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After a police report, numerous formal complaints, and three emails from JFK, these Board Members still don't know what's going on?
May 1st, 2006

February 14, 2006 - Police Report
Two adult males, one whose history of crimes includes felonious assault, manslaughter and crack cocaine, attacked two girls on school grounds in front of a crowd of other students causing serious injuries, a need for immediate medical attention, that included a stay at the hospital where they were checked for skull fractures, concussions and internal bleeding.  One victim stated when the assailant lifted her in the air and flung her head first to the concrete, she immediately thought about her diagnosis of scoliosis and what the impact could do to her spine.  Presently, that same child is experiencing increasing and noticeable physical and psychological effects as a result of that night.

THE AFTERMATH

February 19, 2006 - Mother's Letter to the School Board and Superintendent
Mother shares her deep concerns in a letter dated February 19, 2006 and hand-delivered to the Columbus Public Schools Office of Customer Relations February 21, 2006.  In the letter the mother describes the night of February 14, 2006 and the school's dismal response and insensitive reactions to the attack on the girls by grown adults well over 30 years old.

February 21, 2006 - Office of Customer Relation Complaint 
The complaint indicates the mother personally hand-delivered her complaint addressed to the Superintendent and Board February 21, 2006.  In the OCR complaint, the mother states Principal Holmes asked her and her children to wait in the office then called the police on them.  The truly "dark side" of Retaliation begins.

February 23, 2006 - School Principal's Email
Nine days after the attack, and two days after the Victim's Mother hand-delivered a letter to the Superintendent and the School Board, the School Principal e-mails his supervisor, Jacqueline Ralls and his Safety and Security Director Steven McElroy.  The only problem is the amended and improved  Board Policy 5161.8, that allegedly went into affect in September 2005, requires Principal Holmes to contact "his supervisor" immediately.  Apparently, Board Policy 5161.8 still "does not" apply if there is any chance of MEDIA exposure. (I.e. Mifflin).  Some people never learn!!!

February 23, 2006 - Mother's No Trespassing Letter 
Lo and Behold!!!  The mother was right.  Principal Holmes' definitely intends to take whatever measure is necessary to cover his "Failure to Report" the attack on the children.  This "No Trespassing" order is a clear example of taxpayer's money being wasted on retaliatory tactics against parents who file complaints about the actions of school officials.   What would the boys in Iraq think of Principal Holmes' e-mail?!?  Check out a picture of Kennedy Kent's nephew on the Spring Edition of Airmen Magazine doing his second tour in Iraq.  JFK sends their Thanks to the troops! . 

March 1, 2006 - Prosecutor's Unsigned "Closing of Case"
Due to insufficient evidence, just two weeks after the attack and only four business days after a phone conversations with Amanda, James Craft and Bill Hedrick assuring the mother and Justice for Kids that all evidence would be evaluated and all witnesses would be questioned. 

March 3, 2006 - Superintendent's "Safety" Message to Parents
The most important three lines in this message are "We will not tolerate behavior that puts the safety of students and staff at risk."  Two, "Physical aggression, weapons of any kind, and inappropriate behavior toward other students and staff will not be tolerated", and number Three, specifically written for Parents that  reads, "Share how important it is to involve you, a teacher, or a principal, or another trusted adult with situations that have the potential for harm before they can escalate."!!!  Superintendent Harris, you can't be serious!!!

THE ROAD TO JUSTICE

March 30, 2006 - Superintendent's Letter to One of the Victims' Mother
Superintendent Harris mentions the attack; however, she does not mention in her letter that school officials followed Board Policy 5161.8.  Dr. Harris states the district investigated the allegations of injuries to a child on school property; however, how does a thorough investigation take place without interviewing the victims of the attacks and the witnesses to the attacks.  Sounds like another cover-up!?!

April 21, 2006 - E-mail to Stephen McIntosh in the City Prosecutor's Office
Follow-up with McIntosh regarding assault on girls.

April 28, 2006 - E-mail to Harold Saunders - Columbus Public School Internal Auditor
Requesting Policy 5161.8 be followed.

April 28, 2006 - Mother E-mails Harold Saunders - CPS Internal Auditor
Willing to provide Documentation to Support Her Complaint.

April 28, 2006 - JFK E-Mails Principal's Supervisor Jackie Ralls, Executive Director over High Schools
Requesting Policy 5161.8 be followed and Intervention for Children Affected.

May 1, 2006 - E-mail to Terry Boyd - Columbus Public School President
CPS Employee and Mandated Reporters write Complaint involving lack of contact with Families and School officials Failure to Report

May 4, 2006 - E-mail to Sergeant Williams - Special Victims Squad
Detailed account of February 14, 2006 and its aftermath - Copies to Ohio Senators

May 8, 2006 - Letter to James Stowe- Community Relations in the Mayor's Office
Concerned about Possible Release of Confidential Information and its impact.

May 10, 2006 - Office of Customer Relations Complaint
Why no "No Trespassing" letter for James Drennen? 

May 15, 2006 - Faxed Memo from P.A.S.S. to Columbus Public School Office of Customer Relations
Still No "No Trespassing" Letter for Drennen Issued?? Danger to Children Increasing!!

May 18, 2006 - Drennen Police Report 1
Second Mother and family Encounter Drennen Again!!!  After hearing the menacing threats made by James Drennen, mother immediately filed a criminal complaint with the City Prosecutor's office and had Husband remove all children from the home to a place of safety.   Police surveillance hired.

May 19, 2006 - Drennen Police Report 2 
This time threats made against mother and children inside West High School in front of Administrators and the Police Resource Officer resulting in charges being filed by Bill Hedrick, who stated their office found insufficient evidence to charge James Drennen for his attack on the girls February 14, 2006. 

May 23, 2006 -  DRENNEN FINALLY CHARGED! 
No Charges Yet for the Violent Attack on the Girls; however, when the city prosecutor could no longer ignore the threats after questioning the school officials, he was unable to ignore the situation any longer, Drennen is finally charged.  Could this have been prevented?   (Check out all the Warnings as well as the Franklin Memorandum of Understanding of Child Abuse and Neglect.)

May 25, 2006 - Email To The Prosecutor 
Doing the Right Thing in the "Best Interest of the Public", rather than in the Interest of too many Very BAD Apples in High Places with Unlimited Power and Resources and an Institution behind them Can't Be Easy!!!  However, No Pain... No change....

June 6, 2006 - Columbus Board of Education Sign-in form for Public Particiation
Student/Victim of the February 14, 2006 attack followed proper procedure to address the Columbus School Board. 

June 6, 2006 - Board of Education Public Participation List
Gene Harris knew, as she states in her June 6, 2006 Memo to the CPS Board of Education (see sign-in form) the student of the attack and her siblings registered to speak at the June 6, 2006 Board meeting.  The question is why did the Superintendent, at the same time, have the victim of the attack removed from the speaker list June 6, 2006?  Another surprising fact about the speaker list is the name of Jerry Doyle, #15 on the list.  It is highly unlikely Mr. Doyle signed up to speak at the June 6, 2006 Board meeting.  At the time, Mr. Doyle was serving 90 days in the county jail because he had been speaking out about the theft of a quarter of a million dollars by a former CPS district official, Sherri Byrd Long.  Sherri Byrd Long, who was convicted of a felony and betrayed the public trust, was given a monthly re-payment plan and no jail time; on the other hand, Jerry Doyle was convicted of a misdemeanor for alleged misconduct at a Board meeting and was ordered to serve 90 days in jail three years after the incident.

June 6, 2006 - Superintendent Harris' Memo to the Board of Education
It appears there has been discussion among Board Members concerning the attack as demonstrated from audio and video clips.  Why haven't the Board Members ensured under the Open Meetings Act that the public is aware of their discussion?

July 3, 2006 - Letter from District Attorney Loren Braverman
Loren Braverman is an attorney; however, just like our Board President Terry Boyd, who lied to the mother when he stated he was an unpaid volunteer, Loren Braverman blatantly and knowingly lies to the mother about FERPA law to cover-up the actions of school officials who failed to adhere to Board Policy 5161.8 with regard to the February 14, 2006 attack on two girls.

July 6, 2006 - Letter to Our Senator
Detailing James Drennen's no-show in court. We believe in keeping _everyone_ informed.

September 28, 2006 - Letter to Our Senator Number 2
Still keeping all the right people informed.

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