To Bonnie Cerace and the Galloway Board, I am openly
offering to buy the Galloway School. My terms are:
1. Immediate
resignation of Bonnie Cerace and all members of the current board.
2. Settlement
of ALL pending lawsuits prior to the sale.
3. No
personal indemnification of Bonnie Cerace or any of the current TGS staff.
4. The
name of the school will not be changed in order to preserve the original intent
and legacy of James and Marie Galloway.
5. I
will pay market real estate value for the school and continue to build and
improve the facility and the curriculum. Parents will vote on all decisions
involving the school and elect board members annually.
Bonnie, or any board member, should take this generous offer
to Mrs. Galloway since the future of the school is now seriously in question.
Best Regards,
That's a great offer, TGS. You would be wise to take it. You might need the cash to pay your settlements and legal fees.
ReplyDeleteAnd I might add... Perhaps this is something that the board could actually VOTE on for a change. VOTE. Ever heard of it Bonnie? That's where the board gets to decide what to do by deciding yes or no! - you know, majority rule? This might be a foreign concept to you since it's the CORRECT way to do things, but maybe the board can explain it to you. Good luck with that, board members!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to express my gratitude to Mr. Khan for offering the best plan I've seen to save The Galloway School. I like how Mr. Khan wants to protect the legacy and intent of James and Marie Galloway. Anyone who wants to preserve The Galloway School and keep it open ought to support Mr. Khan's efforts. It is clear to me that Mr. Khan believes ethical behavior and transparent leadership are priorities.
ReplyDeleteWhy can't Mr. Khan just build his own school? Why does he need the current enrollment of the Galloway School? I just don't get why he is so obsessed with Galloway. Go build your school and see if you can get enrollment. Don't you parents understand that we live in one of the best areas in our country for public school and that any private school especially the non-religous based ones are going to face enrollment and financial challenges? Aren't you all educated enough for that. I don't understand it. If you or your child didn't like the shcool just go somewhere else.
ReplyDeleteI don't need the Galloway enrollment for the Newton School. If you had done the appropriate demographic research, then you would realize that within a 10 mile radius of the Galloway School, there are more than 200,000 families. Plenty of students exist to fill ten private schools to capacity. So why is the Galloway School so threatened by a startup private school like the Newton School?
DeleteStarting a school has long been a family goal. I am doing it now because I am capable of doing so and my Son's horrendous experience at the Galloway School is added motivation.
By the way, I am not "obsessed" with the Galloway School, but I am simply exposing the corruption there. I was a very enthusiastic parent when I enrolled my children at the Galloway School and only wanted the best for them and the school. After learning about what is really going on there, I was disgusted and my Son's mistreatment was the last straw. If your children were wronged in such a way, would you simply stay quiet and do nothing? Perhaps your answer to that question is “Yes”, but for me, I am compelled to be concerned about the safety of my own children, as well as those of other hard working parents trying to provide the best education to their children. I hope that answers your questions.
As for your comments about going somewhere else, we ARE doing exactly that. I really think your need to fine tune your logic before making public comments that will bring your logic, intelligence, and motivation into question. It is clear from the content and tone fo your post that you are somehow assocaited with the Galloway School. Therefore, give Bonnie and Dot my regards.
So if I CHOOSE to go to The Newton School, why should you or The Galloway school have an issue with that. I wouldn't have to leave The Galloway if they weren't so CORRUPT. And by the way Mr. Khan did not approach us, we approached him.
ReplyDeleteSo are you saying then the Galloway School will also face enrollment and financial issues because they are not a "religious" school? I am educated enough to know that a lot of parents want a NON-Religious school and this school will do extremely well for that reason. Most of the parents want to have a school without religious teaching especially if they are not of the same religious philosophy of that school. Does Galloway not realize the demographics they have attending their school? Is The Galloway School coming out openly and declaring that they are becoming a religious school? This is very interesting.
ReplyDeleteShame on you to bring religion into this! Seems like The Galloway School is feeling threatened by the new school opening? I wonder why The Galloway School could not hold onto their students?
Also the parents are educated enough to know what is happening at The Galloway School and they are LEAVING.
ReplyDeleteI don't need the Galloway enrollment for the Newton School. If you had done the appropriate demographic research, then you would realize that within a 10 mile radius of the Galloway School, there are more than 200,000 families. Plenty of students exist to fill ten private schools to capacity. So why is the Galloway School so threatened by a startup private school like the Newton School?
ReplyDeleteStarting a school has long been a family goal. I am doing it now because I am capable of doing so and my Son's horrendous experience at the Galloway School is added motivation.
By the way, I am not "obsessed" with the Galloway School, but I am simply exposing the corruption there. I was a very enthusiastic parent when I enrolled my children at the Galloway School and only wanted the best for them and the school. After learning about what is really going on there, I was disgusted and my Son's mistreatment was the last straw. If your children were wronged in such a way, would you simply stay quiet and do nothing? Perhaps your answer to that question is “Yes”, but for me, I am compelled to be concerned about the safety of my own children, as well as those of other hard working parents trying to provide the best education to their children. I hope that answers your questions.
As for your comments about going somewhere else, we ARE doing exactly that. I really think your need to fine tune your logic before making public comments that will bring your logic, intelligence, and motivation into question. It is clear from the content and tone fo your post that you are somehow assocaited with the Galloway School. Therefore, give Bonnie and Dot my regards.
Mr. Khan,
ReplyDeleteYou would be wrong, from the tone of your comment, it is obvious that you're the kind of person that doesn't like to be wrong. I am not a doctor but I am intelligent enough to make objective decisions about people and things. I do not let my personal emotions prevent me from telling it like it is. I have no personal affiliation with Bonnie or Dot, as a matter of fact I didn't have much time for school things this year- my child just started school. Why do you think everyone that has something positive to say about Galloway has a personal relationship with these people? All I said was that my child was happy there and that the public school district is one of the best in the country so any attacks on any private school about low enrollment are meaningless; all private schools in our area will face similar challenges. I assure you, I will get nothing in return and I am certainly not spying for these people that you despise so much. I became aware about the blog through unsolicited source and started reading out of curiousity but it is unbelievable to me how obsessed you really are with these people and as a result you're hurting the entire school. I am not sure what happened to your son at the school but you make it sound like it was something that you should have been reported to the authorities; I certainily would have done that. As a resonable person I wouldn't be trying to bring the entire shcool down because of an Administrator you don't like. The way you and your supporters are handling this seems obsessive, almost unhealthy. I mean you really believe that if anyone has something positive to say it's because we are either bought or scared by Bonnie - not the case at all. I have spoked to the woman on a couple of ocassions. I just know that there is always going to be an Administrator you don't like or a child that is treated with favoritism - it's life. Perhaps it's the fact that I didn't grow up in a prviliged life that I am disgusted by people that are very blessed financially who complaint about little things and because of their wealth or means make it their live's mission to destroy someone who has wronged them. Move on and if your school is realized, my family and I wish you all the best. By the way, trying to insult my intelligence is certainly not the way to get me on your side; it is obvious to me the kind of person you are - you have let your emotions prevent you from being objective. Good luck with your new school, my family and I wish you the best.
I've also just read the other comments. I am not ashamed of anything I've said. My point was that most religious schools can count on their perishioners that are devout for enrollment while other private schools don't have this. I am laughing that any of you would think I am a representative of the Galloway school. I am a parent of a child that attended there last year and was happy - that is all. I am not attacking anyone's religious beliefs or non-beliefs and being religious or bringing that up is not shameful to me. I am not ashamed of my religion as I am not ashamed to respect those with different ones or no religion in their life - it's a free country. That is just it, I am the kind of person that has the ability to respect others's points of views without being offensive. Good luck with wherever you send your kids and good luck rasing them, God knows it's hard work.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous,
ReplyDeleteExposing the truth hurts the Galloway School? I would much rather do that then have the Galloway School hurt the children. There is ample evidence of that and the more I speak to former parents, the more I understand the true depth of the problems there. I respect your opinions and those of other parents who have had a great experience at the Galloway School and encourage you to thank the teachers who were responsible for delivering that great experience. Bonnie and Dot were surely not responsible for the good experience you talk about.
However, I feel it is wrong on your part and quite disingenuous to diminish the magnitude of the complaints against the Galloway School that many parents have discussed. Our negative experiences and opinions are just as important, I venture to say even more important, than your examples of a good experience at the school. Parents should know that some children have been harmed and there exists a distinct possibility that others may be harmed.
Mr. Khan,
ReplyDeleteThe thing that is not understood by people like me who are totally unbiased and gets nothing for posting an opposing view to yours is again targeting the Galloway school specifically. It is almost an unhealthy thing - you should be concerned about the childeren but if your children don't attend there anymore then let the existing parents make their own decisions about the school's administration. I fail to see how you think you help with things like this blog, perhaps you should be concentrating on your school. You may be able to finish it faster, don't you think?
Anonymous who does not understand why I do this,
ReplyDeleteI am exposing the truth about the Galloway School. Posting my personal experience and having others either corroborate, or refute is simply a healthy debate. The readers will decide who to believe. Isn't that what "Free Speech" is all about?
Please don't worry about my health. I am fit as a fiddle. I would rather you worry about the health of the children that have been mentally abused by passive aggressive behavior by some Administrators and teachers at the Galloway School. Do you think it is healthy for a child when Bonnie approaches an obviously shy child in the hall and forces that child to say "Good Morning" before the child is allowed to proceed to class? I find that type of behavior appalling. Rather than work with the child to open up in public, brute force intimidation to get a desired behavior is used. Hardly effective from any perspective.
I am not concerned about finishing my school faster. I would rather do it right. That is where you and I differ. You would rather quickly brush issues under the rug and have others suffer the consequences of hasty decisions. I would rather be very deliberate in planning and executing a strategy. Besides, I am a highly productive individual and can find time in my day to complete a variety of diverse tasks. Again, I thank you for your concern about me and my plans; however, you should focus your energy on seeking the truth and doing something about it.
You say that I should not be involved in the matters of the school since my children are no longer there. I find that sentiment extremely selfish. Should I not be concerned about my neighbor's child? Should I not be concerned about new parents considering private education for their children and provide them with information that may help them avoid the same mistake I made? You feel as if social responsibility is unnecessary. I fell your position is wrong and most readers would agree with me.
I am afraid if all people acted in a selfish manner as you suggest, this world would be a very dangerous place to live in. I will choose to conduct myself within the moral and ethical parameters I am accustomed to. It may be a good idea for you to explore elevating your moral and ethical parameters.