What is this about?
This is about reinstating Principal Michael Halt who was terminated abruptly on May 1st during AP testing week and before graduation disrespectfully and against the will of the San Clemente Students, Parents, Teachers and Residents.
The purpose of this movement, and the other dozen or more groups, is not just about reinstatement but to send a clear message that the Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) school board that their ongoing disregard for San Clemente Students, Parents, Teachers, Schools and residents must end. That CUSD must work through / with the community instead of being a bully.
Principal Halt worked collaboratively with all stakeholders to build a more inclusive school culture. Halt increased AP and IB enrollment by 24% and reduced truancies by 40% and suspensions by 20%. The whole community supports Mike here in San Clemente. He resolved problems in months that had lingered for decades.
We do not believe that Principal Halt, a highly decorated (Bronze Star Medal & Legion of Merit) Marine Colonel (also a USC Graduate), was unable to meet CUSD performance requirements.
We lost Mike because Superintendent Kirsten M Vital, that was just hired, has been terminating people en mass here. Out of 6 high school principals 5 where forced out or terminated. Middle School Principals have also been impacted in large numbers. Seems to be driven by politics and cronyism.
Unfortunately the Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) has a history of ignoring the public and driving away talented staff. With Vital it seems headed to a much higher level of this. Vital has cost the district lots of money with consultants brought in to deal with her ineptitude in communication, community engagement and security services because of the angst she creates for herself and the district.
The purpose of this site is to serve as an informational portal to links & resources that help people in the community stay up to date and get involved.
To learn about the some of the ways that Mike elevated our schools just visit the Halt SCHS Facebook page.
We need everyones help to Do the Right Thing. Commit yourselves to spend a few minutes everyday getting the word out. Go to Join us page to get details on how to help.
Please also take a moment to Write Mike a Recommendation.
Thank you
This is about reinstating Principal Michael Halt who was terminated abruptly on May 1st during AP testing week and before graduation disrespectfully and against the will of the San Clemente Students, Parents, Teachers and Residents.
The purpose of this movement, and the other dozen or more groups, is not just about reinstatement but to send a clear message that the Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) school board that their ongoing disregard for San Clemente Students, Parents, Teachers, Schools and residents must end. That CUSD must work through / with the community instead of being a bully.
Principal Halt worked collaboratively with all stakeholders to build a more inclusive school culture. Halt increased AP and IB enrollment by 24% and reduced truancies by 40% and suspensions by 20%. The whole community supports Mike here in San Clemente. He resolved problems in months that had lingered for decades.
We do not believe that Principal Halt, a highly decorated (Bronze Star Medal & Legion of Merit) Marine Colonel (also a USC Graduate), was unable to meet CUSD performance requirements.
We lost Mike because Superintendent Kirsten M Vital, that was just hired, has been terminating people en mass here. Out of 6 high school principals 5 where forced out or terminated. Middle School Principals have also been impacted in large numbers. Seems to be driven by politics and cronyism.
Unfortunately the Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) has a history of ignoring the public and driving away talented staff. With Vital it seems headed to a much higher level of this. Vital has cost the district lots of money with consultants brought in to deal with her ineptitude in communication, community engagement and security services because of the angst she creates for herself and the district.
The purpose of this site is to serve as an informational portal to links & resources that help people in the community stay up to date and get involved.
To learn about the some of the ways that Mike elevated our schools just visit the Halt SCHS Facebook page.
We need everyones help to Do the Right Thing. Commit yourselves to spend a few minutes everyday getting the word out. Go to Join us page to get details on how to help.
Please also take a moment to Write Mike a Recommendation.
Thank you