In many ways Plainfield Public Schools (PPS) have become reduced to a rudderless, leaderless, and ineffective educational community. The members of the Plainfield Board of Education (BOE), superintendent and his cabinet are in violation of adhering to the basic tenets of the district mission statement, "the Plainfield Public Schools, in partnership with its community, shall do whatever it takes for every student to achieve high academic standards. No alibis No excuses No exceptions." It is quite sobering when one considers the CSA [Chief School Administrator] has no desire to model what he demands from others yet, is content to dazzle all with duplicitousness and self promotion. While, financial improprieties have contributed to the largesse the members of the BOE refuse to demand accountability from the CSA. In fact, it is his arrogance and blatant disregard to provide a thorough and efficient education to the students of PPS that is quite troubling. The BOE members have been complicit in the act of malfeasance and dereliction of duty magnified by their earnestness to "rubber stamp" all requests by the CSA. That the superintendent recommends and the board approves is a major aspect of the problem however, it is the incompetence of the elected board members to introspect his requests that must be scrutinized. The public embarrassment and humiliation caused by the actions of the board of education members and superintendent have devalued years of hard work and progressive accomplishments. The time has come for all people to look deep within their hearts and souls and ask themselves, " have we had enough?"
The investigative report conducted by Arnold Diaz which resulted with the CSA of Plainfield Public Schools earning a place in the Fox News Hall of Shame is listed below.
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