Conversation with KYCSS
KYCSS is the organization that recently "reviewed" the safety of two Brandenburg, KY schools.
Check here for the related article. (More to come on that topic in the near future.)
A representative from KYCSS was kind enough to call me today from her Eastern Kentucky University office. I had left a voice mail inquiring how to obtain a copy of the official report for our local schools. She informed me that only the school or school's central office may release the report. But, since it was presented in a meeting, it is now a matter of public record. I thanked her for her help. We chatted about the beautiful spring weather. All was good.
Then, she asked why I am interested in a copy. I informed her that one of the reviewed schools had a gun brought in just last year. Here is how the conversation went after that point-
Her- "Well, A gun in school doesn't mean an unsafe school. That could happen anywhere."
Me- "Wait a minute. You are confusing two lines of thought. I agree, that could happen anywhere. But, that doesn't make it safe to bring a gun in school. A gun in school does create an unsafe environment. Don't you agree?"
Her- "Yes. I agree. I gun at school isn't a safe environment. BUT, a gun at school doesn't create an unsafe environment at school. That could happen anywhere."
Me- "Wait. You just did it again. Do you believe a gun at school is a safe environment or not? You can't say both. That's doublespeak."
Her- "Well, you didn't give me a chance to tell you about the goal of our program. We strive to ensure communication between our staff and students. Studies have shown that is a great deterrent to school crime."
Me- "Oh I'm sure it's a fantastic deterrent. But, honesty is the key to communication. Don't you agree?"
Her- "Oh yes, I agree. Honestly is essential in communication."
Me- "Yes. And that includes being honest with ourselves and not saying silly things like a gun in school doesn't make an unsafe school environment."
Her- "Yes well... Thank you for your time and I hope I've helped you. Goodbye."
Click.
Thank you so much for providing a good laugh for me today. I know it isn't funny. But....it is! These people are so asinine.
ReplyDeleteGood example of how their minds (don't) work.
ReplyDeleteI don't know how your state is, but I think that lady was talking about "ünsafe schools" in the sense that they've had or not had X number of incidents. They don't care about it unless they officially get the "unsafe" label. After a certain number of reported offenses, provisions have to be made - students can request to go elsewhere - costing the district money - which is why weapons and violence are grossly under reported or diminished.
In their mesed up minds it makes the school "safe" if they don't have the lable and no one has been gunned down.
Our school isn't "unsafe" - yet there are all kinds of things happening that say otherwise.
Kristina, they are funny in sort of way, aren't they? And they are so predictable.
ReplyDeleteFreedom2learn, I believe you are right. The "safe" school label is apparently applied only in the sense that no one died. It's based upon insurance findings. Can you believe that??
What's next? Will states begin to compete? "Your child is safest in ________ state." Therefor implying that you are a terrible parent if you do not live in _______ state. It's all BS.
I heard someone speaking on the radio the other day. Unfortunately, I don't know his name but he was right on. He spoke of some silly study and then let loose in a torrential rant. His belief was that certain studies are created for the sole purpose of undermining the parent via making them look bad.
I agree with him.