I was somewhat disappointed when my daughter's enthusiasm for youth softball only lasted a couple of weeks. Maybe it was all for the best after all --
On the other hand, there's softball
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The superintendent certainly comes across like a crazy softball mom. Pretty surprising that the board didn't settle this before it became public; it sure seems like the plaintiff has the school dead to rights.
If true, that's terrible of the Superintendent. The coach said it was true in the video below.
Clappergate: Poway Unified's embattled superintendent, daughter respond to allegations
Some North County parents say Superintendent Marian Kim Phelps threatened Del Norte High School softball team student-athletes because they didn’t clap loud enough for her daughter at an awards banquet in May.
www.nbcsandiego.com
Wow - Abuse of power against teenagers she is responsible for protecting.
This week's news is that the superintendent is now on "paid administrative leave".If true, that's terrible of the Superintendent. The coach said it was true in the video below.
Clappergate: Poway Unified's embattled superintendent, daughter respond to allegations
Some North County parents say Superintendent Marian Kim Phelps threatened Del Norte High School softball team student-athletes because they didn’t clap loud enough for her daughter at an awards banquet in May.
Wow - Abuse of power against teenagers she is responsible for protecting.
Poway Unified superintendent on paid administrative leave amid bullying claims
Some Del Norte High School parents are celebrating the news that Poway Unified School District Superintendent Marian Kim Phelps has been put on paid administrative leave.
www.nbcsandiego.com
Over $400,000/year salary and not have to work for it.
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The daughter got the best pitcher award as a Junior, but not enough applause from her teammates (according to Super Mom) so the other Junior pitcher must have done something wrong.
Edit: I have since learned that the award was for Most Valuable Player.
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I had to look this one up after my wife prompted me. Early on when Super Mom was in office, she arranged a secret tour of some Poway schools by Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. The reasoning claimed for the secrecy was for "security reasons".
www.edweek.org
Betsy DeVos Visited a School. Here's Why Her Staff Didn't Publicize It in Advance
DeVos' request that the California school not notify the community of her visit beforehand underscores the negative reactions she can still attract in public settings, as well as competing concerns for school leaders.
www.edweek.org
For further perusal --
www.maxpreps.com
Schedule - Del Norte Nighthawks (San Diego, CA) Varsity Softball 22-23
View the 22-23 Del Norte varsity softball team schedule.
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Not so final, on further thought -- there is still the lawsuit pending against the District and the former Superintendent.
I lived in that district for over 40 years (1976-2020, in three different residences). All 3 of our children attended public schools there from K to 12; all 3 participated in Varsity sports there (thank goodness never softball). Since I first became aware of the District in 1976, they have fired 3 Supers for various issues (sexual harassment, financial misconduct, and now this) and one died mysteriously after a short illness. I worked with one of the Board members for a few years while she was Registrar for the Poway Youth Soccer League and I was on the Board in various offices. I am tempted to email her for some deep background on this but since there is still litigation ongoing I don't think she will even be able to say hello.
Looking at last year's season stats, It's easy to figure out who the plaintiff is --
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Stats - Del Norte Nighthawks (San Diego, CA) Varsity Softball 22-23
Relive the Del Norte Softball (2023) individual player's stats and career pages including batting average, on base percentage, home runs, stolen base, earned run average, runs, hits, runs batted in, slugging percentage, doubles and triples.
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