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Council Member Chris Banks advocates for Principal Brown of PS 202
1:09:19
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Council Member Chris Banks speaks in support of Principal Brown of PS 202, praising her transformative leadership and urging the administration to reconsider a potential decision to remove her from her position. He highlights the positive impact she has had on the school community and emphasizes the importance of consistent leadership.
- Principal Brown has served as assistant principal for two years and was appointed interim acting principal this school year
- Banks cites tangible improvements at the school under Principal Brown's leadership in just eight months
- He expresses concern about the potential disruption to students' lives if Principal Brown is removed at the end of the school year
Chris Banks
1:09:19
Thank you so much, madam majority leader.
1:09:21
I wanna take a moment to speak about principal Brown of PS two zero two who's been as been serving the school as assistant principal for the past two years and was appointed interim acting principal this school year.
1:09:34
Over the past several days, I had been heard from staff members, parents, and students alike, many who whom have tearfully shared how principal Brown has profoundly impacted their lives.
1:09:47
Her leadership has been nothing sort short short transformative and it's clear that she has earned the respect and admiration of the entire school community.
1:09:57
Printer Brown is truly a jewel in our community, and she has worked tirelessly to bring stability, confidence, and hope to a school that not too long ago struggled with a moral and leadership and continuity, lacked more leadership and continuity.
1:10:13
In just eight months, we've seen tangible improvements with her at the helm, while there is still work to be done, progress has been made.
1:10:21
However, it has come to my attention that the administration under chancellor Ramos and superintendent Collins is considering removing principal Brown from her position at this crucial time at the tail end of the school year.
1:10:36
Imagine that, I ask.
1:10:37
How much sense does that make to uproot and disrupt the lives of our children, especially after all the hard work and growth that has taken place under principal Brown's leadership?
1:10:47
Principal Brown is more than just a leader.
1:10:50
She's a dedicated educator who has fostered a sense of community and stability for both staff and students.
1:10:56
At a time when our schools need consistent leadership, I urge the chancellor and the superintendent Collins and administration to reconsider this decision.
1:11:04
Our children, our educators, and our community deserves continual leadership of from principal Brown.
1:11:11
Thank you much.