as much time as some on the goings on at MHS, but I can assure you that I have my thoughts on the subject. I took a lot from MHS and I can assure you that if not for the school, I'd probably be dead. Most there have been through the ringer and are fighters to survive in this world.....enough said about that.
As for Marco Island, yes it is a lovely place very quite and a good place for me to write. Maybe when you return to Fl...I will meet up with you.
Do not worry about tomorrow, for today has enough worries of it's own.(A great person said that...you all should look this up!)
I haven't said a word until now about it but now you are trying to promote mhsaa.org on here for something that is perfectly fine to do right here.
I know it's not a competition but out of respect I wouldn't go over on mhsaa.org and in the middle of a debate ask a topic to be moved here.
It's understandable why you're speaking out Markus. You're right, they could have used a different name. They do use different rules however. Billy-Bob, below, says I was "...naughty and got suspended." Actually, what I did is what he did here on your website, i.e.; transferred a post from one website to another. I'm not sure why that's a "naughty" act as doing a cut/paste from anywhere has always seemed okay in trying to make a point or inform others. Sharing information, I think, is a good thing. Still..that said, I'd like to know your thoughts on this Markus so I can have a better understanding.
On your website here, by doing what Billy-Bob did there's no consequence, nor do I personally think there should be...whereas they didn't even warn me...didn't just suspend me...they didn't just ban me from their "Debate Club" forum either...THEY BANNED ME FROM THE ENTIRE FRIGGIN' WEBSITE. It should be noted that that their rules weren't specific in this regard either.
Now golly gee...let's assume Billy-Bob had done the same in transferring a post from their website to another. Anyone really think he would have been tossed? 
Bottom line...I wouldn't cave in to their demands that I apologize and kiss their butts. Their actions didn't surprise me either. By the way Billy-Bob, no need to "petition" my case since it's already over...done with...finished. Additionally, as explained before...I was NOT just "suspended" which is a temporary removal, instead, I was BANNED which is permanent. Therefore Billy-Bob, the decision-makers of MHSAA should apologize for their actions noted above. Although I think Halbleib has a lot of experience with websites, acceptance of a rationalization that the mistake made against me was possibly due to the website being renewed could be considered. An apology acknowledging their error for this reason alone would be appropriate.
I wasn't talking about the debate. What I was talking about it is the name calling and posturing.
Check this out:
How To Debate Effectively and Rationally
Common fallacies of logic and rhetoric:
* Ad hominem - attacking the arguer and not the argument.
* Argument from "authority".
* Argument from adverse consequences (putting pressure on the decision maker by pointing out dire consequences of an "unfavourable" decision).
* Appeal to ignorance (absence of evidence is not evidence of absence).
* Special pleading (typically referring to god's will).
* Begging the question (assuming an answer in the way the question is phrased).
* Observational selection (counting the hits and forgetting the misses).
* Statistics of small numbers (such as drawing conclusions from inadequate sample sizes).
* Misunderstanding the nature of statistics (President Eisenhower expressing astonishment and alarm on discovering that fully half of all Americans have below average intelligence!)
* Inconsistency (e.g. military expenditures based on worst case scenarios but scientific projections on environmental dangers thriftily ignored because they are not "proved").
* Non sequitur - "it does not follow" - the logic falls down.
* Post hoc, ergo propter hoc - "it happened after so it was caused by" - confusion of cause and effect.
* Meaningless question ("what happens when an irresistible force meets an immovable object?).
* Excluded middle -considering only the two extremes in a range of possibilities (making the "other side" look worse than it really is).
* Short-term v. long-term - a subset of excluded middle ("why pursue fundamental science when we have so huge a budget deficit?").
* Slippery slope - a subset of excluded middle -unwarranted extrapolation of the effects (give an inch and they will take a mile).
* Confusion of correlation and causation.
* Straw man - caricaturing (or stereotyping) a position to make it easier to attack.
* Suppressed evidence or half-truths.
* Weasel words - for example, use of euphemisms for war such as "police action" to get around limitations on Presidential powers. "An important art of politicians is to find new names for institutions which under old names have become odious to the public"
Or this:
Win Informal Arguments and Debates
Warnings
* Be careful how passionately you approach an issue. If you ostracize your opponent they will rarely end up agreeing with you, no matter how convincing your point was.
* Remember that you cannot win a debate against a friend. If you make them feel foolish you may end up losing their friendship.
* Beware as you may stuff up badly, so practice a lot! I recommend to practice in front of a mirror or someone who will listen and criticise you.
* If you're in an informal argument, your opponent may resort to one-liners like "You have no life". They may also attempt to threaten or shout at you. All of these things, however, are merely de facto examples of people who have been defeated in an argument.
Or even this:
How To Debate Effectively
In addition avoid these common traps:
1. Attacking the arguer, not the argument.
2. Assuming an answer with the phraseology of the question.
3. Misunderstanding and/or misrepresenting statistics.
4. Confusing cause and effect.
5. Creating a caricature rather than presenting reality.
Here there are at least a dozen people who debate issues, but on "that other site Brill said" no one does. This site is much better and alumni friendly.
but I wonder where they got the idea from for a "Debate Club"? They could have used a different name.
I haven't said a word until now about it but now you are trying to promote mhsaa.org on here for something that is perfectly fine to do right here.
I know it's not a competition but out of respect I wouldn't go over on mhsaa.org and in the middle of a debate ask a topic to be moved here.
mhsaa.org has a "Debate Club"
a private area where this is suppose to be. Because of the way this forum is set up you have to "WANT" to come here. The faint of heart should not be here.
Can't you guys cat fight somewhere else?
Directors:
Dr. Sandra L. Barnes, Milton Hershey School
Sr. Mary Broderick, Rosemont School of the Holy Child
Patricia Conn, The West Hill School
Jay Farrow - Westtown School
Rose Hagan, Friends Select School - Chair Commission for Accreditation
William W. Keffer, Esq., Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP
Br. Richard Kestler, La Salle College High School
Charles A. McGeorge, Valley Forge Military Academy
Gary J. Niels, Winchester Thurston School
Steven R. Nierenberg, Newtown Friends School
Linda L. Phelps, PAIS Executive Director
Sally Powell, The Baldwin School
Thomas Southard, Shady Side Academy
Vincent M. Stumpo, Ph.D., Linden Hall
Cynthia Wein, The Walden School
Lee,
The simple fact is that Fouad and Rice ran MHSAA from 2002-2006. By late 2004 MHSAA had been isolated with no one willing to talk to us. By late 2004 serious questions were raised about their leadership.
I'm glad you used the phase "Very simple as I see it." That certainly does not make it factual.
In early 2007 the entire Board voted to permit a reargument of the standing lawsuit. Bob Heist was just one of 25 or so votes. I could tell you to go look for the minutes of the January 11, 2007 Board meeting - however, you were naughty and got suspended. I will petition your case and suggest that you just be suspended from the "Debate Club."
I am not going to go through your remarks and make corrections. But I will provide some historical facts.
In 1999, Graham McIntyre was President of MHSAA when MHSAA achieved a tumultuous victory in helping stop the 50M CHILD Institute. MHSAA earned some huge “capital” with the Attorney General and momentum was shifting fundamentally against the MHS Board of Managers.
In 2000 John Mardula was President of MHSAA and in 2001 John Halbleib was President of MHSAA.
In 2002 Ric Fouad was President of MHSAA when MHSAA rejected the 7/31/02 reform agreement. Later in the year MHSAA was in court helping to block the sale of Hershey Foods. In late 2002 the MHS BOM was “restructured” and Lepley resigned. John O’Brien was named interim President on 12/2/02.
In 2003 John Rice was President of MHSAA and a second reform agreement was issued by the Attorney General on 6/22/02. John O’Brien was named permanent President on 7/30/02. MHSAA filed suit to get the first reform agreement on 9/4/03. John Rice was also President of MHSAA in 2004.
In 2005 Jerry Waters was President of MHSAA. For much of 2006 Jerry Waters remained President of MHSAA.
In 2007 Bob Heist was President of MHSAA and in February the Supreme Court rejected MHSAA’s attempt to reargue the suit. Bob Heist was also President in 2008.
p.s. I can tell that you have no clue what the Homestead Chapter does for the students of MHS.
Yo Billy-Bob...how 'bout telling the WHOLE truth...and nothing but the WHOLE truth? For example, I know that MHSAA wasn't pleased with the July 31, 2002 reform agreement yet so what? Even the agreement that was created between the MHS BOM and Mike Fisher (OAG) was later done away with by them. Why would they reject what they created? Very simple as I see it. The media/community/government was very upset that the BOM wanted to sell Hershey Foods which is why I think they created it...to look like the good guys. And then, when "DeRail the Sale" of Hershey Foods succeeded and the media left town and those in the community thought all was okay again...it was rescinded.
I don't believe you're very good at providing the details Billy-Bob. Speaking of which...why don't you tell all why "In 2007 Bob Heist..." didn't stop the "standing" matter from moving forward?
I could go on and on but why? VoR can continue to wear the black hat Billy-Bob while those of us who are committed solely to our founder's mission will wear the white one.
Here's a terrific post on our miltonhersheyforums.com website from BooRadley. Let's see if anyone will reply Zunsupergirl (don't be surprised if Billy-Bob reples though not in a very specific/FACTUAL way, "...just as PHC has consistently done."...BooRadley asks:
I would like to see these statements presented to Cargagno/Administration in the format of a "True/False" test - open book of course!
If they check "False" for any statement, they must provide supporting facts/statistics, just like PHC has consistently done.
994 children were removed from MHS while only 610 children graduated. This is in spite of per-child annual costs of approximately $100,000.
TRUE___ FALSE___
$600,000,000 was spent on infrastructure, even though only 393 children were added to stabilized enrollment. This is an astonishing $1,500,000 in infrastructure spending for each child added.
TRUE___ FALSE___
Infrastructure decisions have defied belief, including construction of a $40,000,000 intake facility that crowded 20 children into each bedroom and 40 children under one roof, in disregard of 100 years of childcare progress.
TRUE___ FALSE___
While money was squandered on such senseless items as purchase of a failing luxury golf course and vanity projects benefiting MHS leadership cronies, though not helping needy children, only 29 projects were constructed for housing MHS children. This has led to shameful child-crowding, including the introduction of dormitories.
TRUE___ FALSE___
The MHS leadership has ordered childcare cutbacks while increasing its own compensation. Based on their own IRS filings, MHS Board members are paying themselves between $192 and $773 per hour for their part-time "charitable" board work, including $402,000 annually for MHS Board Chairperson Leroy Zimmerman.
TRUE___ FALSE___
MHS President O'Brien is being paid $664,000 annually while several MHS administrators are in the quarter-million dollar range. These figures shock the conscience, particularly when considering that the Trust lost $1.9 billion in assets over the last year.
TRUE___ FALSE___
and so on...
Otherwise, we will just hear more of the same "attacking the messenger" with vague assurances that "all is well" at MHS, and accusing PHC of just looking out for their own interests - which MHS has never really explained. Unlike the MHS employees/board members, PHC is the one group that has NO other agenda, no financial gain, and willing to back their statements with statistics and facts! I would also like to see a copy of the REQUEST and blank form sent to the same group as the original - then they could await Cargagno's (non) response...
"He who has nothing to hide hides nothing"
Larry,
I am not going to go through your remarks and make corrections. But I will provide some historical facts.
In 1999, Graham McIntyre was President of MHSAA when MHSAA achieved a tumultuous victory in helping stop the 50M CHILD Institute. MHSAA earned some huge “capital” with the Attorney General and momentum was shifting fundamentally against the MHS Board of Managers.
In 2000 John Mardula was President of MHSAA and in 2001 John Halbleib was President of MHSAA.
In 2002 Ric Fouad was President of MHSAA when MHSAA rejected the 7/31/02 reform agreement. Later in the year MHSAA was in court helping to block the sale of Hershey Foods. In late 2002 the MHS BOM was “restructured” and Lepley resigned. John O’Brien was named interim President on 12/2/02.
In 2003 John Rice was President of MHSAA and a second reform agreement was issued by the Attorney General on 6/22/02. John O’Brien was named permanent President on 7/30/02. MHSAA filed suit to get the first reform agreement on 9/4/03. John Rice was also President of MHSAA in 2004.
In 2005 Jerry Waters was President of MHSAA. For much of 2006 Jerry Waters remained President of MHSAA.
In 2007 Bob Heist was President of MHSAA and in February the Supreme Court rejected MHSAA’s attempt to reargue the suit. Bob Heist was also President in 2008.
p.s. I can tell that you have no clue what the Homestead Chapter does for the students of MHS.
For most people this results in hunt and peck typing the rest of their lives. Most normal people need classes to learn things.
...
...at least I think that is why people pay so much money to learn at institutions instead of just teaching themselves.
"Milton Hershey School received re-accreditation from the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools after a yearlong review and examination, which included a three-day, onsite visit by 30 educators from a variety of educational institutions.
Evaluators praised the School for “assembling a group of talented, dedicated adults who live the School’s mission” and applauded the 1,800 students “who are actively engaged in the educational process, proud of their School, and appropriately grateful for the impact MHS is having on their lives.”
then look a bit deeper than what PAIS has to say.
Why so bitter? Why don't you tell me your thoughts on this subject...
Incorrect Shawn. My thoughts? Would they even matter? Bottom line is we all should do our own research and develop our own "thoughts". Those who do, based on the FACTS, will have a genuine understanding. Therefore, seek and ye shall find is best.
Sort of like before one learns how to type...they have to stare at the keyboard to find the right letters/numbers/symbols to type yet, as a result of there own efforts, it doesn't take long before they're typing away while looking at the screen rather than the keyboard.
BTW...I see that you live on Marco Island. ...what a nice place. I want to return to Jax asap. I lived there for 11 years and really do miss it though I will be returning someday soon.
Take care...
"Milton Hershey School received re-accreditation from the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools after a yearlong review and examination, which included a three-day, onsite visit by 30 educators from a variety of educational institutions.
Evaluators praised the School for “assembling a group of talented, dedicated adults who live the School’s mission” and applauded the 1,800 students “who are actively engaged in the educational process, proud of their School, and appropriately grateful for the impact MHS is having on their lives.”
then look a bit deeper than what PAIS has to say.
Why so bitter? Why don't you tell me your thoughts on this subject...
We have been "going around the block" for four years. Anyone who is genuinely interested in your questions and my answers and my questions and your answers will find them on this website or on the mhsaa.org website. We were politely asked to “knock it off” some time ago so I will respect those requests.
I am delighted that you are seeking full time employment – possibly as a provost! Don’t hesitate to use me as a reference.
you're vomiting poison as usual.
And, do you really think I'd use you as a "reference"?
No...not wanting to be a "provost" either; rather...a similar position that I held for more than 30 years...PRESIDENT. I really don't know what my employment seeking has to do with this topic though based on your past behavior believe it's a rap by you. I'll let you know that because of my benefactor is primarily why I'm returning to the world of work. My two year self-induced sabbatical, following my retirement, is now over because I just feel that at the tender age of 58 I should still benefit others again. I've been so blessed by Mr. Hershey and others throughout my career. I know I can do more for others and feel it's my obligation to do so.
PS And please don't tell a fib in saying that "anyone" can find answers/whatever on the mhsaa.org website. Not even all alumni can. Shame on you Billy-Bob.
“Brill came on themilt and tried to denigrate my remarks about PIAS and the changes that have been made to MHS. He used his hit and run tactic, and I shot down his drivel. No answers from Brill. Why does he try to make me the subject when it is all about MHS, MHSAA and the BOM? What a loser. “
Larry, if as you say you “shot down his drivel” then why post this nonsense somewhere else. And you accused me of “hit and run” and “no answers.” What is the basis of that?
Larry, am I now to follow you from website to website? I’ll respond when you come up with some original thinking and a change in your ways toward supporting our school and/or its students.
Transferring a post from one website to another is exactly what I did in moving a post from the dictatorial MHSAA website to another. As a result, you and yours banned me.
Isn't this how one would define HYPOCRITICAL?
"Milton Hershey School received re-accreditation from the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools after a yearlong review and examination, which included a three-day, onsite visit by 30 educators from a variety of educational institutions.
Evaluators praised the School for “assembling a group of talented, dedicated adults who live the School’s mission” and applauded the 1,800 students “who are actively engaged in the educational process, proud of their School, and appropriately grateful for the impact MHS is having on their lives.”
then look a bit deeper than what PAIS has to say.
Is no one up for it? There is a certain art called brevity which is a beautiful thing to behold. Oft times more can be told with less words rather than with many.
Here is what you are telling your fellow alumni:
1. You are very angry about the actions of the 2008-2009 Board.
1a. Yes, I am angry, disappointed and ashamed of the actions for the last 6 or 7 years of your VoR group. First you, meaning MHSAA, MHS and the BOM, ripped apart all the good the BOD did in the late 90's and early 2000"s. From the time J.O. became president till now the MHSAA has become a puppet of MHS. No independence.
2. You provided no input to the Board about anything
2a. Why should I? It is dominated by the EC which is 100% behind the BOM and J.O;s plan of total domination. It would be an exercise in futility.
3. You want to know every detail about every Board discussion but you refuse to attend a Board meeting
3a. Are not the minutes suppose to be an accurate depiction of the meetings? You have Halbleib who last year attended 2 meetings all year and took over 2 years to bring about the new and unimproved MHSAA.org. A two (2) month job at most. He had a committee who admitted they had no idea what he was doing.
4. You refuse to ever come back to Hershey until all problems are fixed
4a. Is that a problem for you? If I do not like basketball, I don't attend 76ers games.
5. You refuse to run for the Board because you live far away – in New Jersey - and you do not have the time
5a. Shouldn't I be applauded for that? If I can't attend MHSAA meetings and couldn't give it my full attention, I would be of no value. Kind of like some members do now.
6. You will raise the same questions on multiple forums because you don’t like the answers you get
6a. Truthfully I did it to entice Lee to come here b/c he has much more knowledge about the history of this debacle. I am a supporter of PHC and am proud to echo their views. Since I do not have the total knowledge of some others, assistance is sometimes needed.
7. You ask about programs for the kids. Your implication would be very insulting to many alumni – especially since you are currently doing nothing for the kids. Why don’t you write a letter to the Chapter presidents – especially the Homestead and Harrisburg Chapters and ask them
7a. Don't change my words to suit your agenda. I said what has the EC of MHSAA done to bring in NEW programs. The chapters are the heart and soul of MHSAA. The Philly chapter does more then all others put together. The Florida chapter is also a new and growing chapter with much upside.
Brill says in another post:
Larry, am I now to follow you from website to website? I’ll respond when you come up with some original thinking and a change in your ways toward supporting our school and/or its students
1. I made that post and explained the reason on the answer 6a.
2. I always thought that MHSAA was primarily to support alumni and to organize alumni/student relations. What have the last 3 year EC of MHSAA done to promote these goals?
Lee,
We have been "going around the block" for four years. Anyone who is genuinely interested in your questions and my answers and my questions and your answers will find them on this website or on the mhsaa.org website. We were politely asked to “knock it off” some time ago so I will respect those requests.
I am delighted that you are seeking full time employment – possibly as a provost! Don’t hesitate to use me as a reference.
Larry, although your actions are pitiful and pathetic, they are predictable. Here is what you posted on another website:
“Brill came on themilt and tried to denigrate my remarks about PIAS and the changes that have been made to MHS. He used his hit and run tactic, and I shot down his drivel. No answers from Brill. Why does he try to make me the subject when it is all about MHS, MHSAA and the BOM? What a loser. “
Larry, if as you say you “shot down his drivel” then why post this nonsense somewhere else. And you accused me of “hit and run” and “no answers.” What is the basis of that?
Larry, am I now to follow you from website to website? I’ll respond when you come up with some original thinking and a change in your ways toward supporting our school and/or its students.
Or it was me...I am SO blessed and happy for this school as it saved my life and I pray every day, that it continues in it's success
"Milton Hershey School received re-accreditation from the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools after a yearlong review and examination, which included a three-day, onsite visit by 30 educators from a variety of educational institutions.
Evaluators praised the School for “assembling a group of talented, dedicated adults who live the School’s mission” and applauded the 1,800 students “who are actively engaged in the educational process, proud of their School, and appropriately grateful for the impact MHS is having on their lives.”
In less than 200 words sum up what any one of us can do to make a real and positive impact in directing this "sinking ship" back in the right direction.
This is getting repetitive in that you post on multiple forums.
During the process of rewriting new MHSAA Bylaws– a process that took over a year - the Association Board maintained their transparency by “posting” each version on the website. Alumni, including you, were asked a number of times to provide input or comments about anything being proposed. We did receive some good input from alumni and all input was considered. Larry, did you provide any input?
Here is what you are telling your fellow alumni:
1. You are very angry about the actions of the 2008-2009 Board.
2. You provided no input to the Board about anything
3. You want to know every detail about every Board discussion but you refuse to attend a Board meeting
4. You refuse to ever come back to Hershey until all problems are fixed
5. You refuse to run for the Board because you live far away – in New Jersey - and you do not have the time
6. You will raise the same questions on multiple forums because you don’t like the answers you get
7. You ask about programs for the kids. Your implication would be very insulting to many alumni – especially since you are currently doing nothing for the kids. Why don’t you write a letter to the Chapter presidents – especially the Homestead and Harrisburg Chapters and ask them.
Larry, you are unreachable. You have no desire to help. Enjoy your misery!
do you come off as such a control freak Billy-Bob? Larry can speak for himself so what gives you the right to list 7 "YOU" statements? Why don't YOU knock it off and get back to managing MHSAA? Your VoR group took it over totally due, in my opinion, to many alumni in Central PA wanting to keep all "as is". That certain alumni who were either a part of or supportive of VoR would sue other alumni is despicable in my humble opinion. So hurrah, hurrah for you Billy-Bob in being a part of the takeover.
While I wish MHSAA would return to doing what's in the best interests of all, especially serving as the watchdog organization for our founder's mission...I realize that isn't happening nor will it for some time to come. As a result, my focus and that of others is on MHS...period.
Bottom line...we have mutual feelings toward one another. So be it.
I'm more than happy to have anyone that refuses to put Mr. Hershey's mission first against me.
By the way...since it appears most information is now on your MHSAA website, please explain why I can't see/review anything? I understand you all banned me from your so-called "Debate Club" yet why would an alum be tossed from the entire website? My main interest is in seeing any information about those who I grew up with. Thank you.
Why, may I ask would you be?
of your initial reply back to Larry. Billy-Bob can slam him all he wants about not returning to MHS yet, bottom line, that's a total non-issue. The REAL issue is abiding by our benefactor's mission and all joining together to insure the BOM does it. I give Larry a LOT of credit for taking the necessary time to study/evaluate much of the FACTUAL and historic information that demonstrates the need for MHS/BOM reform. Unfortunately, sad to say, FAR too many alumni have not done that and the few who've reached an "opinion" is often based on information from friends rather than the facts. As often stated before, most opinions are irrelevant anyhow since the school/home was created, bought and paid for by Milton S. Hershey and when someone dies and leaves a Deed of Trust it should be adhered to...ACCORDING TO THE LAW!!
Look Zunsupergirl...for too many years since his passing in 1945, far too many have focused on there own interests rather than doing as Mr. Hershey wanted, i.e.; giving away land he made clear was ONLY for children of MHS, wasting lots of money, moving away from Mr. Hershey's mission of helping children prepare for the world of work, clustering kids in a "crampus", wasting MILLIONS on unnecessary buildings, and on and on.
You'll note, for example, that Larry refers to Billy-Bob as a "hit and run" poster. I agree. You'll note, or example, he failed to respond to my question as to whether or not it's okay for members of the BOM to be paid as much as 400K plus for a part-time job. Why do you suppose that is? Why do you suppose some alumni would just love being on the BOM? Seems fairly obvious to me and if I'm wrong, why then hasn't anyone from our MHSAA stood up and spoke out against this and other outrageous self-serving actions by so many?
For Protect the Hersheys' Children, Inc (PHC)...along with others, it's all about abiding by Mr. Hershey's mission...period! That's why PHC has been doing all it can to bring about MHS/BOM reform. Should you, or others, feel the same way and want to begin research of the facts, go to our two websites at http://www.protecthersheychildren.org/ and http://www.miltonhersheyforums.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=4 . As to the latter, read the "Sticky" threads...all very informative.
Yes, I realize that in sticking up for our founder's true mission, one may lose a friend or two just as I have. Yet, insofar as I'm concerned, given what Mr. Hershey did for me, you and so many others I am more obligated to him than even my friends because, after all, someday we'll all pass away whereas if managed properly, MHS should last as long as the Planet Earth in helping needy children.
Best regards...
Larry,
This is getting repetitive in that you post on multiple forums.
During the process of rewriting new MHSAA Bylaws– a process that took over a year - the Association Board maintained their transparency by “posting” each version on the website. Alumni, including you, were asked a number of times to provide input or comments about anything being proposed. We did receive some good input from alumni and all input was considered. Larry, did you provide any input?
Here is what you are telling your fellow alumni:
1. You are very angry about the actions of the 2008-2009 Board.
2. You provided no input to the Board about anything
3. You want to know every detail about every Board discussion but you refuse to attend a Board meeting
4. You refuse to ever come back to Hershey until all problems are fixed
5. You refuse to run for the Board because you live far away – in New Jersey - and you do not have the time
6. You will raise the same questions on multiple forums because you don’t like the answers you get
7. You ask about programs for the kids. Your implication would be very insulting to many alumni – especially since you are currently doing nothing for the kids. Why don’t you write a letter to the Chapter presidents – especially the Homestead and Harrisburg Chapters and ask them.
Larry, you are unreachable. You have no desire to help. Enjoy your misery!
I couldn't have put this better myself!
Then I'm embarrassed for you...sad to say. 
Why, may I ask would you be?
others do not. I need a time out? What kind of bullshit is that coming from you? You do the party line job well. J.O would and I am sure proud of your dedication to HIS goals.
I have never knocked the kids or the programs that are for the kids. That isn't the problem. These programs have been their for many decades and serve the students well. It is the day to day running of MHS and the decisions made by the BOM that are and continue to be the problem. What NEW programs are you doing for the kids? You and your ilk have been in office for 3 years. You and your ilk reestablished dues. Made it possible to be in office for 9 years in a row. Term limits were put in the by laws for a reason and you and your ilk changed them for a reason. To be in control and follow MHS and J.O. right or wrong.
I make the discussion about the MHSAA, MHS, and the BOM, but you make it about me and not returning.
Another words, The information about Halbeib and Heist, is only made available to the BOD. That isn't part of the minutes. Why are you hiding it?
You tell me to be constructive. How about you? I see nothing new that MHSAA has done in years. You are not a watchdog of the Trust. Since the AG is in their pocket, maybe you should be, but it will never happen with the self serving EC in control now.
Larry,
I detect a lot of whining from you. You are now retired and you have a lot of time on your hands to regularly participate on a number of forums. Maybe you should try to funnel some of your efforts to something that would be beneficial to the students of MHS. Your constant Gibbles112ing serves no useful purpose. You need a "time out."
In all your ranting and raving, I did see a couple of questions that are worth answering.
The old Bylaws permitted a single three year term followed by a year off and then you could run again for another three year term. The “year off” could be circumvented by being the Chapter Rep – if you belonged to a Chapter. In addition, there were no term limits on Chapter Reps – one, I believe, was on the Board eight years in a row. The new Bylaws permit multiple three year terms – if you want to do it and you are elected. This also provides for some additional continuity because sometimes it takes a full year for a new Director to get up to speed.
You asked for the minutes regarding an employment lawsuit that involved two Directors. The request to discuss this matter was made by a former Director and I led the discussion of this topic at the Board meeting. We agreed to document the discussion and it was included in the packet that was sent out to all board members. The MHSAA Board, in 2004 and again in 2005 discussed topics of interest that were not considered Board matters. The 2008 Board used the same process.
Larry, I don’t “hit and run.” However, when your arguments are “blah blah blah” and it’s all John O’Brien’s fault and that MHSAA sold out, I just shake my head and wonder when will you finally get away from your computer and do something constructively.
Finally Larry, MHS is not a sinking ship. The Association Board had a chance to dialogue with three outstanding student government leaders at our last Board meeting. Listening to what they had to say was truly uplifting. These youngsters are really engaged and Mr. Hershey would be proud of them. And I am sure that there are many more students like them.
His hit and run tactics never work. Go hide for another month. Your rhetoric serves no purpose but to stir the pot and run before you answer the accusations. Man you are , dude.
Thanks to Milton S. Hershey it was a "life saver" and it is the responsibility of those of us who benefitted to serve him and HIS mission...not that of self-serving people who've done more for themselves than HIS children. All it requires is learning some detailed information to realize why MHS and it's BOM needs reformed.
Examples could be given by truckloads...for instance...should Board members of a 501 c 3 non-profit organization pay themselves as much as $400,000 for their part-time job? Does anyone out there think our benefactor would have okayed it?
If you don’t like the direction of the current Alumni Association Board, I would suggest that you put your “hat in the ring” and run in the next election. That’s how I got started. I didn’t like the direction of the prior board. Step up rather then retreat!
Golly gee Billy-Bob...you must be the hero of someone out there. Certainly not our benefactor in my humble opinion.
Ya think?
I couldn't have put this better myself!
Then I'm embarassed for you...sad to say.
You have zero credibility when talking about MHS. You graduated way back in 1965 and for forty four years you have never returned to the school campus. This means you have never gone to the Alumni Senior Dinner where you could sponsor a senior and ask what is going on from the senior’s perspective. You have never attended Homecoming or class reunions whereby you could see for yourself what is going on or at least discussed with classmates what is going on.
You have even stated with pride that you will not come back until all “problems” are fixed. It seems to me that your purpose, when discussing anything about your alma mater, is to “shoot from the hip” and hope that unsuspecting MHS school family members might believe you.
This coming weekend you have an opportunity to come to Hershey and participate in a number of related MHS activities. You will be able to see the “cluster” of student homes surrounding the new Catherine Hall. You will be able to ask students what they think about a shorter bus ride to school. You will be able to volunteer to help students. You can become a mentor. You will be able to ask seniors what they are planning to do after graduation. You might be surprised.
My guess is that you will once again refuse to return to the campus and you will not lift a finger to help our school and its students. Prove me wrong!
You remind me of "Scrooge"...and BEFORE he was escorted by his ghosts of the past, present and future.
Ya think? 
It saved my life. That is more the reason to right a sinking ship.
Seems to me Larry, that you have a lot of time on your hands to complain and moan about the goings on. Most of the Alumni know in their hearts that this school can't be brought down so easily. It may have made a few wrong turns, in the opinions of some...but for most, it was a life saver!
The direction the MHSAA was going was not only correct, but was necessary to enlighten the alumni of the truth. Standing and BOM reform are needed now more then ever. Wake up and see the truth for once. Johnny O. got rid of most of the opposition at MHS and MHSAA, but he will never silence the alumni who see the real truth.
Where in your minutes is there any reference to the over 20 minutes discussing the conflict of interest with Halbleib and Heists suit? I am willing to bet you that no more then 20 of the over 900 members here even know what I am talking about. The reason is b/c MHSAA and MHS have ignored it.
Please show me the non-sense you are referring to?
I am not frustrated at all. I am disappointed in you and your buddies selling out MHSAA. Can you sleep at night? I know I can.
If you don’t like the direction of the current Alumni Association Board, I would suggest that you put your “hat in the ring” and run in the next election. That’s how I got started. I didn’t like the direction of the prior board. Step up rather then retreat!
All board meetings are pubic meetings. If you would like to bring something to the attention of the board, please send it to me or you can attend in person. Step up rather than post nonsense on bulletin boards!
The board minutes are public – a big change from the prior board, where none were approved or existed from about Homecoming 2004 through 2007. My position requires me to condense about a four hour meeting into four or five pages. I do my best and all directors are given the minutes, in advance of the meeting, to review prior to their approval. If there are corrections to the minutes they are made. The audio tapes are saved. So you tell me what no director raised in any public meeting.
I don't have the time or energy. I don't live in the area. I don't kiss the asses that are necessary to win. I would only run for office if I could give it the time needed to be a good rep.
The direction the MHSAA was going was not only correct, but was necessary to enlighten the alumni of the truth. Standing and BOM reform are needed now more then ever. Wake up and see the truth for once. Johnny O. got rid of most of the opposition at MHS and MHSAA, but he will never silence the alumni who see the real truth.
Where in your minutes is there any reference to the over 20 minutes discussing the conflict of interest with Halbleib and Heists suit? I am willing to bet you that no more then 20 of the over 900 members here even know what I am talking about. The reason is b/c MHSAA and MHS have ignored it.
Please show me the non-sense you are referring to?
I am not frustrated at all. I am disappointed in you and your buddies selling out MHSAA. Can you sleep at night? I know I can.
If you don’t like the direction of the current Alumni Association Board, I would suggest that you put your “hat in the ring” and run in the next election. That’s how I got started. I didn’t like the direction of the prior board. Step up rather then retreat!
All board meetings are pubic meetings. If you would like to bring something to the attention of the board, please send it to me or you can attend in person. Step up rather than post nonsense on bulletin boards!
The board minutes are public – a big change from the prior board, where none were approved or existed from about Homecoming 2004 through 2007. My position requires me to condense about a four hour meeting into four or five pages. I do my best and all directors are given the minutes, in advance of the meeting, to review prior to their approval. If there are corrections to the minutes they are made. The audio tapes are saved. So you tell me what no director raised in any public meeting.
The reason was b/c MHS and Johnny O. would not participate in MHSAA organized fundraisers and you and your ilk stopped all the sponsors from joining with MHSAA in their efforts to raise money. Can you prove me wrong? Of course not. You, meaning the current BOD and MHS, wouldn't even invite MHSAA BOD to any MHS/alumni functions. You, Johnny O. and other current members of MHSAA approved of this tactic to make MHSAA mute. They took away all services for fee from MHSAA. Threw out MHSAA from campus. The former EC of MHSAA were not even allowed to be apart of Senior/alumni week. Get off your pompous derriere and be accountable for all you and your buddies did to destroy MHSAA.
Now you are sucking up all MHS has to offer. Doing exactly as they tell you and the worst part is you show no shame. Don't preach to me when you are a carpetbagging, bootlicking minion. It isn't about me. When are you going to realize it is about you, meaning the current BOD, MHS, and the criminal like doings going on now.
In the years 2004-2006 the Alumni Association had a deficit of about 218K. Most of the Life Membership dues were used – an action that should not have occurred. In the years 2007-2008 we broke even with a small surplus in one year and a small deficit in the other.
Larry,
If you don’t like the direction of the current Alumni Association Board, I would suggest that you put your “hat in the ring” and run in the next election. That’s how I got started. I didn’t like the direction of the prior board. Step up rather then retreat!
All board meetings are pubic meetings. If you would like to bring something to the attention of the board, please send it to me or you can attend in person. Step up rather than post nonsense on bulletin boards!
The board minutes are public – a big change from the prior board, where none were approved or existed from about Homecoming 2004 through 2007. My position requires me to condense about a four hour meeting into four or five pages. I do my best and all directors are given the minutes, in advance of the meeting, to review prior to their approval. If there are corrections to the minutes they are made. The audio tapes are saved. So you tell me what no director raised in any public meeting.
1. What is in Hershey for me? Nothing is my answer. You jump on me, but the problems still exist and the PHC alumni do come back to MHS and have tried to fix all the problems, but you being a bootlicker of the not so long to be president, will not mention that part. I did exactly what J.O. Hershey asked of me. Get out and don't come back. That way you will never know the destruction of the DOT that I, J.O. Hershey, has done.
2. "Shooting from the hip"? I respect what the PHC are doing and what they say is true. Not you or any of your minions refute any of their statements. You just "shoot from the hip" and say they are bad people and just a minuscule part of alumni.
3. Shorter bus rides to school? What a great improvement. For the first 70 years of MIS/MHS the students were harmed from the bus rides? You are joking, right? Or is it a GREEN thing?
4. Say what you want about me. I really don't care, but what have you done? You are on the EC of the BOD. You are secretary to MHSAA. You post minutes to each board meeting that are inaccurate and bias to what you and your ilk believe. You and your ilk changed the by laws so you can run for office year after year after year. You stole the Heritage Foundations money that they worked hard to raise for MHSAA and made it non functional. You lied about supporting "STANDING". The EC nominates themselves to fill vacancies on the BOM of the Trust. You and your ilk derailed the late 90's and early 2000's EC of MHSAA from fundraising by undermining their fundraising efforts. To this day you are still in the "RED" b/c no one trusts you people to do "THE RIGHT THINGS".
Proof of deficit.
5. Thank you for your response to my post.
6. I refuse to return.
You have zero credibility when talking about MHS. You graduated way back in 1965 and for forty four years you have never returned to the school campus. This means you have never gone to the Alumni Senior Dinner where you could sponsor a senior and ask what is going on from the senior’s perspective. You have never attended Homecoming or class reunions whereby you could see for yourself what is going on or at least discussed with classmates what is going on.
You have even stated with pride that you will not come back until all “problems” are fixed. It seems to me that your purpose, when discussing anything about your alma mater, is to “shoot from the hip” and hope that unsuspecting MHS school family members might believe you.
This coming weekend you have an opportunity to come to Hershey and participate in a number of related MHS activities. You will be able to see the “cluster” of student homes surrounding the new Catherine Hall. You will be able to ask students what they think about a shorter bus ride to school. You will be able to volunteer to help students. You can become a mentor. You will be able to ask seniors what they are planning to do after graduation. You might be surprised.
My guess is that you will once again refuse to return to the campus and you will not lift a finger to help our school and its students. Prove me wrong!
You have zero credibility when talking about MHS. You graduated way back in 1965 and for forty four years you have never returned to the school campus. This means you have never gone to the Alumni Senior Dinner where you could sponsor a senior and ask what is going on from the senior’s perspective. You have never attended Homecoming or class reunions whereby you could see for yourself what is going on or at least discussed with classmates what is going on.
You have even stated with pride that you will not come back until all “problems” are fixed. It seems to me that your purpose, when discussing anything about your alma mater, is to “shoot from the hip” and hope that unsuspecting MHS school family members might believe you.
This coming weekend you have an opportunity to come to Hershey and participate in a number of related MHS activities. You will be able to see the “cluster” of student homes surrounding the new Catherine Hall. You will be able to ask students what they think about a shorter bus ride to school. You will be able to volunteer to help students. You can become a mentor. You will be able to ask seniors what they are planning to do after graduation. You might be surprised.
My guess is that you will once again refuse to return to the campus and you will not lift a finger to help our school and its students. Prove me wrong!
I couldn't have put this better myself!
Larry Garner (unclelarry),
You have zero credibility when talking about MHS. You graduated way back in 1965 and for forty four years you have never returned to the school campus. This means you have never gone to the Alumni Senior Dinner where you could sponsor a senior and ask what is going on from the senior’s perspective. You have never attended Homecoming or class reunions whereby you could see for yourself what is going on or at least discussed with classmates what is going on.
You have even stated with pride that you will not come back until all “problems” are fixed. It seems to me that your purpose, when discussing anything about your alma mater, is to “shoot from the hip” and hope that unsuspecting MHS school family members might believe you.
This coming weekend you have an opportunity to come to Hershey and participate in a number of related MHS activities. You will be able to see the “cluster” of student homes surrounding the new Catherine Hall. You will be able to ask students what they think about a shorter bus ride to school. You will be able to volunteer to help students. You can become a mentor. You will be able to ask seniors what they are planning to do after graduation. You might be surprised.
My guess is that you will once again refuse to return to the campus and you will not lift a finger to help our school and its students. Prove me wrong!
of losing their accreditation. I don't think MHS ever gave a inadequate education at anytime since its inception. This is required every 10 years.
They are not trying to get back to the "way things were". If that were the case. The new middle school and all the homes would not be clustered. The Springboard Academy would not exist. The original 10,000 acre campus was for MIS/MHS only. We were spread allover Hershey and the surrounding area. I lived at Long Lane first, almost in Hummelstown. Then I lives Arcadia, that was 5 miles outside of Union Deposit. Finally I went to Willow Wood, close to town and easy to hook out from. No clusters, no Founders Hall. No new campus. A school with many new vocations and trades to learn, while still encouraging college.
Cows not needed. 
This is the way it used to be.
This is good news indeed.....warms my heart to see that at least they are tryin' to get back to the way things were..I never understood why they would change a good thing!!
I read nowhere in their description that they are looking for academic excellence. It all seems generic to me. Seems like the term "AVERAGE" is exceptable.
PAIS Standards for Accreditation
PAIS (Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools) Commission for Accreditation examines the school’s compliance with evaluative standards before recommending accreditation for ratification by the PAIS Board of Directors.
The five main areas addressed by the evaluative standards are:
Organization & Administration
Program
Personnel
Health & Safety
Physical Plant
The PAIS accreditation standards are periodically reviewed and updated.
The PAIS Accreditation Standards:
The governing body commits to the philosophy and goals of the school and ensures that the actions and decisions of the governing body conform to them.
1.The governing body assumes complete and final responsibility for the school’s financial affairs.
2.The governing body selects a head of school, establishes an 3.effective working relationship with the head of school, and 4.conducts regular evaluations of the head of school based upon 5.clearly established criteria.
The PAIS accreditation standards are periodically reviewed and updated.
The PAIS Accreditation Standards:
1.The governing body establishes policies under which the head administers the school.
2.The governing body establishes policies for effective self-governance, including a functioning committee structure adequate to the needs of the school.
3.The governing body clearly articulates a definition of diversity consistent with the school’s mission and philosophy and further, takes diversity into consideration in planning and decision-making.
4.The governing body maintains full and accurate records of all meetings and subsequent actions.
5.The governing body participates in regular self-evaluation.
6.The administrative personnel are qualified by education, training, or experience in the areas to which their members are assigned.
7.The administrative personnel are committed to the philosophy and goals of the school and are effective in communicating the philosophy and in implementing school policies and programs.
8.The administrative personnel follow clearly defined personnel policies in working with teaching and non-teaching personnel.
9.There is a clearly defined program for the evaluation of each administrative personnel’s performance
10.The school, in its public relations materials, presents an accurate description of its organization, staff, programs, and facilities.
11.The school has procedures for admission which are consistent with the stated purpose and objectives of the school.
12.The school seeks to enroll only students who are likely to benefit from the program offered at the school.
13.Admission practices meet federal and state laws and guidelines prohibiting discrimination.
14.The school maintains complete and accurate records for both current and former students.
15.Records are protected against loss by fire or theft.
The information in these records is available only to authorized persons.
16.The school has appropriate procedures for the budget-making process.
17.The school has appropriate procedures for accounting for the various funds of the school.
18.The school completes a yearly opinion audit unless an alternative schedule has been approved by the Commission for Accreditation.
19.The school has developed long-range financial plans.
20.The school has developed adequate provisions for risk management.
21.The school has developed information regarding the financial responsibilities of the parent/guardian or student to the institution; this information is clearly stated in writing and is made available prior to a student’s enrollment.
22.The finance officer, accountable to the school head and working with the appropriate trustee committees, manages the school’s resources in a prudent and careful manner consistent with the mission and goals of the school.
23.The school administers the salary benefit programs and personnel policies with sensitivity both to the confidential nature of this information and employees’ right to privacy.
24.The school provides clearly written and consistent personnel policies in accord with fair practice and government regulation. 25.These policies comply with federal, state, and local regulations regarding non-discrimination.
26.The school implements safety practices; maintains adequate liability, professional, and casualty insurance; conserves financial and other resources of the school; and seeks legal counsel as necessary and appropriate.
27.The school ensures confidentiality of all financial information supplied by a family.
28.The school provides evidence of its non-profit status.
The school has developed a clear picture of its short-term development needs and has the organization, staffing, and program in place to meet those needs.
29.The school understands its long-term development needs and has the organization and staffing to meet those needs.
30.The school effectively involves and informs all segments of its constituency in the activities of the school.
31.The parent organizations of the school are well organized, productive, and maintain a supportive relationship with the school.
32.The school maintains a healthy school climate.
33.The school effectively uses the resources of the larger community and strives to maintain a relationship with it.
34.The school community understands and supports the school’s definition of diversity.
35.The formal educational program is designed to meet the stated purposes and objectives of the school and is suited to the needs of its students.
36.The administration and faculty support regular review and appraisal of the educational program with a view to its effectiveness, improvement, and developmental appropriateness.
The numbers of total student population, of grades, of administrative groupings (divisions), and of instructional classes are appropriate to the stated purposes and objectives of the school.
Meaningful professional development is systematically encouraged, funded, and supported.
37.The school day and year are carefully planned to provide for the programs of school as determined by the stated purposes of the school.
38.The school has a published course of study which articulates its educational objectives at each level and in each area.
39.The school’s assumptions about teaching practices, methods, and strategies are clearly articulated and understood by the school community and meet the purposes, objectives, and philosophy of the school.
40.Programs are in place to support the kinds, range, and scope of existing school diversity, and programs are planned to facilitate the school’s goals for diversity.
41.Each division and/or department has a clearly articulated statement of how its program contributes to the school’s purpose and objectives.
42.Each division and/or department is organized, funded, and staffed to meet its needs.
43.Each academic course has a written description of course content, specific objectives, texts and materials, and evaluative criteria.
44.The division/department ensures continuity with course or subject in previous and subsequent grades.
45.Provision is made for supervising the educational progress of students.
46.The curriculum provides for essential instructional support and student support services including health and guidance.
47.The division/department provides, utilizes, and supports the role of technology to enhance the program.
48.The division/department effectively uses resources outside of the classroom (in school and community) to support learning and teaching.
49.The division/department has a method to determine appropriate placement of students in grade, course, or group and appropriately involves students and/or parents in this placement.
The division/department addresses diversity and multiculturalism through its programs.
50.Student activities are consistent with the purposes and objectives of the school and foster student participation.
51.Student activities are adequately organized, funded, and staffed.
52.The student activities program addresses diversity and multiculturalism through its programs.
53.There are instructional materials representing diverse cultures, ethnicities, etc. and equipment of sufficient quality, quantity, and variety to give effective support to the methods of the program.
54.The library/media resources are organized, supplied, staffed, and funded so as to provide for the program of the school and the needs of the students and professional staff.
55.The school has developed a plan for the thoughtful acquisition, utilization, and maintenance of technology to enhance instruction. 56.The school’s budget and staffing are suitable to meet its needs.
57.Decision making and policies that address technology issues are clearly communicated throughout the school.
58.Advisory, counseling, and guidance services support the achievement of the school’s broad goals and objectives.
59.Roles for advisors, counselors, and guidance personnel are clear, and procedures and policies meet the academic, career, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of the individual students.
60.The school provides appropriate placement counseling for graduating students.
61.The school’s supplementary programs meet the objectives, goals, and philosophy of the institution.
62.The school’s supplementary programs adhere to the school’s policies of hiring and safety.
63.The residential staff is qualified to meet the needs of the residential students under its supervision.
64.The school ensures a wholesome atmosphere, a proper diet, supervised study, recreation, and a healthy balance between leisure time and school activities.
65.Rules and policies governing dormitory life, leaves, privileges, and discipline are published and known by both dormitory students and their parents.
66.The school complies with federal and state employment laws and regulations.
67.The school demonstrates its commitment to staffing diversity through its hiring practices and provides subsequent support services.
68.The school establishes procedures for recruiting, screening, and interviewing prospective employees and orienting new employees.
69.All teachers in grades preschool through twelve possess a four-year college degree and are trained or experienced in the areas to which they are assigned.
70.All non-teaching personnel are educated, trained, or experienced in the areas to which they are assigned.
71.The school has programs for supervision and regular evaluation of the performance of all personnel and procedures for non-renewal and termination of employment.
72.The school informs each employee in writing about his/her compensation and terms of employment and provides each employee with a position description.
73.The school maintains a program for professional growth and development.
74.The school hires sufficient numbers of employees to carry out the program of the school and to provide for the needs of the students.
75.The school has established procedures for routine safety inspections and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
76.Staff members who have a need to know are adequately informed regarding physical, medical, or emotional conditions of students and staff so that they may respond appropriately if there are difficulties.
77.All vehicles owned or operated by the school to carry students/staff comply with federal and state laws regulating licensing, registration, capacity of vehicles, periodic inspections, and required equipment.
78.Physical examination and the approval of a physician and parent(s) are required of all students prior to their participation in athletics and school activities.
79.Certified officials are required for all athletic events.
80.The school has emergency health and/or crisis plans in the event of a serious injury or catastrophe (e.g., bus accident, tornado, fire, flood, armed intruder, abduction). All faculty/staff are aware of the procedures.
81.Procedures and policies that address the health, safety and security of all people in the school community, including students and employees of diversity, are established, articulated, and promoted.
82.Young students are dismissed only to a responsible adult known to the staff or others authorized by the child’s parents.
83.The arrival and dismissal of students is closely supervised.
84.Traffic patterns are safely and clearly organized; such policies are communicated to constituencies.
85.A Certificate of Occupancy from the Department of Labor and Industry is on file for each building with the PAIS office and the school office, or a Certificate of Occupancy from the Department of Licenses and Inspections for schools in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, or Scranton is on file with the PAIS office and in the school office. Copies of each are included in the school's Self Study.
86.School plans for building renovations are checked to insure their conformity to health and safety regulations.
87.An appropriate place and procedures for ill students are provided.
88.Rest for young children is provided.
89.An accident/injury log is maintained by the school.
90.Procedures are in place for administering any medicines taken by children during school hours; a medicine disbursement log is maintained.
91.The school safety committee stays informed on current government and legal issues regarding health and safety; risk management policies are regularly reviewed.
92.The school effectively documents and maintains all appropriate medical records and emergency information for all students.
93.The school maintains and keeps readily accessible documentation it reasonably believes demonstrates its compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and fire and related ordinances.
94.The school buildings and grounds are safe, clean, and properly illuminated and maintained.
95.The school buildings are properly ventilated and climate controlled.
96.The instructional areas (including athletic fields) are suitable for the purpose.
97.The non-instructional areas are suitable for the purpose.
98.Furniture is age appropriate and properly maintained.
99.Equipment is appropriate, adequate, and properly maintained.
100.The school provides a facility for health service for students and staff.
101.The dining room facilities, including the food preparation areas, are in compliance with local health regulations.
102.The school has a long-range plan for the use of physical facilities and equipment.
Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)
37 East Germantown Pike, Suite 302 • Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
610-567-2960 • Fax 610-567-2963
Do not worry about tomorrow, for today has enough worries of it's own.(A great person said that...you all should look this up!)
Oh, btw...that quote didn't require a search on my part. It was said by the most perfect person ever and a dear friend of mine whom I've long trusted.
Well..at least we agree on something