tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post2084743086247817860..comments2023-08-24T05:24:51.011-04:00Comments on PURE Reform: Title IX auditQuestionerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04349071186140766778noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-43519900423468365952010-03-27T11:29:43.008-04:002010-03-27T11:29:43.008-04:00With all the changes coming in the new teachers...With all the changes coming in the new teachers' contract, this would certainly be the time to address coaching/athletics in the contract also.<br /><br />Another item is the 2.0 to play sports. WPIAL teams/PIAA only need a 1.0. The city league changed to the 2.0 a long time ago. While the 2.0 looks good, we are at a disadvantage compared to the suburban schools. A 1.0 might get more students involved and subsequently give them a vested interest in school. This hopefully will then result in higher grades with a coach's mentoring. The student will feel part of something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-40202087977013100602010-03-26T07:32:02.102-04:002010-03-26T07:32:02.102-04:00Sports was on the back burner for the past years, ...Sports was on the back burner for the past years, as told to me by Mark Roosevelt. I've asked many times to make an overhaul of sports saying that it would be worthy in retention of our students within the city and in helping the kids do better in academics too. <br /><br />Recently, sports is starting to get more attention within the upper reaches of the PPS Administration and finally, some of those rumblings are starting to be noticed by others. But, this is not even the tip of the iceberg. Much needs to occur. Engagement, etc. <br /><br />So, I'm optimistic to a degree. Time will tell.Mark Rauterkushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-11335935594361118752010-03-25T19:33:11.421-04:002010-03-25T19:33:11.421-04:00Mark,
What do you mean by "Title IX (brewing...Mark,<br /><br />What do you mean by "Title IX (brewing big)"? <br /> Several years ago a committee was formed for athletics. Do you really think this one will accomplish anything or is it just more rhetoric? <br />Why over a 5 year period? Thanks for your report on the meeting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-87771702529456167112010-03-23T13:32:09.148-04:002010-03-23T13:32:09.148-04:00http://rauterkus.blogspot.com/2010/03/wishing-to-w...<a href="http://rauterkus.blogspot.com/2010/03/wishing-to-work-on-sports-reform-for.html" rel="nofollow">http://rauterkus.blogspot.com/2010/03/wishing-to-work-on-sports-reform-for.html</a><br /><br />or <br /><br />http://rauterkus.blogspot.com/2010/03/wishing-to-work-on-sports-reform-for.htmlMark Rauterkushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-27864076754100248262010-03-23T13:30:53.715-04:002010-03-23T13:30:53.715-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mark Rauterkushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-45915586622881866872010-03-19T08:56:26.649-04:002010-03-19T08:56:26.649-04:00So I am thinking there should be some hoopla event...So I am thinking there should be some hoopla event when the audit gets released. Frankly, I am almost not interested in the audit so much anymore as I am in the release of the audit.anothanonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-49293322120304038262010-03-16T21:03:54.771-04:002010-03-16T21:03:54.771-04:00Turning blue but still hoping!Turning blue but still hoping!Questionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04349071186140766778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-81395150693270515912010-03-16T19:48:10.713-04:002010-03-16T19:48:10.713-04:00You aren't holding your breath are you?You aren't holding your breath are you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-53659728134726724032010-03-16T17:04:27.867-04:002010-03-16T17:04:27.867-04:00Hey it's Sunshine Week, promoting greater tran...Hey it's Sunshine Week, promoting greater transparency in government. Posting the Title IX report would be a great way for PPS to celebrate!Questionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04349071186140766778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-58934159023648759582010-03-15T11:40:34.549-04:002010-03-15T11:40:34.549-04:00I am surprised I remember this at my advanced age,...I am surprised I remember this at my advanced age, lol. I once heard that if nobody on staff in a building wanted a coaching position it was opened to candidates from other buildings, then if nobody from that group was interested it was opened to others outside staff. That was as it was once explained to me long ago.anothanonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-57577296429294016802010-03-15T11:27:56.158-04:002010-03-15T11:27:56.158-04:00Are you the paid coach at Schenley, or a volunteer...Are you the paid coach at Schenley, or a volunteer coach? I thought you had to teach in PPS to be a coach?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-53086376392304224962010-03-15T10:47:10.984-04:002010-03-15T10:47:10.984-04:00I coach swimming at Schenley. Water polo too. Help...I coach swimming at Schenley. Water polo too. Helping with volleyball when I can. Headed to youth & gov in H-burg later. Then there is Think-a-thon last year, a WV camping trip and Elem swimming too. <br /><br />I don't do classrooms. :)Mark Rauterkushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-46644586291686835472010-03-15T10:21:32.789-04:002010-03-15T10:21:32.789-04:00Mark,
Are you a PPS coach? If so, where do you t...Mark,<br /><br />Are you a PPS coach? If so, where do you teach and coach?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-73927465679621516932010-03-15T09:28:07.273-04:002010-03-15T09:28:07.273-04:00That's true. The man tackling revitalization ...That's true. The man tackling revitalization of Detroit as its new mayor has a background in professional basketball and made some excellent observations along these lines- will look for the article.Questionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04349071186140766778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-9299684837434103232010-03-15T09:05:18.371-04:002010-03-15T09:05:18.371-04:00In my observation, sportsmanship is poorest during...In my observation, sportsmanship is poorest during the middle grades with a few schools being the exceptions. A few years ago I had reason to be in South Brook Middle and saw a large banner in the hall commemorating a formal award for sportsmanship. Might any other PPS schools have been recognized for such an honor and we don't know it? The middle grades are where the most guidance is needed. I know this is preaching to the choir of pure where so many support the expansion of services and supports for students. Sports, where better to learn coping skills?anon33noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-6997927357826206702010-03-15T07:48:05.299-04:002010-03-15T07:48:05.299-04:00No joke from me. I told you what I have come to un...No joke from me. I told you what I have come to understand. I'll find out more later, at the meeting, I expect. It is in one week.Mark Rauterkushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-62456974021780190832010-03-14T22:28:45.153-04:002010-03-14T22:28:45.153-04:00Sportsmanship?? Give me a break.
What do you mea...Sportsmanship?? Give me a break.<br /><br />What do you mean Mark? Are you being funny or what?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-37013730584323824812010-03-14T20:30:07.493-04:002010-03-14T20:30:07.493-04:00If that's the case- it sounds like there is go...If that's the case- it sounds like there is good reason for a meeting on sportsmanship!Questionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04349071186140766778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-37786544391683495322010-03-14T20:24:23.692-04:002010-03-14T20:24:23.692-04:00Maybe we should all send Mr. Lopez our take on the...Maybe we should all send Mr. Lopez our take on the topic before he holds the meeting. I am a bit out of touch, do girls still spit on their hands before the customary end of game shake after a loss? Weren't some end of season or playoff games closed to spectators?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-65079465455911956022010-03-14T20:18:03.633-04:002010-03-14T20:18:03.633-04:00D. Lopez called the meeting. Its topic might be &q...D. Lopez called the meeting. Its topic might be "sportsmanship."Mark Rauterkushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-27175125259855077872010-03-14T20:05:16.780-04:002010-03-14T20:05:16.780-04:00I heard that there is going to be a mandatory meet...I heard that there is going to be a mandatory meeting involving ALL City League coaches. Chairing the meeting is someone above Mike Gavlik. Does anyone know what this meeting is about?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-1627734622175298982010-03-14T13:25:18.037-04:002010-03-14T13:25:18.037-04:00Anther key to getting the audit was the former PPS...Anther key to getting the audit was the former PPS Board Member, Heather Arnet. I've asked her a few times to hurry along the report when it was months and months late. And, she has said nothing. <br /><br />When the report was ordered, I told her that we knew what the report was going to say and that it was only a delay tactic. They didn't need to do anything in the last year because a report was on the way. Now that it is here -- but not out -- we only have to fight for the report yet still do little for the sake of the athletes, kids, teams, and programs. <br /><br />Uncertainty and doubt stinks. <br /><br />Heather, thanks a lot.Mark Rauterkushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-32405121277402463062010-03-13T17:43:59.429-05:002010-03-13T17:43:59.429-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Questionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04349071186140766778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-68586472526030252152010-03-13T17:30:07.505-05:002010-03-13T17:30:07.505-05:00Do you think if the Trib. and P-G knew it was avai...Do you think if the Trib. and P-G knew it was available, they could/would push for it? The Trib. especially, seemed more on top of the issue when the news that there was to be an audit was first released. <br /><br />Also, Susan Frietsche at the Women's Law project was instrumental in getting the audit. I wonder if she is aware of the delay in getting the audit completed, and subsequent delay in getting it released to the public?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-80991245915797872872010-03-13T17:13:12.945-05:002010-03-13T17:13:12.945-05:00It's just a boilerplate letter... there is no ...It's just a boilerplate letter... there is no real reason not to post the results of the audit. I'll keep everyone posted.Annette Wernernoreply@blogger.com